Winterizing the RV Holding Tanks Drive the RV to a dump station. Put on gloves. Connect the sewer hose to the RV and then to the dump station pipe. Make sure the slide valve to the gray-water tank is closed. Open the valve for the black-water tank. Empty the black-water tank. ...
Give the camper toilet a flush, too, to clear that water from the line. Then, open the low point drain valves and let the system empty entirely. (Be sure to consult your owner’s manual for tips on winterizing your refrigerator, ice maker, washing machine, and dishwasher.) Run RV Anti...
If the process has worked, you should be left with an empty tank, but you don’t want it to clog it up again when you hit the road. Start by treating it with black tank chemicals that break down the waste and prevent it from smelling. Also, avoid using non-dissolving paper. Method ...
“Was getting the camper ready to go to the Richmond NASCAR race. It was dark, we wanted to pull it into the driveway, so in the morning, we just had to get in and go. I asked my wife to close the slide and awning. She said everything was done. I didn’t do a walk around ...
The first option is by using the onboard water supply. Most rigs have a freshwater tank that’s used to store a finite amount of water for use on-demand, and when that tank is low or empty, you need to replenish the water supply. The fresh water storage tank allows you to have a ...
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You’ll likely still need to occasionally connect to shore power unless your rig is designed for long-term boondocking. Sprinkle your Harvest Host stays between nights at a campground where you can hook up to power, fill your freshwater tank, and empty your holding tanks. Check host operating...
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Step 4. When the gas is six inches from where you are holding the tube, crimp it quickly to stop the gas flow.Step 5. Place the end you were sucking on into the receptacle, let go of the crimp and let gravity do its thing.Gas should flow out of the tank, through the tube, and...