http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Black tank valve - Open or Shut?! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 05:25:08 +0000 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:59:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9670 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90954#90954 Author: MysticLily180
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 8:59pm

Thank You!!!!!
i wish i could forward this message to him!
I've known for quite some time that he is 'bogus'
Don't even get me started!
LOL
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Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 8:48pm

Originally posted by MysticLily180 Hello Fellow Podders! The guys at Camping World where i bought it told me to keep it shut except for when it's time to empty it (about once a week). My landlord insists that that is bogus "car salesmen" advice.

Your landlord is bogus, Don't buy a car or anything else from him
]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:48:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90952#90952 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90935#90935 Author: MysticLily180
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 7:15pm

Thank You

i really appreciate your input
]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:15:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90935#90935 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90934#90934 Author: MysticLily180
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 7:14pm

Thanks
This was very helpful 
]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:14:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90934#90934 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90933#90933 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 7:04pm

Mystic,

I think what they are saying is, put your treatment in at the start of the process, it does no good to not allow the treatment to work. Empty your tanks add your treatment and start using the black tank, let the treatment work until next empty cycle. Then start over. The tank has no pressure other than the volume in tank, unlike your home toilet that sends gallons to push the waste to the sewer. So you need volume to move it into the hose and down the sewer, it all that makes sense.]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:04:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90933#90933 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90924#90924 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 6:18pm

I don't think that particular treatment uses enzymes, which means it's probably OK to add on an empty tank. You should have at least a little bit of waste in the tank before adding the enzymatic treatments. I see the two types as being analogous to liquid and powdered dishwasher detergent: I've always found that the powder does a better job. It's just the difference between chemical and biologic break-down.]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:18:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90924#90924 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90921#90921 Author: MysticLily180
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 6:12pm

And i've been using the liquid version
Is one version better than another?
one brand better than another?
]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:12:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90921#90921 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90919#90919 Author: MysticLily180
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 6:10pm

i've been using RV Toilet Treatment by Camco/TST - but was told to put it in AFTER i emptied the tank:(

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:10:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90919#90919 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90916#90916 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 6:07pm

You should also be using enzyme packs to break down the waste before dumping. Those packs take some time and volume to do their job.]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:07:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90916#90916 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90914#90914 Author: MysticLily180
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 5:49pm

Thanks!
That's what i thought

Best!
]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:49:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90914#90914 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90913#90913 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 5:47pm

Keep it closed unit it is 3/4 full. Drains much better and you will avoid collection of waste that will cause you issues in future. I will fill my tank to get to 3/4 before draining just to dilute stuff.]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:47:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90913#90913 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9670&PID=90910#90910 Author: MysticLily180
Subject: 9670
Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 5:42pm

Hello Fellow Podders!

i have been living in my Rpod 180 for a year now, and my landlord and i are battling about whether i should be keeping my black tank valve open or shut.
The guys at Camping World where i bought it told me to keep it shut except for when it's time to empty it (about once a week).
My landlord insists that that is bogus "car salesmen" advice.

Anybody out there have any knowledge about this?
i would sure appreciate it:)
Thanks
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