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Old 05-09-2015, 11:09 AM
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Default Off Grid Camping - Black Water

I am considering setting up my 5th wheel trailer for seasonal off grid camping. I have a plan for gas, water, power and grey water. I am trying to figure out a plan for black water. I am using a 40 gal tank on wheels for the grey water; should/could this be effectively used for black? Does anyone have experience with this?
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Old 05-09-2015, 03:44 PM
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Where are you going? If it's crown land you are only supposed to be out there for two weeks max, shouldn't be an issue
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Old 05-09-2015, 03:55 PM
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Private land where I have permission. I am able to use his septic where I can use a tote to haul my grey water. I'm not sure if the tote will work well for black as I haven't used it yet and not sure how "messy" it would be.
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Old 05-09-2015, 04:02 PM
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I use one of those blue waste totes and I attach a rv hose to it
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Old 05-09-2015, 04:05 PM
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40 gallons is a big tote

I have a 20 gallon one I dump every 3 days or so 1 black 1 grey put over the ball on my quad then dump into the septic tank, mine has the same connection as the trailer connect a hose put in the hole than lift up to dump.

I am working on a macerator pump and some garden hose or possibly a holding tank, dumping the tanks is one job I could do without.
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Old 05-09-2015, 10:32 PM
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if you spend the money on a good pump they can push sewer about 200' through a 3/4 garden hose
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