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I live full time in my 36ft travel trailer (it has a hitch), and my trailer comes with a flush valve, so I can hook up a hose directly to flush my tanks. I flush it once a week and spend about 30 minutes each week, closing and opening my black water tank to fully clean and flush it out. My question is that since my trailer is fully stationary, can I still use the ice cubes and dishwasher detergent to clean my sensors by using my blackwater flush to slosh it around? I do have a non flexible wand that I can use. My bathroom has a door, so I can easily get a hose into the bathroom. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to clean my sensors since I'm sure they need it since I've been living in my trailer for almost 4 years
Do you need the Rhino Blaster if you have a black water fill connection at my connection center where my fresh water connection is located? Does this spray hard enough? I have the Rhino Blaster w/o the gate valve and actually use both.
Hey chsbandad, If your RV comes equipped with the RV Holding Tank Cleanout System then you shouldn't need the Rhino Blaster. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
We watched a video where you dumped at the dump station and you used the rhino blaster. Is it still OK to use the rhino blaster and backfilled the black tank at your site?
Great Question! It is ok as long as you use a second back flow preventer on your hose and you DO NOT USE your freshwater hose to fill your tank through the RhinoBlaster. I keep a second hose on board that is green so it's a different color that my freshwater hoses.
Hi Richard, Glad you like the info! If your RV has been in storage a long time some of your gaskets may have dry rotted. Be sure to fill your tanks and look for wet spots under your camper to find any leaks. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Thanks Mike and Susan thus was very helpful on how to clean your black tanks. I love those gloves. I used the gloves that tare before but I gave up. Glad this’d don’t tare. Or you would have a big mess. Lol! Thank you for the tips. See you soon!
Thanks Sherri! We're glad you found the video helpful! Mike will NOT wearing any other gloves 😂. But I don't blame him. Thank you for your support, always!
Thanks for the video. When I use the rhino blaster to shoot the water into the black tank, how do I know when is the tank full and need to Turn off the water?
Hi y scott, I just keep an eye on the tanks readings at the control panel inside the camper ( or I have Susan do it if she is inside and I'm outside) Pretty easy! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
You are correct about insuring the bleach is thoroughly rinsed from the tank. What's worse than the effects it has on seals is that it is corrosive to the sensors themselves, rendering them inop. The ice trick has been debunked over and over however. It chills the water down to the point that it renders whatever detergent you choose to use less effective at dissolving the trace amounts of grease and oils that will cling to the sides of the tank. Another reason is that ice is not abrasive and adding it to a half full tank, its probably melted before you could get on the road to slosh it around anyway. However as you point out, throughly rinsing you tanks after each use is the best defense for keeping tank sensors working accurately.
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just bought a bumper pull. my first purchase Rhino Blaster with Gate Valve- feeling pretty good about it. thanks for all the information!!! I can see where your kneeling pad is HELPFUL too :)
Hey Laura, Glad we could help! Good luck with your new trailer and happy travels. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
We recommend dishwasher soap because it doesn't create soap suds. Definitley not dish soap and not sure if laundry soap is too sudsy. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Curious why the black tank flush connection is not as good as or better than the Rhino blaster? On my RV the dump valve main connection point is used to connect the main "sewer" hose but both the black water and gray water used the same exit point. Therefore the Rhino blaster is not directly shooting water directly into the back tank but into a quite long section of pvc pipe that both the grsy and black tanks empty (depending on which of their separate gate valves are opened. Not sure the Rhino blaster would work in my situation. Thanks for the video
Hi Mark, I neglected to say this in the video but if you have a black tank flush connection built into your RV you don't need the RhinoBlaster. Sounds like you are good to go! Thanks for watching! Mike
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I have the rhinoblaster also and I'm really glad I got it. Do you recommend using it on the gray water tank as well? Or, would that cross contaminate even though you'd have the black tank closed at the time. My gray tank shows only 2/3 full and its backing up either in the sink or shower. I'm now emptying it when it reaches 2/3 so I ensure it doesn't back up.
Hi Renee, We use ours on the black and gray tanks. We don't use it on the gray tank every time we dump but every now and then I like to give it a rinse. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our UA-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/UA-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Great video Thanks only problem for some is our 5w the blank tank doesn’t plumb straight out like most so the jet of water doesn’t work in this situation but I know it does work in a dump like you have
Hi Brian, That's a good point but I would imagine for routine maintenance and rinsing your tank after each dump you would get at least some water movement in the tank and it is still a very easy way to fill the tank to give it a quick flush. Thanks for watching and for your comment! Mike
Great video and great info but I will say the wand I will need! And I am able to run a hose straight to the bathroom because of its location in our travel trailer.
Thank you so much! Being able to run the hose in the bathroom is a great feature. I (Susan) did that way back when I had a TT. Thank you for watching our RV black tank video and commenting New America Tow Guy.
I appreciate your videos. I think they're well made and informative. About the Rhino Blaster with gate valve. I bought it and I'm not certain it's worth anything more than the window it provides to see what comes out. Please correct me if I'm wrong! First of all, the hose will not pressure wash any significant area of the tank at all. Also, it seems that the only way to know that my black tank was filled was by looking. So, rather than backfill, I got a flashlight and used the toilet's flush function till I could actually see the water at the bottom of the toilet drain. So, is there a way to know you've filled the tank from outside the vehicle? Same question for the gray tank. Thanks.
