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New RV Owner – List of things to have

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 18, 2020 | Electricity, Sanitation, Stuff you need, Toilet, Water, Water Systems

So you’re a new RV owner, what do you need before your first trip out? This blog post will be updated as new things come along and recommendation of others, mostly for RVing for Newbies Facebook group.  Not part of it, click here ->...

Is it ok to use household toilet chemicals in/on my RV toilet?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 10, 2020 | Black Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Grey Tank, Toilet

The easy answer is NO, Now for the complex answer: Is your toilet a porcelain one? If yes, then maybe, if not porcelian then for sure NO. Household cleaning supplies to clean toilets contain harsh chemicals which can ruin seals in the toilet and your black tank, ...

What kind of toilet paper should I use?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 10, 2020 | Appliances, Black Tank, Toilet, Water Systems

This is a never ending question with many facets to it from:  Anything will work to never put toilet paper down into your black tank and put it in the trash(yes even with poop on it). So you will hear from all ends of the spectrum....

Black and Gray Tank Additives

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 3, 2020 | Black Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Grey Tank, Toilet

Black and Gray Tank Additives I get asked quite often as I have been RVing for 13+ yrs now, what do you use for chemicals in your tanks: First off when using toilet, always use more water than you think you need to, black tank needs LOTS of water, you don’t want...

Two grey tanks?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Feb 23, 2020 | Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Grey Tank, Sanitation, Toilet

Q: It appears I have three tanks, a black and two grey tanks? What goes into each one? A: Normally 3 tanks, a black tank, and 2 grey tanks(with one known as galley tank), that being said, black is toilet and two grey tanks are for kitchen sink, bathroom sink, bathroom...

Water Pressure Regulator

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jan 8, 2020 | Freshwater Tank, Shower, Toilet, Water, Water Systems

Q: Do I really need a water pressure regulator? A: Water lines in RVs should have no more than 60-65 psi. That is a very comfortable pressure for faucets and showers in your RV, could it handle more, probably but do you want to risk it? Here is the water pressure...
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