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I love living full time in my RV. But....the black water tank is going to be the death of me!!! Since the day I bought theme when the tank is full, it won't drain!!! I pull the valve open, I hear "some" movement but it stops...every single time!!! The dude who empties my tank can somehow get it to drain.
I need to hear from those who've ja similar issues and how you fixed it and prevented future issues. I'm so frustrated I wanna break things and set things on fire!!! Lol.
Sounds like there is something in there that doesnt belong..you might want to check around and see if someone has an inspection camera or a lighted inspection mirror to take a look....
other than that make sure you put at least 2 gallons of water in the tank before using each time....make sure your use something to aid in the breakdown whether it be the GEO method or a commercial additive....and most of all make sure each time after use where solids are going in the tank sufficient water is added every-time......the more liquid in the tank , the faster it breaks down.
and no more 4-ply Charmin!!!!......it's cushy on the butt in the beginning and a pain in the butt in the end!!
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Wednesday 29th of May 2013 01:13:53 PM
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1998 ...Harney Renegade DP class A
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My Service dog and life partner " Nikki"......Klee Kia Miniature Husky....(she Runs the ship!!)
We are not lost in the Woods.....Just Extreme boondocking!!!!!!
Maybe there is a second valve? The other thing I have heard of is when the hole is originally cut in the floor for the toilet the round piece of wood falls in the tank and causes intermittent blockages as it floats around.
The plumber said the black tank looked really small.... Most I've heard of are at least 10gal and up. I work all day and it's filling up in 4-5 days. I use enzymes to break the waste down and always add some water before using. Last night was THE worst yet.... BTW...the toilet paper I use is an RV paper. Even so, I try to use as little as will get the job done. I'm done with it tho... going back to Scott single ply....
most black tanks are 30 gallons and up you also have to remember in some units the bathroom sink also goes into the black tank...so leaving the water run while you brush or clean up will fill the black tank quick.
you didnt mention the type of coach your in so I assumed you have a standard 60 gallon tank.....also if the tank was used improperly it could have a cone build-up .
you also might not want to hire a plumber......you are in an RV.....call an RV repair service......most plumbers are clueless as to how RV systems work or are set-up and have a hard time getting parts on the spot
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1998 ...Harney Renegade DP class A
rers1@mail.com
My Service dog and life partner " Nikki"......Klee Kia Miniature Husky....(she Runs the ship!!)
We are not lost in the Woods.....Just Extreme boondocking!!!!!!
Ugh...my bad.... I'm in an '04 Sandpiper by Forest River. A 5th wheel. I called this plumber because it was 9 pm and I needed a working bathroom. I think I have 2 gray tanks because I have 3 valves...2 gray, 1 black. I never leave water running....anymore....lol.
Wowzers! Thank you!! I'm not sure which model I have...can't find the model info anywhere. And I'm not really sure where else to look. There's a paper sticker inside on of the cabinets in the kitchen...VIN but no model...
Can a 30/50 gal black water tank fill up in 5 days with 1 person??? I just adore my RV! The tank issues have really been the only downside...so far...
30 gallons is probable including sink water......if your living in an rv park dumping the tank once a week is normal for a 30 gal tank.....if the coach is not being moved alot and the tank is not rinsed each time while dumping you could have pretty heavy build-up in a 10 year old unit
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1998 ...Harney Renegade DP class A
rers1@mail.com
My Service dog and life partner " Nikki"......Klee Kia Miniature Husky....(she Runs the ship!!)
We are not lost in the Woods.....Just Extreme boondocking!!!!!!
I had a bunch of clear view devices that were left over from the PO, I was never happy because when my DW uses Paper her thoughts are "the more the better", we had plugs all the time.
In order to solve this problem I bought a Flush King from CW, it allowed me to close the drain line and use the hose connection to back flush the clog, just close the valve and turn on the water for a couple of seconds then turn off the water and open the downstream valve. When you have the tank empty, introduce more water with the valve closed for about 3 to 5 min, shut off the water and pull the valve, (may take a couple of times) until the water runs basicly clear.
May be overkill but I do this everytime I dump, but sure makes me happy.
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The magic of a campfire, where the fish get bigger the mountains get higher, the hike was uphill both ways and new friends become old friends
grandpalarry: That is a good workaround. Trying to change DW is a non-starter, so it is better to find another way. I do suspect a change of toilet paper brand might help, but it is probably not worth the fight.
We recently moved to Costco toilet paper after my wife read it as RV friendly. It is working better than what we used to like, Albertson's Soft Choice Ultra, and doesn't lint the toilet room up. A $15 Costco pack lasts us 6 months and we just bought a second pack. It has worked well and I have not flushed the black tank in months.
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Bill Joyce, 40' 2004 Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Journal at http://www.sacnoth.com Full-timing since July 2003