Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites

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Ok,
It's been a year using my twist on macerator. I like it a lot, especially on single night stays.
QUESTION.... if camping at the same site for a week or two, why would anyone use the macerator vs the gravity fed 3 inch hose? With the macerator I'm
constantly turning on the pump after each shower. PITA....... with the 3 inch line I'm NOT constantly turning on a pump....... and whenever I get back
from a trip I always clean out my black water tank. I don't see the logic... what am I missing?
(((((BTW,,,,our poops are perfectly spherical in mass, shape and volume (German engineered)and always roll to the nearest exit. I just wanted to get
that out there because I knew someone would ask.))))))
Thanks, Scott.
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Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
 
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Waaaay too much personal info - Ha!
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> Ok,
> It's been a year using my twist on macerator. I like it a lot, especially on single night stays.
> QUESTION.... if camping at the same site for a week or two, why would anyone use the macerator vs the gravity fed 3 inch hose? With the macerator I'm
> constantly turning on the pump after each shower. PITA....... with the 3 inch line I'm NOT constantly turning on a pump....... and whenever I get back
> from a trip I always clean out my black water tank. I don't see the logic... what am I missing?
> (((((BTW,,,,our poops are perfectly spherical in mass, shape and volume (German engineered)and always roll to the nearest exit. I just wanted to get
> that out there because I knew someone would ask.))))))
> Thanks, Scott.
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
> installed MSD Atomic EFI
> Houston, Texas
>
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He He.

> Ok,
> It's been a year using my twist on macerator. I like it a lot, especially
> on single night stays.
> QUESTION.... if camping at the same site for a week or two, why would
> anyone use the macerator vs the gravity fed 3 inch hose? With the macerator
> I'm
> constantly turning on the pump after each shower. PITA....... with the 3
> inch line I'm NOT constantly turning on a pump....... and whenever I get
> back
> from a trip I always clean out my black water tank. I don't see the
> logic... what am I missing?
> (((((BTW,,,,our poops are perfectly spherical in mass, shape and volume
> (German engineered)and always roll to the nearest exit. I just wanted to get
> that out there because I knew someone would ask.))))))
> Thanks, Scott.
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
> installed MSD Atomic EFI
> Houston, Texas
>
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my PO installed the macerator onto the end cap of the dump pipe it is mounted permanently behind the rear bumper. he also installed a separate switch
in the bathroom as well as one next to the pump under the bumper so i can turn on the macerator when in the bathroom or outside
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Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
 
You must have 2 tanks??

Normal dumping at a full hook up site should be keeping the valve closed until tank is filled up, then pull the handle. I do not see that much
different then me going out and hitting the switch. But if i had to mount a portable macerator as opposed to my permanantly mounted one, i would
hook up a slinky.

Leaving valve open and letting things drain can cAuse issues. The water mass gets those german engineered poops to flush away.
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Jon Roche
75 palm beach
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
 
I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
Just hook your macerator up permanently with a Tee and then you can use either.
We never camp where there are sewer hookups, so we always use the macerator, but the slinky is always available if necessary.
--
Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
 
The hose seems to make more sense if you are required to hook up the macerator everyday. The best advice I can offer is to not chew excessively. This
leaves a nice textured surface, especially with things like corn, to keep that old Slinky very clean.
--
Dan Wallace
Detroit Metro
1974 Canyon Lands 260
Headers, 3.55, 16"
Floor plan 26-9
 
This might qualify to be categorized under the heading of "WAAAY TOO MUCH
INFORMATION ".
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

> The hose seems to make more sense if you are required to hook up the
> macerator everyday. The best advice I can offer is to not chew excessively.
> This
> leaves a nice textured surface, especially with things like corn, to keep
> that old Slinky very clean.
> --
> Dan Wallace
> Detroit Metro
> 1974 Canyon Lands 260
> Headers, 3.55, 16"
> Floor plan 26-9
>
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Keeps the hole from self-induced injury, right?

D C "Mac" Macdonald​
Amateur Radio K2GKK​
Since 30 November '53​
USAF and FAA, Retired​
Member GMCMI & Classics​
Oklahoma City, OK​
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites

I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
Somebody should syndicate these conversations. Some of our best laughs
come from our GMC friends.

