| So I'm trying to sell my RV online, and I've decided | | | | used in both tanks. Use a no-fuss flush as much as |
| the best way to find a buyer is to share my | | | | you can, leaving the black tank valve open, and then |
| experiences and enthusiasm for the RV lifestyle. I've | | | | run it for 10 to 15 minutes. Be sure not to equalize |
| been going over my accumulated mental notes about | | | | the tanks. If the black tank needs emptying, you |
| dry-camping, boondocking, and so on. If you're a | | | | always want to dump that one first. |
| prospective buyer or seller, or fellow RV lifestyle | | | | Dry-Camping: Fuel Tanks |
| enjoyer or potential enjoyer, here's what I've got so | | | | As far as fuel tanks, fill the diesel before you park |
| far... | | | | overnight. This reduces condensation, and the |
| Dry-Camping: Batteries | | | | hydronic heating and diesel generators run off of the |
| Looking at battery usage and conservation when | | | | same diesel tank. You want truck stop diesel, |
| dry-camping (without hookups for sewage or | | | | because truck stops are bigger and sell more diesel. |
| electricity or water, if you're a newbie), I've noted | | | | Therefore, the diesel is fresher. If you're planning to |
| that house batteries with everything off, the | | | | park for three to six months, you'll need an anti-algae |
| phantom load, can be one to three amps to as high | | | | additive and winterized fuel. |
| as 7.5 amps.(Be sure and note the phantom load of | | | | Leveling Systems |
| your rig.) As far as charging rates go, if you change | | | | For HWH air leveling, you want to leave the engine |
| your battery type, you need to adjust the inverter. | | | | on with the parking brake set, and then hit the panel |
| Solar panels can be useful for charging, but you | | | | twice. Only then hit the "dump" button. It's advisable |
| should still run your generator two hours a day. | | | | to dump the air prior to storage, which will help avoid |
| Dry-Camping: Sewage Tanks | | | | air loss from corner to corner. Dumping the air |
| When dealing with your black and gray tanks while | | | | completely won't harm anything. If you have a slide |
| dry-camping, it's all right to leave your gray tank | | | | out, it's usually necessary to level once before sliding |
| open, but don't dump your black tank until it's over | | | | and once after. |
| half full. Use a commercial-grade tank additive, not a | | | | Hopefully this has been helpful, whether you're |
| homemade solution. The same chemical should be | | | | buying, selling, or just living the life! |