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After hooking up the sewer hose to dump, I ALWAYS open the grey tank for a few seconds first to ensure that the connections are good and the sewer hose hasn't sprung any leaks or deteriorated. I'd much rather have the grey tank contents on the ground unexpectedly than black tank contents. After a few seconds, I close the grey tank valve and open the black tank valve. When the black tank us empty, I finish emptying the grey tank to flush the hose.

Just bought my rv.....I'm a 67 y/o single woman, I was very concerned about black tank duties!! Now I feel it will be a breeze! Thank you!!

Quite possibly the best black tank management video on UKposts.

Who watches this FREE video with tons of excellent, FREE advice and has the nerve to give it a thumbs down? Amazingly informative video Ross & Tara!

I am a new, first time travel trailer owner at 64 and I cannot adequately express how helpful your videos have been for me. A simple thank you seems trite... but sincerely thank you very much.

Guys, I've gotta mention, when you're at a campground dump site with people waiting in line, please be considerate. Don't be doing multiple dumps with 5gal of water in the toilet between dumps, as instructed in this video. It's too time consuming. This process is only appropriate when you are dumping at your home or at your campsite, and there is nobody waiting for you to finish.

One of the tricks I use to clean my black tank after dumping is to leave the black valve open, raise the sewer hose about 2 ft near the valve and then open the gray tank valve. I leave it open for about 30 seconds to allow 10-15 gallons of soapy gray water to run into the black tank, loosening up any stuck deposits. I then close the gray valve and lower the sewer hose, allowing the soapy gray water to drain out of the black tank taking any remaining deposits with it. Then I shut the black valve and drain the rest of the water in my gray tank normally. I'm a full-timer who boondocks most of the time, so I don't use as much water in the black tank as I should. I've found this method cleans the black tank quickly and effectively so I haven't had any problems with waste accumulation for the last 3 years since I've been using this technique. BTW I use Blue Power in my black tank and wash my dishes with Dawn, squirting a little extra down the sink about once a week to help keep the gray tank clean and grease free too.

Pretty sure I just found RV Jesus! 😮 Thank you, new trailer owner.

When we are going a good distance we fill the tank with enough water to cover the bottom of the tank. We then dump a bag of ice in. The ice sloshes around as u drive down the road cleaning the tank. Works really well!

I agree with you on TP! I worked in a pulp & paper mill for 30 years. Our converting plant made toilet paper under numerous brand names, including specialty RV toilet papers. The rolls of toilet tissue coming off the paper machines were as much as 10 foot wide and 6-9 foot in diameter. The rolls weighed as much as 15,000 pounds before going on a winder to make the smaller rolls you see in stores! The only real difference in consumer/commercial TP was the packaging, the same tissue paper went in them all!

First time setting up and bringing out our RV next weekend. Watching all I can. Your video was so helpful to understand.

A tank cleaning service recommended a Calgon/Pine Sol blend for our black tank. We’ve never had an issue with odors and the Calgon makes the water slippery so less waste/debris sticks to the tank. Also, when we empty the black tank, we always put a bucket or two of HOT water down the toilet while the gate valve is open which really helps loosen and immediately discard anything that might be stuck.

Ross, this is a very well chronologically order video on the RV black tank system maintenance and care. After almost 2 years of off-and-on RV Travel Trailer use, I have watched dozens of videos learning proper use of my black tank. I will agree with Ryan that this is possibly the best black tank management video on UKposts. Really like your channel. Safe travels and happy camping.

Great video. After I dump the dump, I add a cap full of Calgon water softener, a half of Calgon cap of blue Dawn dish soap, and mix that with a gallon and a half of warm water. With the black tank closed, I dump the mixture into the toilet and brush the toilet clean. Then I drop it into the tank, and fill the toilet bowl full of water 2x as you described in the video. I do this process every time I dump the black. It doesn't matter if I'm traveling or still at the camp site. I can honestly say I've never had a sewage smell come into the trailer. The only difference I do is on travel day, at the water connection I squirt more Dawn down into my black tank flush hose. Also on travel day, I do my above process to the gray tank. The only tip I would add is that when I arrive at a new camp site, even if it's been a few weeks, even after I hook up, I do not dump either tank at all until it's necessary. This keeps that same water softener and Dawn in the tanks as long as possible.

