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05-14-2018, 06:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 31' Sovereign
Milford
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 565
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Long line at dump station due to people flushing tanks
Just took the maiden voyage of the season to our usual local state park. Admittedly it was a busy weekend there, however the line at the dump station was more aggravatingly slow than normal due to people going though elaborate holding tank rinsing rituals.
I've noticed that holding tank rinse/flush connections, formerly only on higher end RVs, are now showing up on mid-priced models, which may be the cause of the long dump station line.
Has anyone seen signage or some other method discouraging people from rinsing holding tanks when a lot of other people are waiting?
BTW, I am a dump station ninja. I am in and out quick with a record time of around 2 minutes. Therefore, you know it rubs me the long way when I think someone is finished and they start to dump that second gray water tank, or bust out the old garden hose to connect to the holding tank rinse.
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Its a camper, therefore it leaks.
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05-14-2018, 07:28 AM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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I'm with you Chris. I save the long, slow flush for the full hook-up site where I can take my time. Sometimes, at at dump station, when traffic is unusually lite I might take the time for a little extra flush. We're on the road a lot and will often by-pass a real busy station if I know what the next site will have. The only advice I could offer here is to have something to read handy and sit back. Not much you can do about it.
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Roger in NJ
" Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the rest"
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TAC - NJ 18
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05-14-2018, 08:29 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,153
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We have noticed the same phenomena at the common dump station. I don't know if other campers mean to be inconsiderate or just suffer from cranial rectumitis. We have actually watched other campers complete their dump and go inside their RV to do some straightening up while there are several other campers in line. There are some real jerks in this world.
Brian
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2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
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05-14-2018, 08:30 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,674
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Hi
Keep in mind that a lot of these people got a lecture that went something like:
This is the rinse setup for the tank. You *must* run it for at least 5 minutes for it to be effective. It *must* be run on every flush. If you do not do this the world will end, and your warranty will not cover that event
Even if you put up a sign, you are fighting a very scary thing that "they know is true". The dealer told them it was true .... Just like he told them they needed that 10 year extended warranty package and the "special wax" on the RV ....
Bob
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05-14-2018, 08:40 AM
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Luminous
1983 27' Excella
Vesuvius
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 228
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These are the same people who pull their boats up to a busy fuel dock and then go in the marina to order a pizza while five other normal boaters wait for fuel.
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83 Excella 27
07 Tundra Limited
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05-14-2018, 08:53 AM
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Trailer Sold, Waving
2019 26' Flying Cloud
Stettler
, Alberta
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,032
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When I was a young man, I was a left-lane, on your bumper, screaming white-knuckle machine, blood pressure in the red zone just to get there one minute sooner.
I retired. I got rid of my smartphone. I drive the speed limit. I welcome the local small town grocery line where every customer has a ten minute conversation with the woman at the register.
Whenever you encounter a line, it is the Lord sending you a message. Take this time to look around. Find your inner peace. Enjoy your time on Earth. Smile at the children and the elderly. You can learn from both of them.
And don't go anywhere without a Kindle. And a smile.
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05-14-2018, 09:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,620
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If you think the state park is crowded, imagine an RV rally with hundreds of folks all leaving Sunday afternoon!
I probably waited an hour, and the site had four dump openings so RV's could be facing both ways.
It was the site of one of my most embarrassing moments. I thought, "These people don't know how it's done, wait until I get there, they'll be dazzled with efficiency."
As luck would have it there was a rain puddle right by my door, so I pulled forward another three feet. That meant my hose was too short, but no problem, I have an extension! When I was dumping the gray tank, the two sections came apart. I had a fire hose of gray water all over the dump station, and four RV's watching.
Without missing a beat, the guy across from me said, "At least it was the gray tank."
I slunk away in shame.
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05-14-2018, 09:32 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
2016 20' Flying Cloud
St Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 174
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Sorry Guys...
Yeah... I'm one to do the good flush... There are so many complaints about the tank monitors being inaccurate and valves not working properly... though not the only reason, one reason is a dirty tank and sensor/inadequate cleaning... After camping, I am likely to be returning to my styks&bryks, so the trailer will go to the storage space until next use. If I don't clean the tank, I'll be set up for bad readings, valve trouble and a STINKY bathroom. Not gonna happen.
Besides, I paid for a complete flush with my camping fee. I am entitled to it and I'm going to have it. Mind, though, I'm not one to take 15 or 20 minutes for the task... maybe 10 -12 minutes - or until the water is clear. That's really not a lot of time.
Just be patient with me.
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05-14-2018, 09:33 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Point Pleasant
, New Jersey
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 36
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Now that is funny. Great to be able to throw yourself under the bus.
We are a full hook up kinda family. In three years have used zero dump stations. This summer we are heading to an Army Corp of Engineers park on Lake Lanier in GA. It will be our first foray into limited use of black and grey tanks.
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Originally Posted by Mollysdad
If you think the state park is crowded, imagine an RV rally with hundreds of folks all leaving Sunday afternoon!
I probably waited an hour, and the site had four dump openings so RV's could be facing both ways.
It was the site of one of my most embarrassing moments. I thought, "These people don't know how it's done, wait until I get there, they'll be dazzled with efficiency."
As luck would have it there was a rain puddle right by my door, so I pulled forward another three feet. That meant my hose was too short, but no problem, I have an extension! When I was dumping the gray tank, the two sections came apart. I had a fire hose of gray water all over the dump station, and four RV's watching.
