RV Dump Station Basics for Beginners - Dual Outlet RVs
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- If you are a newbie to RVing, it can be a bit stressful when it is time to head to the dump station. This is especially true if you have people in line behind you who are watching and waiting for you to complete the process. In this video, I provide 12 steps to effectively dump your tanks. While following these steps will probably not make visiting the dump station one of your favorite parts of an RV adventure, they should help minimize some of the stress that can accompany such visits! If you have an RV with a single outlet for both the gray and black holding tanks I have a specific video that shows this process.
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Great video. New RV'er here. I appreciate that this was concise, straight forward, well thought out. No wasted time watching your video! Thanks!
James, thanks for the comment. Glad the video was helpful!
Nice video. For those RV's that have a "shared" black and grey outlet... I recommend releasing the grey valve first, just long enough to know that all connections are tight. Then proceed with to fully drain the black tank followed with the grey.
If something is going to let loose, I'd rather have the grey water all over me than black water!!
I learned this from someone else's experience, thank goodness.
Not a bad idea. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! On maiden voyage with my Shasta. This helped a lot cause I saw a wait at the dump station. 😀
John.
I cannot say thank you enough for your great training videos.
You are my first and only source for the most informative training videos anywhere.
Thank you again.
John.
John, great to hear this. Thanks for sharing!
Great job on the explanation - it would be good for any newbie!
Danny and Lynn
You do a great job. Thank you. Love the “dedicated” R Pod focus!
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Thanks so much. This is so valuable. I love how you have consideration for fellow campers. We're all in this together.
Thanks Bill. Glad the video was helpful!
Thanks for the information! I like how you gave the steps and what supplies to have ready. I like that you have a clear part on your hose to see if the line is running clear. Great video!
Chris, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video and that it was helpful. ~JM
This is gold. Love the prep work idea prior to pulling into dump station. Thanks for the info!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice informative video John, thank you! I
like how your videos are straight to the point and well prepared.
Thank for the comment JD. It’s nice to hear as we try not to waste people’s time with non-essential or off topic material! Thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial!
This is such a helpful list for those of us without much (if any) experience using a dump station. Thanks very much!
Ann, the dump station can be intimidating even for seasoned campers. Remember to take it slow. Glad the video was helpful!
John, great video with easy to follow steps; I, also, like that you've included the checklist in the description area. I found the "staging" of supplies, especially, useful, as well as using "disposable" gloves; don't like storing gloves (even if washable) that have been used for dumping in with other supplies/equipment. A very good idea to wipe down (sanitize) the black tank flush hose to the non-potable water hose at the station. You've done a great service, especially for newbies! Y'all Be Safe!
Raymond, I'm glad the video was helpful. The dump station can be intimidating at times if people are waiting behind you when dumping. It's good to have steps to follow. It does become second nature after several times doing it. All the best!
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Process Document available:
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Thanks John. Very informative. I have a 2018 179. New to Pod, previous was FR Geo Pro and Aliner. So happy you have a channel dedicated to R Pod, especially the 179 😀.
Dave, thanks for the comment. Glad the videos are helpful. Congrats on the R-Pod!
I appreciate the cheat sheet-Thanks very informative
Extremely helpful. Thank you!
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Hey John. My wife and I just ordered a 2021 R-Pod 190 - our first trailer. Thanks so much for the informative videos. You'll be my go-to when our R-Pod arrives sometime in May.
Glad to help!
Thank you..great video..really helped
Great video! Pam and I sold our home last year and have a 2 year RV trip planned. Leaving June 1st Pam is a newbie. I've got 40 years experience but I camped in ancient RVs lol Keep up the good work!
Vincent, all the best on the new adventure!
Great information! Thank you 👍
We are newbies so this is an easy to follow, no nonsense video with effective steps to follow. Thanks.
Glad the video was helpful!
We are on our maiden voyage tomorrow in out Geo Pro 19 FD. I've written down all your steps. So I pray it works as good as it sounds. You did a very nice informative video. Thank you.
Congrats! Feel free to let me know how it goes. Remember to not rush even if people are waiting behind you. All the best!
This is a very helpful video. I like it that you’ve described everything in easy to understand steps.
Glad the video was helpful!
Thank you!I grew up in woodhaven MI. And now live in NC.Just bought an rpod 196!!
Congrats on the new R-Pod! I have a bunch more getting started video if interested: johnmarucci.com/getting-started-with-rving-15-videos/
Great video! My wife and I just bought our first camper. This video really simplifies and explains the process the dump and rinse process. Thanks!
