RV Waste Tanks • Rules and Gear to Keep Wife & the RV HAPPY

[@RVstreet]

Some people like content creators to just stick to the facts. But I had a lot of fun doing this video by injecting some humor. Sometimes doing these videos you have to mix it up a little and make it somewhat different, entertaining and fun to do. I personally think we just need to laugh more these days and I laughed a lot making this video. I hope you enjoyed those moments too. *Couple of extra tips* You can use Happy Campers also in the gray tank, but-for me-I prefer the following method: I have a 51gal. grey tank, so about every 3 months or so-especially in the summer when it gets hot-when the gray tank is about a quarter full or so, I take 1 1/2 cups of bleach, mix it with water in my 2qt. plastic pitcher and then pour that solution down the shower drain. The shower drain is the closest to the gray tank. I’ll let that bleach sit in the gray tank for the next few days until the gray tank needs to be dumped. This is a great, fast way to sanitize the gray tank, keep it clean and it won’t stink. When I use my wand to power wash the inside of my black waste tanks, I have a dedicated 25’ water hose for just that purpose.

[@robbiesmith5169]

As RV’ers and boaters we tell guests the only thing that goes into the toilet or heads is what comes out of your body or the paper we supply. Love your rhyme too.

[@bobelder18]

Oh Martin Only you would start a video on the throne. 😂. Thank you for keeping it real and getting to the points.

[@stevetk8174]

"RV Bidet by Clean Camper" is the way to go. RIP Martin.

[@free2roam492]

Thank you Martin for the Vaseline tip on the hose ends. Last winter in Florida we had a heck of a time trying to get our hose off the black tank and the two hoses apart!

[@AnnainAwe]

I really appreciate how thoroughly you cover this topic 🙌🏼

[@rvdivaa2334]

We use the wastemaster system, The Camlock fitting is much better than the standard sewer system hose and fittings. I made our sewage hose holder out of vinyl fence post. Painted it black,use a vinyl fence post cap as a cover and drilled a hole for the safety pin to secure it while driving,(same pin used like the one for the tow bar).welded three brackets to the frame and the vinyl fence post slides right through the brackets. Works like a dream keeping our hoses stored and out of the way. Thanks Martin for shedding light on this topic.

[@RVstreet]

Oh that's a good idea 👍 Good job 👍👍 Being creative and thinking outside the box like you & I did is necessary to find a good solution. I think folks who store there sewer hoses in a plastic bin or a plastic bag is just nasty, let alone taking up valuable space.

[@jackstitt1395]

I always like your videos. I've been RV'ing for a good amount of time but I'm of the opinion that I can always learn something new and useful. I'm all over preventative maintenance and you seem to really do a great job with it!

[@jeroldharter]

No toilet paper in the tank for us. We use brown paper lunch bags for the TP, wipes, etc. and put it in the trash. Maximizes tank volume, minimizes problems, and allows the use of as much toilet paper as desired of any brand. I appreciate the advice about the mouth siphon on the hose and will stop doing that.

[@rottsrool]

Gross 🤢

[@admorris11]

What in the absolute hell did I just read????!!!! Brown paper bags? Hahahaha. That’s going a little far

[@jeroldharter]

@@admorris11 it’s not a stay at the Four Seasons after all. And you can throw all of it in the trash. Not as gross as trying to flush it into a tank that you sleep on if you think about it. Main thing is that the TP does not trash sensors, can use as much of any TP you like, less water usage, more tank capacity.

[@admorris11]

@@jeroldharter you do you…but yea, having a brown bag in the trash that you just wiped your ass with is much much more gross than flushing it in to a tank underneath your rig.

[@jeroldharter]

@@admorris11 I wonder what you do with your right hand?

[@rickprice6312]

Dude, you're a treasure! Good marriage advice too.

[@Dennis1659]

Just rebuilt my 20 year old toilet. Get a glass of water and put toilet in and stirring it and see how it breaks down. Use the one that breaks down good. I told my customer’s for years. Awesome video.

