black tank

  1. RE

    Grey and Black Tank Valves?

    On my Vibe there are stickers showing the location of the grey and black tank valves on th e side of the trailer. But it does not show which valve is for what. I figured I could do the trial and error method to figure this out. But I am hoping for a slime chance someone with a Vibe know...
  2. JO

    Black tank treatment myths?

    https://youtu.be/fs7YE9hmD7k Copy and watch this video. So question? Do black tank treatments break down solids into enough "liquid" form, or turn it into a tank hugging glob? Thoughts?
  3. KI

    Sewer smell from behind kitchen drawers

    Hi there. I just purchased my 2022 Wildwood Heritage Glen Fifth wheel 286RL, 3 weeks ago. I have it hooked to city water and I'm living in it full time. I have a service that comes out and empties my black water tank and two gray water tanks. PROBLEM/QUESTION : about 2 weeks in, I have noticed...
  4. AmiThomas

    Black Tank Valve Issue

    I am unable to close my black tank valve all the way. It closes almost all the way. I have done several clean outs, always use the appropriate chemicals and I just can’t figure it out. Anyone have any suggestions? 2021 Prime Time Tracer TT.
  5. ML

    Black tank empties, toilet will not flush

    Hello - didn't think it was near time to empty the black tank again, but it stopped flushing. So I emptied the black tank, but the toilet still won't flush. Should I try a plumbers helper? Or do a tank flush? Or call The Guy? I've been living in this RV full time for 18 months; I leave the...
  6. UN

    1or 2 black tanks.....

    Specs on my 2022 Ahara 378BHOK say I have 1 black tank 88 gallons. Has 2 bathrooms, 2 pull slides to dump and 2 flush ports front and rear. When I flush front bathroom, I hear it in the front. When I flush the rear, I hear it in the rear......seems like 2 tanks.....?
  7. QU

    Sandpiper 399loft black tank valve

    I have a 2022 Sandpiper 399loft that has a laundry list of issues and haven’t hit our year mark yet. My current issue I have a question on is the blank tank valve handle. Are these a cabled system or rod and how long are they. Got my tank dumped today and the service guy bent the rod some how...
  8. WO

    Received new RV with full black tank!

    Need help please. Our 2018 Salem RL28SS was delivered last week from Alabama with a full black tank! They don’t know how it was missed and said to have a company come out, flush the tank and fix any issues since no one knows how long it was on the lot full. What type of company would come out...
  9. AR

    Black Tank Vaccum Breaker Valve

    Good day all. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Question on the vacuum breaker valve for the black tank flush. What makes them leak? Daughter and son in law are on valve #3. Installed it Friday and it leaks already. They either have to turn off water to rv or keep towels under it. If they...
  10. IV

    Black tank overflow

    I have a new Riverstone legacy. I was attempting to flush the black tanks. I forgot that there are two separate levers to pull. I only emptied one black tank and then started the flush. It ran about 15 minutes I think when I heard water when I was standing outside. I immediately rushed in and...
  11. ST

    Interior water leak from black tank flush

    I was flushing my black tank this morning and realized that water was leaking under the wall onto the bathroom floor. Once I realized what was happening, I shut off the hose and water stopped coming in. I removed the hose and closed the little lid and had my wife spray the hose on the...
  12. RO

    Winterize Black Tank Flush(HELP)

    Hello all still loving my 2008 255DS I have it all winterized antifreeze in all the spots and areas. But this is my first RV that has a black Tank Flush. Which I actually totally forgot about. I have searched the Forest River Forum and found so many different answers. So you that own a 255DS or...
  13. JC

    Black tank emptying pull rod

    Anyone having issues with black tank push/pull rod. It is a long rod because of distance to the toilet. The rod is thin and quite flimsy and wants to bend/bow. Has anyone bypassed this rod and modified the black tank valve?
  14. VI

    Black Tank Flush Vacuum Valve Valve Leak!!!

    Hi All, Super frustrated...not enough F-Bombs to drop on the subject to quench my anger... The OEM valve leaked out of the "hood". That unit was less than 1 year old. Who knows how long it leaked behind the wood panel?!?!? No problem...I bought a replacement...
  15. SK

    Black tank

    I have a 2006 2860 Sunseeker class c. I’m new at this. Under the bed is the white fresh water tank. Next to it is a black tank/box. I don’t know what it is.it looks like a wire might run into it. Any help?
  16. TA

    Water line used to flush black tank is clogged

    My camper I have two hoses, one for drinking water and one to flush black tank. I escaped any damage to my 5th wheel from hurican Ian.I hid out in SC. 8 days later upon my return the water line is clogged, not allowing water to flush black tank. Before I left I flushed and drained the black...
  17. Fun finders

    Black tank odor

    This weekend while camping I was sitting around the fire and DW was using the washroom, when she flushed the toilet there was a strong odor of sewer outside the trailer. I crawled under the trailer looking for signs of a leak, nothing. Went up a the roof and got her to flush the toilet again...
  18. TO

    RV Toilet and Black Tank Question

    We have an older Wildwood in great condition. The problem is my husband always worries about the black tank getting full and having to pack up the trailer, empty it and then go back to the site and reset up. Has anyone ever replaced their RV toilet with one that has the removable cartridge...
  19. Kayak man

    Black tank not flushing

    Hi all, I’m finally moved in, and had to take car of a few issues (Rig was delivered 400 miles) but nothing to serious. So, I finally did my first drain on my 2023 Salem Hemisphere. I wanted to test the tank flush, but the water wasn’t moving. From what I’ve read, I see there is a check...
  20. FU

    Black Tank vs Gray Tank

    I have a 2013 Rockwood 8329SS Signature Ultra Lite. Can anyone tell me whether the bathroom sink and/or shower drain into the black tank or the gray tank? If not, does anyone know how to go about finding out? Thanks,
  21. WI

    Black tank flush not working

    We have a 2021 Forest River Wildcat and our black tank flush is not working. We have hooked it up with the water on and tank open per manual instructions and nothing happens. Our valve that I see most people saying is installed backwards seems to be installed correctly and is installed under our...
  22. CR

    Black tank not draining completely.

    I have a 2020 alpha wolf 29qbh-l. Yesterday while emptying an flushing my tanks I noticed that the black tank is not getting 100% empty. I filled and emptied several times. The last time when the water stopped coming out I went inside and the tank gauge read zero. I opened the ball valve on the...
  23. CM

    black tank fill mystery

    So I have a mystery. I recently purchased a 2022 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen 36FL Elite series 5th wheel. I took it on its first trip last week for 5 days, getting back last night. This morning, I went to the local camping world and flushed both of my 2 grey and 2 black tanks. (I...
  24. Rexjc

    Vacuum Breaker Check Valve for Black Tank Flush

    We've been enjoying our nes Dynamax DX3 37ts since we picked it up this past February. However, after our last trip, I could not flush the black tank. As soon as I turned the water to the hose on, there is a single clunking noise followed by the water pressure backing up in the hose. Nothing is...
  25. WI

    Need to Replace Black Tank Flush Inlet

    I have a 2018 Wildcat 29RLX 5th Wheel. The black tank flush inlet has never sealed properly, and from my continued tightening against the fill hose, the inlet has become stripped. I put a new washer in it recently and it will not begin to seal. The problem is I can't find a replacement part...

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