Keep 'em comin'.

I like our macerator because it's fun to listen to the noise it makes while
grinding/draining...

Sandra and Bob

Keeps the hole from self-induced injury, right?

D C "Mac" Macdonald​
Amateur Radio K2GKK​
Since 30 November '53​
USAF and FAA, Retired​
Member GMCMI & Classics​
Oklahoma City, OK​
"The Money Pit"​
TZE166V101966​
'76 ex-Palm Beach​
k2gkk + hotmail dot com
________________________________
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Cc: Johnny Bridges
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites

I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready
to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of
us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

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We take navy showers and can almost make a week before flipping that
switch. We do not carry a stinky slinky......can be easily purchased in an
emergency. 11 years and counting....

> Somebody should syndicate these conversations. Some of our best laughs
> come from our GMC friends.
>
> Keep 'em comin'.
>
> I like our macerator because it's fun to listen to the noise it makes while
> grinding/draining...
>
> Sandra and Bob
>

>
> Keeps the hole from self-induced injury, right?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald​
> Amateur Radio K2GKK​
> Since 30 November '53​
> USAF and FAA, Retired​
> Member GMCMI & Classics​
> Oklahoma City, OK​
> "The Money Pit"​
> TZE166V101966​
> '76 ex-Palm Beach​
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com
> ________________________________
> From: Gmclist on behalf of Johnny
> Bridges
> via Gmclist
> Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018 07:57
> To: gmclist
> Cc: Johnny Bridges
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites
>
> I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready
> to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
> empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of
> us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.
>
> --johnny
> --
> 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
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I love to use the macerator as it is so easy to use and I'm gone while the
SOBs are still at it struggling with their large hoses.

> Somebody should syndicate these conversations. Some of our best laughs
> come from our GMC friends.
>
> Keep 'em comin'.
>
> I like our macerator because it's fun to listen to the noise it makes while
> grinding/draining...
>
> Sandra and Bob
>

>
> Keeps the hole from self-induced injury, right?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald​
> Amateur Radio K2GKK​
> Since 30 November '53​
> USAF and FAA, Retired​
> Member GMCMI & Classics​
> Oklahoma City, OK​
> "The Money Pit"​
> TZE166V101966​
> '76 ex-Palm Beach​
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com
> ________________________________
> From: Gmclist on behalf of Johnny
> Bridges
> via Gmclist
> Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018 07:57
> To: gmclist
> Cc: Johnny Bridges
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites
>
> I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready
> to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
> empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of
> us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.
>
> --johnny
> --
> 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
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William S. Schurman
box 772806
Steamboat Springs, CO
80477
1978 Palm Beach
TZE168V100258
 
Not so sure it can be easily purchased because didn't the GMCs use a different size fitting?
--
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
 
> Not so sure it can be easily purchased because didn't the GMCs use a different size fitting?

So right you are John!
If the cap and bayonet of your dump line are still white, they are the Thetford parts and are not easily obtained.
So, if you are counting on a Van Winkle type Plan B, you best carry at least the mating bayonet part with you.

Matt
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Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
When you plumb for the macerator, convert to modern slinky hookup

> > Not so sure it can be easily purchased because didn't the GMCs use a
> different size fitting?
>
> So right you are John!
> If the cap and bayonet of your dump line are still white, they are the
> Thetford parts and are not easily obtained.
> So, if you are counting on a Van Winkle type Plan B, you best carry at
> least the mating bayonet part with you.
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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> When you plumb for the macerator, convert to modern slinky hookup

That is what I did.
--
Paul Zerkel
'78 Eleganza II
Salisbury IL (near Springfield)
 
This is how we did our macerator.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3603-macerator-install.html

So, as you can see we don't have a 3" dump. No major issues for 13 yrs now. When parked for more than 3-4 days, I pull the hose out of it's storage,
put a plug on the end of the hose and just lay it along the length of the coach on drivers side. Time to use it, just stick it in the sewer, and turn
on the pump. Two minutes and I'm done until next time. JWID

--
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
 
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