GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK
No special preparation is required. However, placing a small quantity of chemicals into this tank,
such as baking soda or a Thetford chemical, will reduce odors from food particles in the system.
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WARNING: We recommend that you DO NOT travel with full holding tanks. Full
holding tanks are not calculated into the cargo carrying capacity of your motorhome.
The weight from full holding tanks will greatly diminish the cargo capacity and
possibly cause you to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating. This can affect suspension
components, reduce fuel economy, and create adverse handling characteristics. If you
are dry camping and cannot immediately empty your tanks, reduce your speed until
you reach a dumping station.
All drain pipes have a "P-trap" installed into each line. Water in these traps prevent odors from
escaping into motorhome. During travel, water from the P-traps may spill and permit odors into
motorhome. These odors come from food particles decomposing in the tank. By adding water and
using a RV approved deodorizing agent will dissolve the contents faster and will keep the drain lines
and tanks clean and free flowing. Chemicals are available at an RV supply store.
DRAINING THE HOLDING TANKS
With the basement controls or on the exterior of the motorhome are labels (Fig. 4-23 & 4-24) that
indicate the location of the gray and blackholding tankdrain. A typical set up of the tankdrain and
termination valves is indicated in the images depending on your floor plan. Lookfor the labels to
locate the drain and follow the instructions below to empty the tanks.
1. Place the motorhome as level as possible to make
drainage easier.
2. Attach a flexible sewer hose to the adapter and secure
it with a clamp.
3. Remove the cap and attach the adapter onto the valve
housing.
4. Turn the adapter 10° to lockit onto the pegs.
5. Place the other end into an approved sewer system.
6. Open the 3" drain valve to drain the blacktank.
7. Open the valve on the gray water tankto utilize the water to wash and rinse the hose.
Most states and parks have strict laws and regulations to prohibit dumping of wastes of any kind into
anything other than proper disposal facilities or sewer systems. Almost all privately owned parks
have either a central pump facility or offer a campsite hookup of sewage. You can find lists of many
dump facilities throughout the United States in Woodall's, Rand McNally Camp Guide, Good Sam
Camp Guide, KOA Kampgrounds Camp Guide, and various other publications. Some fuel stations
also have dump stations.
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Fig. 4-23
Fig. 4-24
Fig. 4-25
Fig. 4-26
Fig. 4-27
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