Dutch Star Don
RVF Regular
- Joined
- Nov 9, 2019
- Messages
- 48
- Location
- Moorpark, Ca
- RV Year
- 2019
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Dutch Star 4018
- RV Length
- 40'
- TOW/TOAD
- 2019 Ford Raptor
Tidbit.....as a special, I had Newmar run 7 wires from the half bath circuit breaker cabinet to the wet bay. When my coach arrived, I added an electric 3" drain valve. When we arrive at a campsite, I hook up water, power and the sewer. With diswhasher and washing machines in these coaches, I don't want to run out under the slide and try and hook up if I decide to use them. We also use our toilets on the high water setting since it's so easy to dump. I leave the grey open and when the black tank gets full, I just open the black tank valve electrically from inside the coach. I also wired a switch in for the SaniCon but find that with dual macerator toilets, my black tank will empty in just a few minutes without using the SaniCon, the waste is just a slurry.
On departure days, I open the black tank, take my shower and then close the black tank valve. Once the slides are in, I just put the SaniCon hose away, as it's pretty much rinsed by the shower water.
Another modification was the cut out in the bay door frame. There is no need to unscrew the wet bay round door to feed the sewer and water to the outside. I removed the thick rubber flapper and used thinner rubber tubing to protect the metal edges, so the hose doesn't get damaged. With the OEM rubber removed, I can fit both the water hose and the SaniCon with sheath in the notch in the door frame. Makes life a lot easier. I use a racquetball ball to seal the notch during travel and storage.
Lastly, I made my own SaniCon hose end that is much easier to use and spins freely so you can thread it into any 3", 4" or 5" threaded drain opening.
On departure days, I open the black tank, take my shower and then close the black tank valve. Once the slides are in, I just put the SaniCon hose away, as it's pretty much rinsed by the shower water.
Another modification was the cut out in the bay door frame. There is no need to unscrew the wet bay round door to feed the sewer and water to the outside. I removed the thick rubber flapper and used thinner rubber tubing to protect the metal edges, so the hose doesn't get damaged. With the OEM rubber removed, I can fit both the water hose and the SaniCon with sheath in the notch in the door frame. Makes life a lot easier. I use a racquetball ball to seal the notch during travel and storage.
Lastly, I made my own SaniCon hose end that is much easier to use and spins freely so you can thread it into any 3", 4" or 5" threaded drain opening.
