Slow draining water pipes

susiepops replied on 03/01/2018 09:33

Posted on 03/01/2018 09:33

Has anyone any tips to help water to drain more quickly, can one use Buster or equivalent product?  We always pour boiling water down frequently and use a strainer on the plug hole but the water drains very slowly.  Thanks for any ideas.

Takethedogalong replied on 08/01/2018 11:59

Posted on 08/01/2018 11:59

Well spotted BB, that had passed me by I must admit, possibly too much festive spirit!surprisedsmile

Kontikiboy replied on 08/01/2018 12:57

Posted on 08/01/2018 12:57

Since moving from caravan to MH we spent many months studying this because of a smelly tank and the outcome was to use a tank cleaner periodically, depending on how regular you use your van and give it a good flush out to ensure there is no food blockages, which very quickly start to smell.       We also use a dish and empty into the outside drain and when in warmer climes, we use our caravan Fiamma waste container and empty that daily.

But one very important thing is to ensure your van is level both from back to front and side to side.    If it is impossible or inconvenient to get your van level, park it so it slopes in favour of your drainage, especially if you are there for a while.   

BillC

 

Navigateur replied on 08/01/2018 13:34

Posted on 08/01/2018 13:34

It would be nice if the manufacturers of caravans of all types had a thought for the people who will ultimately use them and at least made all the wastes drain in the same direction so they could all work with the same tilt to the caravn.

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