Wife and I are having a talk if I dump the black and put back 15 gallons of water and a treatment in she said if I go to the bathroom use the toilet it will cause a poo pile in the tank and I leave the water in the tank and drive home.
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Just remember black tank and water are you best friend. As mentioned by both Jim and John, excess water is not the issue. Lack of water is a different story.
Remember the old saying "the solution to pollution (poop in this case) is dilution".
Now you will want to drain the tank at some point before the water in the tank evaporates, or at least monitor it and keep adding water as necessary to avoid letting the solution evaporate off leaving behind the solids.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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Originally posted by 760volvo View PostWife and I are having a talk if I dump the black and put back 15 gallons of water and a treatment in she said if I go to the bathroom use the toilet it will cause a poo pile in the tank and I leave the water in the tank and drive home.
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Keith2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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I may add 2-3 gallons to the black tank in preparation with plenty of Aqua-Kem. Some add much more water and use no chemicals but we cannot do this since we dry camp many times and need the full capacity of the black tank. We have tried several brands as well as the bio citrus versions but have come back to Aqua-Kem every time which effectively breaks down waste.
Jim
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Carrying water in the black tank is not necessarily counter to the volume required for dry camping. If you have water already in the tank, each flush needs only a minimal amount of additional water to rinse the bowl. With water kept in the tank, no chemicals are required. The system will be working very much like a sticks-and-bricks septic system.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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A 43 gallon black tank initially filled with 15 gallons leaves 28 gallons. Starting with 3 gallons leaves 40 where we flush no differently and can easily go for a full week without dumping..
Now throw in our 8 grandkids into the usage and nothing will last.
Jim
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