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A slight topic deviation FWIW I do not use anything in either tank unless 1) the rig will be sitting in extreme heat and be all closed up for few days or 2) if there is a heavy dose of TP in there. Only in those two cases will I maybe add a tiny Potty Toddy (by Valterra) tablet to help break down the TP and possible smell. Never have had an odor problem. Your results with your own waste tank brews will certainly vary. Going without tank additives is certainly worth a try - the price and simplicity is right!
We haven't used any treatments in our tanks since we went Full-timing 6 years ago. Haven't had a problem with the waste breaking down or odor.
IMHO chemicals are not necessary when using the RV daily. We did use them when we were using the unit for vacations and weekend trips.
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Jim and Linda Full-timers from 2001 to 2013 http://parttimewithjandl.blogspot.com/ 2006 Dodge 2500 Diesel pulling a Heartland 26LRSS TT May your days be warm, and your skies be blue. May your roads be smooth, and your views ever-new.
In our previous motorhome we found we did not have to use chemicals as full timers, but this one seems to need a little help. We use Happy Camper and it seems to provide the boost we need. We do not put Calgon or Dawn in the black tank. Another chemical we like, but have a harder time getting, is Sea-zyme.
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Bill Joyce, 40' 2004 Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Journal at http://www.sacnoth.com Full-timing since July 2003
Thanks to everyone for the info out there. Appreciate it. Bill, and I thank you also for the Odorless info, and Sea-Zyme. A friend gave me this site below as he buys this one too. Maybe it will help you out...if you do not have this one. Larry
http://www.sea-zyme.com/links.htm
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Travelin' Duo
Arlene & Larry
and our Furry kid...Cian (^..^)
2007 Winnebago Vectra TD Buick Enclave Toad w/ Blue Ox Became Fulltimers on December 5, 2008