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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....

Should I leave black tank valve open?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 9, 2020 | Black Tank, Water Systems

No, No, and No. Why?  You will let all of the toilet water and pee run out of the tank(and black tank needs as much water/liquid as possible) and you end up with all of the poop stuck in the black tank, best case you end up with poop pyramid, worst case is it gets all...

Flush water heater?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 9, 2020 | Water, Water Heater, Water Systems

Do I need to flush my water tank(the one that heats water)? Pick up one of these: https://amzn.to/2YdXIBw  or one of these: https://amzn.to/3xf9xt6 If you purchase this first one, I highly recommend you put a clamp where the grey tube meets the black part, otherwise...

What is this?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jun 3, 2020 | Black Tank, Water, Water Systems, What is this?

What is this? The top “valve/connection”? Some RVs have a built-in RV black tank flush system, which allows you to connect a hose directly to an inlet valve to essentially power wash your tank. … This rinser is designed to spray water in multiple...

Should I use (drink) water in my freshwater tank?

by RV Mentor - Joe / RVing For Newbies Book Author | Jan 11, 2020 | Freshwater Tank, Sanitation, Sanitize, Water Systems

Q: Freshtank water, safe to use? A: Yes but keep some things in mind (from Leroy Kreider, RV Newbies group on Facebook). It’s perfectly safe to use the fresh water in your freshwater tank if you follow these few simple rules: Sanitize your tank and freshwater system...

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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