FloJet Macerator Pump Distance Test! (Full Time RV Life)

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Can our FloJet Macerator Pump handle our 150ft uphill challenge???
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@robinthompson5283 2 жыл бұрын

We just purchased the pump a month ago while mooch docking at my cousins house. We easily pumped the black tank through 200 feet of 3/4” garden hose with a slight downhill grade into his city sewer clean out. Then a week later at a campground with only a dump station we pumped 200 feet over level ground with no issue. As an engineer I would recommend going with the 3/4” hose as it will have substantially less flow resistance than the 1/2”. With the black tank you are pumping a slurry whose viscosity will vary depending on the water to solid ratio in the tank. You will have better flow with larger diameter, less back pressure on the pump equals more flow and reduced heating of the pump. Your suggestion to first test with the gray water is a good one. However, after assuring that my connections were leak free, I closed the gray valve, dumped the black tank, then used the remainder of the gray to flush out the pump and hose. My camper has a rear kitchen so there are two sewer connections about 20 feet apart. I ran my power out of the forward battery compartment which required a 30 foot extension cord. Therefore I replaced the 12 gauge wire that came with the pump with 10 gauge due to the long run to reduce the voltage drop to the pump. You guys are great!

@bethmikels3613 2 жыл бұрын

Robin is absolutely right about the hose size. That's why I use a 3/4 inch 75 ft hose which is connected to a 1 inch 150 ft hose for a total of 225ft. It reduces the pressure needed to move the fluids thus allowing a much longer run of hoses with reduced loads on the pump. Simple well known engineering and physics.

@brucegruenbaum Жыл бұрын

I did not expect this video to be as valuable as it has been. We bought a property that has a septic tank with a dump pipe that is 85ft away from the rig and the gradient does not work for gravity dump. After a bit of messing with the electrical part and some juggling with the 100ft hose, we got it working. The grey first tip saved me some serious work and mess. Thanks so much for the video! It was a life saver.

@tonyschy905 2 жыл бұрын

Love the reference to the new pump’s “duty” cycle. I knew there had to be some jokes in this video.

@deansorgan 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that reference caught my attention too, lol!

@HarlyGuy13 Жыл бұрын

Can’t thank you enough for the info. My oldest son is now living on our property in a 5th wheel to save money for a home. We’ve struggled with the sewer issue because I was thinking there would be no way for the sewage since it’s about 110’ to the septic tank. Well you’ve eased my mind and the problem is solved. Thanks again!

@busymama2402 3 ай бұрын

We are attempting this setup for family on our land, did this work out ok for your son? TIA!

@raymondschneider5217 2 жыл бұрын

Super useful information, Chad and Tara; as usual, y'all are doing a great deal to help the community! Y'all Be Safe!

@cpwatching5647 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I can see many applications for these pumps. Even at home in my own system. Thank you!! Take care!

@rickrichardson5329 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another very informative video. I appreciate the fact that your how to or help videos are real life experiences that we have. Thank you.

@tinabohannon8081 2 жыл бұрын

We moochdock a lot and we use this pump all the time. We have gone as far 100 feet with a slight incline. Great product!

@bethmikels3613 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Flojet !! First learned about it from you. I am a fulltimer and have been using my Flojet year around every week for 1 year and 3 months at my home base location with no problems ever. I dump a 54 gallon blackwater tank and two 50 gallon greywater tanks. I use a 75ft long 3/4inch hose garden hose which is connected to a 150ft long 1inch irrigation hose to the clean out for a total of 225ft. Never had any problems and it never quits because of overheat thermal protection. That also includes a 20 minute long black tank rinse in 2 minute cycles. 2 minutes rinse with pump off, then pump it out while the rinse is still running, then pump off and repeat.

@TheSmallsRVAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Chad. I remember you and Tara did another video like this at Tara’s brothers house. It was so funny. I see you put some clips in here. The memories have me laughing. Thanks for showing us how far it can go. I’m sure it can go very far. I use a 32 gallon rhino tote. We use it mostly when we don’t have full hookups. We tow it over to the dump station. Thanks for sharing. Very informative.

@dcd6115 2 жыл бұрын

Man, this video answered a lot of questions I've had about a macerator pump and solved a big problem with parking a trailer on my property! Thanks so much!

