So, what exactly *IS* a macerator pump? To put it simply, imagine sticking your kitchen garburator between your black tank and the dump hose...

RV macerators are motorized grinders that turn your black tank solids and liquids into a slurry that can drain longer distances through a much smaller sewer hose. And because an electric pump does the hard work instead of gravity, you can even move waste to uphill drain locations.

For starter, since the macerator can pump through a hose with a smaller diameter, macerator hoses are often less unsightly than your standard black tank dump hose. Also, depending on where you like to camp, the ability to pump uphill gives you a few more options for dumping your holding tank.