Dick_B
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We store ours in the back of our Suburban BUT NEVER use it for black tank contents.
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chuggs
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Tote along thread
I like the bumper rack that I made. It uses the hollow extension handle tubing as a mount...so it really only works with the 2-wheel models...like the 30 gal tote along.
I can secure it with a locking hitch pin...to make it a little more difficult to steal.
As was mentioned...when storing empty...with temp fluctuations/barometric pressure fluctuations...you need to keep it vented. Otherwise, it can expand --- which will cause the axle to pop out of its molded channel.
Our holding tanks are only 30 gal....so our grey water capacity is about two days w/ two adults....showering, etc... The 30 gal tote works great when we camp at State Parks that only have dump stations. We just leave it at home when we plan campsites with full hookups.
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Old-Biscuit
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aeohio wrote:I am considering getting a portable waste tote and I am not quite sure where I would store this while traveling and I am looking for suggestions. Our TV is an SUV so storing it in the TV is out. We do not have a ladder on the back of the TT. Not sure if it would be an issue to store it in one of the exterior storage compartments or not. So I am just curious if anyone has any suggestions on where to store this should I purchase one.
Thanks
I take it that you are considering a tote due to filling grey tank (30 gallon) before you run out of fresh water (46 gallon) and before you are ready to pack up trailer/go to dump station.
Install another drain valve (glued or twist on) on drain line near end cap. This extra valve will provide twos things:
1) Extra protection if any OEM drain valve should not properly seal...no surprises when you pull end cap off
2) Allows you to tie the waste tanks together.....equalizing tanks giving you more waste water capacity
46 gallon fresh water
60 gallon waste water (two 30 gallon tanks tied together)
Yes...you will be tying black and grey tanks together. The tanks/piping/valves don't care...they are the same material.
Some think it will cause problems......tanks backing up/grey tank getting dirty. Well ANY tank can back up and as for dirty...have you ever smell a grey tank.
Dump and flush......you're not going to get them spotless.
Just another option vs dragging a tote around.
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Alpenliter
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We do what Old Biscuit suggested, only in our case we have two gray tanks, a galley one and the bath. This gives us 90 gallon gray capacity. We also have a 45 gallon black. We have a 22 gallon Barker Blue Boy that we store underneath the fiver just behind the landing jacks. Held in place with bungees. Works well for us, and we can stay in one place indefinitely.
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wa8yxm
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I will say only this: The Barker "Blue Boy" totes have been around a long time.
The smaller ones (5-10 gallon) are designed to be carried or dragged by hand, I think 15 and 20 have an optional "Tow adapter" kind of a 2-tine fork thing. NOTE: If you get a 10 I have a fork for a 10 gallon one (Modified 15 gallon fork). Larger sizes are designed to be towed on a ball type hitch.
Another company came out with a line of totes that's green, These the larger sizes have built in hoses and a 3" dump valve just like your RV does.
Alas, the design does not let them fully empty properly. I'd avoid them.
I'd go blue.
When I get money again I will likely get a 30 or 40 gallon blue one (I'm thinking 40, my tanks hold 36 you see) and strap it to my ladder.
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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Francesca Knowles
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I don't know what size the O.P.'s considering, but for anyone thinking in the 5-gallon range...
Here's a rigid five gallon, no-wheels "RV" waste tank for $54.99.
For quantities that small, I recommend a five gallon collapsible water carrier, which can be purchased for as little as $6.00.
Besides being so much cheaper and up to the same job, it's a LOT easier to store.
I have several of these used only for greywater, and bought the blue ones so that I wouldn't mistake them for freshwater containers.
They're a little harder to handle because of their flexibility, but a folding luggage carrier is part of my camp equipment. I just use that to take the full container to the greywater dump area.
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aeohio
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Thanks for all the replies. gives me some ideas.
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cacoon
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Not sure of my brand but it is 25 or so gallons, I have used it for black tank. I always clean it out and never had any issues with smell. When I travel with it, it is usually stored under bed. It does ride in the bed of the truck on occasions.
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