Black/Gray Water System - Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual

If you are traveling in an area where the water has high iron and sulfur content, add to the
water filter housing one tablespoon of chlorine bleach to every 10 gallons of water in your
tank.
If you are at a site where the unit is connected to a city water supply, you will not be able to
chlorinate the system because the water flows straight to your faucets and not through the
freshwater tank.
Filters should be changed every 6-12 months depending on the quality and quantity of the
water that is used in your RV.
As installed, the water filter will remove chlorine, dirt, and other matter. The filter will also
eliminate most phenol (or similar) odors and tastes while delivering sparkling, taste-free
water for drinking and cooking.

BLAcK/GRAY WATER SYSTEM

The sinks, shower, and washing machine all drain into the gray water (waste water) holding
tank. The toilet drains into the black water (sewage) holding tank.
• When possible empty the gray and black water holding tanks before traveling to avoid
carrying unnecessary weight.
• If you are dry camping and cannot immediately empty your holding tanks, reduce your
vehicle speed until you reach a dumping station.
The RV's stated cargo carrying capacity is based on empty holding tanks. Any additional
weight for the contents of the holding tank(s) will reduce your cargo carrying capacity by
the same amount.
Traveling with your holding tank(s) full could result in the following dangers:
• Reduced available cargo capacity.
• Exceeding individual tire ratings and/or the GAWR or GVWR.
• Potential damage to suspension components, such as springs, tires and axles.
• Reduced hitch weight, if your RV holding tank(s) are located behind the axles.
• Trailer sway and other handling difficulties, as a result of the hitch weight being too light.
Driving to a disposal site will normally loosen any accumulated waste debris or solids from
the sides of the holding tanks.
BEFORE using the RV or after dumping the gray and black water holding tanks, ALWAYS
add the proper amount of tank treatment to the black water tank (unless winterizing). This
will help to control odor and break down tank contents.
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