Hi Daniel, You can't pressure wash the inside of your tanks but you can easily fill and rinse them... We just use our control panel and when the indicator light shows full we turn off the water and dump the tank... Susan is usually inside cleaning up and I am outside putting stuff away so she keeps and eye on it and let's me know when it's full. Thanks for watching! Mike
That is some cool stuff and great ideas. I switched to a composting toilet but you still have to clean the tanks. I like the ice cubes to break stuff up. I also like the flush valve. Great stuff.
Hi Guys! Thanks for checking out the video! We haven't tried to use a composting toilet yet...but someday maybe we will. The flush valve has made flushing and maintaining our tanks so much easier!
You can also close that valve after the black is empty, leave black open, then open the grey. your grey water will go into the black tank and then out really cleaning the black out great without having to use the hose
Hey joifherwio, Yes, a lot of dish soaps have ammonia in them (which, as you know, shouldn't be mixed with bleach). :) Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Amy! I'm glad you liked the dishwashing detergent idea with ice cubes!!!! Thanks for watching and if you ever have any questions about anything please feel free to reach out! Mike
After watching your video I have some honest comments. Nice holding tank rinse out video. Your first section with ice cubes and dishwasher detergent, you need to explain that the black tank needs to be at least 1/3 of water for this to work. If the tank is empty, the dishwasher detergent will sit on the bottom like regular poop. There are plenty of UA-cam videos showing that using expensive RV/Marine TP isn’t worth the extra price, just use any “septic friendly” TP and DON’T WAD up the TP. All of your options that you show in this video are basically backfill rinse out options. To actually clean the tank, I’ve found only 1 thing that will get rid of the hard grime on the sides and sensors to like new. Using a sewer pressure jetting kit will clean to like new. Easy to do and less than $100 for a kit. Full timers should use annually and weekenders should use biannually. Plenty of video’s out that show how to and some actually show results of before and after. Thanks for helping the newbies to our community.
Hi Storey, This is one of the first videos we made and I wish UA-cam allowed content creators to go back and revise old videos, but they don't. So UA-cam is full of incomplete or incorrect info. Watcher Beware. I appreciate your comments and your friendly demeanor. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike
Not all black tanks are the same size. You would have to check manufacturer specs for that information. You can fill it to the tanks capacity but just keep an eye on your sensors to not over fill. Thank you for watching our Black Tank and Sensor Cleaning video and commenting. Please feel free to ask questions.
Hi Baby Goats, Yes - you should put antifreeze in the grey and black tanks when you winterize. It will end up there anyway because you should run all the faucets to be sure the antifreeze gets through every pipe in your RV. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
Hello Mike. Really enjoy your educational videos! I will be RVing on my own. When flushing your black tank, how long do you think it takes for you to fill the black tank with water when flushing/draining. And, are you filling the black tank all the way full or to about 1/3 full to allow the water to swish around when you take a drive? I just don't want to keep running back and forth to check my readings. My RV is about the same size as yours, Thor Freedom Elite 23H. Thanks so much, Stephanie
Hey Stephanie, Ya know we've never actually timed it, but we will next time. My advice is to do it once while checking the control panel and time it for future fill ups. We try to fill the tank as much as we can. :) Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
With the new RVs in the black tank flush does that seem to work fairly well? I’ve also heard of dumping a cup of simple green and letting that slash around that is an all natural with enzymes in it seems to work good I’ve heard.
Hi Stick Jr, Yup no need for the RhinoBlaster if you have a newer RV with a black tank flush built in. I have not heard about adding simple green. Let us know if you try it and how it works. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
Hi Scotty, I think the gloves are cut a size small. So if you wear a large then order the XL. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
Hi Nancy, Good question - no it would not. The ice works because it bounces around inside the tank when you drive. But the dishwashing detergent will help! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our UA-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/UA-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
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Do you think vinegar would clean the blank tank? If you fill the tank and then put a gallon of vinegar in there to sit overnight do you think that would help clean off the sides of the tank?
Hi Stacey, Good question! I don't think that would work. The vinegar would be too diluted to work effectively. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
Hi there first time I think watching your channel and I noticed that this was made in 2019 so you’re probably aware already however if your sensors are not working right you’ve got struvite buildup it’s a crystal forming thing that builds up on your walls and can cause a lot of have a gift there let go too much now there may be another way to clean it out but in my research using a pressure washer go on the outside of your tank go inside with the little little hose thingy and it’ll knock all that off I have tried other products that remove struvite or cleans your sensors with no luck recommendation for companies that actually do come out and Hydro flush your black tank from the outside with a pressure washer have recommended once or twice a year to do that to help keep your maintenance up on that however I do not recommend hiring one when you can actually do it yourself because they cost over 200 bucks to come out and Hydro flush your black tank hope that’s helpful have a good day thank you for the video
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Hey Pamela, Instead of driving to mix the cleaner? I would suggest using a Rhino Blaster. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Thank you!! Question! I'm assuming the Rhino blaster can be used on Gray tank as well? We have a galley tank that did NOT have a way to flush. That is where we have the majority of our smell come from. Likely food particles and such
Hey Kathee, Great question and you'll be happy to know the Rhino Blaster can be used on BOTH black and gray tanks! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Patty, Lol! Social Media can be cruel... We just try to focus on all the thumbs ups!!! And we also read every comment so we can learn from constructive feedback so we can continue to improve. Glad you like the video! Thanks! Mike and Susan
The thumbs down isn't necessarily meant to be mean. I gave a thumbs down for the bleach. Don't put bleach in your black tank please. This will cause damage. Also, where do you think all the viewers are going to be dumping these chemicals? If you have a styptic system at home, you know this won't end well some point in the future. So for some people, thumbs down simply means "I don't agree" All the best to all and happy camping.