Congrats on getting your first camper! If interested, I have a set of 14 videos for those just getting started. You already watched the first one. Here is the link to the list: johnmarucci.com/getting-started-with-rving-14-videos
@@JohnMarucci Excellent. I will watch them all. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I found this very helpful
THANK YOU so much for this. I deeply appreciate the work you took for this and the download! Thank you!!
You're very welcome! Glad the video was helpful!!
Great help....new to it all...getting our new 179 in a few weeks!! Learning much from your videos. Thanks
Jeffery, Congrats on the new 179 coming your way! FYI, we plan to do a live stream show for new folks like yourself coming up shortly. If you have subscribed and hit the bell icon you will be notified when the show will be broadcast. Would love to see you join. All the best!
Great information. I've been trying for years for the black tank indicator to read empty. I followed the steps in the video, I also added dishwasher soap pods. It worked. After the second flush, the black tank indicator read empty!
Dan, that is no easy feat, congrats!
Wow. Great video. Very helpful. My wife and I are considering getting an RV and these tips are super helpful! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Just used you video while renting a 2018 Rpod 171. Your videos have helped me out tremendously. Thank you
Great to hear, thanks!
Great video and love that you emphasize being considerate of those behind you. I see this more and more at gas stations today. The gas line is long and people get to the gas pump and act like they are pumping gas for the first time in their lives!! smh
and ATMs, geez. I usually want to scream at them, "What's taking so long????? Are you balancing the national debt?"
@@alahatim LOL!!!!
Thank you! You just saved two brain cells! I’m new to this and since the virus I have not taken a maiden trip. But I’m learning a lot just being park in the driveway, I love sleeping in it but it needs memory foam. Those factory cheap beds got to go!
Glad I could help!
good tips, much appreciated, from an RV newbie! Not so scary now. Thanks!
A friend connected the black tank flush & did not open the drain blade enough & it over flowed inside the camper, what a mess.
Glad the video was helpful. You do need to leave the black tank valve open when using the flush or keep close watch on your levels. I have a set of new to RVing videos here: johnmarucci.com/getting-started-with-rving-16-videos/
Terrific video, John - thanks for all the detail! Thumbs up and new sub!
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So glad I found this channel. I'm just taking all of this in and will be making check lists.
Glad the videos are helpful!
Thank You. I'm getting ready to take the plunge and buy my first Camper Trailer and this kind of info really helps.
Glad it was helpful!
how’s it going? you loving it? any complaints?
Well done John, I do the same process and use the same product. We love "Happy Campers" tank treatment. Safe Travels.
Thanks for the comment. I have been very pleased with the Happy Camper tank treatment. Glad to know others are as well. Have a great 2019. Thanks for watching!
Great info nicely presented
Great video. I love your web site too, it's got just about anything you might have questions about on it. Thanks for taking the time to help others! Happy and safe travels.
I am glad the video and website have been helpful! All the best!
Very helpful video. Thanks. Seems like the right way to do it.
Glad it was helpful!
Great, On-point video...too many UA-cam tutorials are "funny" videos, this gets right to what I really needed to know. Thanks!
Glad the video was helpful!
Great informative video. Thank you!
Sidali, Glad the video was helpful. All the best and thanks for watching!
Huge thanks for this, just what us newbies needed.
Glad it was helpful!
Just bought my R Pod 179 used but hardly used and this was great in knowing how to dump the black and gray tanks. Thanks.
Glad the video was helpful!
Fantastic sanitary tips and advice. Thank you!
Glad the video was helpful!
Very great tips , thanks for posting ;-))
John thank you for the video as a new RV'er it has helped a lot ! safe travels.
Glad it was helpful!
Very well explained. Thank you
Jonathan, I am glad the video was helpful! FYI, I have a live show debuting this Saturday 11 a.m. Eastern should you have more questions. Thanks!
Thank you for the video! 🌷🌼
Thank you! Great Video very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the informative videos. We just bought an R pod and received very little instruction. Heading out on our first camping trip in two days. Your instruction has made me less nervous.
Janet, Glad the videos are helpful. All the best on your first camping trip!
thanks john for the dump waste video going rving for the first time in october very helpful tips to take along with me
Duane, glad the video was helpful. All the best on your first trip coming up!
hey John, video looks great! Very thorough (and BTW we have been to those falls, that's a nice area). I like the pre-staging idea... definitely lower stress when you don't need to search for what you need. I don't always simultaneously flush the black tank but agree it's great to do so whenever you have the chance. Good idea to make that point.
Thanks Sean, appreciate the feedback. Happy travels out west, looking forward to following along on your adventures. John
Silly question as I am a newbie here myself, but when you hooked up the hose to the trailer to flush the black tank, which port on the pod did you put the hose in? Thanks!
