Okay .... Nice & easy to understand.... Good Video! Buuuuut.... if I watched this the 1st time I emptied my tanks (instead of having a RV next 2 me show me) I would have assumed the tanks emptied REAAALL QUICK!!! You see wait 30 seconds..... & wait 30 seconds again... and then shut the tanks right away. Maybe throw a CAPTION on the screen “The tanks could take up to 10 minutes to completely empty, maybe more depending on how full & how empty you want them”
Just bought our rv. We Had orientation on this used RV. The salesman, the manager, the orientation person did not know about the tailgate holder for sewer hose. How crazy. And, yes just checked- the previous owners hose was inside. WOW
There's no reason why you couldn't do that. The reason why you wouldn't that is because the draining slows down when less content is in the tanks. In effort of trying to get as much content out, we leave it open to keep draining. Now, as far as contents getting mixing and filling up the other tanks, the way the pipes are plumbed makes it nearly impossible for contents to fill the other tanks. And even if that did happen, we're talking about sewage. There's no such thing as clean sewage. Know what I mean?
Spencer Jones wellllllll. Gray “is” cleaner than “BLACK”! Lol! I empty my grey after because I prefer the fact my shower water “cleans” ?? the black water out of my lines before I spray them and pack them away.
Yes. Each water heater has a bypass behind it so you can winterize your RV and avoid getting anti-freeze in the tank. By turning on the bypass, all water will pass on by the water heater.
Right! Sorta... Black tank has solids and the grey tank doesn't. That's really the "logic". Run some extra water if you're having smelling or leaking problems/concerns. Sometimes we put chemicals in the tank just to dump it again after a drive.
Yes. Occasionally you'll want to just run straight water through the tanks to and get the water running clear. Then put some water in, drive around a little and then dump it again. But as you are using the RV, you'll want to be putting in the tank-treatment chemicals and some water so it continually treats your tank and keeps it clean throughout using the RV.
my question is does water still run without the generator connection or does it have a battery 🔋 on the side?or you need to have the water camp connected?
Good question. If it's from fresh water using the pump then you need only battery. If the batteries are dead then you'll need generator or plug in to shore power to make the pump work and to recharge your batteries. If it's city water, then you don't need anything else. Batteries can be off on of the RV entirely and it will still work since it's being pressurized from the city connection. 👍
Don't leave the black water tank valve open when you open the valve for the grey water tank. The odour from the black water tank will travel across into the grey water tank, back up through the sink drain and into your living space. Ask me how I know this...
When you have water filled in the fresh water tank Do you run the water pump the whole day or u have to turn it on when your going to wash your hands etc every single time and turn it off every single time?
To each their own.. I personally turn it off every night so it doesn't cycle on and startle my wife (😆) and then I leave it off until the first use of the day and leave it on for convenience until that night. Hardly uses battery if it's left on and the lines are already pressurized.
Lol. Well the toilets don't work like traditional ones. When you step on the pedal it just DROPS down. So if you turn off the switch, you can do 2 or 3 "late night trips to pee" with enough pressure in the line. But sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. 🤷🏼♂️
So big time newbie question: when you are parked at a location with sewage at your site, (like and RV park) do you leave the tank valves open, or you do just dump them every few days (or when your levels go up)?
You can leave the grey tank open. But you'll want to leave the black tank closed until it has enough content in it before opening the valve. I wait until at least 1/3 full before opening it. This helps keep enough fluids in the black tank when you pull the valve, it pulls out all of the solid contents as well. If you leave it open, you have what we call a "pyramid" of a mess.
@@spencerjones4328 I get what you're saying. 💩 I've heard that the sensors can be a little deceiving, especially in black tanks because of "stuff" getting stuck on or near the sensors. Is this true?
@@prestoncox Definitely. Happens all of the time. Which is why we always put chemicals and some water in the tanks so as you drive it continues to care for the tanks and try to clean off the sensors as much as possible. But even then, if you drive the RV with water and chemicals in the toilet, sensors could read full at the end of the drive. It should drop down to empty about an hour after you park.
