Post by chametzoo on May 9, 2017 17:22:52 GMT -8
In these low slung trailers, you should be concerned about ground clearance for your tank(s). For instance, if you have a drop axle, you might consider switching to a straight one in order to gain a few inches of clearance. My '60 Mobile Scout was retrofitted with a modern wide and shallow ABS black tank which runs nearly the width of the trailer. The tank has a deep flange all the way around and that flange is bolted where it intersects the forward/aft running wood members which are attached to the basic steel trailer frame for more floor support. There are about 4 bolts along the front and back of the tank's flanges.
Off subject: Seems to be a good system… no smells at all since I also vented it through the roof and use a bacterial additive (no chemicals at all)… and lastly I keep the inside rinsed out thoroughly after trips. Also keeping the tank wet with some fresh water when not traveling is a good idea. I also deposit a minimum of toilet paper into the tank… I mostly discard it in a small garbage bag.
On a trailer of this size, a grey tank may be superfluous. I have my shower and kitchen sink drain to the ground. Honestly, at campgrounds, no one will notice. It's no more harmful than rainwater. But… you could always carry one of those blue portable grey tanks on wheels and hook it up during the day… then loosen it's drain cap and let it slowly dribble into the ground overnight (you didn't hear that from me
).
Off subject: Seems to be a good system… no smells at all since I also vented it through the roof and use a bacterial additive (no chemicals at all)… and lastly I keep the inside rinsed out thoroughly after trips. Also keeping the tank wet with some fresh water when not traveling is a good idea. I also deposit a minimum of toilet paper into the tank… I mostly discard it in a small garbage bag.
On a trailer of this size, a grey tank may be superfluous. I have my shower and kitchen sink drain to the ground. Honestly, at campgrounds, no one will notice. It's no more harmful than rainwater. But… you could always carry one of those blue portable grey tanks on wheels and hook it up during the day… then loosen it's drain cap and let it slowly dribble into the ground overnight (you didn't hear that from me
).
