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🚽 Thetford SmartTote2 Portable RV Waste Tote Tank 40501 - Efficient 2-Wheel Design & 18 Gallon Capacity Review

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Description of 🚽 Thetford SmartTote2 Portable RV Waste Tote Tank 40501 - Efficient 2-Wheel Design & 18 Gallon Capacity

VERSATILITY:Usable with any RV type, right out of the box. DESIGN: Rugged 18-gallon tank, easy to use and fast emptying. FUNCTIONALITY: Retainer strap holds the heavy-duty sewer hose in place. ACCESSIBILITY: AutoStop level gauge prevents overfilling and improves venting. CONVENIENCE: Easy to maneuver - optional tow strap hooks the tote to the RV or car.

Reviews

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works well. Should include the elbow, but no!

Due to the manufacturing method, you can't use a standard knee. You can leave it there while trying to balance the honey wagon and open the drain cap. Better help! The bottom line is that they should be "chained to Cain" because they didn't give you a cubit. But then they couldn't get $30 for an extra five dollar ell!

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • I vaguely remember

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Sewage everywhere, twice!

Hose snapped and spilled dirt all over my truck. I tightened the yoke as tight as I could and it happened again! What looks like a rubber band is a gasket. It is almost impossible to put the hose back on the tank without pushing the rubber seal out of the connector. Why on earth would anyone design a holding tank with a detachable hose? The worst situation I've ever had! The instructions that came with the product do not apply to the model I purchased. Terrible

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • poorly thought out

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Poorly designed hose attachment point to tank

This tank fits my purpose and is the right size for me. Unfortunately, the hose broke at the attachment point the first time I used it. I don't think it was under undue stress. Just a very poor construction and assembly method - very flimsy. Luckily I had the tools, a caulking gun and some silicone to make the trip. sent back. Bought another one exactly the same as I already made a holder to mount on the back of the trailer. I will modify this myself and strengthen the attachment point before…

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The attached hose is a nice feature as is the vent

The system works well. The attached hose is a nice feature, as is the vent. The issues I had were as follows: 1) The o-ring fell out after the second use and ended up in the drain, stopping use of the tank until I could find a replacement. 2) The wheels are not adequate for pulling the tank over uneven grass, and 3) the handle on the tank is not high enough to allow me (5'11" on average) to comfortably pull the tank to the drain or push to empty it.. 18 gallons of liquid is way too heavy to…

Pros
  • This is great
Cons
  • Minor issues

Revainrating 1 out of 5

I want a refund Almost a catastrophe

absolute nonsense. I want my money back. Bought in June this year, now it's mid-October. Today I used the product for the first time. It was a pain to set up as the overflow plug was never firmly attached. Once I figured it out, I was able to complete it. I hooked it up to my truck and drove to the junkyard which was about 1/4 mile from my property. I was driving at 5 mph on a paved road, the wheels almost fell off. melted I'm lucky I made it to the landfill. I don't need this garbage now. $110

Pros
  • hands-free calling
Cons
  • functionality

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Simple but functional. The hose fell off the second time I used it.

Review edited and downgraded one star. On the second use, the hose fell off and the waste water entered the campsite. The radiator clamp holding the hose was loose. Not tight at all. Original post: Simple but functional. A handy feature is a red pop-up indicator that lets you know when it's almost full. It's better than spilling the floor. For an additional fee, you can use a rubber connector to attach to the ball hitch. I use a loop of 550 line and two feet cost me about 10 cents. The wheels…

Pros
  • Top marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Hard to tell