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How to Install an RV Septic Tank

The septic tank in an RV is called the black water tank. This holding tank takes the wastewater from the RV's toilet and stores it away from the fresh water tanks until it is pumped out of the tank into a certified black water dump station. Installing an RV septic, or black water, tank requires placing the tank into the dedicated housing for it, found in almost all RVs. Once in place, the hose running from the toilet is connected to the tank.

Things You'll Need

  • Two hose clamps
  • Caulk gun and silicone caulking
  • Adjustable wrench(es)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Park the RV and set the emergency brake. Disconnect all plumbing and water running to the RV.

    • 2

      Locate the black water tank panel, which is typically in the rear left-hand side of the RV. Open the panel and grab the toilet hose in the back of the panel. Pull it out so the nozzle attachments are visible and easy to work with.

    • 3

      Put the septic/black water tank into the designated housing. Screw down attachment bolts if present. Slide tow hose clamps over the hose and attach it to the tank's receiver valve. Slide the hose clamps over the valve and tighten to lock it into position. Apply a coating of silicone caulk around the hose connection points to make it water tight to prevent unwanted and hazardous leakage.

    • 4

      Check the hose is attached to the back of the RV's toilet tank. Apply silicone caulk to the hose attachment point on the toilet to prevent seepage and leaks.

    • 5

      Turn on the RV water and flush the toilet once to check that the flow of the bowl goes into the black water tank.

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