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06-06-2012, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Concord, Ca
Posts: 56
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Portable waste tanks
I am going to need one of these tanks this summer for a trip. I think spending a little $ is better than pulling the TT over to the dump. I was wondering what one you recommend. What brand size ect. I don't think I would mind making more than one trip per tt tank. I was looking at the Thetford and Barker. I also know they all work crappy. (So that jokes out.) Also where is the best price place to buy one. Thanks in advance for you opinions.
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2013 Chevy Duramax 2500 HD LT Crew Cab Z71
2013 Chevy Suburan 2500 LT 4X2
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06-06-2012, 10:09 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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I ordered mine from RV warehouse.
They seemed to have the best price when I was shopping.
I hate doing the "chores" when I dry camp. So I got one big enough to take ALL of my black tank and still flush the hose out with some gray water. Then one more trip for the remaining gray water.
It lives on my bumper mount.
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Lou & Freya the wonder dog
2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
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06-06-2012, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
Posts: 354
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We have a barker 15 gal. We chose it because there are some places we are not comfortable towing the tank behind truck due to road conditions, and this one we both can lift into back of truck(together it is heavy). We usually make 2 trips, honestly take 30 mins. of our time no biggie!
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Pam & Don
2003 Ford Expedition EB
2011 Rockwood 2304s
108 days camped 2013
74 days camped 2014 so far 
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06-06-2012, 10:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 33,788
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Barker 15 gallon!
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Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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06-07-2012, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 147
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Barker > Thetford
I have owned both and will never buy another Thetford.
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06-07-2012, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Posts: 988
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we have a 15 gallon- easy to move from the trailer to the truck when full.
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2010 V-Lite 30WRLTS
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Nights Camped 2012 -50
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06-07-2012, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Long Island N.Y.
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I have a 22 gallon unit (not sure of the make) and when full it's pretty heavy. Keep in mind even a 15 gallon tank can weigh 125 lbs when full. I actually just got done installing a set of air filled tires on mine as I drag it across the sandy beach in the summer.
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08 Silverado Crew Cab 2500HD Duramax-Allison
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06-07-2012, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Posts: 108
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I have a 22 gal blue tank, i made a lift for the back of my truck and it just sildes right in. So far it works great, and the DW is happy because she dosen't have to help
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2004 F-150 Lariat 4X4 Ext Cab 5.4
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06-10-2012, 11:11 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Concord, Ca
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Thanks for all of the input. I think I am going to get the 22gal Barker. I found it on sale for $116. That will fit the bill.
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2013 Chevy Duramax 2500 HD LT Crew Cab Z71
2013 Chevy Suburan 2500 LT 4X2
Camping is my hobby
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06-19-2012, 08:28 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Concord, Ca
Posts: 56
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Just recieved my new Blue tote today! This thing looks great, cant wait to use it 4th of July week. I went with the 22 gal model. This trip should be fun 7 days dry camping. Thanks for all who help my decision.
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2012 WindJammer 3006W
2013 Chevy Duramax 2500 HD LT Crew Cab Z71
2013 Chevy Suburan 2500 LT 4X2
Camping is my hobby
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07-05-2012, 11:55 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Concord, Ca
Posts: 56
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Used my tote for the first time yesterday. Worked great. Happy I did not get bigger than 22gal. Thats heavy when full
Its easy to forget water weighs 8# a gallon. Pulled nice behind the truck. Heard stories from other camper about a guy that hooked up a 35gal wagon tote and took off to fast went around a corner and you can guess what happened. It wasn't gray either.
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2013 Chevy Duramax 2500 HD LT Crew Cab Z71
2013 Chevy Suburan 2500 LT 4X2
Camping is my hobby
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