DIY project

[Campin Cajun]

I was getting tired of having to move my hose from the city water, fresh water and black tank wash. So I found some short white hoses at Camping World and with three 90's and two 2 way Y valves I made an additional water manifold. Now I just have to hook up one hose and by manipulating a few valves I can fill the fresh water tank, be connected to city water and flush out my black tank. It was easy and cost less than $20.

[mjracsj]

That is a neat idea although I would highly recommend installing a good anti siphoning or anti back flow check valve in the hose going to the tank flush. I seem to remember being cautioned not to use a potable water hose for the tank flush.

[Twisty]

I suggest you put a spring loaded check valve on the black tank flush hose.

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[Herk7769]

Yes, times 3. You need another check valve between the fresh water manifold and the tank flushers. Make sure it is installed in the correct direction.

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[Phil57]

I like it although I am a bit worried about the tank flush also. I usually use a old hose for that job. I found some good quick disconnects at Lowe's that make things much easier but spent more than 20 bucks.
Looks like Herk has a fix and cheap also.

[rattleNsmoke]

Wow, what a tangle of spaghetti.

[Phil57]

Love it when someone gives constructive feedback.

[Lloydg]

Originally Posted by Phil57

Love it when someone gives constructive feedback.

Hey, Phil. Was that you that honked at me this morning as I was pulling my 5er down Fulton?

[Phil57]

Yes that was me Lloyd. Where you heading out camping? Nice looking rig if I haven't told you lately! Are you and Karen planning to go to the St.Augustine FROG rally? Dianna and I where looking at the schedule and are thinking about trying to make it.
Sorry to hi jack.

[Lloydg]

Hated to hi jack too. Just sent you a PM.

[AREA51]

Campin Cajun,

I made something similar but just for the tank fill and city water, a lot less plumbing. I like to use unrestricted pressure for my tank flush it seems to do a better job of getting the sensors cleaned off.

GOOD LUCK
AREA51

[boowho]

Originally Posted by rattleNsmoke

Wow, what a tangle of spaghetti.

I went with three separate quick disconnects and "keyed" in such a way (male/female fittings AND two different brands of quick connects) that it's impossible to hook the black tank flush hose to either of the fresh water fittings and vice/versa. Even with a back flush preventer, I don't want to chance getting sewage bacteria in my fresh water supply.

I may add a splitter on the fresh so I can feed either line from one hose, but BW flush will always be a separate hose/fitting at my house.

Boowho??

[Campin Cajun]

Thanks Herk, that's a good idea. I hadn't thought about the back flow from the tank flush. I'll get one of those.