I was wondering if anyone used dishwasher detergent to clean the grey and black tanks. Totally unrelated, but back in my weight training days, I use to consume a good bit of protein powders and such in a shaker bottle. I took note that the dishwasher detergent was by far more efficacious in ridding the residual on the sides of the shaker bottles, as opposed to any dish detergent that we had (Palmolive, Dawn, etc). I also found dishwasher detergent to be the best at cleaning blenders.
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As a long time Rv'er my experience has been that the ice pretty much does nothing. I have a Rhino blaster and it does only a somewhat decent job. You should never put bleach in your black tank for the same reason you wouldn't put it in a septic tank. The method that I use is the easiest. Keep your black tank always a 1/3 full and add something like Unique RV Digest-It+ . Then, when you empty the tank, follow up with at least two 5 gallon forceful flushes directly through down the toilet. When the water comes out clear on the Rhino blaster, It's clean. As far as detergent, I also add about a capful of Fabuloso and we are ready.
We have changed our minds on the ice thing too. It will work if done properly but no one has the time to do it properly. We use lots of water in our Tanks and we switched over to Matt's Liquified and love it.
I wonder how well a sewer jetter hose connected to a pressure washer would work? I have one called the "Clog Hog". These hoses are pretty handy to have around for plumbing in general. I've even used it to blast out clogged underground gutter drains 😆.
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Wow! That's disappointing! Not sure if it'll work on your camper or not but Camco makes a sewer hose extender in a variety of lengths. I'll include the Amazon link if you would like to check it out. Thanks for watching our RV Black Tanks and Sensor Cleaning video and commenting! Safe travels! amzn.to/3NA9Rf9
@RVBlogger sad but no. Space i have is 3 inches and hits the bottom of compartment. It is 1993 coachman class c rv. So i have to use the hose to go in. Sensors states 3/4 full after empty. Going to try that dishwashes soap. Hope it works.
Sorry to hear that. We have a video about cleaning tank sensors that might help. ua-cam.com/video/koDhrqgcUCo/v-deo.html It's frustating when your sensors aren't accurate!
Hi Bret, Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan GET READY! We are launching our new digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine on June 1st! Stay tuned for our UA-cam Video all about it!
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Hi Scotty, The link is in the Show Notes below the video but here is a link to the gloves in green and extra large size. goto.rvblogger.com/HeavyDutyGloves They are in short supply so not all sizes are available in the orange color. Just make sure you get Gloveworx 8 mm thickness in your size. Gloveworx also makes a 5 mm thick glove but the 8 mm is the better choice. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, have you subscribed to our UA-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/UA-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Hi Virginia, I just doubled checked the specs for our RV and we have a 31 gallon black tank and a separate 31 gallon gray tank on our RV. FYI - Some of the off road packages or boondock packages on travel trailers include larger black and gray water tanks. Thanks for watching our video! Mike
Hi Deborah, I suppose you can but I find the two step method works best. Just be sure to rinse really well after using bleach. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike
We use happy camper for our black tank and it works to break down the solids while keeping odor away. Whatever paper you use it simply HAS to be septic safe paper!
Hi Bud, Check out our video about RV toilet paper... ua-cam.com/video/Lcm_kmFF4AM/v-deo.html Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan We are launching our new digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine on June 1st! You can sign up early if you like and receive our Demo Magazine! Here’s the link. Let us know how you like the new Magazine! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Having the angled outlet facing left is an accident waiting to happen. Always have it facing it to your right, Having it left is asking for it to unlock while you're dumping. Trust me on this.
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Using the Rhino Blaster? There is a gate valve that prevents that from happening. Thank you for watching our RV Black Tank Cleaning video and commenting.
Thanks for your video but here's the thing, no one in these videos ive been watching about this subject has mentioned the use of HOT water!!! That alone is not only going to loosen all the crud but help disinfect. I believe that the ice is doing very little other than actually making what you're trying to get rid of literally harder and negating any benefits of proper chemical reactions from the hot water. Anyone else thinking this?
Hi Magic Nomadic, Here's the problem with using hot water...most RVs only have a 6 gallon water heater and the black tank is usually 4 times that size. So - there is not really a practical way to fill your black tank completely with hot water. Plus - there isn't always an easy way to get the hot water into the black tank. So - that's why these other methods are used. I do think hot water would do a good job cleaning the black tank though. I like your perspective on this. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our UA-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/UA-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
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Hi Renee, Good question...but I would say you need to just plan it out so you clean your tank between the campsite and the dump station or maybe dump when you get home...Just takes a little more thought. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way we are running a contest where we are giving away a free RV Rental for a weekend! Here is the video if you would like to check it out and enter to win! ua-cam.com/video/_X--mnVMHis/v-deo.html
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Hi Greg, Under the video on the left click SHOW MORE and the show notes will appear and you can scroll down to the links to buy the products. You can also visit our RV Gear page on our website and find them all there too at rvblogger.com/shop/ I hope this helps and if you have any questions please reach out. Thanks! Mike and Susan
In the beginning you talk about 3 WAYS to clean the BW tank; however, when you are showing the 3 ways, you refer to them as steps. This is a little confusing as I'm not sure if you are talking ways or steps. Can you clarify your meaning? Thanks.