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It's pretty universal. May not always be the case, like, some small trailers only have a water pump and no city water. But for the typical RV: Yes. They're almost always built that way.
Have your fresh water tank full before heading out. When you get setup turn the water pump on when you need to run water. But always make sure to purge all the air out of the water heater before turning it on!!
@@robertdean6222 We actually purge the whole system before we head out. That way the 5-6 gallons to fill the water heater is already on board. Depending on how long you plan to stay 6gal. can make a big difference. If that all makes sense 🤔
@@jamesglenn520 Yes that makes sense thank you, is there a purge valve on the hot water tank or should I just open the hot water on each Spicket to purge it? I have a 22 J JAYCO model.
@@robertdean6222 There should be the pressure pop off valve towards the top or just turn on a hot faucet. The on-board pump from your tank will take a little bit to fill it. Then you can top off the tank.
That's hard to answer because there are a lot of other factors. How often are you using the toilet? How often are you using water to wash dishes or prepare meals? How often do you use water to wash other things (like rinsing sand off of your feet from the beach)? It's a matter of everything adding up. Even then, with a family of 4 that's moderately conservative with water use, it'll last a few days. If you use a lot of water for all of those other things, we've had some families call us thinking there was a hole in the water tank! Check your monitors and that'll give you a gauge of how much water you're consuming before you have to refill.
I love to think there are people willing to drop $50k+ on a rig yet don't have the common sense to buy the needed accessories. No grey water flush? No clear hose adapter to see when the black is clean? Hilarious
Those things are very nice to have but they're not required to operate the water and dumping systems which is why they're not mentioned in this video. We're glad you found the video hilarious. We aim to educate and entertain.
Its not a "hot water heater". Its a water heater. Hot water heaters are used behind the counters at Waffle Houses and such to superheat the already hot water for the dishwasher
There is not a single RV ever built that has a "Hot Water Heater" in it. Most will have a Water Heater. Why would you have a need to heat hot water? If it's already hot, no need to heat it.
A simple Google Search will show you it's referred to as a Hot Water Heater quite often. There's even a website owned by Amazon called www.Hot-Water-Heaters-Reviews.com. BUT, in a world where people say "VIN Number", or "ATM Machine"; just because people say it doesn't mean its right. Thank you for correcting an English injustice.
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Very helpful video for people who know absolutely nothing about RVs such as myself. Thanks!! 😊
OMG ! I almost PEE'd myself laffing with the guy in the shower!!!!!.... thanks, I needed that!!!!!!!!!
Love the added humor!!
Amazing video. I have been wondering how it works, so thanks! 👍
You should always shut the black tank drain before you open the fresh water drain.
You guys are great! Love how you’re describing it all!
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@@qqxnb1828 you’re right lol. I had only my flash on with my squinting eyes.
@@samkilani6385 no worries just here to help
Awesome guys, great video 👍🏼
Thank you!
Thanks! Always wondered how they drained the sewage.
As a new full timer I thank you
Okay .... Nice & easy to understand.... Good Video! Buuuuut.... if I watched this the 1st time I emptied my tanks (instead of having a RV next 2 me show me) I would have assumed the tanks emptied REAAALL QUICK!!! You see wait 30 seconds..... & wait 30 seconds again... and then shut the tanks right away. Maybe throw a CAPTION on the screen “The tanks could take up to 10 minutes to completely empty, maybe more depending on how full & how empty you want them”
Good video!!!
Damn, good video
Just bought our rv. We Had orientation on this used RV. The salesman, the manager, the orientation person did not know about the tailgate holder for sewer hose. How crazy. And, yes just checked- the previous owners hose was inside. WOW
Yuck. Too funny...
Thanks! I wish I would've had enough sense to buy a pressure adapter for the city water before I flooded my RV....
I would think you'd want to close the valve on the black tank before opening the grey tank valve. At least that what I have heard.
There's no reason why you couldn't do that. The reason why you wouldn't that is because the draining slows down when less content is in the tanks. In effort of trying to get as much content out, we leave it open to keep draining.