Jennifer, Sorry for the delayed response as sometimes UA-cam hides these comments inside other comments. I think you are asking which tank to drain first? If so, the black tank always first, then the gray tank. If you are asking where to put the hose after dumping tanks, then I use a container or 5-gallon bucket to store the dump hose after use. If I missed the question, please feel free to ask again!
@@JohnMarucci I had the same question (I think). It reads to me like he’s asking where on the camper do you connect the hose for non potable water while you are draining and flushing the black water tank. I’m assuming it’s not the city water connection? All I seem to have is a fresh water input and a city water connection. Do all campers have a sewer connection?
@@kcbluemoon It is possible that your trailer doesn’t have a black tank flush inlet. It should look just like the city water inlet but be labeled black tank flush.
Great video John!
Thanks Dave, appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, John. That was really helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks John, it’s super helpful as a newbie to this to have these simple steps to follow.
Glad the video was helpful!
Good step by step video... thank you
Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Great video!!
I wish I had seen this before my first rental! Great video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, about to make our purchase and have been looking for info on this, excellent video instruction!
Larry, I’m glad the video was helpful. All the best on your new RV purchase!
Great, John! Thanks kindly..
Glad the video was helpful!
this really put my mind at ease for my first trip out in our minnie winnie. thank you!
Great to hear!
solid advice
Terrific stuff. I am buying a 171 this coming Monday and I have never done this stuff.
Congrats on getting the new R-Pod 171. I owned one and really liked it. All the best with your new trailer!
Thanks brother
Thank you saved your list.
Glad I could help!
Another great video. I am a huge follower .. Thank you so much for all your videos
Glad you like them!
Learned a lot from this even though I don't own a trailer yet. I think this will help me when I do have a trailer (purchase or rental).
Thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear this was helpful. I hope you get to enjoy RVing sometime soon. Really worth it. Thanks again for watching!
Great info, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great info!
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Good video thanks
This is great. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you ,you make it look easy ✌️
Glad to help!
awesome video. thank you!
Glad the video was helpful!
I'm getting the same camper so I appreciate your videos
Glad to hear it. Congrats!
Very helpful thanks 👍🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Thank you!
Ron, glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
ty you so much im new to camping this helps so so much
Great to hear. If you are interested, we have many more getting started videos at: johnmarucci.com/getting-started-with-rving-16-videos/
Great videos!
Steve, thanks! Glad the video was helpful.
great video for a newbie.
Glad it was helpful!
very informed , as a new RVer
Issac, I am glad the video was helpful!
So helpful thank you 👍
Glad the video was helpful!
So many thanks!
Thanks for watching, glad the video is helpful. All the best! ~JM
Thanks for pointing this rookie in the right direction
Sure thing, that's what this channel is about. All the best as you get started!
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Thx for the info.
Glad the video was helpful!
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This is great content!
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ty sir, very helpful
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Very helpful sir. Thank you
Glad the video was helpful. All the best!
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great vid👍
Thanks!
Most important, but least fun.
Agreed!
Thank you❣️
You’re welcome 😊
I've seen a lot of people open the black tank valve only to find out they don't have a good dump hose seal at the trailer. Black water then leaks onto the pavement. So, I've started doing two things to avoid this. (1) Make sure the rubber washer in the hose connector is clean and free from grit, and (2) let a little gray water out first as a leak test. Then dump the black as normal before returning to the gray.. Great video as usual!
Joe, thanks for the great tips here!
Hey John...good video here. I would like to add that I also add water to the black tank once your done with dumping it. This help too clean the walls and floor of the tank (While your on the road driving) from any solids that got left there or in the corners like it usually will. Also every now & then , I will deep clean the Both tanks by adding some of that orange soap type cleaner diluted in a large cup and dump into tanks again with adding a couple gallons to each tank - sure cleans the sensors well too with all that motion on the road. Also in the black tank along with water....I will dump the ice from the cooler into the toilet , into the tank just as I am getting on the road. this ice (Or just buy a bag of it) will actually scrub the tank while water is swishing around and really removes them solids that may have been left there when you dumped tanks. Saves a lot of trouble too. you can always dump it once you reach your next location.
Excellent tips. Thanks for sharing!
Nice vid thanks
Thanks, glad the video was helpful!
Thanks well done!
Glad the video was helpful!
Very helpful 👌
Glad the video was helpful!
Hey John, well done. Going to have our maiden voyage soon. Been watching lots of how to vids before hand. Am nervous about setup tear down and dump station. Dont want to make too many mistakes or keep people waiting!
Btw we live in upper peninsula. Beautiful place. Heading to lake michigamme for our first trip.
Scott, glad the videos have been helpful. Just take your time at the dump station. UP has to be about perfect just now. Congrats on the new trailer and first trip!