Are you tired of being bombarded with RV black tank treatment ads promising you a stink-free life on the road? If so, you’re not alone! The world of RV maintenance is full of products that claim to work miracles, but do they really deliver? In this article, we’re diving into the truth behind the hype and sharing real-life experiences that might just change how you care for your RV’s black tank.
We found a great video from a candid channel that isn’t afraid to call out the nonsense. Below, we’ve highlighted the best moments and tips from the video—be sure to watch the full video at the bottom of the article for all the juicy details (and a few laughs along the way)!
1. The Great RV Black Tank Treatment Scam
“Prepare yourself once again to be deinfluenced,” the host warns right from the start. According to the video, “You do not need RV black tank treatments. Don’t let these companies steal your money.” The speaker pulls no punches, calling out both big corporations and small businesses for selling products that do the “complete opposite of what they claim.” It’s a bold statement—almost as bold as trying to mask a black tank smell with a vanilla-scented candle (spoiler: it doesn’t work).
2. Why Trust in Sponsored Reviews Might Stink
The host recounts, “I just watched a video the other day…they did their little commercial…said it doesn’t stink anymore…next thing you know, they’re talking about how it stunk so bad.” The irony isn’t lost here, and neither is the skepticism: “I’m skeptical—that seemed icky and it seemed like lies to me.” If only honesty came in a spray bottle, right?
The only thing more suspicious than a suddenly sweet-smelling black tank is a YouTuber who swears by every product they review.
3. Real RV Experience: The Stink That Wouldn’t Quit
“Our black tank stunk SO BAD!” the host admits. Despite starting with a brand-new trailer and religiously using the recommended pods, “it wasn’t long…and we just started having stink, like really bad.”
The struggle is real, and so is the aroma. “Is this what RV life is really like?” they wondered. At that point, even a skunk might have reconsidered its career choices.
4. The Solution: Less Product, More Common Sense
After much trial and error, the solution turned out to be surprisingly simple: “We started using the Clean Tank cleaning solution…it’s just a solution to clean the tank to get rid of smells that you might already have.”
Eventually, they found that even this wasn’t needed often: “The only thing I use is Calgon powder…but it doesn’t stink, so it doesn’t click in my mind.” Honestly, if only all problems could be solved by forgetting to do something!
5. What’s Normal (and Not) When It Comes to Black Tank Smells
“When you initially dump, you’re going to smell it because it is poop rushing out…but it shouldn’t be really, really, really, really bad.” The host makes it clear: normal black tank smells are temporary and manageable. “If you do have not normal black tank smells, it’s probably likely because it just hasn’t properly been cared for.”
If your RV smells like a porta-potty at a chili cook-off, something’s definitely wrong.
6. The Three Rules for Black Tank Bliss
The host lays it out simply: “There’s three things you need to do to maintain your black tank properly. That’s it. Three. Uno. Trace.”
- No black tank treatments: “Don’t use any products that claim to break down the stuff that’s in there.”
- Use plenty of water: “After you dump it, put a little water in there. Don’t ever let the turds or anything drop right on a dry black tank.”
- Regular tank flushing: “Use your built-in flush system and flush it after every single time that you dump.”
Honestly, this advice is so straightforward, even your neighbor who thinks duct tape fixes everything could handle it.
