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06-27-2020, 08:40 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central, Arkansas
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I typically just use water. The grey tank causes some problems though. I use the treatment in that and it helps but I just changed all the air admittance valves and after testing, one of them was bad. I think that's going to resolve the issue.
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06-27-2020, 10:11 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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I mainly just use a lot of water. If I know the MH may sit for a while I put Happy Camper in the tanks. Black and gray They do need to be fairly full to do this. After emptying I will add water and HC. It does the trick.
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06-27-2020, 11:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Alabama
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Happy camper in both gray and black tanks with periodic flushing of the black tank works for us.
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06-28-2020, 12:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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We use a mix of Calgon beads, pinesol, and water with a long drive to clean out the tanks. Then just water after that. PM me if you want the exact formula.
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2017 Insignia W
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06-28-2020, 12:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: AZ
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One scoop of powder tide soap and lots of water since 2005. No problems with smell etc.
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06-29-2020, 09:47 AM
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Entegra Owners Club
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I started using chemicals because I was told I was supposed to when I bought my first RV. Many years and RVs later , talking to an experienced full timer, I was told I was wasting money on chemicals, all that was needed is plenty of water. RV tanks are just temporary holding tanks, totally different from a septic tanks, so no need for enzymes, bacteria, etc. It is a closed system except for the vent on the roof, so if you have odors any where besides the roof, there is an issue in the plumbing/tank system. I have not used chemicals for 10 years or more, the last 6 years full time.
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06-29-2020, 11:19 AM
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Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zman62
We have tried many different brands over the years but wanted to see what everyone here thought was their tried and true chemical.
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We've been using Happy Camper. Not sure if it's necessary or not...
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06-29-2020, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sdesha
what about the solid stuff and TP does it just flow out?
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Confused?
Techma macerating potty and sanicon macerator on exit. Nuttin but brown water.
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06-29-2020, 01:59 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jherrin99
I started using chemicals because I was told I was supposed to when I bought my first RV. Many years and RVs later , talking to an experienced full timer, I was told I was wasting money on chemicals, all that was needed is plenty of water. RV tanks are just temporary holding tanks, totally different from a septic tanks, so no need for enzymes, bacteria, etc. It is a closed system except for the vent on the roof, so if you have odors any where besides the roof, there is an issue in the plumbing/tank system. I have not used chemicals for 10 years or more, the last 6 years full time.
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Well said! A lot of people don't understand the concept of a holding tank.
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06-30-2020, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Louisiana
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Happy Camper also.... like with many things, started using it years ago and have never had a problem, so I keep using it.
Gary
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