Without missing a beat, the guy across from me said, "At least it was the gray tank."
I slunk away in shame.
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05-14-2018, 09:41 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 28' International
Renton
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 291
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Last winter we were at the local dump station in Quartsite when the guy next to us had his snake come loose or blow up at the trailer connection. He was literally up to his ankles in s**t with spray from head to foot. Both him and the dump station wrangler were in there bare handed trying to shut off the flow. It was disgustingly comical. So maybe it’s better to consider that slow and steady wins the race. I wouldn’t want to be the next guy to use the dump after an accident.
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2018 28 International Serenity
2013 F150 Ecoboost
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05-14-2018, 09:43 AM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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I couldn't care less about people flushing their black tanks. I flush mine, because i found out first hand that if i don't, there's a lot of stuff left over, and I'd rather not let it build up and/or sit there for weeks. It's part of what the dump station is for.
People that straighten up inside for 10 minutes, those are the jerks.
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05-14-2018, 09:45 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,051
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If you RV long enough, you will eventually have your own “dump station fail” story to tell.
When I am planning to leave a busy campground, I try to dump late in the day prior, so as to avoid lineups at the dump station.
Maggie
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05-14-2018, 09:48 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Chatham
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 111
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It’s a dump station. Not fast food. Have a sandwich while your waiting.
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05-14-2018, 09:57 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Huntley
, Illinois
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 202
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Flush!!!!
We travel for weeks or months at a time and every dump is critical. Flush flush flush for us. We never have an oder and sensors work. Although we have it down to 10-12 min. Longer if there is not a hose connections for the sprayer. The joy of using our AS has its bitter sweet moments. Only if we didn’t have to competed with the crowds.
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05-14-2018, 10:01 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,401
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I've not been in a terrible line or been waiting where folks are obviously flushing. Usually I think folks are cognitive of the line and do their best to minimize their time at the dump station.
I do some practices that optimizes my dump station time. First I make sure the tank is full. That means if the black tank isn't full prior to leaving my site, I will fill it. Secondly I will also fill the gray water tank. Dumping while full leaves very little behind in the tanks. I also add about a couple of toilet bowl dumps of water after the tank is dumped and add my holding tank chemical.
I save the flush for the final campout of the year and at that time I always have a full hookup site. At that point I can flush to my heart's delight. Been trailering for over 30 years and the worst problem I've had is that given enough time, the black water sensors go bad. On the other hand I don't consider that sensor mission critical, and my eyeball can be just as effective on knowing the level of that black tank than any electrical sensor.
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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05-14-2018, 10:10 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 28
Euless
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 338
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My 28' Argosy takes 5 minutes to drain the gray tank which is up under the center of the trailer. I have a clear fitting so I can watch it's progress. I originally thought it may be full of years of grease so I had it checked and cleaned and was told it is not vented so will just drain slowly.
The black tank dumps straight down so empties quickly. I have an old 5 gallon water bottle I use to fill up the black tank thru the toilet and stir up the contents before going to the dump station. That cleans it out pretty well without a rinse. I use that bottle only for that and water when I have a camp fire.
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05-14-2018, 10:29 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 724
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvb
................... and was told it is not vented so will just drain slowly.............
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If that were true your kitchen sink wouldn't work. It would go slowly then gasp for air then be real slow. You may not have a vent through the roof it may be a positive vent valve under the sink near the trap. It is vented. Also if the tank wasn't vented it would suck your kitchen sink trap dry when you dump...............and then be vented into the trailer..
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Just for the record to earlier posters, if it was me when I go inside at the dump station it is to wash my hands not tidy up.
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05-14-2018, 10:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Acheron2010
When I was a young man, I was a left-lane, on your bumper, screaming white-knuckle machine, blood pressure in the red zone just to get there one minute sooner.
I retired. I got rid of my smartphone. I drive the speed limit. I welcome the local small town grocery line where every customer has a ten minute conversation with the woman at the register.
Whenever you encounter a line, it is the Lord sending you a message. Take this time to look around. Find your inner peace. Enjoy your time on Earth. Smile at the children and the elderly. You can learn from both of them.
And don't go anywhere without a Kindle. And a smile.
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Reminds me of a sign I saw lately, "Life is precious, waste it wisely."
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05-14-2018, 10:46 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Stowe
, Vermont
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 338
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I'm with RJJ. A large majority of the time I stay with full hookups, BUT... if I have to use a dump station, I'm going to do what I need to do at that moment in time. That's what I paid for. I'm not going to have crap baking and building up like glue in my black tank. My average time to dump and flush with full hookups takes between 5 to 10 minutes. I haven't been caught in any big line - probably because I'm an early morning guy. Those who want a "fast lane", get up early or figure out a low use time.
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05-14-2018, 10:58 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Cerrillos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Acheron2010
When I was a young man, I was a left-lane, on your bumper, screaming white-knuckle machine, blood pressure in the red zone just to get there one minute sooner.
I retired. I got rid of my smartphone. I drive the speed limit. I welcome the local small town grocery line where every customer has a ten minute conversation with the woman at the register.
Whenever you encounter a line, it is the Lord sending you a message. Take this time to look around. Find your inner peace. Enjoy your time on Earth. Smile at the children and the elderly. You can learn from both of them.
And don't go anywhere without a Kindle. And a smile.
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Well said.
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