RV Dump Station Basics for Beginners - Step-By-Step Process

[@TheSevonne]

Finally the actual real step by step instructions I’ve been looking for. Been procrastinating getting this done and I don’t have anyone who can show me so I really needed very clear and very thorough instructions and this has eased my anxiety and helped me feel like it’s going to be ok and I probably won’t get poop everywhere. 😅

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad the video is helpful. All the best!

[@iamjjoa]

Your teacher skills are definitely shining here in the video as well. Clear, straightforward, sufficient captions and detailed explanation for each steps are all amazing. Thank you for the video!

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad you like the video. Thank you for the kind words!

[@thecadman68]

Great video. While I do empty my black tank first, before doing that, I open the grey valve for 2-3 seconds. That way, if the hose leaks or pops off under the initial pressure, I’m only dealing with grey water.

[@JohnMarucci]

Not a bad idea!

[@scottatjoy]

What I love about you John is you are no nonsense. Thank you for that.

[@JohnMarucci]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@WanderingMystic64]

Coming from a recently retired fuel hauler. I always connect to the tank first. That way, I don't accidently open the valve without being connected. I also walk the hose out before disconnecting. This decreases weight and chance of spillage. I then close the valve and disconnect. Hope this is a helpful addition to your already informative video. Happy camping!

[@JohnMarucci]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@slickx82]

Thank you so much. My wife and I are heading out for our first trip in a few weeks with our new Rv, and this video made me feel much more confident about using a dump station.

[@JohnMarucci]

Great to hear that the video was helpful! All the best on your new adventures!

[@ArunKumarElamana]

This is Gold Standard explanation. Wish he was my prof in my university

[@JohnMarucci]

Thanks! I actually did teach economics and finance at the university level in the past.

[@hasanpathan10]

I'm a newbie and love your videos. I also have a Keystone bullet.

[@JohnMarucci]

Great to hear! Here is a link to 18 videos for getting started: johnmarucci.com/getting-started-with-rving-18-videos/

[@William-the-Guy]

Very helpful and very direct. Thank you.

[@JohnMarucci]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@orlandowilliamsjr.7010]

Great video, John. I'm feeling much better about tank dumping, cleaning & prepping.

[@JohnMarucci]

Awesome to hear the video gave you confidence!

[@security963]

This video and clear explanation were very helpful to me last summer as we began to camp for first time. Thanks for helping us understand the basics of the camping life.

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad it was helpful! Great to hear these videos are helping those getting started.

[@carolp7122]

Thank you for the printable instructions. I’m a new trailer owner and this will come in handy. Wish me luck. I hear so many bad stories about the black tank. It will be an adventure for sure.

[@JohnMarucci]

It isn't too difficult to do. Just take your time as you get up-to-speed. All the best!

[@johnminicky8335]

Thanks!

[@JohnMarucci]

Many thanks!

[@JohnMarucci]

Many thanks!

[@glennpurcell5206]

GREAT VIDEO, THANK YOU FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA...

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@Awakenbyfire831]

John, THANK YOU!!! Brand New to RVing part time… GOT ALOT TO LEARN!!!! subscribed!!

[@JohnMarucci]

Here is a link to our New to RVing video list if interested: johnmarucci.com/getting-started-with-rving-16-videos/

[@Chellebeller]

Thank uou for such great videos on how to do these RV tasks

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad they are helpful!

[@lauraramsey8788]

Thank you John! Great tips and I’m confident I can manage a public dump station now. 😎

[@JohnMarucci]

Great to hear! All the best!

[@briangil2163]

Awesome - love your videos. I'm going from a pop up (no toilet) to a 26 ft RV. This is just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@JohnMarucci]

Great to hear. Glad the video was helpful. I have a set of 16 videos for those new to RVing if interested: johnmarucci.com/getting-started-with-rving-16-videos/

[@dr.joniannjones-chaney556]

This is so helpful since I am a novice at camping.

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad to hear that the video was helpful!

[@NobertSim3295]

Thank you so much. Your instructions are wonderful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bethannroybal]

I think I've almost got it now. ;) Thanks!

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad I could help!