[@johnpossible6292]

This episode has been the best answers to my questions about powering my new 50 amp coach. Great information explaining power in layman’s terms.

[@jcm7387]

Hey Martin, we use Costco toilet paper because we did a test with it . We put it in water and it disappeared. But if you don't want to put toilet paper in the toilet the women could throw in the waist basket.

[@ourlifeinparadise515]

Thank you for taking the time we just bought a 40 ' Monaco dynasty 1995 and wow do I have a lot to learn

[@RVstreet]

You got this. There are tons of videos out there that can help you with anything you have a question about.

[@carenpelinovschi9933]

I just found this video! How funny and informative. I am so sad to hear of Martins passing. Joanie my prayers are with you. Thank you for continuing to show the videos.

[@RVstreet]

Martin had a wonderful sense of humor and liked to make people laugh. I miss him bunches.💔

[@stephenwhite9869]

I installed the Sea Level Tank sensors. I think it might be the best upgrade I ever made. I had Car Toys install the DC supply; I wired up the sensors. I installed the control box in the wet bay. This location works really well. It was easier to install than the ARP Refrigerator Defender. You are right though, you do know when to dump over time. I just like knowing the tank levels. I use an enzyme product for my black tank. They want you to leave about 10% in the tank when dumping. This leaves enzymes in the tank to break down solids.

[@americanrascal53]

This ought to be mandatory viewing for all new RV owners! Would be so helpful! All that said, this video cleared up the big question I had-- what to do with my depends adult diapers that will eventually be essential for my aging body! And here I thought I was to stuff that big diaper in that tiny hole LOL! That now will not be happening. The bad news was that I also got a 20 minute lecture on why Joannie is so correct about guys standing to pee in a motorhome. Guess what I am no longer allowed to do! Another essential technique I must now learn LOL! Got a lot of chuckles out of this- especially the first part-- but seriously it is a valuable video for newbies --- and older guys like me that still stand attending to business LOL 😁

[@OutdoorsygalO]

Hi from central Ontario, Canada! 🙋‍♀️ This was a great helpful video. Thanks for making it. This un-complicates the whole process. I especially appreciated the guy’s toilet tip! 😉 We don’t use TP in our black tank. We don’t flush it down at home either. It saves space in the septic tank. We just empty the small trash can every day.

[@hbbadventures7689]

As usual, another great video. I always learn something from you, even though I think I'm and expert. Keep up the good work, old buddy.......Howard and Betty

[@bernardholland3559]

Thanks!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@elkmontb10]

After I finish with the tanks before I hit the road to the next site I add some soap powder (cloths) to the tanks with water. I use the scope from my happy camper (one scope per tank). As I drive down the road it cleans the tanks and sensors pretty good. Also adds a little fresh scent to the tank. Cloths detergent does not suds up just like in your washing machine. Once I get to the next site and set up I drain and add water and happy camper.

[@rottsrool]

I love all your videos, very informative and fun. I really appreciate all your hard work teaching us rv self maintenance.

[@terrysutton3296]

Hey Martin, love this video. One thing I would advise is never use a petroleum based products around or on o rings. They will swell and shorten their life. I us a product called Magic Lube and is available at any pool supply or Amazon. There are other brands as well.

[@RVstreet]

Absolutely 👍 I've said that many times in several other videos. I use plumbers grease on any kind of "O" ring or rubber sealing part. But those plastic ears and knobs on the hose and adapters is ok to use vasoline. Thanks for bringing that up and hopefully others will see your comment.

[@potus2018]

It is good to see You again!!! Glad You got our of the hospital!! Great video as are all of them are!

[@larryv4249]

.....and we get a little marriage councelling too! A full service video for sure. Looking forward to a happier marriage, who knew it could be so easy!!!!!!

