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DRAIN AND WASTE SYSTEM
Your trailer has a drain and waste system that includes waste-holding tanks
made from molded plastic, free from corrosion problems, with trouble-free
dump valves.
The MAIN (BLACK) HOLDING TANK enables you to use the toilet for several
days away from disposal facilities. The wastewater from the sink, shower, bath
and lavatory drains in the AUXILIARY (GRAY) HOLDING TANK except for the
28’ models which has the lavatory sink hooked to the black tank. Each tank
has its own dump valve, however, both tanks drain through a common outlet.
Therefore, you need to make only one connection when hooking up in a trailer
park with sewer facilities.
NOTE: The 16’ model has a Black/Gray Combination tank. All waste water and
black water drains to this tank.
nOTiCE
: Never put wet strength paper towels or tissues in your holding
tank since they won’t dissolve and can “catch” in the mechanism of the
dump valve. Colored toilet tissue is slower to dissolve than white. Most
RV accessory stores offer tissue designed for RVs that will completely
dissolve.
Emptying Tanks
Almost all campgrounds will have dumping facilities. Park directories such as
Woodalls and Rand McNally also list dumping stations.
To empty one or both tanks attach the sewer hose by pressing the bayonet
fitting onto the dump valve outlet and rotate clockwise until it feels solid and
secure. Attach the outlet end of the hose to the sewage outlet; making sure that
the hose is placed so it will drain completely.
Pull the dump valve handle as far as it will go and wait until the tank is drained.
When dumping, the main holding tank should be dumped first; then the auxil-
iary holding tank. This will help to rinse out the sewer line with auxiliary holding
tank water.
The main holding tank must be flushed out until all paper and waste material is
removed. Close the dump valve and refill the tank with clean water and repeat
until clean. Replace the cap prior to traveling.
BLACK TANK FLUSH
Selected trailer models have a water hose connector marked “black tank flush”.
To use, hook up a water hose and turn on full force. Within the tank a spray
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