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Splendid washer/dryer probably a dumb question

The FT owners manual states that the gray valves must be open to use the washer...very strange . Is this really necessary ...?

Thx
Hans
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
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2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: Splendid washer/dryer probably a dumb question

Reply #1 –
We keep our valve closed and monitor the gauges.  Nice to have grey water to flush hose after dumping the black tank.
Tom and Linda
1995 U280SE #4636

Re: Splendid washer/dryer probably a dumb question

Reply #2 –
My wife LOVES ours. I was concerned about water use when dry camping so called the Mfg.. I was told that they use 6-9 gal per use. If I am within 10 gallons of filling my gray tank, my fresh water tank is pretty empty.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss
 

Re: Splendid washer/dryer probably a dumb question

Reply #3 –
No, butif your gray tank fills up it will usually back up into the shower and then overflow the shower onto the floor. So that is what you would need to be worried about if you left the gray valve closed
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
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