Black and Gray Water Chemicals

[allenpamela]

Being new to the world of RVing, I am unsure about which Holding Tank Treatment is best. I am currently using Oxy-Kem drop in paks. It seems to work well but I have not added any slide valve lubricant as recommended in the manual. I noticed that one brand of holding tank treatment has a lubricant included. Would this be the best to use or would separate products be best? Thanks for any help from all you experienced campers!

 

Pam

[herm]

I'm not saying what I'm using is the "best", but I've been using the Camco products because it is readily available locally and is formaldehyde free. I believe there are even more environmentally-friendly methods out there, but I haven't tried them yet.

 

Even though the Camco green TST has some coconut oil lubricant in it, I have also added the straight coconut oil separately once just for preventative maintenance. I can't say it was necessary, but I don't think it can hurt.

 

Herm

[allenpamela]

Thanks for your reply Herm. I think I will start using the TST. Walmart carries it in our area. And I think you are right it can't hurt to add the straight coconut oil on occasion.

 

Pam and Allen

[tumbleweed]

We're also using TST for the lube property. Getting ready to install an Extreme Vent which I had on my Casita and worked great for extracting odoriferious odors . Cut chemicals by 2/3 . Kept using coconut oil though!

Chuck , Geri n critters

[allenpamela]

Thanks for your response Chuck and Geri and congratulations on your future wedding. We have never heard of a Extreme Vent, would be interested in how it is installed when you do it and hopefully some pictures.

 

Pam and Allen