I am looking at buying a portable waste tank. Probably the 35 gallon Thetford Smart Tote XL. I was wondering if any one has any input from personal use with these. I can't find any reviews of them. I saw a lady exchanging one (27 gallon) at CW. She said they had only used it twice and it cracked and was leaking by the front wheels. She did say they loved it and had used a smaller one for several years with no problem.
Portable waste tank
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H2H1
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Re: Portable waste tank
Hi Kim and welcome, I have a large one that I have never used. I store in the shop it does come with a carrying handle. I prefer to stay at camp grounds that has full hook ups, so I really don't need it. I have seem the new ones that has the internal hose that make dumping a lot better and cleaner.
Hi Kim and welcome, I have a large one that I have never used. I store in the shop it does come with a carrying handle. I prefer to stay at camp grounds that has full hook ups, so I really don't need it. I have seem the new ones that has the internal hose that make dumping a lot better and cleaner.
dennis1949
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Re: Portable waste tank
I just bought a new 27 gal. one with the internal hose. Used it the last 2 weeks Worked great and was easy to use.
I just bought a new 27 gal. one with the internal hose. Used it the last 2 weeks Worked great and was easy to use.
RE: Portable waste tank
We have one that's a bit larger (we wanted one to got with our 40 G tanks) with a gate valve at the side to assist with "flushing" ... don't have to use it much but it's been there for us when we've needed it.
My advice, just don't wait until you're near full 'cause the beast is heavy getting it to the tow hook!
We have one that's a bit larger (we wanted one to got with our 40 G tanks) with a gate valve at the side to assist with "flushing" ... don't have to use it much but it's been there for us when we've needed it.
My advice, just don't wait until you're near full 'cause the beast is heavy getting it to the tow hook!
Lakejumper
Junior Member
RE: Portable waste tank
I was looking online at the Barker brand Totes and they have four wheels with a side mounted dump valve. It appears that you don't have to lift them to hook to the ball hitch and you can leave them laying down on all four wheels when you empty them. Has anyone had experience with this model?
I was looking online at the Barker brand Totes and they have four wheels with a side mounted dump valve. It appears that you don't have to lift them to hook to the ball hitch and you can leave them laying down on all four wheels when you empty them. Has anyone had experience with this model?