Cleaning black water tank

[mjones12]

Originally Posted by herk7769

In the bid scheme of things, there is no wrong answer other than "nothing."

I use 1 capful of Liquid Calgon brand water SOFTENER and a capful of liquid laundry detergent (or dishwasher soap - a couple of healthy squirts if the DW is not looking) in about 5 gallons of water. I do this after every dump of the black tank.

Couple of warnings:

1) WATER SOFTENER - NOT FABRIC SOFTENER - Fabric softener contains wax and it will ruin your level probes.

2) CALGON Water Softener (Dry or Liquid) - NOT water softener SALT. That is for your home SYSTEM to back flush the resin tower.

3) ALWAYS USE LOTS OF WATER (let it run for a good 10 count) when you #2

And as you suggested earlier, be sure that exhaust fan is OFF during the 10-count. I learned that lesson, too.

[redsuspenders]

Camco tornado!

[trudinator]

We've been using the geo method since our 2nd trip in our new TT. We've never experienced odors from that point on. Inexpensive, readily available and effective.