This is definitely the best video I’ve seen on black tanks and maintenance and I’ve watched quite a few, thank you

Great stuff! We our picking up our first on Monday and this answered a lot of questions I had already so thank you

Thanks for this video! We have been weekend warriors for 7+ years, I definitely learned some things from your video! 🙌🏽

Very well organized, without frills or drama. Thank you! We'll be changing our routine a bit, given that this is our first year with a travel trailer with a toilet.

Thank you so much for such a well organized, easy to understand tutorial. I learned so much!

Excellent video. Finally a video that states exactly what’s needed without all the other bs. Thanks

Hi Ross- this was one for the best how to on Black Tank maintenance we have watch.. Chasing RV Sunshine ☀️ Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

Great job! You got it all covered in this video Ross. 👍🏼

Thank you so very much for this very thorough and informative video, we are going to be full time newbie rv’ers beginning in the of August, and this was the one area I was really struggling with, your video made it extremely clear and easy to comprehend! Thanks so very much!

I've already forwarded this vid to a few family members 'cuz found it so useful. Thanks for the effort in putting it together.

You made the mysterious black tank so logical, great presentation. Top tip however, the bucket over the tongue jack - love it. Thanks!

Great video. I've been pulling a trailer for 15 years, and this is the type of info I share with friends who are new to RVing. Nice job.

Love the videos. We use both the thetford and the bio method. Still have sensor issues but we have no odor issue. But I have been using it when needed. I will start adding water before needed and on the travel time to the campsite. Makes a lot of sense!

The most comprehensive and well scaffolded presentation on Rv black tank operation I’ve seen. Thanks

Very informative! Thanks so much for posting! We bought a new trailer this year and this tutorial will ensure that we keep the black and grey tank in tip top shape and plug free.

I use a Rhino Blaster to back flush my tanks. It has a clear portion so you see what was not dumped the first time. I've been impressed by how much comes out after a couple back flushes.

This was SOOO helpful, and reassuring. I’m experienced in my profession, but totally NOT in my travel trailer. Thank you!!!

Excellent tips and straightforward methods to maintain the black tank. Not yet an RV'r, but feel like I'll be well informed when the day comes with videos like this. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

Outstanding detail! You have a new subscriber, and I’ll be getting a bucket tonight.

Very informative, well organized, easily understood. I am a newbie and I have watched at least 10 different videos on black tank maintenance. This one is by far the best! Thank you. Will definitely be watching some of your other videos.

I’m considering an RV and found this video exceptional. Clear and concise delivery.

Thanks for the video man! Been out of the game for almost 20 yrs. Good refresher, haaaaaahaaaaa, good refresher!! Woohooo! Seriously, good update and some new stuff too!

As someone that has just entered this lifestyle, this has been a very useful and well explained lesson. Have had a septic system my entire life and think of the Black tank as the same.

This is, by far, the most informative and best explained video I have found so far...my family's first time rving and we are doing it semi long-term, so we are trying to get what information we can.

Excellent video. Thanks for posting. We're going full time next year so I'm in the learning stage and you have helped me loads. Cheers

Picking up our first travel trailer next week and we've really enjoyed your videos. We're doing our research and trying our best to be educated noobies when we take our maiden voyage. We've owned a pop-up and been around campers a lot, but now there's no hiding lol. Your videos are great and very informative. Subscribed.

Great video! My husband and I have only been full-time RVers for 4 months, and we got a serious clog at the bottom of the toilet pipe. We tried everything to get it unstuck with no success. We could even see our toilet paper (Scott for RVs) sitting there not dissolving. After watching this video, we went and bought the cleaning wand and it worked beautifully! We also went and bought cheap Walmart toilet paper for septic tanks, and nonmore clogs! And we make sure to put water in the tank now after each cleaning. Thanks so much for saving our toilet!

I have been having problems with my black tank and while watching a lot of videos this is the one that helped me the most.

Just checked in on this video again. So proud at how well it's doing. It's by far the best Black Tank management video out there. Awesome!

This is the first video about black tanks at all, but it’s very thorough and very informative. now I know what to do/get when I buy an RV.. Thank you!

Great video and very useful tips , Thank you for all the links to help newbies in the covid upsurge of camping and learning a new love for what history and places to explore in their own back yard !!!

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Soaking the black tank overnight, genius. It fixed the issue we had with our grey tanks. Well done and thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yours is the best tutorial on black tank maintenance anywhere out there. Thank you, Ross.

This is, without a doubt, is the best, most informative video on Black tank maintenance I've ever seen! Outstanding!

