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Re: Blank Tank Cleaning
Reply #1 –
Never flushing with less than three-quarters full black tank and frequent flushing, preferably with an in-tank flusher, will help prevent this problem.
Going for a spirited drive before flushing can help break stuff up

Larry
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
Re: Blank Tank Cleaning
Reply #2 –
After ensuring our black and grey tanks are clean - that is, free of sediments, once we empty at a dump station, I'll add 1/4 tank water and 2 dishwasher pods ("spot-free rinse!"), before driving to our next destination - wash/agitate it on the road, so to speak.  Once there, I'll dump to have an empty tank and use as usual.  SO far, after many years, have never had any problems - no mounds or particles in the black tank.  Seems to be working fine.

Before dumping, like 3 or 4 days before, I'll drop in a tab thinking (probably erroneously but it makes me feel better).  At the time of dumping, we also flush with a spray hose (black tank), a couple times, to see clear water coming out.

Just on-going maintenance, that's all...
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Zia, our 2013  27’ RK
2001  Jeep  Wrangler
Land of Enchantment
Re: Blank Tank Cleaning
Reply #3 –
Quote from: Jaxon  - 
After ensuring our black and grey tanks are clean - that is, free of sediments, once we empty at a dump station, I'll add 1/4 tank water and 2 dishwasher pods ("spot-free rinse!"), before driving to our next destination - wash/agitate it on the road, so to speak.  Once there, I'll dump to have an empty tank and use as usual.  SO far, after many years, have never had any problems - no mounds or particles in the black tank.  Seems to be working fine.

When there is no dump available locally and we plan on dumping down the road, I will add two ounces of dishwashing soap to each tank, accomplishing a similar result to dishwasher pods. Pods may be more concentrated.
Good idea.

Larry
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
Re: Blank Tank Cleaning
Reply #4 –
Note to admins: could you correct the spelling of this topic's title, so that future searches will be able to find it? Thanks!
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Blank Tank Cleaning
Reply #5 –
Quote from: Andy Baird  - 
Note to admins: could you correct the spelling of this topic's title, so that future searches will be able to find it? Thanks!

Thanks for pointing out my mistake. Fixed!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
 
Re: Blank Tank Cleaning
Reply #7 –
Quote from: HiLola  - 
Like this?  ;)

That's exactly what I was talking about.
It looks similar to what our rig looked like after driving out of Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

Larry
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