Hi Tim, Ways = Steps! Sorry for the confusion! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan GET READY! We are launching our new digital/video magazine on June 1st!
Hi Santaelle, I don't know...I never tried it. But I suppose you could. Just be sure to rinse your tank really well after you drain it. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our UA-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/UA-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Hey BirdandEagle, Not that we know of! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
When I first saw that it was a couple doing the video I just about turned it off. But what i really enjoyed about this video, other than the content, was that the person behind the camera said absolutely NOTHING. Usually with couples, there is a lot of useless banter with one trying to talk over the other, or one employing "cute" insults to the other and other wasteful distractions. You had none of these. Also the camera movements were very well done, and not jerky, full of jump cuts, or other camera distractions. The only disappointment I had was after you completed your trip around the park after dumping the ice and soap into the black tank, you didn't show if it cured the sensor problem. I was hoping to see clear sensors with no 1/3 light still illuminated. Also, try not to say "Go ahead" so much. And it's not necessary to say, "we're inside the RV now." That's pretty obvious. Overall, good smooth delivery, stayed on topic, you didn't say "basically" every other word, and your tips were well presented.
Hi Newsveteran, Judging by your user name I think you know what you are talking about so I really appreciate your critique of our video. Susan loves to be behind the camera and hates being in front of it. And I don't mind babbling in front of the camera! lol! She does all of the editing too. We try our best to make good videos and we have come a long way (I hope) since we made this video over a year ago... I always end up saying or doing something too much which has spurred several drinking games for viewers of our videos! lol! Thanks for the feedback - both positive and negative. I really appreciate your helpful and friendly nature. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike
@@RVBlogger Thank you for taking what I offered as nothing but constructive and sincere. People make videos to educate, and I try to help them make better ones. Yes.. I've had more than 30 years in the production business, won 2 Emmys and have taught at the college level, so if I can help, that's great. Keep up your good work.
I have to disagree on the toilet paper. I've tested mine and the rv approved brands and mine breaks down faster and is a lot nicer on the bottom. Also it doesn't cost as much as the ones that say rv approved, anything that says rv on it raises the price. I recommend testing your toilet paper before spending way to much money.
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Hey Mike We appreciate the suggestion! Comfy to use also? Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan BTW, let us know what you think of RV Camping Magazine, our free digital and video magazine! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
These sensors are and have been a piece of S..T since they're beginning. Some kind of simple float system with a sight level and graduations would would cure it! To low Tech I reckon!
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I live full time in my 36ft travel trailer (it has a hitch), and my trailer comes with a flush valve, so I can hook up a hose directly to flush my tanks. I flush it once a week and spend about 30 minutes each week, closing and opening my black water tank to fully clean and flush it out.
My question is that since my trailer is fully stationary, can I still use the ice cubes and dishwasher detergent to clean my sensors by using my blackwater flush to slosh it around? I do have a non flexible wand that I can use. My bathroom has a door, so I can easily get a hose into the bathroom. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to clean my sensors since I'm sure they need it since I've been living in my trailer for almost 4 years
Thanks! Best info for cleaning our camper black tank I've found so far.
Hey thanks! Glad you found our video helpful!
Mike
Do you need the Rhino Blaster if you have a black water fill connection at my connection center where my fresh water connection is located? Does this spray hard enough? I have the Rhino Blaster w/o the gate valve and actually use both.
Hey chsbandad,
If your RV comes equipped with the RV Holding Tank Cleanout System then you shouldn't need the Rhino Blaster.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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We watched a video where you dumped at the dump station and you used the rhino blaster. Is it still OK to use the rhino blaster and backfilled the black tank at your site?
Great Question! It is ok as long as you use a second back flow preventer on your hose and you DO NOT USE your freshwater hose to fill your tank through the RhinoBlaster. I keep a second hose on board that is green so it's a different color that my freshwater hoses.
Thanks for the info. Our camper has been in storage for a while due to illness but getting ready to start up camping again.
Hi Richard,
Glad you like the info!
If your RV has been in storage a long time some of your gaskets may have dry rotted. Be sure to fill your tanks and look for wet spots under your camper to find any leaks.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
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Thanks Mike and Susan thus was very helpful on how to clean your black tanks. I love those gloves. I used the gloves that tare before but I gave up. Glad this’d don’t tare. Or you would have a big mess. Lol! Thank you for the tips. See you soon!
Thanks Sherri! We're glad you found the video helpful! Mike will NOT wearing any other gloves 😂. But I don't blame him. Thank you for your support, always!
Thanks for the video. When I use the rhino blaster to shoot the water into the black tank, how do I know when is the tank full and need to
Turn off the water?
Hi y scott,
I just keep an eye on the tanks readings at the control panel inside the camper ( or I have Susan do it if she is inside and I'm outside)
Pretty easy!
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You are correct about insuring the bleach is thoroughly rinsed from the tank. What's worse than the effects it has on seals is that it is corrosive to the sensors themselves, rendering them inop.
