VANLEIGH PINECREST, Owner'S Manual

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B L AC K / G R E Y WAT E R S Y S T E M
The sinks and shower drain into the grey water (waste water) holding tank. The toilet drains into the black water
(sewage) holding tank.
• ALWAYS empty the grey and black water holding tanks before traveling to avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• If you are dry camping and cannot immediately empty your holding tanks, reduce your vehicle speed until you
reach a dumping station.
The RV's cargo carrying capacity is based on empty holding tanks. Any additional weight for the contents of the hold-
ing tank(s) will reduce your cargo carrying capacity by the same amount.
Traveling with your holding tank(s) full could result in the following dangers:
• Reduced available cargo capacity.
• Exceeding individual tire ratings and/or the GAWR or GVWR.
• Potential damage to suspension components, such as springs, tires and axles.
• Reduced hitch weight, if your RV holding tank(s) are located behind the axles.
• Trailer sway and other handling difficulties, as a result of the hitch weight being too light.
Driving to a disposal site will normally loosen any accumulated waste debris or solids from the sides of the
holding tanks.
BEFORE using the RV or after dumping the grey and black water holding tanks, ALWAYS add the proper amount of
deodorant to the black water tank (unless winterizing). This will help to control odor and break down tank contents.
Follow instructions on the deodorant bottle or package.
T O I L E T
Your RV toilet is both efficient and easy to operate.
• BEFORE use: FLUSH the toilet several times, releasing enough water to cover the bottom of the holding tank.
• ALWAYS maintain four to six inches (10-15 cm) of water in the toilet for better sanitation system performance.
To help prevent a toilet blockage: ALWAYS use RV grade, single-ply toilet paper. NEVER flush paper towels, diapers,
sanitary napkins or any foreign objects down the RV toilet.
NOT using enough water while flushing, could result in clogged pipes or tanks. The average recreation vehicle toilet
uses only one to three quarts (1-3 liters) of water per flush, about ten times less than a toilet in a home. The toilet
system will perform better when water is run for an additional ten to fifteen seconds after flushing. More water may
be needed to thoroughly flush solids and ensure that waste materials empty from the drain line into the tank.
P L U M B I N G S Y S T E M S