I’m so glad I found your channel! I’ll be sharing this video with my brother in law because he calls us all the time for RV tips and help. We also use Happy Camper to keep the odors away and always recommend to all the rvers we meet.

This is THE BEST video I've watched regarding black tank maintenance. We pick up our Grand Design this weekend and I've been binge watching so many videos. Subscribed!!

I’m a new RVer and this was an awesome video for me. I can’t tell you how many trailers I’ve been in that had that sewage smell. I will share this video with them. I will also save this one so I can refer back to it. Excellent!

Absolute newbie and I can't thank you enough for such a comprehensive tutorial....

I’ve watched several black tank videos in preparation for my 1st RV trip. This is the best video I’ve seen so far. Thank you

Thank you very much for this video. I just initiated myself to this wonderful world of RV. It was extremely important for me

I agree. This is the most clear and comprehensive video I have viewed. Thank you.

Thank you my friend,you have done an amazing job explaining the cleaning process and now l can do it myself. Please keep me updated!!!

This was a very well done video with a bunch of tips and recommendations on maintaining our black tank. I already do a couple of the things you mentioned, but not all. Now I have a better understanding of how the system works and how to keep it cleaner, if that’s even possible given what it contains, during our travels. I tried to visualize how to cover our jack stand and then I remembered that we have a fifth-wheel RV and it doesn’t have a jack stand…LOL. Regardless, having a spare 5 gal bucket is a great tip that has multiple uses in maintaining an RV.

Awesome presentation! Very thorough and easy to listen to and follow! Very logically organized. Some great ideas that I never thought of and some very important things not to do! Thank you so much! -RV Newbie (previously very anxious about making my first dump)👌👍

I am researching in anticipation of purchasing a Jayco Redhawk 22c in a year. This was good info and nicely delivered. Following now and looking forward to learning more from you👍🏽

I just started the RV living life. Greatly enjoying but just dealt with my first BT flush. I had my tank open into the park pipe, and thankfully learned before it was too late to close my tank before my pyramid got to big. I also have the Camco 45 clear with the water flush nozzle and that helped so much flushing the tank out. Thanks for this great video!

Great info! We bought a used travel trailer and will be taking our maiden voyage next week. There is so much to know, and this video was so informative and easy to follow.

Thank you for this comprehensive video. I'm talking with a guy about buying his used toy hauler as my first RV. So I appreciate the overview as I know nothing about RVs.

We are RV newbies. This video has been extremely helpful. Thank you.

This is a great video. I would only add that in some smaller RVs, the bathroom sink drains into the black tank, not the gray. This is actually a good thing, both for keeping water in the black tank and extending the time between trips to the dump station. Here is one hint: When I dump while winterizing, I pull onto leveling blocks in a way that angles my tanks down toward the valves. That way, I get every bit of water out. Because of the design of my rig, it's the only time my black tank is ever truly empty, since gravity works against fully dumping the rest of the time.

Excellent video. We've been full timing for a bit over a month and not had any issues. We use Happy Camper powder as directed and the tethorford seal treatment periodically and love them both.

I love this so much! So informative and clear, and the gear recommendations are so important for newbies like me. I’ve scoured YT for videos and finally found what I was looking for here. Subscribed, Thank you! ❤

Thank you very much for these valuable tips! I'm a newbie in the RV world, and I immediately became a fan of your youtube channel!

Bucket "cover" on electric tongue jack is an awesome idea. we always carry a bucket for firepit safety, filling black tank after emptying, quick wash, etc. I hadn't seen that tip yet.

This is an awesome video. You are doing a great job explaining how the process works for newbies :-)

First time watching and subscribed. Very good advice, clear concise advice without a lot of nonsense and conjecture. Appreciate the fact that you advise what and how you do tasks, but also offer other ways to accomplish task. Very nice to instruct, give all known options, then tell someone to try all methods and pick what works best for them. 👍👍 Always heard and passed along -- all the brains are not in one head. Hope to learn some more along our journey.

Just bought my first TT and it will be delivered soon. This helped sooo much! Thank you!

We just went from a pop up camper to a travel trailer, which we haven't even picked up yet at the dealership, and I have been learning so much from your videos. Plan on continuing to watch more for sure. Thank you for taking the time to do stuff like this for newbies like us!

The ice does work, my last trip the black tank sensor was stuck at 3/4 full. I dumped the ice down in the black tank for the trip home and when I got home, the sensor was back to empty. It’s the only way you can basically get any type of scrubbing inside the tank, then it just melts away.

Excellent video. Clear, concise, and common sense tips. Thank you.

