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๐Ÿšฝ Thetford 40505 SmartTote2 Portable RV Waste Tote Tank - 12 Gallon Capacity with 2 Wheels Review

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Description of ๐Ÿšฝ Thetford 40505 SmartTote2 Portable RV Waste Tote Tank - 12 Gallon Capacity with 2 Wheels

Compact, Easy-To-Use Portable Tote: Smart Tote 2 is a 12-gallon portable waste tank that allows you to empty the tanks without the need of moving the RV to the dump station. Rugged Design: Made of polypropylene, Smart Tote 2 comes with two durable rubber wheels and a built-in handle for easy maneuvering. Venting Port for Easy Emptying: Smart Tote 2 is fitted with a venting port that helps with the emptying process. Hitch Attachment Option: For easy transportation to the dump station, Smart Tote 2 can be fitted with a tow strap that attaches to the hitch of your vehicle. Does not include discharge hose.

Reviews

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Something wrong.

No exhaust hose, no hitchhiking, cheap plastic wheels and wrong instructions. I sent one back for missing parts and they sent back the same type. I bought a short drain hose from another store to fit the top fitting. The detail chart is wrong and I have tried to contact them through the website and phone. I'll just use it as is. It's a bucket on wheels.

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • Communication with seller

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Liar, liar pants on fire!

I don't like it because it's not what I ordered! Does not match the product description. That's a whole different unit. The item shipped was a bare bones model. Fraud or human error? Bayonet lock prevents spills Just pull out, plug in to fill or empty. Swivel base, hose extends for quick and clean connection.

Pros
  • Great for a small house
Cons
  • I won't say anything

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Product reservoir as expected. BUT the description.

Product tank as expected. BUT the description is wrong. Despite the fact that the description of the product AND the included instructions say it has a hose attached to it, this is NOT the case. The only reason I'm keeping it is because I have a spare tube that fits. Noticed other reviews saying the same thing. I don't understand why the company and Revain would allow this. If the hose was as advertised it would be 4 stars.

Pros
  • Solid design
Cons
  • Defects present

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Description is misleading, hoses not included.

I wish we had read the reviews and known that it does NOT come with a drain hose as the description states. This is a misleading advert as the description clearly states that this is a do-it-yourself hose. I called the company I bought it from and they were very nice and helped me by sending me a suitable hose. The display must be changed so that others do not think that everything is there.

Pros
  • cool product
Cons
  • weight

Revainrating 4 out of 5

False advertising: Sanitary

where is the automatic shut-off valve? The smaller the tank, the more you need this feature. Where's the short drain hose? Where is the owner's manual for this model? Thetford has to visit the factory where they are made so they can see the product. There are plastic ridges/protrusions around the ejection hole that trap paper and solids. I finished the production process by trimming off the excess and smoothing it out. Can't afford to have a 1-page user manual for every product? cheap, cheapโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Delivery was very fast
Cons
  • Out of fashion

Revainrating 4 out of 5

But not bad for the price.

Tank/backpack is cheap so I bought it. I don't regret the purchase but the instructions that come with it are totally irrelevant for any other tank bag and for this product. However, this tank bag is very simple and easy to understand. The hole for cleaning has a lid that was a little tricky to insert and twist/lock properly into the tank bag. For what I need (rare use) it will do, so I don't regret the purchase. relates to this topic, but on a more complex issue, I'm wondering if a manual came

Pros
  • Inspires confidence
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Buyers pay attention to accurate description.

This can be a useful tool but the description is completely misleading. Contrary to the description, it does not come with a level indicator and cannot be used immediately. They should have some sort of double jack. There are many available but the description doesn't say you need it to use the tank. These omissions can be forgiven, I see comments and questions about these omissions from two years ago. Didn't see them until I was camping with a full gray water tank and no parts were needed. Iโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Handy thing
Cons
  • I will add later

Revainrating 3 out of 5

It's an absolutely meager aquarium

Make no mistake - this 12 gallon aquarium is a SmartTote2 jerk in many ways. Not only is it the smallest of the range, it also lacks all the useful features of its larger siblings: no built-in hose and no built-in retractable vent/overflow indicator. (It also comes with an instruction manual which applies to larger models but NOT this tank.) The lack of a full indicator is particularly annoying as extreme care is required to avoid overfilling this small tank. There's no way of knowing howโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Best in its niche
Cons
  • Poorly thought out