If you’ve never hooked up an RV sewer hose before, it can seem like a daunting task. However, it’s actually pretty simple once you know what to do. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of how to hook up an RV sewer hose so that you can get started on your next camping trip.
Most RVs have a black water tank and a grey water tank. The black water tank holds sewage from the toilet, while the grey water tank holds wastewater from the shower, sink, and washing machine. When you’re hooked up to a sewer system at a campground, the waste from these tanks is flushed into the campground’s sewer system.
In order to hook up your RV to a sewer system, you’ll need to connect a sewer hose to the RV’s sewer outlet. This will allow the waste from your tanks to be flushed into the campground sewer system.
What You’ll Need
Before you get started, there are a few things you’ll need to gather:
How to Hook Up and Use an RV Sewer Hose

Tips for avoiding problems and making it a smooth process
- Make sure to use an RV sewer hose that is made specifically for RVs. These hoses are designed to handle the waste from your RV’s toilet and will make the process much easier.
- Flush out the hose with fresh water after each use to prevent any waste from building up inside of it.
- Use a Y-shaped connector to connect the two hoses together. This will make it easier to disconnect them when you’re finished using the RV sewer hose.
How to properly dispose of wastewater from your RV
Once you’ve finished using the RV sewer hose, it’s important to dispose of your wastewater properly. The best way to do this is to find an RV dump station. These stations are designed for disposing of RV wastewater and will make the process much easier.
When you’re at a dump station, simply hook up your RV sewer hose and let the water run out. Once the tank is empty, disconnect the hose and be sure to flush it out with fresh water before storing it away.
Citations
https://www.rvforum.net/threads/sewer-hose.140536/
https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/showthread.php/30033-A-Newbie-mistake-with-the-sewer-hose-and-cap
https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f34/sewer-hookup-what-do-i-need-to-know-14915.html
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