[@RVstreet]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@steverobinson1598]

Looking Kool in the green-teal T shirt. No gloves were on during the black tank pressure sprayer. I do a geo-thermo black tank cleanse every 5th dump. Borax & Dawn detergent while traveling with around 5 gallons of water in the 46 gallon black tank. I have a friend from Bar Harbor, Maine that lives in Apache Junction, Arizona now. Just did an oil & filter change on my motorhome. I use a fumoto valve on the drain. Great invention. Also a new fuel pump & inline filter change on my Onan Marque Gold 5500 watt generator. Love to see a video on TV & wifi hookups. Hate the crank up antenna style. Always, Steve Robinson. In Potosi, WI till the 24th then to Leech Lake, Minnesota at ACOE.

[@nansea9954]

Thanks Martin for the great advice!!!!

[@nansea9954]

The sewer hose for my tote is always so hard to separate I have to use a screw driver to do that, never thought of using Vaseline. Also I never thought of dry lubing the tank release valves but will start doing that. Thanks again!!!!!

[@CatFoodDraino]

Lol great intro.... another video all Rv'rs should watch !

[@gailwind4168]

Great practical knowledge. Very funny you holding up the tampons and condoms. 😂

[@kathleenrutherford733]

This is absolutely invaluable information as always!! You are the greatest! I just Love you guys, it's amazing what FOOL'S think is ok to put down a toilet, and an RV toilet is 100% more sensitive! You gotta baby your RV they are made to use very little and us that live in them know take care of everything and it will take care of you! PS I only flush the poo paper along with the poo, the pee paper just gets thrown in the trash bag along with the wipes and thrown away daily it cuts down on issues as well as filling up the black tank to soon! I use whatever toilet paper you use in your home. Martin your such a wonderful man, I truly appreciate you guys and all you do for us But please don't use Baby Power...... It causes cancer! Use baking soda instead

[@gregm7643]

there are a couple of counties in Arizona where sewer hose supports are required due to health regulations. They are concerned about undetected leaks.

[@georgedruin1058]

When draining the black tank, the higher the level the better. You have more "head" pressure. 🙂

[@RVstreet]

Yep.

[@bmcdonald7303]

Hilarious yet informative video. Thanks

[@RVstreet]

Glad you enjoyed it. Martin loved making people laugh.

[@larrymiller8210]

Know most of what you talked about. But did learn some great information. Thanks Larry

[@matsulli2086]

Great video. Love that Winnebago finally separated the clean water wet bay from the grey and black drains in later models. We have had good luck with happy camper as well. I too open the grey tank first as a test, glad you mentioned that. I would like to know why Winnebago declined to install a flush connection.

[@RVstreet]

*I would like to know why Winnebago declined to install a flush connection* I have no idea.

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

We don’t use it for #2 if possible use camp toilets. Also we use an enzyme to break down the Tp. We also have a macerator it’s awesome!

[@waynec3121]

Great video Martin

[@dougjohnson9125]

Who drew the short straw to buy the props for the intro segment? You must have gotten some interesting looks from the clerk!!

[@jakewiebe5316]

Just a question whether you have ever considered putting a lanyard on the handle of your toilet cleaning brush? It could be disastrous if by an off chance the head of the brush would catch on the valve and your hand would slip off the handle.

[@RVstreet]

I actually did think of that and tested it but b/c of the diameter of my brush it's impossible for it to slip down or become unretrievable.

[@kathythompson5500]

Thanks Martin! Been following your channel for some time now and I finally got the resources to purchase a used TT at a local General RV. What a scam they got going on. I put a down payment on one and scheduled an independent inspection...so they sold the unit before the appointment. WOW! Any advice for us who are trying to avoid lengthy shop repairs and shady dealerships? Thanks for all your help and education through these videos...much love to you and Joanie.