@thomastheys6681 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information and especially the update on the newer flow jet products I have been using a messiator pump on my coach since 2007 it has been a wonderful experience. It pumps up hill 40 feet with no problem I haven’t tried to extend past that service level I did have a problem with the pump when it was new and had to replace the impeller which was a whole two dollars. I had the company send me a new pump and the impeller so I have a spare to carry with me and it’s been riding along all these years a huge supporter of Flo jet and emaciated pump. Thomyt

@duanebuck193 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for this update - my brother and I have been discussing the advantage of a macerator pump for our rigs when we are at our homes since we do have a safe place to dump, but it's too far away for normal RV hoses. This would allow me to dump while in my driveway and not fight with the slight incline it has going towards my 2 cleanouts in my back yard. Kind of a hefty price for something that's probably only going to see use once or twice a season, but the ease of dumping more than makes up for the cost! As always, huge thanks, Chad and Tara!!

@dennissmith7730 2 жыл бұрын

Used it to pump to my septic @ 150 ft thru a 3/4 garden hose. Wired it up with a switch never cuts out. I use a gate valve with a flush port when done to clean it all up. Only draw back it runs on 120 AC but I have that in my rig. Great video you guys are about the only videos on RVs I watch you keep it real

@darrylthurston4336 Жыл бұрын

These are awesome. We run 200 feet of 3/4 hose without any difficulty. Highly recommended.

@michaelnash9970 2 жыл бұрын

... and this is why I'm SUBSCRIBED! Always good things to learn.

@lornaconstantine2198 2 жыл бұрын

As camp managers in Alberta provincial parks, we are stationary 6 months of the year. We have used our original FloJet macerator for the past 8 years pumping regularly over 100 feet without issues. Must have item for us.

@MrAlbarry51 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode Chad, Wow, thanks for sharing the information on this pump. I didn’t know such a thing even existed. A young couple just purchased our 32’, 2015 Coachman Ultra Lite Apex and they will be mouch docking at a relative’s house for the summer and may need a pump like this.

@keithmallett7987 2 жыл бұрын

Our TT camper is on a site with no services right now so I use two transfer tanks in the back on my F350, one is a 225g fresh water supply with a MaxFlow 5000 used to supply fresh water and flush the black tank, and a 150g waste tank. I use a VICT Macerator pump to empty the black tank, black tank flush and grey tank into the 150g waste transfer tank with a 40' 1" hose. Then I drive home and use the same VICT Macerator pump to empty the 150g tank into a 1" connection to a 3" main riser via my garage so it won't freeze. Works great, the F350 doesn't notice the weight (even if both tanks are full) and the VICT works amazing. I always have a spare of each pump on hand just in case Murphy drops by. I will be using the VICT on my Truck camper this week to flush out the black & grey tank as well.

@rvorbust6260 2 жыл бұрын

We have the same pump and love it! As a matter of fact, we bought it after watching your first video. (Thanks) Definitely a must have for boondocking. At home, we use a 1" hose that's 100 foot long that we got off of Amazon. The ground is level at our house going back to the clean-out at the septic tank. Due to the diameter, it empties the tanks in no time without any cut-offs.

@ryansubbert2712 Жыл бұрын

I have a pump system on my Rv and didn’t realize what it was, so i took it off. Now i know what its for thank you

@rachelvanek4682 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful information as we travel with our LQ horse trailer and find places where the dump station is less than accessible! Going to have to put this on the MUST buy list! Thanks as always for your information!

@tmcahren 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the "viewer discretion advised". Use this at home. Love the convenience and go 100’ with a 10’ rise with no issues.

@gregzehms1651 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the test. Just so happens we’re going to be needing one soon.

@ScottStratton1 Жыл бұрын

Just bought the pump and several other items from your links! I appreciate your expertise, and I can't wait to have this option as I am going full time in a few weeks! If there is one thing I cant stand is dealing with black tank type things. I worked on aircraft and would never work on toilets. A boss threatened to fire me one night, and I handed him my badge. With a disgusting look, and a deep voice he said, "Hand me some F-_____ tools!" Point is, I appreciate you making this as easy as it can be. Many thanks.

@JB-kw4ug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. My son in law bought one a couple of months ago, who loves it, but I didn’t have any faith in it till now. Will definitely be investing in one. Thanks again, JB San Diego.

