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Leaving Las Palmas the RV Park/Hotel, (Las Palmas Midway Inn
Carretera central 57, km. 617. Matehuala, S.L.P.) we had to negotiate a rather steep incline to get on highway 52.
The rocking of the Bus must have jarred some “crud” from the walls of the blackwater tank because the aroma filled the air.
Opening windows rolling down the highway while spraying Ozium helped offset the stench, but I knew I had to dump the blackwater upon arrival at the next RV Park Hotel RV Park San Ramón located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Upon arrival, I found 30 amp electric was fine, but the water pressure was low, about 15 PSI, according to our RV Water Pressure Regulator for RV Camper. Brass Lead-free Adjustable Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge for Camper Travel Trailer or motorhome.
What we normally see is about 40 PSI.
With those hookups out of the way, I engaged Catherine to help empty the wastewater tanks into the conveniently positioned dump drain just 6 feet from the Bus’s exit portal.
After unfurling the single-dump hose and with the business end firmly inserted into the drain pipe, I requested my darling assistant to place her foot over the 90-degree discharge port to keep it firmly in place, as no large racks were close by.
I opened the greywater valve for a count of 2, then closed it.
I do this to “lubricate” the dumphose interior to help the solid matter about to flow and to check for leaks that are more human to pin down when the water is gray rather than brown.
Having a good start after closing the greywater valve, I pulled the blackwater valve and immediately heard Catherine yell, “STOP.”
I turned to see in horror that the drainpipe was clearly clogged and shit water was slowly spreading across the concrete pad.
Slamming the blackwater gate shut, I asked her to let management know while I prepared my next move.
Always using a “Y” at the water source proved prophetic because I needed all of my 50 feet of no-tangle hose to flood the area with a constant flow of fresh water.
While checking the hose bib, I returned to the scene of the crime to find a younger, heavy-set man and an older man wearing a cowboy hat, clearly strategizing.
The younger man disappeared while the older man dropped to his knees and, to my amazement, stuck his arm into, for the lack of a better term, the “shit hole”, then removing it with a shit-soaked sandal in his hand
Problem solved.
The heavy-set man returned belatedly with a hanger, knowingly having known about said sneaker, but was relieved to see the nasty deed was done.
The old man handed the crappy sandal to the younger one, who tossed it in a nearby garbage can
I hosed down the old man’s arm, not having the heart or Spanish-speaking chops to have that Tetnis conversation and then let the water hose run over the concrete pad.
With so many exit strategies running through my head, not knowing if we were able to cast off with or without a hose full of shit water, I wasn’t thinking clearly, so when I saw the old man walk by again, I handed him 40 Pesos and offered a second “mucho gracias.”
Written by Mitch Rezman
Approved by Catherine Tobsing