[@RVstreet]

If you had a contract specifying your down payment and that unit was yours and was contingent on an healthy inspection, you can report them to the state for breach of contract. Did they refund your down payment? I wouldn't ever go back to them for sure. *Any advice for us who are trying to avoid lengthy shop repairs and shady dealerships?* Yep, watch videos like mine and learn to do 80% - 90% of the work yourself. You can do this stuff Kathy 💕

[@kathythompson5500]

@@RVstreet you're awesome!

[@gereshomeE]

This is an EXCELLENT video! ☺

[@rainbowplumbingheating9868]

Martin/ doesn’t the smoke pipe - stinky hose storage material / doesn’t that material rust out and is not water proof ?

[@RVstreet]

Haven't had any problems with it in 6 years.

[@campervanmark3410]

Thanks

[@billchesney8949]

In some municipalities a sewer hose support is mandatory

[@RVstreet]

Hummm, interesting. Never heard of that but doesn't surprise me. thx 👍

[@petersallander6913]

Great video I will be watching that again

[@Windsorsub]

Great video Martin..... thx

[@thomasstaples4385]

Thanks Martin, always great advice

[@swabbievet]

Sure enjoyed the video. Great tips and humor to boot. You would show the Magnum size. Ha ha. I use Happy Campers too, but if we’re not using the trailer for a few weeks should I add it to the clean water I leave in the black tank?

[@RVstreet]

I would.

[@swabbievet]

Good enough for me. Thanks.

[@bodycoach2]

I wonder if there is a ‘squat toilet’ available for RV’s?🤔

[@RVstreet]

🤣

[@glennandpamlang190]

Martin, Your videos are fantastic! We bought a new Class C in Jul 21 and you were instrumental in putting us on the right track for the multitude of chores one must do with an RV. We traded up to a new 2022 Class A and I am applying your tips to the new rig. Question: Have you ever had your steering box adjusted to remove the steering wheel slop? (We have the Safe T Plus installed and it is doing its job as advertised but I do have steering wheel slop.) Thank you and keep up the great work! Glenn in Decatur, Alabama

[@RVstreet]

thx Glenn 🤛 No I haven't. But what do you mean by "wheel slop"? A better detailed description might help.

[@glennandpamlang190]

I am referring to the steering wheel as I have to move it approximately 5 inches before I get a steering result. Too much play in the steering wheel. I saw where the F53 steering box can be adjusted with a 3/4 wrench and a screwdriver. However it cautioned that you don’t want to tighten it too much as it could damage the gears. As my RV is new and under warranty, I am going to get my local Ford dealer to look at it. I was just wondering if you have had any experience with this as I aloe your opinion. Thank you.

[@RVstreet]

@@glennandpamlang190 5" is a lot. 1" - 2" is normal. You are right about being cautious with adjusting the box and taking it in under warranty is the right thing to do.

[@matsulli2086]

@@glennandpamlang190 in my jeep we use to adjust the steering box gear. I think the adjustment is there for older boxes as gears begin to wear.

[@jeffbarnard3050]

GREEAT VIDEO. Thanks!

[@El_CID801]

****VIDEO OF THE MONTH 😂😂😂😂😂**** Hilarious !!!!

[@johnsanford4569]

Great video and tips. Thanks!

[@klouism1]

Thanks for the video.

[@gordschultz1980]

Great master class on the black tanks. Quick question what are your thoughts of Borax and dawn dish soap? I’ve done that on travel days which really cleans them (and the sensors too)

[@RVstreet]

I've used Borax in the past and it worked good but haven't used it lately. My routine is dump before move day and power wash tank every 3 months or so. Bit whatever works...it's all good.

[@petitchenil]

Very Interesting... am I the only one that does not wear gloves to dump? I don't wear gloves to wipe and the risk of contact is greater so why when there is a few mils of plastic to protect you? I don't agree on buying the cheapest hose for such a potential disaster as dumping. That's one place I don't go cheap. What's the thought on using the silicone additive to keep the seals pliable when your rig's in storage?