@dennisdeal9394 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel my wife and I travel all the time and do it through y'alls travels. We ended up selling our new 2021 Bay Star without ever using it due to being in the shop for 10 months and the new owners are still waiting for the entry door to be replaced. Wife was diagnosed with RA while waiting for coach to be repaired and me being a double right side amputee I can do somethings but need a little help now and then. So keep up the videos we love seeing this beautiful country through you two. I still keep an eye on the DP Class A market and really starting to see a lot of them showing up for decent prices.

@badgerpa9 2 жыл бұрын

Never needed the macerator yet but we have had very good luck with Flojet pumps for years. Used to need a pump in the barn to increase the pressure for the water cups to work correct for the cows and in the summer that pump could run just about constant for days. It was rebuildable pump and we did replace the kit once a year but the pump was run hard. We also had a Flojet pump water up a bluff to a cabin we had to fill a water tank for the cabin. That was a good 500 feet of poly tube and it worked for the years we owned it. Most people get to small of a pump for the need but we had good luck. Be safe.

@thomasinglima3592 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad for the information. Love your videos.

@SRSnure 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chad. I've used the Sanicon Turbo 600S for the past four years on our Class-A motorhome. Rather than a 3/4" discharge hose, it uses a 1.5" hose. It dumps my 40-gallon black tank in less than two minutes and the 60-gallon grey tank in about 3.5 minutes when level and can pump up to 9' high if/when needed. This comes in handy, as you said when you can't get a gravitational flow, like when the campground sewer connection is elevated. For example, the sewer pipe at our current campground is about 8" off the ground. Also, it's nice not needing to use one of those accordion-type hose supports. Another benefit for me, since the 600S macerator is permanently installed (they have other models that connect as needed), is when using a public dump site I can just grab the hose, pull it over the side of the wet bay, connect it to the sewer port, then flip the switch on. It's very quick. The hose that comes with it is 21' long. I've added a second 21' hose to my setup. There is a cap for the end that goes into the sewer connection which makes for clean storage. But it also has a standard garden hose connector built into the cap if you need even more length. Finally, the FloJet in your video sounded pretty loud. I believe the Sanicon is much quieter. By the way. I have no affiliation with Sanicon or Thetford. I just really like the product.

@jimmymcclosky3786 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea for us in those special situations.

@bobpurs 2 жыл бұрын

Great information Chad. Thanks 👍

@stevenfoster5737 2 жыл бұрын

I have a similar pump. I don't have a long run as I mostly use it to fill my Rhino portable tank. In many campsites the top of the tank is higher that the sewer outlet. It depends on how I have to level. Of course I had to buy the huge tank lol. I wired it in a similar fashion the only difference is I moved the switch closer to where I put the tank. I also used battery clamps to connect to my front battery as you did. It is really a game changer. Works like a champ and save me a lot of effort. It's much less of a messy job now. Asl.always great video.

@KCInferno 2 жыл бұрын

Always like your videos. Thanks

@dskoi7358 2 жыл бұрын

HT/DC would be proud. Great video.

@robinrapport8728 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information I’m actually in the process of purchasing one.

@JohnSmith-cq7tf 2 жыл бұрын

We live full time in our RV and use the flojet two times a week and pump around '100 feet works perfectly every time looking to buy a second one as a back up ,probably wait for the new one to come out ,Love Our Flojet

@mikeehrhart9488 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@scottmulrooney8483 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that worked well for you. I just couldn't imagine dealing with a shitastrophy that could ensue with a 150 foot run!

@jimfrazee 2 жыл бұрын

You're right about how tight the connection is to the clear elbow. My problem is disconnecting so that I can put it back in the case. I used to have to put the elbow in a vise to separate them, but I gave up on that and just put it away with the elbow still connected. I haven't tried greasing or filing the macerator yet, but I will, so thanks for the suggestion. I have a SAE port mounted next to the switch for my electric stabilizer so I can use the same line since I won't be using them at the same time, but I'm planning on mounting another on the other side of my trailer so that I won't have to mess with extension cables.

@ridingtheroad185 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We just bought 25 acres in NC and were talking about another septic or trenching a line to the original but this might be a better option! The clean out/septic is in the back and isn't conductive to place the RV back there.

