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    Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 12:40pm
I'm confused. Goes with being a newbie podder I guess.

Our used 2012 177 HRE just arrived last night and I'm trying to figure out which of the two drain pipes is Black Water and which is Gray Water. The manual doesn't help, and the factory labels on the outside of the Pod don't add much clarity either. The labels say "Waste Water" and "Sewer Outlet"

Maybe these photos will help one of you more experienced podders edjamacate me of which is which. Is the Gray Water tank the Sewer Outlet connection or the Waste Water connection?

Thanks in advance!

This is the front tank's drain and label:


This is the rear tank/drain label:
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I answerd over where you asked the question in the manuals thread.. but here you go..

On a 177, grey (waste water) is in the back, black (sewer water) is in the front. On most campers they are actually together, but when they aren't, or even when they are so you know which to pull first, the fittings are the same for the dump hose, but if you look behind the valve on the camper, one drain line is 2" one is 4".. the bigger one.. moves solids.. Wink

I buy a 100 pack of disposable gloves at home depot etc. Small bottle of hand sanitizer in bag with them in rear cargo hold, along with paper towels.
Dump black first, then grey to rinse the tube. Should be a non potable hose there, rinse the dump hose with that, drain, store. Throw away gloves, wipe down with some sanitizer, towel off.. roll on.

If you have never dumped before, don't panic, like many things EVERYBODY had to do it for the first time. Every now and then you might get jerk in line who doesn't remember this, but don't sweat it. Watch a few people, see what they did/do wrong, try not to do the same. Smile

I have full hookups at home.. maybe kymooses and I should do a video.. come spring thaw..

on that thought.. video
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Originally posted by furpod

I answerd over where you asked the question in the manuals thread.. but here you go..

On a 177, grey (waste water) is in the back, black (sewer water) is in the front. On most campers they are actually together, but when they aren't, or even when they are so you know which to pull first, the fittings are the same for the dump hose, but if you look behind the valve on the camper, one drain line is 2" one is 4".. the bigger one.. moves solids.. Wink

I buy a 100 pack of disposable gloves at home depot etc. Small bottle of hand sanitizer in bag with them in rear cargo hold, along with paper towels.
Dump black first, then grey to rinse the tube. Should be a non potable hose there, rinse the dump hose with that, drain, store. Throw away gloves, wipe down with some sanitizer, towel off.. roll on.

If you have never dumped before, don't panic, like many things EVERYBODY had to do it for the first time. Every now and then you might get jerk in line who doesn't remember this, but don't sweat it. Watch a few people, see what they did/do wrong, try not to do the same. Smile

I have full hookups at home.. maybe kymooses and I should do a video.. come spring thaw..

on that thought.. video


Perfect advice and input - thank you!
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I'd add one more step to furpod's list - keep a can of Lysol in the pod and thoroughly spray the bottom of your shoes before you get in your TV! 
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 2" = Gray water. 4" = Black water.  furpod = 100% correct.
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Originally posted by techntrek

I'd add one more step to furpod's list - keep a can of Lysol in the pod and thoroughly spray the bottom of your shoes before you get in your TV! 

Brilliant. Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by techntrek

I'd add one more step to furpod's list - keep a can of Lysol in the pod and thoroughly spray the bottom of your shoes before you get in your TV! 

That is rather brilliant, I always feel like I'm contaminating the Jeep.  I like this.
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I got a tip from a T@B owner who keeps a pair of old sneakers in a small rubbermaid box (with lid) for that purpose.  I discovered that our major hardware store sells "duck shoes", which are ankle length rubber boots with laces.
 
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If you get really confused, turn the water on in the sink and open both drains. The one that drains is your grey water.
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