by Joseph Testa | Sep 28, 2021 | Appliances, Black Tank, Freshwater Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Water, Water Heater, water heater, Water Systems, Winterization, Winterize
So it is getting cold, let’s talk about winterization of your RV’s water system. Q: When should I winterize? A: Here is my take: As a 16 yr RV owner, I will call it quits and winterize once wind chill gets to 28 degrees. Or ambient temp of 30 or less for...
by Joseph Testa | Oct 13, 2020 | Black Tank, Electricity, Freshwater Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank
Q: What is the difference between Full Hook Up (FHU) and electric only at a campground? A: Full hook up(FHU) is water, electric and sewer(to dump your tanks). Electric only means no water and no dump facilities at your camp site. WITHOUT FHU: Freshwater: you will need...
by Joseph Testa | Jun 10, 2020 | Black Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Grey Tank, Toilet
The easy answer is NO, Now for the complex answer: Is your toilet a porcelain one? If yes, then maybe, if not porcelian then for sure NO. Household cleaning supplies to clean toilets contain harsh chemicals which can ruin seals in the toilet and your black tank, ...
by Joseph Testa | Jun 10, 2020 | Appliances, Black Tank, Toilet, Water Systems
This is a never ending question with many facets to it from: Anything will work to never put toilet paper down into your black tank and put it in the trash(yes even with poop on it). So you will hear from all ends of the spectrum....
by Joseph Testa | Jun 9, 2020 | Black Tank, Water Systems
No, No, and No. Why? You will let all of the toilet water and pee run out of the tank(and black tank needs as much water/liquid as possible) and you end up with all of the poop stuck in the black tank, best case you end up with poop pyramid, worst case is it gets all...
by Joseph Testa | Jun 3, 2020 | Black Tank, Water, Water Systems, What is this?
What is this? The top “valve/connection”? Some RVs have a built-in RV black tank flush system, which allows you to connect a hose directly to an inlet valve to essentially power wash your tank. … This rinser is designed to spray water in multiple...