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Honey Wagon Newbie

First time we've been in a campground that provided a free honey wagon pump out at no charge for 5 plus days stay (water and electric sites only).

Seem to recall, but couldn't find it in search, that there's a downside...but can't remember what it was.

Thanks
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

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Reply #1 –
If they use gravity, no worries. If they use pressure to 'pull' the contents out that could be problematic. If that is their method stay inside and make sure you leave the toilet valve open (press down on the lever) during the process to eliminate the pressure.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #2 –
Here you go:

Holding Tank Pump-Out Trucks
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #3 –
Google railroad tank car implosion, and watch utube, and these are steel tanks, venting is Paramount. One look at the results, and you will be a believer forever. Open the toilet valve it may release some odor but better safe than sorry. With plastic tanks even a clogged vent on a elevated dump site may flex the tanks and hoses. Good news is you probably only need about a inch of clear bore to vent. If the accordion hose starts to contract when you open the glory valve, shut it and find the problem.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Reply #4 –
Myth busters did a segment on that.
Lord,  I missed that show.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

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Reply #5 –
Our 5 year ago posting still is our guide.  We never allow a pump out, no matter how they do it. The pump out guy may or may not have perfect setup, but today, it may not be working and our plastic tank stress from vacuum can be problematic. Dumping into a large Rubbermaid container and having the pump out suck out from the container would be ok, but only a few will do it that way. They don't want a mess and we may pay the price. Also a 'new' guy working the pump out truck may not be as careful. I also don't like anyone touching our dump valves. The FREE is not free in the long run. Just move after 5 days to the dump site, also good for the coach.

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Reply #6 –
Myth busters was kinda lame on that point as it was a cylindrical liquid tank, there used to be a more rectangular unvented grain car implosion floating around the web that was much more dramatic that showed results closer to what we could expect.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Reply #7 –
Our old SOB suffered from a vacuum job "service" while we were away from the rig (at a nameless, big park with rollercoasters in Ohio). The tank collapse was not evident until we were far down the road. Expensive and painful lesson learned!
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

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Reply #8 –
Just not going to let a pump truck make a solid connection to my coach. I'll go find a dump station thanks.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #9 –
Let them suck it out. Its what they do ,day after day, sucking turds , slurpin, sucking, slurpin, If Everyone else is having no problems You should not either...jmo  Mine has been done quite a few times No problem .. ^.^d
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Reply #10 –
As always DWMYH😎
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #11 –
Just make sure your not on the throne when the pump operator switches it to puree!!!!!!!!!!!!
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.
 

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Reply #12 –
I've had mine pumped out at least a dozen times. Some times with a little gas powered pump to a small tank other times giant dedicated commercial pump out trucks. I put a dumb bell on the foot pedal of the toilet to keep the valve open. Then open both gray & black valves at the same time. So far no problem. Don't see any shrinking of the pump out hose which tells me there is plenty of air flow.

Sometimes you do what you gotta do. Caveat emptor.

see ya
ken
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