RV Dump Station Equipment

A dump station is a capped 4" sewer riser over a sanitary sewer or septic connection, set in a sloped concrete pad with non-potable rinse water nearby. The RV’s sewer hose connects to the riser, black water is dumped first, then grey water flushes the hose. Between users the riser should be capped — a self-closing cap like the FootLoose reseals it automatically.

4" SCH 40 PVC is the standard riser size — it matches every RV sewer hose adapter and every FootLoose cap. The female FootLoose taps directly onto a bare 4" riser with a rubber mallet; the male version threads onto a standard 4" PVC collar.

The core elements: a permitted connection to sewer or septic, a 4" SCH 40 PVC riser centered in a sloped concrete pad, a rinse-water hydrant kept separate from drinking water, signage, and a self-closing cap so the riser is never left open. Local health departments regulate construction and permits, so start there. Our operator equipment checklist covers the full build list.

Many municipalities allow it — the cleanout is typically a 4" fitting that accepts a standard RV sewer hose adapter — but rules vary, especially on septic systems, so check your local code first. If you dump at home regularly, a tapped-on FootLoose cap keeps the cleanout sealed and odor-free between uses.

Yes. An open riser releases odor and sewer gases, attracts insects, and is a common flag on health and sanitation inspections. A self-closing cap removes the human factor — the connection reseals itself every time a hose comes off, so compliance doesn’t depend on guests remembering to close anything.

Yes. Volume pricing starts at 10+ units with deeper discounts at 50, 100, and 250+ — enough to cover a loop, a section, or a full park build-out, mixing colors and male/female versions in one order. Call (866) 514-3684 for a same-day quote.