@dandmpetro1 2 жыл бұрын

Love you two. Might be a good idea to have a valve on the pump end of the garden hose as the hose should be mostly full of "water" when it's done pumping. you can drain the hose but its gonna be messy to get it off without a valve.

@n1uno1965 2 жыл бұрын

Great detailed content! 👍🏻🖖🏻🙏🏻😘

@robertowens8108 2 жыл бұрын

Great product, to keep the thermo cut off, I used a battery charger with a trickle setting of 6 or 12 watts. Used the 6 watt setting and it took a little longer but never tripped the thermo switch. BTW 175 Feet.

@daleroberts658 2 жыл бұрын

We just used ours for the 1st time at our sons house 160ft no grade into a toilet worked great.I put the end of hose into the toilet as far as it would go no smell at all

@CFPVideoProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a wonderful evaluation of a fine product. My first RV macerator pump was in 1986. Since then I have let my my motorhomes go with the pump on board and purchased a new one with the next motorhome. If the power cable is too long and/or the extension cable is too small a gage, the 20 amps being drawn by the pump will receive too much of a voltage drop causing the motor to heat up and automatically shut off. Measure the voltage at the last connection at the motor. If is is below 12 VDC, consider a larger power cable, a battery at the pump or you may be able to do what I did. My generator is next to my black and grey water drain connection. I installed a 20 amp twist lock receptacle and a 25 amp fuse connected to the generator 12 VDC connection and a 20 amp twist lock plug onto the pump wiring. The larger gage wire going to the generator 12 VDC directly from the battery, assures a good voltage to the pump. The pump will not overheat. Contact me if you have any further questions. I love my pump.

@charliepeach2367 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I moochdock during the winter months. I use a macerator and pump 100ft with 5/8 in hose all the time. I’ve used Flojet and experienced the motors die quickly. Changed brands but after seeing this video I’m going to look into the new motor and see if I can upgrade an old Flowjet macerator.

@waynehurley1219 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and congrats on new base station

@GolfSierra47 2 жыл бұрын

I found that using flat 1” PVC hose worked the best, as I don’t have room for 100’ of garden hose. I took the 100’ length and cut it so I have one 50’ section and two 25’ sections, easily configured together with male/female pvc adapters. The 50’ piece, coiled up, fits nicely in the bottom of a 5 gal bucket.

@geraldwilhelm7077 2 жыл бұрын

We enjoy all of your videos that you have put out, We have a 100 gal. blater that we are using in the tv instead of the blue boy tot.

@steve-and-drones 2 жыл бұрын

I have Flo Jet pump it works very very well i go to my friend's place in Florida for 3 to 4 months every year and i use the Flo Jet pump, never had any problems with it i like the clean out fitting to wash the pump and the hose out. if you use a 3/4 hose it pumps out lot faster.

@johnscarborough5126 2 жыл бұрын

We have the original pump from flo jet and it works great. When it is hot you do have to work around the thermal shut off but it still worked good considering that. Ours is 100ft distance and right at 4ft rise to the clean out. We have never had an issue. But I would add a single cutoff on each end of the hose you are using to help control spills and if you are leaving it hooked up you will want to close the shut off at the pump to keep the waste from backing up into the pump.

@Tx2Stepn 2 жыл бұрын

We love our macerator. We have the recpro and modified a camco hose cleaner to use with a clear 4 sewer elbow. We never worry about dumping anymore. Everyone should have some sort of macerator system.

@Tx2Stepn 2 жыл бұрын

We have done 100 feet but have a place we go that if we can't get a dumping spot it will bring about 150. We got out hoses at harbor freight for reasonable price.

@donniesasser6143 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chad. Just wanted you to know that my wife and I bought the Flojet shortly after watching your first video with it. At first we were pumping the waste into our portable dump tank that was up in the bed of our pickup. Worked great! We now mooch dock at a friend's and use the macerator to pump into their septic tank. And get this, it is 200 feet away. I use a 100' 3/4 inch and two 50' 5/8 inch garden hoses and don't have any problems. Love this thing! We are going into our 4th year full timing. Take care!

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 😊

@jacobwilliams4724 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great content. My partner and I utilize a lot of your how to tips. Also, with the insight into how good the Grand Design brand was with customer service and quality we had recently gotten a new Transcend 261BH and we love it.

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new RV!

