[Doxie-Doglover-Too]

he says it just seems like a good idea:

Sewer Screen Cover

[thefulminator]

Has it really been an issue?

[Nathan]

If you snag your valve handle, you can dump while driving.

[BlueWedge]

Are the seals on the dump valves (grey-black) not supposed to remain wet ? If they are dry won't they have a increased chance of failing-leaking ?

[Doxie-Doglover-Too]

No it hasn't been an issue, he just saw it and thought it was a good idea. But, Bluewedge may have a point? does anyone empty their tanks, leave them empty, come home and let them air dry at home? is it even necessary? just seemed like a good idea when you consider that the tanks are always wet inside. Anyone else have input???

[Scoutr2]

Hi Doxie!

I'm a bit skeptical as to whether this is even an issue - at least for me, anyway. I mean, what odors could be worse than those emanating from the stuff that the tanks are designed to hold?

Seriously, though - I have never had odor problems with our tanks. Every time I dump and rinse the tanks, I put a capful of liquid Calgon and 4 ozs. of Thetfords green stuff in each tank, along with 2-3 gallons of water. That mixture sloshes around on the trip home. I can always smell the Thetfords smell when dumping, even if it has been several weeks since we last used the trailer.

Now, I do leave the sewer pipe cap off in winter, and the tank valves open, also. I don't want to take the chance that water will freeze and break the plastic gate valves or the sewer pipe or cap. The screened cap would be a plus for that - it would keep critters from crawling up inside, looking for a winter home.

Just my viewpoint, though.

Mike

[Nathan]

Oh, I missed that it was for leaving the valves open. I guess the theory is that the roof vent isn't enough and this would let air flow through the tanks.... I guess I don't worry about it because I figure I wouldn't like the smell of the water in there either. I have gotten deoderizer for the gray tank after one experience where the dirty water from the kitchen seemed to have created a culture in the tank. the deoderizer liquid solved it.

[rdvholtwood]

Might not be a bad idea - every time I dump the tanks, the inside of the trailer smells sort of like sulfur. I did read the post on the calgon and may have to give that a shot.

Thanks for sharing Doxie!

[swanny]

Looks like an accident waiting to happen. I think everything should stay wet.

kevin