Really great video! We have watched it a couple times to be sure we get it down. We are picking up a new Coach this week and looking to get it right. Thank you for taking the time to share this information.

First time rv’er. First long weekend “try out” trip in a couple of weeks. Invaluable video, very well explained and covered everything I need to know. Thanks a million!

Very informative video. I have been camping since 1965. First growing up with my parents, then I got my own. First rv we had with a bathroom was a 21' Norris TT in 1969, then had 5th wheels and Class As. All of the tips I was taught by my father and it's always hard to get new rv guest to understand why you always put @2" of water over the flush valve after using the john. Never had a flush valve seal dry out.

Excellent video... straight up no frills Appreciate the help you give.

Clear, concise, and full of common sense. Wish I'd been able to access your videos when I first started RVing, but even after 20+ years, I never fail to learn something from them. Well done.

I have the black tank flush but still use the "wand" once or twice a season, works great and is the only way to truly spray rinse all four walls and sensors.

We are learning so much as we go with using our RV… this video was SO HELPFUL!!!! Thank you so much!

Looking at doing RVing full time here at the beginning of the year and trying to educate myself with all thing's needed for RV living. Thanks for the video and other comments on this thread!

Such an amazing video. Thanks for putting this together. We almost never have full hook-ups so taking the time to add more water to the black tank after dumping at a dump station is too time consuming but I always flush the tank when I get home. As you said, I can’t believe all that comes out. I do this 3-4 times and it’s clear by the time I’m done. I always have 5gal bladders with me so I may fill one before we go to the dump station and then after pulling away I can add that to the tank for the drive home without holding up the line. Thanks again!

Best video I have seen on black tanks. You have a new subscriber! thanks!

The bucket over the tongue jack is genius. Thanks for the tip!

Much of this is common sense, but I never realized these things until watching this. Wonderful tutorial, thank you!

Thanks for the great information I am always willing to learn new things and I am quite the do-it-yourselfer type of guy

Very good video, sir. Well presented and very informative. Using regular, septic safe toilet paper instead of RV paper was something I never would have imagined. As a new RV'er, I appreciate all of the tips and information. Thank you for the great video.

I do everything you do except the bucket over the tongue jack. What a great idea!! I have one of those covers and it works just fine but I’ve often wondered about humidity building up inside it. Especially since I live in south Florida. I’m going to change to the “bucket method” because of that AND because I love the idea of hooking the chains onto the handle. Genius! Great video! Definitely subscribing.

Wow, we learned a lot. Thanks for the great information!

This is such an informative video. It makes perfect sense. 💯

Getting one next year watching videos like crazy. This will definitely help me thank you 👍

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Very, very helpful.

Wow! Excellent information. I didn't know. Had my first black tank clog in 8 years using my RV. Added more water using the black tank sprinkler and nothing. What cleared the clog for me was to leave the black tank valve open and open the grey water valve. This must have caused a suction and pulled the black water clog. Lucky for me I went through this process the day before leaving the camp site. FYI - I did not know about adding 5 gallons of water to a black tank once it is cleaned. I would add a little water but in the future I will start adding 5 gallons to the black tank. Gus.

This is a great video. The clear pipe elbow is a great thing to have. I’d recommend having one at the trailer connection so you can see it right at the valve instead of walking over to the dump pipe.

THANK YOUUUUU SO MUCH. We are newbies and you are so easy to listen too very easy to understand and thank you to the other commenters. Yall are life savers!!!!

Brand new to RV’ing, and just brought home our new to us family travel trailer. Trying to soak up all the info I can, and this video filled in a huge area that I had zero clue about. Thanks so much, will subscribe and check out more from you!

Thanks for sharing this informative video! I've been full-time for 10 years, my black tank has an external flush but it doesn't agitate the tank, so I also use a wand every month just to help keep it cleaner. I've used the Pure Power Blue product for a while and have had good results in both tanks. I dump both tanks before traveling, and leave a few gallons of water in each and add Dawn dish liquid now and then to help loosen things up. I flush both as quickly as possible once I settle in to my campsite... I find doing this helps keep the little flies from breading in the tank. Also if you don't want to deal with flies keep your valves closed and get into the habit of dumping gray water as needed. Keeping valves open also allows the tank to dry out and then the sensors start having issues and gunk cakes up creating bad odors. It's a dirty job but it's an unavoidable necessity 😅 happy travels!

I never thought about soaking the tank overnight. Great tip, thanks Ross!