@Garth2011 2 жыл бұрын

Have they offered any color choices for interiors other than the very dull brown/black and greyish color?

@jacobwilliams4724 2 жыл бұрын

@@Garth2011 The interior has remained the same with the dark brown wood cabinets, grey flooring, and brown “leather” love seat and dinette. For us at least, we appreciated the real wood and with the window shades open it makes up for the darkness. We plan on putting a backsplash/side splash around the stove area to help lighten that area up and make it easier to clean.

@Garth2011 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobwilliams4724 Good idea. I don't like the colors they offer. Too dreary/dark/sad.

@coreymerritt7742 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive for it to push that far

@brianlykins6663 2 жыл бұрын

Found y'alls channel a short while back, watched a few of your early videos, liked them and subbed. Been trying to get caught up ever since. Love your content and the way y'all interact and present everything. Enjoy when your girls show up, seems like everyone enjoys the visit. Y'all keep doing what you've been doing and I'll keep watching . Enjoy your trips and I believe everyone that's watching understands about Tara's health issues. Had a relative that dealt with issue of Lyme disease and I understand the issues she has. Challenging at the very least. Hope you both health and happiness along the road. May y'all have fair weather, smooth roads and ample parking spaces ahead. God bless y'all along your travels.

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome to our channel! 😊

@captainkirk8806 2 жыл бұрын

This video was timely and helpful. We have a lot at a lake and on both sides I have great neighbors with septic systems. We have been pulling our RV to the State Park to fill and dump but this may change everything. Both fields are downhill from my RV pad and neither are more than 150 feet. Since it's a temporary connection i would bet both would say have at it. I'm guessing the second connection is for a freshwater hook-up to flush it out.

@hurricanefreak101 Жыл бұрын

My Flojet clogged and a had a bit of a mess but we were able to get it back going and no problems after that - we bought are fifth wheel used and been discovering it wasn’t maintained to the best condition but with a bit of unique cleaner and other adjustments it’s getting there

@jodystewart9296 2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be wanting the new model

@tomerickson7396 2 жыл бұрын

We’re currently moochdocking at our sons house and are successfully pumping with the flojet 250’ although it is slightly down hill

@russellbuck4175 2 жыл бұрын

I use that pump with my 5th wheel I run 150 of 3/4 hose. I don't put tp in my toilet. It will clog up the pump. But I have no problem pump. I love it. It on takes about 15 mins to empty all 3 of my tanks

@curtmaddon-maddawgrvadvent349 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chad - I’ve been using the Flojet macerater for about 2 years now, and for a year at a Colorado work location in the mountains and it pushed 200 feet to the closest clean out to a septic system like a charm every 3 weeks. And knock on wood, but I’ve never had the thermal shut down issues you described, even in hot weather. As you mentioned, I also use it to pump a 36 gallon tote in my truck bed as well. My full time travel situation has me very reliant on this device, and so far it has served me well! As always, thanks to you guys for consistent informative and well produced content. - Curt

@dogzdad123 Жыл бұрын

Chad: Glad you had success with both your macerators. The manufacturer sent a link to this video due to a failure of a replacement pump on my motorhome (motor runs, but no black or gray water expelling…everyone is stumped.). I’ll be returning it back to Amazon once a new unit arrives. Speaking of Amazon, next day delivery! Flojet customer service really was/is responsive in trying to help me out. Once the “new” model is available, they’ll send it to me NO CHARGE. Can’t beat that! Thanks for your suggestions, especially testing with gray water first….yeah, made the mistake of discharging black first…nasty. Since discovering your channel, I’ll be checking out your informative adventures.

@jameshyers5222 2 жыл бұрын

We do 130 feet and up 12 feet up a wall to septic tank every week, works great 👍

@daveclark1691 2 жыл бұрын

Chad, great video... very useful information... best part was you cutting back to Tara in the bathroom... I laughed every time!! 😊

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

Tara actually did the cutting back.. She edits all of our videos.. 😊

@cwtex59 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same pump and use it at my house , I pump through a 3/4 hose about 100’ no problem. We have a septic system so I dump into clean out from house .

