black water

  1. pokey-FRF

    Black water tank flush sprayer

    Hey guys, The factory black water tank spray on my 2006 Forest River Cardinal LE29 just quit on me. I use it every time I dump and being a full timer it's maybe every two weeks. I called Forest River's parts department yesterday and spoke with someone who's supposed to be seeing what can be...
  2. IchLiebeBier

    Black Water Tank Question

    All, I usually put enough water in the black tank to get 1/3 full reading on the gauge. I do this at the beginning of camping and after dumping the black tank before storage. I figured it helps break down the crud between camping trips and gives more time before it evaporates off. However...
  3. KN

    Black water gauge reading wrong

    Not new but when you’re black tank is empty and it is showing ont the gauges that it is full or partly full, as they say it needs flushing to clear the sensors Found the best thing to use is DAWN . A couple of travel days with nearly full tank and 1/2 cup of dawn solved . Sensors now correct...
  4. MC

    Black Water Flush

    I just bought a Sunseeker 3250LE, and the owners manual talks about flushing the black water tank using the tank flush water valve “if installed”. Does anyone know where this valve is located? It’s sad that the manual is so vague about most things I look up.
  5. GA

    Another black water flush question..

    http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f240/black-water-flush-system-168734.html Before I start pulling everything apart, does anyone have advise on where to start? When I open the black tank valve and hook the water hose to the flush connection, I get water coming out of my drain hose but...
  6. TO

    No Vent on black water tank

    Hello All, I am just curious if anyone else has experienced this? I have a 2001 Cardinal 5th wheel. We purchased the trailer used about 5 years ago. We leave it in the camp space that we own and stay there a couple times a month in the summer. When we arrive at the trailer and use the toilet...
  7. DK

    Black Water Treatment

    We just purchased a 2019 Crusader 341RST and will make our first long road trip next month. My question is, if we stay in areas that have sewer connections and empty every morning, do I need to put the black water treatment in every day? Or should I not dump until the tank starts to get full.
  8. CH

    Black Water Valve Replacement on a Cardinal 5th wheel

    I just wanted to give anyone who is planning on changing a Black Water Valve on a Cardinal series rig some lessons learned. I just did mine today and what should have been a 2 hour job turned into a several hour ordeal. Here is what i found; 1.) I could not find the name of the OE valve that...
  9. BR

    Black water cable silverback 29re

    Does anyone know the length of the black water cable on 2013 silverback 29re. I called forest river,e-mailed the dealer have gotten no reply. Trailers 100 miles away on a seasonal lot broke handle when emptying closing the trailer. I want to have the cable ready to put in after I open the camper.
  10. DA

    Sticky black water valve

    Ever since I got my 2017 MBS 2400w, the black valve has been extremely stiff. I got it with 4500 miles on it so it is not under warranty. Anybody had this problem?
  11. SP

    Black water tank

    After emptying our black water tank, it still registers 1/3 full. Why and what should we do?
  12. HT

    Black Water Tank Valve

    Is there away to adjust the linkage? The valve does not shut off completely. There is always a small amount in the cap when connecting the drain hose. Thanks in advance for any help.
  13. TM

    Check valve for black water flush

    I have a 2015 legacy and the black tank flush is not working. I’m sure it’s the check valve but I have not been able to locate it. My best guess after tracking the lines is behind the toilet but I have not been able to remove that panel, appears to be screwed from the back. That leaves...
  14. NA

    Black Water explosion from BR sink...

    We had a black water explosion out of the bathroom sink after the black tank flusher was turned on without my husband or I being aware of it. Of course we had company, having a nice dinner. A visitor with RV experience says the toilet and and bathroom sink share a vent pipe, the black tank...
  15. SH

    What?? Grey and Black water drains different

    My husband and I recently purchased a Flagstaff High Wall popup camper. Upon prepping it for our first camping trip we noticed that the Galley tank and the Black water tank have seaparate discharge ports. In all of our previous travel tailers, the grey and blank water tanks share the same...
  16. CH

    2018 Rockwood dual grey and black water tanks

    I have found numerous threads on this subject, but no "model specific" answers, so here goes. Our control panel shows Black Water Tanks 1 & 2, and the same for grey water. Both #1's will fill up, even to the point where we have water backing up in the bathroom sink with the shower on once, but...
  17. BR

    Gray Water Draining Into Black Water Tank

    I have a 2010 Tracer Lite model 3000BHS. My gray water is filling into the black water tank. Black water fills into the black water tank so it appears nothing is filling into the gray water tank. I just purchased this trailer and the previous owner did not indicate any plumbing issues by his...
  18. Jim Stevenson

    Black water tank leak

    recently (within the last year) we have upgraded to a newer Shasta Revere and have enjoyed many times. but have recently discovered a small leak at the elbow just before the pull valve. decided to take it in for some warranty work. and this was there solution; a rubber sleeve with two large hose...
  19. DI

    2019 Isata 5 black water tank won't drain

    I 5 30 our blackwater tank continues to "plug". I've concluded that until the shallow tank has substantial liquids in it the solids accumulate right below the toilet valve until we have a plug. the only solution I can figure out is to run a substantial amount of water into the tank after...
  20. AC

    Black Water Valve Handle With Long Aluminum Bar

    Hi all, I have a Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 5th wheel. When dumping the black water I cant close the valve. Ends up there is a long narrow aluminum bar that traverses from one side of the coach to the other and attaches to the valve stem. When pushing the handle the valve the bar bends...
  21. KE

    Winterizing Shasta 30BH

    I wanted to confirm what to do to winterize the trailer because I just picked it up half way through the season for a permanent spot. Should I be taking the paneling off underneath to fully drain the tanks or is using the drain on the side of the trailer enough? I know that I need to flush the...
  22. DQ

    Black Water Flush System

    I have a 2016 Force 35DS and the Black Water Flush abruptly stopped working. Therefore I am assuming a check-up valve failed. Rather than the sprayer being clogged. Where I need help is locating the check valve and for that matter the sprayer. I have looked for the valve under the kitchen sink...
  23. WH

    black water flush

    we've owned several tts, and just picked up our new 2019 rockwood signature 8332bs on Friday the 17th, after camping for 4 nights to try out all systems, I hooked up the hose to the black tank flush, and for some reason, I cant get nothing except a very small trickle of water to flow out of the...
  24. popshumphrey

    sun seeker 2250 black water flush valve

    Does anyone know if there is a black water flush valve on a 2012 2250 sunseeker? Apparently, some Rv's have them and I have never seen one. I bought the rig used two years ago and just don't know. Thanks in advance.:D
  25. FO

    Replace Black Water Tank

    Oh Boy, got a leak somewhere at the top of my black water tank on a 2016 Rockwood MiniLite 2109s. Not many videos out there of how to take the tank out for replacement or repair. Take it I have to disconnect the vent pipe but how?. The pipe has no access at all. It's in the wall. Does it drop...

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