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Old 09-23-2015, 05:41 AM   #1
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Black Flush Extension Hose

Wondering if anyone has ever fiddled with a permanent short extension hose for the black flush.

In addition, anyone ever tried or found a device that you could have on that hose that would successfully connect to a damaged water line, such as we see at all dump stations?
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Old 09-23-2015, 08:37 AM   #2
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Pretty easy to make one
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Old 09-23-2015, 08:47 AM   #3
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There are rubber hose attachments.

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-22484-Wa.../dp/B000EDOSKG

I don't bother to flush the black tank at dump stations. There are usually others waiting. If I'm at a campsite with water hook ups I'll fill up my black tank to almost full at the site prior to going to the dump station. After dumping add a few gallons of water and a little laundry detergent to slosh around while towing.

I have a 15' garden hose for black tank flushing. If I need to extend it I attach it to my water hose.

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Old 09-23-2015, 01:06 PM   #4
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There are rubber hose attachments.

Amazon.com: Camco 22484 Water Bandit: Automotive

I don't bother to flush the black tank at dump stations. There are usually others waiting. If I'm at a campsite with water hook ups I'll fill up my black tank to almost full at the site prior to going to the dump station. After dumping add a few gallons of water and a little laundry detergent to slosh around while towing.

I have a 15' garden hose for black tank flushing. If I need to extend it I attach it to my water hose.

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Perfect, that is what I was looking for!! Thanks
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Old 09-23-2015, 01:44 PM   #5
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I'm not a fan of the Water Bandit. I had one, it blows off pretty easy even if you try to hold it on. Don't ask me how I know this.
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Old 09-24-2015, 10:50 AM   #6
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I just fill the Toilet with water and let it drop quickly while the BW valve is still open, to flush the tank if I think it needs it. For the last run of the season I fill the dish tub we keep in the sink with hot soapy water and holding the toilet flush valve open I pour it directly down thru' the flush valve to get a wave of water headed to the open dump valve. My BW tank always seems to be clean when inspected from above through the toilet.

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Old 09-24-2015, 11:42 AM   #7
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My trailer has a short piece of hose from the black tank flush to just outside the hole in the bottom of the water compartment. From there, I use a 10' hose that fits in the water compartment along with channel lock pliers and latex gloves.
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[QUOTE=KJRitchie;1687710]There are rubber hose attachments.

Amazon.com: Camco 22484 Water Bandit: Automotive

I too use one of these. I also carry a hose clamp, if needed, so that it won't easily come off while I'm using it.
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nice idea on the pre-hooked short piece of hose! Brilliant.
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Old 09-24-2015, 07:56 PM   #10
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Not my idea. Came from the factory that way.


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Mine also came with a short hose to go between the black tank flush hook up and the outside water faucet. I have never used it though. I haven't found a need to flush the black tank.
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I don't know if there is actually a "need".
I'm very OCD, though-
I'm afraid my trailer could smell like a public restroom if I don't flush-


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Black tank flush female fitting on exrterior wall. Used it once and leaked inside kitchen area.....? Anyone else exoerience that?
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Black tank flush female fitting on exrterior wall. Used it once and leaked inside kitchen area.....? Anyone else exoerience that?
May have been the vacuum breaker in the black water flush supply line, or other fittings in the area?

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