The ice trick has been debunked over and over however. It chills the water down to the point that it renders whatever detergent you choose to use less effective at dissolving the trace amounts of grease and oils that will cling to the sides of the tank. Another reason is that ice is not abrasive and adding it to a half full tank, its probably melted before you could get on the road to slosh it around anyway. However as you point out, throughly rinsing you tanks after each use is the best defense for keeping tank sensors working accurately.
Hi Gary,
Thanks for your input...
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Thanks for this comment. Good information.
The way you said "fantastic product" made me think of Billy Maze. R.I.P.
Hi yarbgreat1,
I feel like Billy sometimes. We bring similar energy to things we are excited about!
LOL!
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just bought a bumper pull. my first purchase Rhino Blaster with Gate Valve- feeling pretty good about it.
thanks for all the information!!! I can see where your kneeling pad is HELPFUL too :)
Hey Laura,
Glad we could help! Good luck with your new trailer and happy travels.
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Can liquid clothing soap be used instead of dish soap
We recommend dishwasher soap because it doesn't create soap suds. Definitley not dish soap and not sure if laundry soap is too sudsy. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Not an RV owner myself but this is really going to help my uncle
Hope he likes it!
Curious why the black tank flush connection is not as good as or better than the Rhino blaster? On my RV the dump valve main connection point is used to connect the main "sewer" hose but both the black water and gray water used the same exit point. Therefore the Rhino blaster is not directly shooting water directly into the back tank but into a quite long section of pvc pipe that both the grsy and black tanks empty (depending on which of their separate gate valves are opened. Not sure the Rhino blaster would work in my situation. Thanks for the video
Hi Mark,
I neglected to say this in the video but if you have a black tank flush connection built into your RV you don't need the RhinoBlaster. Sounds like you are good to go!
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Mike
Excellent presentation.
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I have the rhinoblaster also and I'm really glad I got it. Do you recommend using it on the gray water tank as well? Or, would that cross contaminate even though you'd have the black tank closed at the time. My gray tank shows only 2/3 full and its backing up either in the sink or shower. I'm now emptying it when it reaches 2/3 so I ensure it doesn't back up.
Hi Renee,
We use ours on the black and gray tanks. We don't use it on the gray tank every time we dump but every now and then I like to give it a rinse.
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Great video Thanks only problem for some is our 5w the blank tank doesn’t plumb straight out like most so the jet of water doesn’t work in this situation but I know it does work in a dump like you have
Hi Brian,
That's a good point but I would imagine for routine maintenance and rinsing your tank after each dump you would get at least some water movement in the tank and it is still a very easy way to fill the tank to give it a quick flush.
Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Mike
Great video and great info but I will say the wand I will need! And I am able to run a hose straight to the bathroom because of its location in our travel trailer.
Thank you so much! Being able to run the hose in the bathroom is a great feature. I (Susan) did that way back when I had a TT. Thank you for watching our RV black tank video and commenting New America Tow Guy.
Great info! We use ice and dish washer liquid. Interested in the rhino blaster. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Danny and Lynn
Hi Danny and Lynn,
The Rhinoblaster is awesome!
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Mike and Susan
Love our rhino blaster 45 even though it doesn't have the gate valve. Still does a good job replacing a black tank flusher
Hi GTPCarpy,
Good to know! The Rhino blasters are great for rinsing out the black and grey tanks!
Mike
I appreciate your videos. I think they're well made and informative.
About the Rhino Blaster with gate valve. I bought it and I'm not certain it's worth anything more than the window it provides to see what comes out. Please correct me if I'm wrong! First of all, the hose will not pressure wash any significant area of the tank at all. Also, it seems that the only way to know that my black tank was filled was by looking. So, rather than backfill, I got a flashlight and used the toilet's flush function till I could actually see the water at the bottom of the toilet drain.
So, is there a way to know you've filled the tank from outside the vehicle? Same question for the gray tank. Thanks.
Hi Daniel,
You can't pressure wash the inside of your tanks but you can easily fill and rinse them...
We just use our control panel and when the indicator light shows full we turn off the water and dump the tank...
Susan is usually inside cleaning up and I am outside putting stuff away so she keeps and eye on it and let's me know when it's full.
Thanks for watching!
Mike
@@RVBlogger Thanks, Mike. That makes sense. Didn't think of it because my gauges aren't working properly. 🙏🏽
That is some cool stuff and great ideas. I switched to a composting toilet but you still have to clean the tanks. I like the ice cubes to break stuff up. I also like the flush valve. Great stuff.
Hi Guys! Thanks for checking out the video! We haven't tried to use a composting toilet yet...but someday maybe we will. The flush valve has made flushing and maintaining our tanks so much easier!
You can also close that valve after the black is empty, leave black open, then open the grey. your grey water will go into the black tank and then out really cleaning the black out great without having to use the hose
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is their a reason you cant mix the bleach and dishwashing detergent? Does the detergent have ammonia or vinegar in it?
Hey joifherwio,
Yes, a lot of dish soaps have ammonia in them (which, as you know, shouldn't be mixed with bleach). :)
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What?! Dishwasher detergent and ice cubes! a great idea. Thank you. Learned a lot.
Hi Amy!
I'm glad you liked the dishwashing detergent idea with ice cubes!!!!
Thanks for watching and if you ever have any questions about anything please feel free to reach out!
Mike
Great video guys keep up the good work!
Thanks Ninja!
