Is a sewer donut required?

[Rambling]

Hello-
I'm new to RVing and have purchased a used Roadtrek that is missing sewer parts beyond the 1-inch valve on the sewer hose. This Roadtrek uses a macerator, so it would not be continuously connected to a sewage pipe; it would only be connected when the tanks are emptied. I am wondering if I can just make a wand to empty the tanks at a dump station, or do I need to make something that requires a donut? I am confused, as I've seen some people on the Internet use a wand, and yet I read that many campgrounds and dump stations require a donut at the end where it connects to the ground pipe.
Does anyone know the definitive answer to this newbie question?

 

[Russellvh]

Three years full- timing. I have a doughnut but have never used it or seen a sign saying I should. Can’t say there aren’t Parks requiring one though.

 

[Rambling]

Thank you kindly for your reply and for sharing your experience.

 

[John10ey]

Hello-
I'm new to RVing and have purchased a used Roadtrek that is missing sewer parts beyond the 1-inch valve on the sewer hose. This Roadtrek uses a macerator, so it would not be continuously connected to a sewage pipe; it would only be connected when the tanks are emptied. I am wondering if I can just make a wand to empty the tanks at a dump station, or do I need to make something that requires a donut? I am confused, as I've seen some people on the Internet use a wand, and yet I read that many campgrounds and dump stations require a donut at the end where it connects to the ground pipe.
Does anyone know the definitive answer to this newbie question?

Ten years RVing in all 49 states. Never needed a donut. My only wish is that the red button was a switch. Usually I put the hose in the dump and step back to the RV to press the button, and listen for a chance in sound. Do the black tank first and leave it open while you empty the grey tank.

 

[Rambling]

Ten years RVing in all 49 states. Never needed a donut. My only wish is that the red button was a switch. Usually I put the hose in the dump and step back to the RV to press the button, and listen for a chance in sound. Do the black tank first and leave it open while you empty the grey tank.

Thank you for your input and for sharing your experience over 10 years. I believe you both have answered my question.