{"id":12585,"date":"2022-02-21T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T16:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecampingnerd.com\/?p=12585"},"modified":"2022-02-25T16:35:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T23:35:27","slug":"dump-rv-garden-hose-at-home-rv-macerator-pump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecampingnerd.com\/dump-rv-garden-hose-at-home-rv-macerator-pump\/","title":{"rendered":"Dump RV Through A Garden Hose At Home! RV Macerator Pump Use"},"content":{"rendered":"

Using an RV Macerator Pump to Make RV Living Next to a House Easy<\/h2>\n

Sometimes even full-time RV travelers like to have a little break from being on the road 24\/7.<\/p>\n

Staying at an RV park is one way to stay put for a while but if you’d rather stay with family or friends there’s a simple way to dump your RV without having to move or camp right next to the sewer. It’s by using an RV macerator pump.<\/p>\n

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First off, it’s legal to dump an RV into a residential sewer in most places. If you’re planning on staying very long term I’d double check the regulations in the specific area you will be staying in, but in most cases, it’s perfectly fine.<\/p>\n

Most homes have what’s called a sewer cleanout somewhere near the house. The cleanout is a pipe that’s connected to the main sewer line that’s used to clean the line if it ever gets clogged.<\/p>\n

The pipe looks a lot like the sewer hookup in an RV park and in most cases it can be used in the same way. Many RVers just dump their campers at home directly through the cleanout using regular RV sewer hoses.<\/p>\n

That works great if you can park near the sewer cleanout but they’re not always so accessible. If you’re staying somewhere long term you might not be parked so close to the house anyway.<\/p>\n

An RV macerator pump is a perfect solution for this. It’s basically a sewage blender that breaks down raw sewage using blades. It then pumps the broken down black tank matter out of a garden hose sized outlet to the sewer.<\/p>\n

Not all RV macerators are created equal, some are rated to pump through garden hoses that are only 50 feet long and others can go much further.<\/p>\n

See Also:\u00a0How To Maintain RV Holding Tanks To Prevent Clogs & Odors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In this review, I’ll go over some of the best portable RV macerator pumps and the best way to use them.<\/p>\n

I’ll also include some larger more heavy duty residential toilet macerator pumps if you are planning on building a more permanent setup that is further than 100 feet away from the intended sewer inlet.<\/p>\n

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\n Best RV Macerator<\/span> <\/p>\n
\"Flojet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"Macerator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"EXTRAUP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"Sanimove<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Flojet Portable RV Waste Pump<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Jabsco Macerator Pump<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Extraup Macerator Sump Pump<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Sanimove Macerator Pump<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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RV Portable<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Permanent Box<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Permanent Box<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Pump Distance <\/div>\n
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5\/8″ Hose 25′ \/ 3\/4″ Hose 50′<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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5\/8″ Hose 25′ \/ 3\/4″ Hose 50′<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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260 feet<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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328 feet<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Garden Hose<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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1 inch Barb<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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1 1\/2 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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1 1\/2 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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5 x 5 x 13 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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16 x 11 x 11 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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19 x 15 x 9 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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6 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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5 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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17 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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16 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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12<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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12<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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110<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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110<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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20<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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16<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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5.5<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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6<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n RV Ready <\/div>\n
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Best RV Macerator<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Flojet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Prodcut (Link) <\/div>\n
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Flojet Portable RV Waste Pump<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type <\/div>\n
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RV Portable<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Pump Distance <\/div>\n
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5\/8″ Hose 25′ \/ 3\/4″ Hose 50′<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Outlet Size <\/div>\n
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Garden Hose<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Dimensions <\/div>\n
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13 x 12 x 5.5 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight <\/div>\n
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6 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Voltage <\/div>\n
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12<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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20<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"Macerator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Prodcut (Link) <\/div>\n
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Jabsco Macerator Pump<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type <\/div>\n
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Marine<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Pump Distance <\/div>\n
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5\/8″ Hose 25′ \/ 3\/4″ Hose 50′<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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1 inch Barb<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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5 x 5 x 13 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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5 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Voltage <\/div>\n
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12<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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16<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"EXTRAUP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Extraup Macerator Sump Pump<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Permanent Box<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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1 1\/2 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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16 x 11 x 11 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight <\/div>\n
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17 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Voltage <\/div>\n
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110<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Amps <\/div>\n
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5.5<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Most Powerful<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n <\/div>\n
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\"Sanimove<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Prodcut (Link) <\/div>\n
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Sanimove Macerator Pump<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type <\/div>\n
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Permanent Box<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Pump Distance <\/div>\n
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328 feet<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Outlet Size <\/div>\n
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1 1\/2 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Dimensions <\/div>\n
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19 x 15 x 9 inches<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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16 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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110<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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6<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Last update on 2024-05-07 \/ Affiliate links \/ Images from Amazon Product Advertising API<\/p>\n

Best RV Macerator Pumps for at Home RV Dumping<\/h2>\n

Flojet Portable RV Waste Pump<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Flojet<\/a><\/p>\n

Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

The Flojet macerator pump is probably the most popular for RVers who dump their RVs at home.<\/p>\n

It’s completely RV ready with a bayonet fitting on one end that connects directly to a camper sewer pipe.<\/p>\n

The outlet is threaded to fit any standard garden hose connection.<\/p>\n

There’s also a freshwater rinse out attachment on the side you connect a garden hose to so you can rinse out the blackwater tank with the Flojet macerator pump still attached to your RV.<\/p>\n

There are four stainless steel blades inside that cut down sewage particles to at least 1\/8 inch. The shaft inside is also stainless steel but the bayonet connection part is plastic.<\/p>\n

Flojet recommends only pumping sewage horizontally up to 25 feet when using a 5\/8 inch hose or 50 feet with a 3\/4 inch hose.<\/p>\n

This recommendation is to help keep the RV sewage pump from overheating, which increases the life of the motor and parts.<\/p>\n

It’s capable of pumping further distances, especially at a decline, but it might burn out the pump faster.<\/p>\n

See Also:\u00a0Best Septic Safe RV Toilet Paper Brands Reviewed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s an automatic overheat shutoff and dry run protection that helps protect the motor inside.<\/p>\n

This is a 12 volt pump. It comes with about 6 feet of cable you can use to connect the Flojet macerator pump to a 12 volt battery.<\/p>\n

You can either install battery lugs on the ends for a more permanent install or alligator clips for faster connecting and more portability.<\/p>\n

This runs on a 20 amp circuit which means you will need to get at least 20 amp rated alligator clips like these (click to view on Amazon)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Flojet will use up to 240 watts while running.<\/p>\n

To turn it on and off there’s a small wired remote with a button. It has a 6 foot cable which means you can run the macerator without having to crouch down by it.<\/p>\n

You can dump your RV in your home sewer access point or even in the toilet.<\/p>\n

Also included is a storage box.<\/p>\n

The Flojet Portable RV Waste Pump<\/a> is a fantastic RV ready macerator pump that only requires a few extra parts to get started (garden hose and alligator clips).<\/p>\n

It’s made with quality parts, it’s fast to set up, and comes with a storage box.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself camping next to someone’s home often or you want to be able to use your RV as a temporary guest house this is going to be a simple way to take care of the RV dumping part without having to go to an actual RV dump station.<\/p>\n

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