@Lolaandcassidyadventures Жыл бұрын

Just bought a LTV Unity FX and it has a macerator. So easy to dump the tanks! You can even dump into a porta poty.:)

@randlayman2668 2 жыл бұрын

When I had a travel trailer about twenty years ago, I had to empty both my tanks at home with a 5 gallon bucket to my basement toilet , about 60 gallons , I'll be getting one of these pumps with my next trailer!!

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That does NOT sound like a good time! LOL

@RickC77 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. till on the Fense on purchasing this. We do not full-time and the city we live in allows us to dump at the sewer treatment plant for free.

@gliderider1961 2 жыл бұрын

Great drinking game idea: Take a drink every time Chad says, "150 feet." LOL!!! Seriously, thanks for this. In the process of putting a system together with a mac-pump and a 100 gal ag-tank for boondocking disposal. Y'all are the best! -B. (US Army Black Hawk pilot-retired) (Go Army! Beat Navy!). P.S. Going to NRVTA in JUL for the Owner's and the Solar courses per your recommendation.

@mikedugan2921 2 жыл бұрын

After watching video, I couldn’t stand myself and had to buy one! Hooked up in minutes and power from 1987 Suzuki Samurai. Ran in Hundred feet into a corn field( location a secret🫢) and within 15 minutes done. The plastic case was a great eta.

@tyroneford1 2 жыл бұрын

We have a Flowjet pump and use it almost daily on our RV. I did it as a I really want to try this, fell in love with it. I can say in NM summer heat only once has it it cut out do to heat. Will never go back to a stinky slinky again, my biggest reason plumbed into the park sewer there is NO smell. Wish I could post pictures in this response.

@09dave1952 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the pumping into the toilet. I laughed till I couldn't hardly breathe, it was the best video I've ever seen! I've had a FloJet for a couple of years and I have used the blue tote in the back of the pickup. Works really great, I have to remember the tote is not as big as the holding tank. You have to be a little careful....just saying. Also my tote was a little tall and interfered with hooking up the 5th wheel so I put smaller wheels on it took the tongue and front wheels off of it and cured the problem. I can still wheel it around empty and makes it very convenient. Please apologize to Tara for me for laughing at her during that video.

@JoeT.1960 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍👍

@tfogelson3139 Жыл бұрын

2017 moved into our 21 ft. camping trailer while an old house was being demolished and a new one being built. Bought the Flojet and ran 100 ft , with 50 ft of elevation gain up to the septic tank. Plan b was to get a tote, but did not have to use plan b. Put a ball valve on the downhill end of the 3/4 hose. Would cycle the pump on and off to prevent overheating. Weak point of the pump is where the hose attaches the Flojet. Broke off, but was able to find a brass hose fitting at the local big box store and epoxied it in. Lived in the trailer for 9 months while the house was being built. After storage the pump will sometimes refuse to turn. A spray with wd40 frees it up.

@cassandramckinney2638 Жыл бұрын

I have an off brand but I pump 160 ft through a 1 in line it does a fine job.

@luisaraujo4708 8 ай бұрын

That pump may see use on my pontoon house boat. 😁 The problem with tote tanks that no one ever talks about is that once it’s loaded, one way or another, is how do you keep the tank from flying around in the truck bed?!?! 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

@jeffsteele1295 2 жыл бұрын

super nice video but sure did miss Tara she is such a blessing . Nice to know if you are far away to be able to pump I long way and up hill. I would like to purchase one of those for my motorhome for just incases lol. Chad I think you did a great presentation of a product that could be needed at times as a full timer RVer. I really did not expect that small of a pump to pump that sewer reduced to a 5/8 garden hose but it did and done a great job. I can not see that small of a pump to do this . I could have used one at the farm to feed water up hill to the garden and only uses 12 VDC. Super great ideal as usual from a great person thanks for sharing this info with me.

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeff! 😊 The input side might be the issue when using it as a general purpose pump.. Since it's designed for a 3" bayonet. For that, you might want to look at the water pump we used here: changinglanesrv.com/rv-travel-day-problems/ Not sure if it has the power to pump 150 ft though...

@markcloutier7317 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe I just sat here eating my breakfast watching you dump your black tank AGAIN! Something is seriously wrong with me. But that looks like an awesome tool to have . It needs a nifty name though, like the Evacuator or something.