After watching your video I have some honest comments. Nice holding tank rinse out video.
Your first section with ice cubes and dishwasher detergent, you need to explain that the black tank needs to be at least 1/3 of water for this to work. If the tank is empty, the dishwasher detergent will sit on the bottom like regular poop. There are plenty of UA-cam videos showing that using expensive RV/Marine TP isn’t worth the extra price, just use any “septic friendly” TP and DON’T WAD up the TP.
All of your options that you show in this video are basically backfill rinse out options. To actually clean the tank, I’ve found only 1 thing that will get rid of the hard grime on the sides and sensors to like new. Using a sewer pressure jetting kit will clean to like new. Easy to do and less than $100 for a kit. Full timers should use annually and weekenders should use biannually. Plenty of video’s out that show how to and some actually show results of before and after.
Thanks for helping the newbies to our community.
Hi Storey,
This is one of the first videos we made and I wish UA-cam allowed content creators to go back and revise old videos, but they don't. So UA-cam is full of incomplete or incorrect info. Watcher Beware.
I appreciate your comments and your friendly demeanor.
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Mike
Are all black tanks the same size? How much water can you put into a tank to rinse it?
Not all black tanks are the same size. You would have to check manufacturer specs for that information. You can fill it to the tanks capacity but just keep an eye on your sensors to not over fill. Thank you for watching our Black Tank and Sensor Cleaning video and commenting. Please feel free to ask questions.
Also should I put antifreeze on grey or black tank in winter time so it don’t freeze ?
Hi Baby Goats,
Yes - you should put antifreeze in the grey and black tanks when you winterize. It will end up there anyway because you should run all the faucets to be sure the antifreeze gets through every pipe in your RV.
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Hello Mike. Really enjoy your educational videos! I will be RVing on my own. When flushing your black tank, how long do you think it takes for you to fill the black tank with water when flushing/draining. And, are you filling the black tank all the way full or to about 1/3 full to allow the water to swish around when you take a drive? I just don't want to keep running back and forth to check my readings. My RV is about the same size as yours, Thor Freedom Elite 23H. Thanks so much, Stephanie
Hey Stephanie,
Ya know we've never actually timed it, but we will next time. My advice is to do it once while checking the control panel and time it for future fill ups. We try to fill the tank as much as we can. :)
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Thank you for your sharing this information.
You are very welcome. Glad our RV Black Tank Cleaning video is helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.
With the new RVs in the black tank flush does that seem to work fairly well? I’ve also heard of dumping a cup of simple green and letting that slash around that is an all natural with enzymes in it seems to work good I’ve heard.
Hi Stick Jr,
Yup no need for the RhinoBlaster if you have a newer RV with a black tank flush built in. I have not heard about adding simple green. Let us know if you try it and how it works.
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Mike and Susan
Thanks for the rapid reply to my question.
Are the gloves true to standard sizing?
Hi Scotty,
I think the gloves are cut a size small. So if you wear a large then order the XL.
Hope that helps!
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We have our RV parked in a lovely campground. Can't drive around. Would the ice work, just sitting?
Hi Nancy,
Good question - no it would not. The ice works because it bounces around inside the tank when you drive.
But the dishwashing detergent will help!
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Very detailed. I love it
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Do you think vinegar would clean the blank tank? If you fill the tank and then put a gallon of vinegar in there to sit overnight do you think that would help clean off the sides of the tank?
Hi Stacey,
Good question!
I don't think that would work. The vinegar would be too diluted to work effectively.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Hi there first time I think watching your channel and I noticed that this was made in 2019 so you’re probably aware already however if your sensors are not working right you’ve got struvite buildup it’s a crystal forming thing that builds up on your walls and can cause a lot of have a gift there let go too much now there may be another way to clean it out but in my research using a pressure washer go on the outside of your tank go inside with the little little hose thingy and it’ll knock all that off I have tried other products that remove struvite or cleans your sensors with no luck recommendation for companies that actually do come out and Hydro flush your black tank from the outside with a pressure washer have recommended once or twice a year to do that to help keep your maintenance up on that however I do not recommend hiring one when you can actually do it yourself because they cost over 200 bucks to come out and Hydro flush your black tank hope that’s helpful have a good day thank you for the video
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We appreciate the info, it'll be helpful for many :) thank you!
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Where do I find the links to order the rhino blaster?
Hey Brenda,
It looks like the link we put is sold out. Have you checked Amazon or local camping / RV stores or websites?
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What about cleaning sensors on a permanent camper, that does not move.?
Hey Pamela,
Instead of driving to mix the cleaner? I would suggest using a Rhino Blaster.
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Thank you!! Question! I'm assuming the Rhino blaster can be used on Gray tank as well? We have a galley tank that did NOT have a way to flush. That is where we have the majority of our smell come from. Likely food particles and such
Hey Kathee,
Great question and you'll be happy to know the Rhino Blaster can be used on BOTH black and gray tanks!
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@@RVBlogger Oh yes, I've already subscribed and I. Love. it.!!!
How did this get 29 thumbs down, Great video very informative.
Hi Patty,
Lol! Social Media can be cruel...
We just try to focus on all the thumbs ups!!!
And we also read every comment so we can learn from constructive feedback so we can continue to improve.
Glad you like the video!
Thanks!
Mike and Susan
The thumbs down isn't necessarily meant to be mean. I gave a thumbs down for the bleach.