[@thomasdaturtle8216]

thank you John, good video

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Stanf954]

I always rmopen the grey tank first for 15 -30 seconds ft to make sure of good connections at each end of the hose and no leaks in the hose, then flush the black and grey again l

[@JohnMarucci]

Not a bad practice. Thanks for sharing!

[@Chris-kw6fs]

John, like your video's! I cannot find these small bins with the yellow lids anywhere. Can you tell me where you purchased? Thank you.

[@JohnMarucci]

I got them at Home Depot a while ago. Not sure if they still have them.

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Thanks John! We are days away from purchasing our new trailer, and this will help with dump station techniques using the one outlet on our new Arctic Fox trailer.

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Going from the RPod system to a single outlet. Hope I remember which valve is which!

[@juanmancillas8788]

Do you need 2 different water hoses for your fresh water tank and your black tank flush?

[@JohnMarucci]

The black tank flush hose is often connected to the non-potable water at the dump station and this water source is not safe for drinking. You don’t want to get this mixed up. Thus, one hose that is only use with potable water outlets and a different hose only used for non-potable outlets.

[@adamcrouch]

Excellent video! Very helpful.

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad to hear it!

[@mikefriedmann1376]

Great video! Very informative. What brand bed cover do you have? I like how you can access the front portion without having to roll the back 2-3 segments forward

[@JohnMarucci]

It is a trifold hard tonneau cover from Extang. It has held up well with lots of use.

[@todoterrenocazaypesca4317]

Helped me a lot thanks

[@JohnMarucci]

Great to hear!

[@lexinme]

We have a 1976 camper and we don’t have a tank flush water valve. Not that we could find anyway 🤷‍♀️ this will be the first year of having any type of camper so really unsure of how to flush it lol.

[@JohnMarucci]

You can purchase an item that attaches to your dump hose to flush out the tank. Here is one I have purchased and used from my store: amzn.to/3w0ZnPK

[@bruceklutz2870]

Thanks John good recap of dumping black and grey water tanks. Question: do you ever use your black water tank wash out to put 1/3 of tank water into black tank with the value closed and then flush it again? then the grey water. And do you always put 3-5 gals into black water tank after with treatment? What if you are not going to use it for a month? Do you drain the black water tank and leave empty for winterization? Thanks Bruce

[@JohnMarucci]

I do sometimes fill the black tank a bit to re-flush, but you have to be extremely careful as it will overflow into the trailer if you get distracted. Generally just let the black tank flush run with the black tank valve open. I do put 3-5 gallons and treatment in the black tank between trips and during season but drain it fully before winterizing. Hope this helps!

[@donna8243]

Could you save a step(s) if you refill the blank tank with some water through the flush valve while you have the hose connected and close off the drain valve?

[@davidstanton7082]

Not really. You need to still put black tank treatment in through the toilet so I don't think it would really save you any time. Another option that I use it to have 3 or 4 gallon jugs full of water that I use to put the black tank treatment in. That way I don't have to keep any water in my freshwater tank.

[@JohnMarucci]

If you use a water meter on your flush hose, you could add 3-4 gallons to the black tank before you disconnect. However, you would still need to add a gallon inside the trailer to add the tank treatment and flush it down. If you happen to be distracted using this method, you could easily overfill the tank. So, it can be done, but you need to be carefull and still need to go inside to add treatment. Thanks!

[@pippy2334]

how do you get that powder treatment into your gray tank? Do you just sprinkle some in your drain and run your water?

[@jillkurtz8095]

We have a new KZ Connect 272fk, which has a separate dump line at the front where the kitchen is, for the kitchen sink tank. Should I empty that one first, then move to the back to do the black tank and finally the gray tank?

[@JohnMarucci]

I think that would work fine as long as you do the grey tank in the back after the black tank.

[@jillkurtz8095]

@@JohnMarucci Thanks. We had a 20 year old pop up back in the 90’s with no systems, so this is all new to us now. Doing our first trip next week. White knuckles.

[@kingrider75]

A brain surgeon isn’t as focused as me when I’m doing this job😂

[@JohnMarucci]

Funny! Yeah, I've had one major issue where I wasn't paying attention, hopefully never to be repeated. Thanks!

[@koalabear6722]

TY

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@parneypots]

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