Troubleshooting guide
When all the gray water has come out, close both valves. You should let the
gray water out after the black water in order to rinse the hose. Therefore, it is
important to empty the holding tanks in this order: first black water, then gray
water. To rinse out the black water tank: put water in the toilet by either
flushing the toilet a few times, or putting water in it with a hose or bucket.
Empty the black water tank again.
Once the tanks are emptied and the valves are closed, remove the sewer hose
and screw the cap back on. Then, follow the instructions below to add
chemicals.
If you are at a campground with full hookups, you can connect the dump hose
for easy emptying. However, do not open the valves until the tanks are ½ to ¾
full so that waste matter at the bottom and on the sides of the tank does not
become dried out. Dry waste makes the emptying process much more
difficult. If you do not have full hookups, leave the valves closed and let the
waste accumulate in the holding tanks until they are ¾ full.
Inside the motorhome on the monitor panel, there are two indicators that show
how full the tanks are; one for each tank. The waste capacities are as follows:
Black tank Gray tank
Camperhome: 4 gallons (15 l) 6 gallons (23 l)
Class C models: 23 to 25gallons (87 to 95 l) 22 gallons (83 l)
Class A models: 40 gallons (151 l) 30 gallons (113 l)
Although most campgrounds have dump stations, if your campground does
not, ask them to refer you to a nearby dump station. There are also sanitary
dumps at some rest stops on interstate highways that are designated with the
following sign:
There are some gasoline stations that also have dumping stations. Emptying
holding tanks in other than an authorized dump station is a health code
violation and is strictly prohibited. The fines for illegal dumping can be up to
$1000.
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