Don't put bleach in your black tank please. This will cause damage.
Also, where do you think all the viewers are going to be dumping these chemicals?
If you have a styptic system at home, you know this won't end well some point in the future.
So for some people, thumbs down simply means "I don't agree"
All the best to all and happy camping.
@@NotThatBob Hi Ron,
That's cool and thanks for explaining!
Safe travels!
Mike
I was wondering if anyone used dishwasher detergent to clean the grey and black tanks. Totally unrelated, but back in my weight training days, I use to consume a good bit of protein powders and such in a shaker bottle. I took note that the dishwasher detergent was by far more efficacious in ridding the residual on the sides of the shaker bottles, as opposed to any dish detergent that we had (Palmolive, Dawn, etc). I also found dishwasher detergent to be the best at cleaning blenders.
Hey Ol Hesty,
Interesting, we appreciate the info!!!
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As a long time Rv'er my experience has been that the ice pretty much does nothing. I have a Rhino blaster and it does only a somewhat decent job. You should never put bleach in your black tank for the same reason you wouldn't put it in a septic tank. The method that I use is the easiest. Keep your black tank always a 1/3 full and add something like Unique RV Digest-It+ . Then, when you empty the tank, follow up with at least two 5 gallon forceful flushes directly through down the toilet. When the water comes out clear on the Rhino blaster, It's clean. As far as detergent, I also add about a capful of Fabuloso and we are ready.
We have changed our minds on the ice thing too. It will work if done properly but no one has the time to do it properly. We use lots of water in our Tanks and we switched over to Matt's Liquified and love it.
I wonder how well a sewer jetter hose connected to a pressure washer would work? I have one called the "Clog Hog".
These hoses are pretty handy to have around for plumbing in general. I've even used it to blast out clogged underground gutter drains 😆.
Hey markfothebeast,
NICE!
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Great video, loving the content.
Hey Thanks again for commenting Carter! Glad you are loving the content! Do you have any fun travel plans in the works?
Mike
Nice and helpful and straight to the point great video! 🙂
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I tried the rhino blaster but was unable to hook on. I have a very small space.
Wow! That's disappointing! Not sure if it'll work on your camper or not but Camco makes a sewer hose extender in a variety of lengths. I'll include the Amazon link if you would like to check it out. Thanks for watching our RV Black Tanks and Sensor Cleaning video and commenting! Safe travels! amzn.to/3NA9Rf9
@RVBlogger sad but no. Space i have is 3 inches and hits the bottom of compartment. It is 1993 coachman class c rv. So i have to use the hose to go in. Sensors states 3/4 full after empty. Going to try that dishwashes soap. Hope it works.
Sorry to hear that. We have a video about cleaning tank sensors that might help. ua-cam.com/video/koDhrqgcUCo/v-deo.html It's frustating when your sensors aren't accurate!
You guys are so close to 500 subs congrats!
Just a few more and we will be there!
Nice video keep it up also what made you start UA-cam?
We wanted to have a way to form a better relationship with our followers and UA-cam is perfect for that. Great question!
Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Hi Bret,
Glad it was helpful!
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You don't have the links up for those products. Can't find em. Good video.
Hi Nanette,
You have to click SHOW NOTES below the video and then scroll down. But here they are to make it easy!
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Great video. Could not find links for the gloves and how they are sized
Hi Scotty,
The link is in the Show Notes below the video but here is a link to the gloves in green and extra large size.
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They are in short supply so not all sizes are available in the orange color. Just make sure you get Gloveworx 8 mm thickness in your size. Gloveworx also makes a 5 mm thick glove but the 8 mm is the better choice.
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That is a large black water tank. Is that a combo gray and black tank. Im considering a trailer with on of those and it seams strange to me
Hi Virginia,
I just doubled checked the specs for our RV and we have a 31 gallon black tank and a separate 31 gallon gray tank on our RV.
FYI - Some of the off road packages or boondock packages on travel trailers include larger black and gray water tanks.
Thanks for watching our video!
Mike
Can you add the bleach at the same time to clean and sanitize during the ice method?
Hi Deborah,
I suppose you can but I find the two step method works best. Just be sure to rinse really well after using bleach.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike
Keep up the good work seeing your channel grow
Thanks!
we passed 5K!
Also nice shirts pretty clean if you ask me :3
Thanks Ninja
We use happy camper for our black tank and it works to break down the solids while keeping odor away. Whatever paper you use it simply HAS to be septic safe paper!
Hi Bud,
Check out our video about RV toilet paper...
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Great instructions. Thank you.
Thanks Donna! Hoot Marie!!!!
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Having the angled outlet facing left is an accident waiting to happen. Always have it facing it to your right, Having it left is asking for it to unlock while you're dumping. Trust me on this.
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I know that happened to me what a mess
Very informative video , thumbs up !
Thanks Turbo! When are you going to trade in the Lambo and buy an RV?
@@RVBlogger LOL Nice
How bout black water seeping back through the garden hose?
Using the Rhino Blaster? There is a gate valve that prevents that from happening. Thank you for watching our RV Black Tank Cleaning video and commenting.
Thank you so much for the information
Hi Baby Goats,
You are very welcome...glad you like the info!
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I never knew that RV are so expensive but cool
Buy used - they are much cheaper!
Thanks for your video but here's the thing, no one in these videos ive been watching about this subject has mentioned the use of HOT water!!! That alone is not only going to loosen all the crud but help disinfect. I believe that the ice is doing very little other than actually making what you're trying to get rid of literally harder and negating any benefits of proper chemical reactions from the hot water. Anyone else thinking this?
Hi Magic Nomadic,
Here's the problem with using hot water...most RVs only have a 6 gallon water heater and the black tank is usually 4 times that size. So - there is not really a practical way to fill your black tank completely with hot water. Plus - there isn't always an easy way to get the hot water into the black tank. So - that's why these other methods are used. I do think hot water would do a good job cleaning the black tank though. I like your perspective on this.
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I think I recognised the rv park
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You been growing so fast!
Seems like it's taking forever to grow but I guess we are doing ok. Thanks for the support!
Interesting tutorial!
Thanks Ethan!
There would be a lot of driving around to complete this process with a travel trailer. How would work best with a travel trailer??
Hi Renee,
Good question...but I would say you need to just plan it out so you clean your tank between the campsite and the dump station or maybe dump when you get home...Just takes a little more thought.
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Thank you!
Another question. Did you buy the weights to keep it secure when dumping or did you make them? 🤔
Thanks so much!! I subscribed to learn more!
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Nice video, where do i get products
Hi Greg,
Under the video on the left click SHOW MORE and the show notes will appear and you can scroll down to the links to buy the products.
You can also visit our RV Gear page on our website and find them all there too at rvblogger.com/shop/
I hope this helps and if you have any questions please reach out.
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In the beginning you talk about 3 WAYS to clean the BW tank; however, when you are showing the 3 ways, you refer to them as steps. This is a little confusing as I'm not sure if you are talking ways or steps. Can you clarify your meaning? Thanks.
Hi Tim,
Ways = Steps!
Sorry for the confusion!
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I ran a pipe from outside into restroom by the toilet so I can run the water to the toilet wand without running hose through the rv
That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Well, did the flushing clear up the sensor issue…? I need closure…lol
Hi Jeff,
It sure did!
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Mike
Thanks for the vid! Question: can you put bleach AND detergent together for double power cleanse? ... or will that make a poo 💩 bomb 💣?!
Hi Santaelle,
I don't know...I never tried it. But I suppose you could. Just be sure to rinse your tank really well after you drain it.
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Lol great video was funny 😆
Hi Tyrone,
Thanks,!
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Can’t believe it’s only been the 9th of november
Well now it's the 10th! It's flying by!
Is there something dirty on that table???????????????????????????
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Not that we know of!
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When I first saw that it was a couple doing the video I just about turned it off. But what i really enjoyed about this video, other than the content, was that the person behind the camera said absolutely NOTHING. Usually with couples, there is a lot of useless banter with one trying to talk over the other, or one employing "cute" insults to the other and other wasteful distractions. You had none of these. Also the camera movements were very well done, and not jerky, full of jump cuts, or other camera distractions. The only disappointment I had was after you completed your trip around the park after dumping the ice and soap into the black tank, you didn't show if it cured the sensor problem. I was hoping to see clear sensors with no 1/3 light still illuminated. Also, try not to say "Go ahead" so much. And it's not necessary to say, "we're inside the RV now." That's pretty obvious. Overall, good smooth delivery, stayed on topic, you didn't say "basically" every other word, and your tips were well presented.
Hi Newsveteran,
Judging by your user name I think you know what you are talking about so I really appreciate your critique of our video.
Susan loves to be behind the camera and hates being in front of it. And I don't mind babbling in front of the camera! lol!
She does all of the editing too. We try our best to make good videos and we have come a long way (I hope) since we made this video over a year ago...
I always end up saying or doing something too much which has spurred several drinking games for viewers of our videos! lol!
Thanks for the feedback - both positive and negative. I really appreciate your helpful and friendly nature.
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@@RVBlogger Thank you for taking what I offered as nothing but constructive and sincere. People make videos to educate, and I try to help them make better ones. Yes.. I've had more than 30 years in the production business, won 2 Emmys and have taught at the college level, so if I can help, that's great. Keep up your good work.
Show where is the proof at the end that the sensors were cleaned?
Hi Ed,
You are more than happy to look inside our black tank if you like...
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I have to disagree on the toilet paper. I've tested mine and the rv approved brands and mine breaks down faster and is a lot nicer on the bottom. Also it doesn't cost as much as the ones that say rv approved, anything that says rv on it raises the price. I recommend testing your toilet paper before spending way to much money.
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Hey Dark Matter - what did you think of the video!
RVBlogger It’s very helpful and informative
Seventh Generation 100% recycled toilet paper is far better t.p. than any rv toilet paper.
Hey Mike
We appreciate the suggestion! Comfy to use also?
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Very comfy! A bit pricey, but worth it. Breaks down quickly
You may also want to try Fresh Thyme 100% recycled t.p. doesn't quite break down as fast as 7th Gen, but still faster than RV t.p.
Been a slow month so far ngl
Only one thing to do when life is a little slow and needs some excitement - ROAD TRIP!!!!
These sensors are and have been a piece of S..T since they're beginning. Some kind of simple float system with a sight level and graduations would would cure it! To low Tech I reckon!
That's a great idea. I, too, hate these sensors!! Thanks for watching our Black Tank Sensor Cleaning video and commenting.
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