[@RVstreet]

I would use the silicone dry lube before it goes into storage and while using the RV. It's just a smart thing to do.

[@Sebastian-dx2xg]

Yeah like Martin said it’s a smart thing to do

[@matsulli2086]

Seldom wear gloves either. But sanitizer before leaving the septic bay.

[@joseconcepcion3159]

My RV has a pump system for the rear RV toilet, pumping the rear toilet to the main tank, my bath and a half toilet, drops right into the main and only tank. Do you have any tips?

[@joseconcepcion3159]

As I stated, there is a pump that moves the toilet waste to the main take, the pump scares me that one day is will fail, and what a problem, any recommendations, I have a 2017 Bounder 36 H.

[@RVstreet]

Well my 1/2 bath also has a macerator pump that pumps the waste over the rear of the coach, to my plumbing "Y" in the wet bay with a separate dump valve there. I didn't show that in the video b/c most people don't have my set up and wouldn't be relevant. But.....my macerator pump just went out last week and I have to replace it and a bunch of fittings. I'm doing a video on it as we speak and will come out in the future. Perhaps that video will give you some ideas if yours ever goes out. It's really not that big of a deal.

[@daviscrt]

I'm with you on sitting and peeing. When men pee, it splatters. Best to sit and pee at home and the rv. Thanks Don

[@walescan2514]

Check out the sewer saddle bag so you don’t need to use your foot

[@lorrieannesilvey474]

Funny opening.........lol

[@twbelieves]

Do not see link to your store help

[@RVstreet]

Hi Tom, Here ya go: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet If you are having problems finding links or navigating on youtube, you really need to watch this video I did awhile ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKHVcqZ-hJxgfJo

[@HoosierInNJ]

Don’t forget Qtips 😊

[@jumpingjack4725]

I sure do miss Martin.

[@RVstreet]

Me too💔

[@DougT25427]

Great video. Wipe some Vaseline on the rubber O-rings too. Vaseline is a good friend to have around these types of pipe fittings.

[@RVstreet]

Never vaseline or any other petroleum product on RUBBER plumbing parts. It will break them down over time. Use Silicone paste instead. aka Plumbers grease

[@jdc2942]

Omg hilarious

[@peterdejoseph5197]

Hate to say it but he is using the wrong brush. You should not use a bristle brush it scars the seal and will cause it to fail.

[@burningmanmike]

If it didn't go thru your body, it doesn't go into the potty! Say it with me.

[@jcm7387]

oh Costco toilet paper is septic safe

[@billjaeger4839]

I know you did Not really mean to say 'Sacrifice' when talking about sitting on the toilet to pee rather than standing up. I have been sitting within one year of marriage and my sun was trained sitting not standing. I feal it is more comfortable and less work. On sewer hose life.... I do NOT leave my hoses connected when the sun can shine on them. My hoses last for over 5 years or more. For those of you that have a separate tank for the kitchen sink and or washing machine.... Dump this tank First! Because this water stinks way more than the Black tank due to the food and grease. Then dump Black, and Last regular gray tank of shower water.

[@timh8543]

Absolutely put your used TP in large doggie poo bags, discard

[@markeckman3662]

Martin, such a potty mouth! In place of a well placed foot on the top of the sewer-elbow connection I use a patio block. Cost is $1.53 at Home Depot and it has jus enough weight to do the job. I plan to paint it so it will not be pour out, in case.

[@RVstreet]

😂

[@ansomriding9542]

Naw sitting to pee ain’t happening, she’ll be alright…lol😶‍🌫️

[@TheBirdandEagle]

Porno for introduction. Strange.

[@RVstreet]

Nope....blurred male potty shot 🤣

[@TheBirdandEagle]

@@RVstreet I really did enjoy your videos, but this is a joke. No point in using porno to get attention. Bye.

[@TehDubster]

But can we Vomit in our toilet?

[@RVstreet]

Yes, you can but hopefully you will never have to 👍