By dumping your tank every 3-5 days, you can ensure that youre using enough water to both hydrate the bacteria and form a water barrier, which will help keep odors in check!

How much does it cost to empty an RV?

Youre looking at $20 to $25 with some campgrounds. Members at Flying J or Loves will usually only pay about $5. However, public RV dump stations near you often charge higher prices.

How long can you keep black tank full?

As long as you keep plenty of liquid in your black tank AND its working properly, you can leave it in there as long as you like. It might just be better to dump each time out if it worries you though. Just fill it with water THEN dump as you leave the campground.

Should I store my RV with water in the black tank?

Store your dumped and rinsed black tank with clean water and a treatment product. To further prevent the above-mentioned issues, we recommend that you store your RV with a black tank full of fresh water and a treatment of a high-quality bacteria and enzyme product like RV Digest-It.