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We have been full timers for almost 6 years. We have a 2006 Mandalay model 40 D. I am concerned about the way my husband maintains the holding tanks. We use RV DIGEST-IT holding tank treatment. The black tank is emptied every 7 days or more often if needed. When he empties he flushes the tank for a Max of 5 minutes, sometimes less. I feel this is totally insufficient. There is often an offending odor, especially as the weather warms up. We live in Boulder City, NV. As the days go on the odor is worse. After emptying the tank it improves greatly - then it comes back. It is most noticeable in the half bath, mid coach streetside. The toilet empties directly into the black tank. The rear toilet is a macerating one and there is no odor. I feel a better rinse, etc. Is prudent. The tank treatment says DO NOT flush after draining as it removes the necessary bacteria. Also, the sensors are not accurrate. He has never used a wand through the toilet to clean the inside if the tank. Any suggestions on this, tank maintenance products would be greatly appreciated.