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Then the valve for the gray water tank is opened, allowing the gray water, the sink and shower water, to empty into the sewer. As the gray water empties, it cleans any remaining black water from the sewer tube.
Once the gray water tank is empty. The sewer hose is disconnected and stored in a compartment under the RV for later use. Rose Kivi has been a writer for more than 10 years. She has a background in the nursing field, wildlife rehabilitation and habitat conservation.
Public Domain Clipart Made Available by pdclipart. Maintaining the Gray Water Holding Tank The gray water holding tank can be kept open during use if the RV is hooked up to a sewer connection. Maintaining the Black Water Tank The black water tank is much trickier to maintain than the gray water tank. Most RV freshwater tanks are roughly 50 gallons, but the size can vary from one rig to another. All the water that comes out of here is potable, so it can be used for cooking and drinking and showering.
When in a campground with full hookups, you may rely on a city water connection. Also, only open the valve partially with a city water connection, about halfway. This keeps the hose in place and allows air to pass through. Again, that reduces the chance that your pipes will explode. When you use the water for toilet purposes, it then moves to a blackwater holding tank. If you use it for showering and other sanitary use, it goes to the gray water holding tank instead. Each tank may be up to 40 gallons.
When in a campground with full hookups, you can connect your greywater to the sewage outlet. If you keep the valve open, your greywater will constantly flow out, so you will never fill up the grey water tank. Many RVers prefer to keep the grey water tank valve closed, claiming sewage odors can back up via the pipe and invade the RV space.
A good compromise would be to make sure you dumped all of your greywater before taking a super long shower. This one from Girard Prod is a favorite for RV owners. It runs on 12 volts, includes a brushless motor that makes less noise, and provides 42, BTUs of warmth. Click here to purchase this product on Amazon. No tankless water heater? The problem is — as soon as you take water out of it — to run the shower — cold water begins to come in.
There are a number of RV showerheads on the market. To find the best one for you, be sure to find an RV shower head that has a lot of positive reviews from buyers. One must-have feature for RV showers is a shut-off valve. The shut-off valve allows you to stop the flow of water without having to readjust the temperature once you start it again which would waste water. Many showerheads designed for motor homes and campers have a shut-off valve built right into them. By far, our personal preference for RV showering is the shower head that is attached to a hose.
Being able to grab the showerhead lets you quickly and efficiently rinse off soap from all the nooks and crannies. Also, an RV showerhead attached to a hose can be convenient when you only want to rinse off your feet or want to give the toilet bowl a hot water rinse. If not, replacing them is quick and easy. Most can be removed by unscrewing them using your hands. Particularly stuck ones may require a pair of pliers.
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