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09-10-2019, 04:53 PM
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Location: Florida
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Newbie question about blackwater tank
Recently bought a 1999 RT Popular. There are slot of different products for black water tank treatment. I tried the stuff left in the cabinet by the previous owner and the "deodorizer" smelled worse than the "odor" it was supposed to control.I like some recommendations and experiences from more experienced owners.
Thanks, Ed
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1999 Roadtrek Popular 190
Dodge 3500 chassis
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09-10-2019, 05:10 PM
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Location: California
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No Particular Recommendation
I've used Camco RV Toilet Treatment and Thetford Aqua Kem. Both work well, in my opinion.
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09-10-2019, 05:14 PM
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Site Team
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Why do you think you need to use chemicals in your tank?
A properly-functioning plumbing system needs no chemicals. All that junk is palliative for covering up a problem. If you have order, find and fix the leak.
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Now: 2022 Fully-custom buildout (Ford Transit EcoBoost AWD)
Formerly: 2005 Airstream Interstate (Sprinter 2500 T1N)
2014 Great West Vans Legend SE (Sprinter 3500 NCV3 I4)
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09-10-2019, 07:07 PM
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Although I agree with avanti, I have always used a product by Happy Camper that doesn't have an odor and uses a bacterial base. I've lately wondered if many of the vault toilets in campgrounds that used to smell so much are now using a similar chemical. Their smell is much better overall.
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09-11-2019, 03:16 AM
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Platinum Member
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Location: Seattle
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I've been using Odorlos and it seems to work great. It is suppossed to help break waste down faster as well as neutralizing odors. One of the old timers on this forum suggested it.
Not having a p-trap in RV toilets means that sewage gas is going to escape whenever the flap is opened. A roof vent might help but I don't know I have a side vent so I installed a low power (SOG) inline vent fan.
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09-11-2019, 07:43 AM
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Platinum Member
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my favorite black tank treatment is a half cup of dishwashing soap (like Dawn, not the stuff for automatic machines), and a half cup of Borax powder.
cheap, and works well!
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09-12-2019, 04:29 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFatGuy
my favorite black tank treatment is a half cup of dishwashing soap (like Dawn, not the stuff for automatic machines), and a half cup of Borax powder.
cheap, and works well!
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Inexperienced here with a question. What level do you have in the black tank when you pour the ingredients in? 
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09-12-2019, 04:55 AM
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Welcome to the forum SnSC!
Best to never let your black tank run completely dry. After you dump it, add whatever your ingredients and about a half gallon of water.
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09-12-2019, 05:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SnSC
Inexperienced here with a question. What level do you have in the black tank when you pour the ingredients in? |
I never really measure... i give the toilet a couple of good flushes.
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09-12-2019, 09:03 AM
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Gold Member
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Location: NC
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If you keep your tank clean it doesn't stink. I regularly clean mine out. Dishwasher detergent and a couple bags of ice with a few gallons of water then go for a drive...
When you use it, clean it out asap. I do my best not to go #2 in my rig if I can help it though.
I always found chemicals to be worse than any smells and they seem to soak into the walls/fabrics in an RV...
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09-15-2019, 01:49 PM
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Location: Alabama
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Thanks to all for the info
Steve
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09-20-2019, 03:09 AM
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New Member
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Location: CA
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Downy fabric softener; one cup
Downy fabric softener; one cup: coats the tank to prevent stickiness. Best benefit; smells great. Got this tip from this forum 2 years ago!
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09-20-2019, 06:05 AM
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09-20-2019, 07:08 AM
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I didn't know that you're supposed to dry out you black tank and set it in the sun for a few hours before you clean it. WOW
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09-20-2019, 07:43 PM
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Platinum Member
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Location: Tinley Park IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFatGuy
my favorite black tank treatment is a half cup of dishwashing soap (like Dawn, not the stuff for automatic machines), and a half cup of Borax powder.
cheap, and works well!
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Same here, except I use Dawn with Calgon. Works great, and yes I clean the sh** out of it about every 3rd dump.
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