@dennissmith7730 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Badger 1/3 hp garbage disposal with an adapter kit comes wit legs and an adapter to connect to your RV sewer outlet. Hooked it up to a ta

@kenmartin1919 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, I see Tara stayed away this time:)

@xxxrattletrapxxx 2 жыл бұрын

I am pumping 300’ up a slight grade. I am using 3/4 hose and have had zero issue. I do put toilet paper in my tank and the pump has no problems dealing with that also. I was super nervous but the pump sounds no different from a 20’ length to the 300’. I would have to imagine it is harder on the pump but it sounded great. No thermal cutoff either. I did cut the pump off a few times to do a tank flush.

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! 👍🏼

@meldeer6253 2 жыл бұрын

mooch docking i like it i thought of this idear a long time ago how to get th turd in the tote in the bed of the truck i guess i should of invented it ... these pumps for houses have been around a long time ..never used one .. nice job guys ... you realy get down a dirty with this crap lol

@donaldhaag4186 2 жыл бұрын

Another $#!+ video 😂. Great content as always!!

@slngblde 2 жыл бұрын

I need one of those for my manure cannon crowd control project 💩🤣

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@naturewrx7223 2 жыл бұрын

On my 397 I just ran some 10awg wire with an Anderson plug along the frame so I can just plug the pump in right under the slide and not have to mess with longer cables and the battery door.

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

If we used it more I’d do that too. Good idea. 👍🏽

@robmcneill2967 2 жыл бұрын

We enjoy seeing you back with informative videos. Now what goes up must come down... something to do with physics 🙂🙂 That being said what's your solution to emptying the garden hose when your finished??

@richardcoyle2635 2 жыл бұрын

May try this. I have a clean out in my sewer at home. I have to get my stinky slinky under trailer then to the opening. A hose would be easier. I’ll look into it. Thanks

@corby404 6 ай бұрын

I think I would do the gray water 2nd.

@ChangingLanes 6 ай бұрын

Yes and no.. Grey water to test the connections first.. You don't want to just start pumping black to discover a connection isn't tight. Then black.. then grey...

@JillRH 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if I can watch this.. i better go pee first. I laughed so hard on your other video years ago while using the macerating pump. Still to this day, I can not think of another video I laughed so hard at.

@jondrew55 2 жыл бұрын

Great, just got one of these. I assume it's the old model. Not sure it will matter. We have an airstream and the dump connections are so low on the trailer there are lots of times I can't get the tanks to dump into my tote. I bought one of these and it makes the job much easier. I only have a 15' hose, but I think I'll get a 50' and start dumping into the tote loaded in the back of my truck. I like that idea instead of hauling the thing around.

@seanbhaney 4 ай бұрын

I know this is quite a while since you posted this video, but I was able to find a macerator pump from Vevor that only cost $65. I only have about 75 feet to go to the sewer, and I use 1" flat blue "firehose" drain hose from it, and it has worked flawlessly (the hose rolls up flat and is easy to store). I was also wondering with your wiring skills Chad why you didn't just run a permanent 12 volt line close to your pump so all you have to do is plug it in! That's what I did.

@djhufnagle 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously - can't resist... The new pump has a higher DUTY cycle!! 😎😎😎

@duanealdrichjr.538 Жыл бұрын

Love our Macerator. When I tell people about it, I aways tell them to be nice to me or I'll TP their house lol.

@timgreen4137 2 жыл бұрын

I use a macerator to pump 150 feet. 3/4 inch hose. 1-2 foot uphill grade.

@brycecastleton5863 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! What was the model number of the old pump and what is the number for the new pump? Wanting to make sure I end up with the new one. Thanks!

@Bartsnightmare 4 ай бұрын

If you have over 10 Feet of wire it needs to be larger than 12 awg. 10 awg is good for up to 20 feet.

@6582rg 2 жыл бұрын

I have one on my Jayco Eagle 317RLOK. It came plumbed into the RV with a 1 1/2” hose. The manual states it will pump 150 feet uphill. I haven’t used it yet.

@Augiebracerofam 2 жыл бұрын

Great test. Once the tank is empty, I think there is now 150ft of hose with waste water waiting to attack you when you disconnect the hose. May you should consider a valve on the hose end at the pump. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.

@ChangingLanes 2 жыл бұрын

We always flush it with grey water and then I walk it back to the clean out over my head to force it out.

@6582rg 2 жыл бұрын

Gray water second, then clean water flush.