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08-29-2016, 06:51 PM
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Rich and Kat
2017 30' Classic
Alexandria
Alexandria
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2016
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Blackwater Tank: is it possible to use both ...
Thetford 03106 Aqua-Kem and Walex TOI-91799 Deodorizer? I have read great things/reviews about both so using both must, together, must obviously be better ... ? 
Just want to make sure it's not kinda like trying to clean with bleach and ammonia ... at the same time (sodium hypochlorite) ...
Thanks,
Rich
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2017 Classic 30', ProPride 3P Hitch, 2016 RAM 3500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 SRW w/ 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel and Retrax Pro MX Tonneau Cover
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08-29-2016, 06:59 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
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Why?
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08-29-2016, 07:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I stopped using chemicals years ago.
google "geo method"
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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08-30-2016, 08:16 PM
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Rich and Kat
2017 30' Classic
Alexandria
Alexandria
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 275
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
Why?
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Because Walex makes the black tank smell good and Aqua-Kem breaks solids down real well... Best of both ...
A W Warn, I'll definitely check out the geo method.
But sill wondering ... 
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2017 Classic 30', ProPride 3P Hitch, 2016 RAM 3500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 SRW w/ 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel and Retrax Pro MX Tonneau Cover
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08-31-2016, 01:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2007 28' Classic
Ivanhoe
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 64
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Black tank stuff
Happy Camper enzyme treatment order from Arizona. Been using 10 years. Does it all.
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08-31-2016, 01:49 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2015 25' Flying Cloud
GILBERT
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2015
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We do this, works great:
Q) What is the Recipe you recommend for maintaining RV holding tanks?
Recipe will help to sanitize your tanks while creating a slippery coating to help your sensors remain free of blockage.
1 – gallon jug (empty)
1 – 48 oz bottle of Pine-Sol
1/2 cup Calgon (or other brands like Vaseline) Bath Beads (available at Wal-Mart)
Pour 48 oz. of Pine-sol into the empty gallon jug. Add water almost to the top of the jug, leaving enough room for the bath beads. Shake the Pine-sol and water to mix up (let settle), then add 1/2 cup of the Calgon Bath Beads to the mixture. Shake. Depending on the size of your tanks, use 8 oz. for the black tank and 4 oz. for the gray tank. Add more if desired or if you have larger than average tanks. Adding the bath beads causes overflow therefore I recommend mixing outside or in the sink.
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WBCCI # 9403 -- AIR # 95597
2015 FC 25' RB
2013 Chevy Tahoe LTZ
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09-01-2016, 05:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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On a weirder branch of this subject; I have a 2016 30' FC and have just found out out that the bathroom sink drains into the BLACK tank. I wondered why my black tank was filling up so fast.
Airstream says that this is by design on the 30 footers due to configuration and weight and balance.
I have never had a previous trailer do this including the 25 ft Cloud.
So now I must empty black tank every two or three days, instead of weekly.
Goofy, eh wot!
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09-01-2016, 06:02 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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It's án advantage. More liquid in Black tank. Don't overuse the bath sink.
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09-01-2016, 06:51 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Lose the chemicals
Use an Enzyme treatment
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09-01-2016, 08:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MelGoddard
On a weirder branch of this subject; I have a 2016 30' FC and have just found out out that the bathroom sink drains into the BLACK tank. I wondered why my black tank was filling up so fast.
Airstream says that this is by design on the 30 footers due to configuration and weight and balance.
I have never had a previous trailer do this including the 25 ft Cloud.
So now I must empty black tank every two or three days, instead of weekly.
Goofy, eh wot!
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My 25'FC does this too. It's a plus to me. More liquid in the tank and helps keep the grey tank from filling.
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09-01-2016, 08:14 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Our Safari 20 and our FC 25 both drained the bath sink into the black tank. This is a good design as our gray tank fills first.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
The Truth is More Important Than the Facts
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09-01-2016, 07:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
Our Safari 20 and our FC 25 both drained the bath sink into the black tank. This is a good design as our gray tank fills first.
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So what do you 'boondockers' do?
Go find a dump station every two days? 
The black tank should last 5-7 days.
Grey water can be used to water the flowers. 
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