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Boaterhoming
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trailertrawlerkismet
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We have stayed at a Walmart a couple of times, a Cracker Barrel once and an approved rest area once, other then that when we’ve boaterhomed it’s been an RV park/campground. Also a casino a few times. The advantage is the non RV places are free but no conveniences of on-site showers, bathrooms or electricity.
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knotflying
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Truck stops aren't bad for an overnight. You can get a shower for a small fee.
serpa4
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How do you get the hose to stay in the side of the boat to offload grey or eventually pump out black?
I just boaterhomed from Florida to New Mexico, 2200 miles.
Once at highway rest stop (nice!) and Walmart twice (carful taking a big boat C30 into town).
Flush the toilet with show head fresh water.
Solar keeps stuff charged and fridge up and running.
Only thing I have to deal with is grey which would be nice to be able to have a hose attach to the side of the boat.
I just boaterhomed from Florida to New Mexico, 2200 miles.
Once at highway rest stop (nice!) and Walmart twice (carful taking a big boat C30 into town).
Flush the toilet with show head fresh water.
Solar keeps stuff charged and fridge up and running.
Only thing I have to deal with is grey which would be nice to be able to have a hose attach to the side of the boat.
rick.southard
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For gray water which we used everyday for cooking and showering, etc. The hoses stayed in and haven't leaked. Inside the ports on the side of the boat there is a ridge where the diameter is reduced, I just pressed the hoses in until they hit the ridge and they stayed. The type of hose I used kind of sticks to the port opening because it is kind of soft.
For the black water, we used the hose I mentioned, several (five I think) times and I just jammed it in tight. Twice I did it by myself with fingers crossed. The other times I held it in securely so no promises on how it will work for anyone else. So...your mileage may vary.
Rick
For the black water, we used the hose I mentioned, several (five I think) times and I just jammed it in tight. Twice I did it by myself with fingers crossed. The other times I held it in securely so no promises on how it will work for anyone else. So...your mileage may vary.
Rick
Rubyp
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Yeah the dish washer drain hose from Lowes stays in black water, depending how public it is, I sometimes hold it with gloves and the 1st mate pushes the masarator switch. Hey Las Cruces Ruby P R31S is in Deltaville Va, we are going out to Chesapeake on May 15th I think, vaccinated already and then bring her back to Albuquerque NM in first week of July. Boaterhoming all the way back 🙂
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