Now, as far as contents getting mixing and filling up the other tanks, the way the pipes are plumbed makes it nearly impossible for contents to fill the other tanks. And even if that did happen, we're talking about sewage. There's no such thing as clean sewage. Know what I mean?
Spencer Jones wellllllll. Gray “is” cleaner than “BLACK”! Lol! I empty my grey after because I prefer the fact my shower water “cleans” ?? the black water out of my lines before I spray them and pack them away.
Can you run water pump to run water from water tank without using or filling hot water tank? Thanks
Yes. Each water heater has a bypass behind it so you can winterize your RV and avoid getting anti-freeze in the tank. By turning on the bypass, all water will pass on by the water heater.
So you dump the grey water tank second to help clean out the tube so it doesn’t smell or leak sewage as much when putting the hose back?
Right! Sorta... Black tank has solids and the grey tank doesn't. That's really the "logic". Run some extra water if you're having smelling or leaking problems/concerns. Sometimes we put chemicals in the tank just to dump it again after a drive.
So do you ever have to get the actual black and grey tanks cleaned?
Yes. Occasionally you'll want to just run straight water through the tanks to and get the water running clear. Then put some water in, drive around a little and then dump it again. But as you are using the RV, you'll want to be putting in the tank-treatment chemicals and some water so it continually treats your tank and keeps it clean throughout using the RV.
my question is does water still run without the generator connection or does it have a battery 🔋 on the side?or you need to have the water camp connected?
Good question.
If it's from fresh water using the pump then you need only battery.
If the batteries are dead then you'll need generator or plug in to shore power to make the pump work and to recharge your batteries.
If it's city water, then you don't need anything else. Batteries can be off on of the RV entirely and it will still work since it's being pressurized from the city connection. 👍
Educational AND entertaining video, though, IMO a bit basic and not the detail I "thought" it might contain.
Y'all Be Safe!
Well shoot. Which details did you want us to cover? We're currently collecting ideas for future videos and your feedback would be great.
The shower guy 😂
Don't leave the black water tank valve open when you open the valve for the grey water tank. The odour from the black water tank will travel across into the grey water tank, back up through the sink drain and into your living space. Ask me how I know this...
I thought P-traps were supposed to prevent that
it only takes 15-30 seconds to empty tanks?
Out of the hundreds (very likely thousands) of tanks I have dumped, that has been my experience, yes.
@@spencerjones4328 ....that's great then.. thanks
Does all camper have these?? I’m getting a camper for the frist time
Yes. I mean.. hmmm I don’t think the pop ups😭 but yeah they’re all pretty much the same
When you have water filled in the fresh water tank
Do you run the water pump the whole day or u have to turn it on when your going to wash your hands etc every single time and turn it off every single time?
To each their own..
I personally turn it off every night so it doesn't cycle on and startle my wife (😆) and then I leave it off until the first use of the day and leave it on for convenience until that night.
Hardly uses battery if it's left on and the lines are already pressurized.
@@spencerjones4328 thanks but what about those late night trips to pee lol
Lol. Well the toilets don't work like traditional ones. When you step on the pedal it just DROPS down. So if you turn off the switch, you can do 2 or 3 "late night trips to pee" with enough pressure in the line.
But sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. 🤷🏼♂️
@@spencerjones4328 cool thanks for the reply!!
So big time newbie question: when you are parked at a location with sewage at your site, (like and RV park) do you leave the tank valves open, or you do just dump them every few days (or when your levels go up)?
You can leave the grey tank open. But you'll want to leave the black tank closed until it has enough content in it before opening the valve. I wait until at least 1/3 full before opening it. This helps keep enough fluids in the black tank when you pull the valve, it pulls out all of the solid contents as well. If you leave it open, you have what we call a "pyramid" of a mess.
@@spencerjones4328 I get what you're saying. 💩 I've heard that the sensors can be a little deceiving, especially in black tanks because of "stuff" getting stuck on or near the sensors. Is this true?
@@prestoncox Definitely. Happens all of the time. Which is why we always put chemicals and some water in the tanks so as you drive it continues to care for the tanks and try to clean off the sensors as much as possible. But even then, if you drive the RV with water and chemicals in the toilet, sensors could read full at the end of the drive. It should drop down to empty about an hour after you park.
HAHAHAHAHAHA U GUYS R HEEELARIOUS! IVE SUBSRIBED. Not 2 mention no one else knew rv water aystems. N i loved how u handled it. Its bc of wifes voice i subsribed. I like her! Im laughing at how u managed 2 get her 2 marry u! Only kitten only kitten! U wanna here a really bad CAT JOKE?
Good video. Music was too loud
Is city water vs water pump system universal or is it rv specific?
It's pretty universal. May not always be the case, like, some small trailers only have a water pump and no city water. But for the typical RV: Yes. They're almost always built that way.
Okay thank you. That helps quite a bit :)
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YW!
So how do I use my water in my RV when I’m off grid?
Have your fresh water tank full before heading out. When you get setup turn the water pump on when you need to run water.
But always make sure to purge all the air out of the water heater before turning it on!!
@@jamesglenn520 thank You !
@@robertdean6222 We actually purge the whole system before we head out.
That way the 5-6 gallons to fill the water heater is already on board. Depending on how long you plan to stay 6gal. can make a big difference.
If that all makes sense 🤔
@@jamesglenn520 Yes that makes sense thank you, is there a purge valve on the hot water tank or should I just open the hot water on each Spicket to purge it? I have a 22 J JAYCO model.
@@robertdean6222 There should be the pressure pop off valve towards the top or just turn on a hot faucet.
The on-board pump from your tank will take a little bit to fill it. Then you can top off the tank.
on average 1 person taking 1 shower a day, how often would you have to re fill the water?
That's hard to answer because there are a lot of other factors. How often are you using the toilet? How often are you using water to wash dishes or prepare meals? How often do you use water to wash other things (like rinsing sand off of your feet from the beach)? It's a matter of everything adding up. Even then, with a family of 4 that's moderately conservative with water use, it'll last a few days. If you use a lot of water for all of those other things, we've had some families call us thinking there was a hole in the water tank! Check your monitors and that'll give you a gauge of how much water you're consuming before you have to refill.
Just use the forest. Easier and cleaner.
Dude, don’t open black first. Open grey briefly to test connections and hose integrity. Then close grey and open black
I love to think there are people willing to drop $50k+ on a rig yet don't have the common sense to buy the needed accessories. No grey water flush? No clear hose adapter to see when the black is clean? Hilarious
Those things are very nice to have but they're not required to operate the water and dumping systems which is why they're not mentioned in this video. We're glad you found the video hilarious. We aim to educate and entertain.
Well I personally got it used for 3k. Now I don't know how it works.
hot water tank working well but no hot water to faucet
Check your bypass valves. You could have the out valve or even the bypass valve open where it's mixing with cold water when it comes out.
Its not a "hot water heater". Its a water heater. Hot water heaters are used behind the counters at Waffle Houses and such to superheat the already hot water for the dishwasher
Music kills this
The sensors are always useless!
Don't say nothing about what the difference between the city water tank in the freshwater tank
Excuse me??? Are you here????
Do you really need the music over voice???
There is not a single RV ever built that has a "Hot Water Heater" in it. Most will have a Water Heater. Why would you have a need to heat hot water? If it's already hot, no need to heat it.
A simple Google Search will show you it's referred to as a Hot Water Heater quite often. There's even a website owned by Amazon called www.Hot-Water-Heaters-Reviews.com. BUT, in a world where people say "VIN Number", or "ATM Machine"; just because people say it doesn't mean its right. Thank you for correcting an English injustice.
its hot water heater because it heats it to hot temperatures, not warm temperatures.
Spencer Jones love that answer! I flip houses.... up north EVERYONE..., says HOT WATER TANK. Why are people so mean & grumpy! They need a VACA!!
They’re annoying lol
This video sucks doesn't show detail