Took the waste tank out today

Dream_Inn · March 2018

I stopped in at HD last night to get this and the vacuum relief valve. They were out of the home armor stuff but I picked up the valve. I have another HD within a couple miles, so I'll check there.

aero3113 · March 2018

@Liberty44140 , I have a little bit of moss on one section of my roof. Do you tink the Home Armor will kill it off? It doesn't harm the shingles at all or discolor them?

randy56 · March 2018

I doubt if it will hurt your shingles, did not seem to discolor anything in your engine compartment.

aero3113 · March 2018

I found it strange that it didn't bleach the black strap that holds down the waste and water tanks.

rasbury · March 2018

I will give it a try, my bilge looks awful....did you have to wipe it all down by hand or just hose it off?

aero3113 · March 2018

I sprayed it on and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. I then wiped it with a towel to dry it up. I didn't hose it off, I figured with it not hosed off it will prevent the mold from coming back.

aero3113 · March 2018

Hosing it off might be easier though.

aero3113 · March 2018

I received my TankSaver today, Simple install !! Pics explain everything.

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Handymans342 · March 2018

Could have got everything at Home Depot

aero3113 · November 13

I came across one of my old 242 posts while searching. I was wondering if anyone ever put muriatic acid in the waste tank to break down what accumulates on the bottom? I’m thinking about doing this next season. I usually scrape the bottom with a long plastic scraper that I made. The acid would be a lot easier.

captkevin · November 13

still have the austin healy?

aero3113 · November 13

@captkevin I sold it and got something I can use with the family. 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40.

captkevin · November 13

Very cool

captkevin · November 13

2 seaters are not very family friendly

grouch0jr · November 14

aero3113 said:

I came across one of my old 242 posts while searching. I was wondering if anyone ever put muriatic acid in the waste tank to break down what accumulates on the bottom? I’m thinking about doing this next season. I usually scrape the bottom with a long plastic scraper that I made. The acid would be a lot easier.

I'm also curious about this. I don't have good access to my holding tank, so a liquid solution would be great. Would the acid be bad for the hoses?

aero3113 · November 14

@grouch0jr , it shouldn’t harm the hoses. If I do it, I’m going to remove my tank saver vent on top of the tank and pour it in.

aero3113 · November 14

Could use white vinegar as well. Maybe that’s a better idea to try first.

grouch0jr · November 14

I've seen some products online that are supposed to get the gunk out, not sure if they'd work as good as acid. I tired Corrosion Technologies Hammerhead , and I think it did OK. My tank would always show 1/3 full even after a pump out, after treating it with the hammerhead it gets down to E now. But I'm not fully convinced it got everything out.

I've also seen this Thetford Tank Blaster and was considering giving it a try.

aero3113 · November 14

I’ve used the Thetford Tank Blaster in the past. I would say it works ok, but doesn’t get the build up off the bottom.

Rich_ · November 15

Try vinegar first before muriatic Harris makes strong vinegar that you can buy at places like Home Depot and some are even scented

Rich_ · November 15

The Healy looked fun. My father had a blue/white 3000 until it got tboned at an intersection. He walked away, but car was a loss. I have a 72 Triumph in the garage but it hasn’t see much road time in way too long

aero3113 · November 15

@Rich_ he’s lucky to walk away! Not much protection in those cars!
Mine had a V8 conversion. That and the lack of safety always scared me. The Healy 100 was an awesome car but it was sooooo tiny compared to the vehicles on the road today.

captkevin · November 15

Landcruiser looks to be in amazing condition.

aero3113 · November 15

Thanks @captkevin ! Most of the ones that are around are rust buckets.

captkevin · November 15

Agree have never seen one that clean. Have been kicking around getting some to play with. Problem i get into is anything that is nice enough for me they want crazy $$. At crazy dollars I figure might as well go new or newer. Last year ended up picking up Cadillac CT5 all wheel drive with twin turbo v6 for daily driver. Checks boxes power & handling & family friendly.

PickleRick · November 16

A 40 will go absolutely anywhere...except comfortably down the freeway at 70mph!

aero3113 · November 16

At 50-55 mph she’s okay, at 56 I need to back off LoL. 45-50 is where I usually try to stay.. it has a 3 speed so it’s not meant for speed!

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