Can You Use Flushable Wipes in the RV Black Tank?
Feb 11, 2018JamesRV Tech
(Or ANY septic system for that matter?) We didn’t expect to find such dramatic differences between brands, but the results from this experiment are really surprising. We used the same procedure...
Do Ice Cubes in the RV Black Tank Really Work?
Aug 18, 2014JamesRV Tech
I know I’m supposed to be working on the tank additive experiments now (and I am, I promise), but when I had the idea for this detour, I couldn’t resist. I’m sure we’ve all heard that...
Ridiculous Experiments with the Clear RV Black Tank
Jul 29, 2014JamesRV Tech
So, the Clear RV Black Tank experiments have proven to be pretty popular. That’s great! They also generate a lot of comments and suggestions. Some of the suggestions are awesome,...
Testing Tank Flushing Systems in the Clear RV Black Tank!
Jun 11, 2014JamesRV Tech
My first Black Tank Simulator experiment turned out to be pretty popular. If nothing else, it was unique, and I don’t think anyone had tried it before. I got plenty of suggestions for ways to...
Next Tests for the Black Tank Simulator: A Poll
Apr 17, 2014JamesRV Tech
Well, at the risk of becoming known as “Professor Poo” on the internet, I’m going to continue… The response to my first Black Tank Simulator experiment has been enthusiastic and the feedback...
Inside the RV Black Tank: Testing the Sewer Solution
Apr 10, 2014JamesRV Tech
I finished building my “Black Tank Simulator” a couple weeks ago, and ever since then, I’ve been itching to use it. Stef quickly told me that playing with simulated sewage had to be an...
Comparing RV Holding Tank Chemicals – The New Formulas
Oct 17, 2022JamesFeatured Stories, RV Tech
“Hey! Where’s my regular blue stuff?!?” That was my exact thought as I stood in the toilet chemical aisle at a Camping World store last year. The holding tank chemicals I’d been using for...
Black Friday – Cyber Monday – And Our New RV Shopping List
Nov 24, 2020JamesBlog
I’ve had it on my to-do list for a while to write a holiday gift guide kind of post. Here it is, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and I’m just now starting. I’ll be honest,...
Black Canyon of The Gunnison Nat’l Park: Boondocking with Parky
Jul 11, 2019StefanyBlog, Our Travels
During our recent trip to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado, we made this video for Winnebagolife’s blog: While the video shows highlights of Black Canyon of the...
RV Basics: Wastewater Plumbing (and Dumping) for Beginners
Aug 19, 2023JamesRV Tech
Welcome back! It’s time for the next installment in our “RV Basics” series, where I try to give you the talks I wish I had gotten when we started RVing. These videos are not...
