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How I Ditched The Bucket & Cleaned Up
Hi Folks,

Today is a day of "clean up" for me.

Earlier in the week I mentioned that I prefer to clean the roof using a bucket of soapy water rather than muck up the entire coach using a hose and a scrub brush.

Today I stepped it up a degree. Rather than a bucket of water, I used Rain-X with Bug Remover to clean the roof.

Half a gallon is all it took to make the entire roof spotless including the top side edges of the coach body and the overhead sleeper section.

That took care of that task. On to the next-The Black Tank.

Yesterday I received my new Valterra Flush King. I'm very anxious to try this out. As a RB owner the device should be pretty successful for its intended purpose.

I know how much we all love to drag a hose into our rigs to deal with the black tank, but sometimes that task is at best difficult to do when solo traveling.

Sometimes it is nearly impossible.

At the Watchman Campground in Zion there was NO screw on hose fitting at the dump for the black tank section. So in case your heading there soon,  be prepared it's going to take four hands for this job.

With the Flush King, I feel certain that the task will be greatly simplified. I'm going to give it a try today at home. Luckily I have a bucket in hand and a clean out in my back yard.

My next purchase-A macerator. Now that will be a real Home Improvement.

Bombs Away!

Kent



2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: How I Ditched The Bucket & Cleaned Up
Reply #1 –
Kent, does it seem odd that you are excited to try a new black tank cleaning tool? If not, you will love these videos by James of TheFitRV.com.  Seriously twisted black tank cleaning tests by a seriously educated scientist.
Paul
'92 Mid Bath
Re: How I Ditched The Bucket & Cleaned Up
Reply #2 –
Thanks Paul,

I had watched a couple of his tank videos already. Just finished the others .

Interesting details and while accurate enough, the experiments were done on the same day of accumulation without an enzyme additive and the time it would take for the enzymes to take effect. Can't wait for his videos on enzymes. 😁

All-In-All, strangely enough, a fun (?) video series. That being said, I think that even the Flush King would be an interim solution while at a campground dump station. A wand will , no doubt, be needed to finalize a cleaner (if there is such a thing) black tank. Better accomplished at home.

I'm excited. Bring on the macerator.

Cleaner tanks to us all.

Kent



2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: How I Ditched The Bucket & Cleaned Up
Reply #3 –
So far, all we've used to clean the roof is a soft scrub brush and water.  I have wondered what I might use to help remove a few stubborn stains.  I've been thinking about Simple Green since the Factory has recommended that product for a couple other applications.  In addition to Kent's suggestion (Rain X) have others found success with other products?  And more importantly, are there any cleaning products we should strictly avoid so as NOT to damage the roof or seals?
 
Re: How I Ditched The Bucket & Cleaned Up
Reply #4 –
Quote from: Traxless  - 
In addition to Kent's suggestion (Rain X) have others found success with other products?  And more importantly, are there any cleaning products we should strictly avoid so as NOT to damage the roof or seals?
Regular auto soap is what I have used for over twenty years, on the roof.
It harmless to paint and sealants, being made for this application.
More over thinking.

For keeping the holding tanks clean, I  like Camco' holding tank flushers. They are not difficult to install and they flush the tanks from the inside, breaking debris away from the wall and bottom.
Amazon.com: Camco 40123 Quickie Flush with Back Flow Preventer: Automotive

The holding tanks are for storage, not processing, IMO, tank chemicals only keep the smell down.
I do treat the tanks once a year, in the summer,  to a week or more of soaking in clean water and septic tank enzyme. Over many days, the enzymes and summer heat break down and liquefy build up.
This method has worked fine for twenty years.

Larry
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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze