PRIESTLAKE Report post Posted October 19, 2016 Have a Aightseer 33C without a black tank rinser, I am going to install an internal rinser. Considering quickie flush, tornado or no fuss flush. Which is the most effective? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 19, 2016 Priestlake. Welcome to the Forum. If you have a foot or hand valve, direct dump from toilet to tank, then I would recommend you flush in a couple of gallons of water, some Dawn Liquid and a small bag of ice cubes, as you leave for the next RV park (make sure you dump your tanks first). By the time you reach your destination and dump again, you will have no solids! I used to do that about every 3 months and had no problems for 40 years! Can't do that now, I have a electric maceration toilet (no valve)! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted October 19, 2016 Do not install the Tornado as it will not work very long. I have replaced mine twice and the 3rd one has now quit turning as well. I like the simple no fuss flush. Put it close to the sensors and it will help keep them clean. The rest of the tank will take care of itself as long as you use plenty of water and only dump when the tank is close to full. A bit of water in the tank while traveling will also help keep the interior clean while you drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitehawk Report post Posted October 31, 2016 Don't bother with putting ice cubes in the tank unless you are willing to drive down the highway swaying back and forth violently across both lanes like a rodeo contestant attempting to win a barrel race on their horse. (you will most likely also get to meet your local law enforcement officer) There is a video out there somewhere demonstrating just what ice cubes do to a holding tank under normal driving. NOTHING!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted October 31, 2016 I agree that ice cubes do very little, I use Dawn dishwashing detergent and Calgon water softener with 3 or more gallons of HOT water just be before embarking on a journey. Have never experienced any problem with the black tank, also the same ingredients down the kitchen sink does a very nice job for the gray tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 31, 2016 Kay, if you read what I wrote, I also used Dawn! nighthawk. No need to sway back and forth...don't know where you drive, but my old 70's, 80's and 90's Class A, 24 foot to 32 foot had lousy suspension and was truly a rolling earthquake on any road ! I got the Ice, water, liquid detergent thing from a member of The Bus Nuts, back in 1976 at a FMCA Annual Rally, he had a Flexible conversion! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted October 31, 2016 The reason that I recommend hot water instead of ice cubes is grease is a coagulant in cold water and the hot water will help the dawn to dissolve it. Grease is the main thing in the black tank that causes the stickiness. not trying to be gross. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 31, 2016 Kay, if you read what I wrote, I also used Dawn! nighthawk. No need to sway back and forth...don't know where you drive, but my old 70's, 80's and 90's Class A, 24 foot to 32 foot had lousy suspension and was truly a rolling earthquake on any road ! I got the Ice, water, liquid detergent thing from a member of The Bus Nuts, back in 1976 at a FMCA Annual Rally, he had a Flexible conversion! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 31, 2016 I wondered how long it would take to double up again! Some thing never change! Kay. Point taken and it makes sense! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 1, 2016 Well as long as this thread got drug up again, I thought might like this video. This guy has done several on the subject. https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_1585930301&feature=iv&src_vid=dfTd0Slt_cU&v=zYJCLzGaaB8 Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 1, 2016 Bill. By the time I got finished looking at all of them, I blew the morning..LOL Some really good info, to a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
