black water

I have dumped the tanks 2 times and was very pleased with how quickly they drained, especially the black water tank. Now i have concluded that it wasn't fully draining and now is only 3-4 maybe 5 inches below the toilet valve. we have used holding tank treatment liberally and plenty of water...

we have a brand new wildcat maxx 285rkx, we went boondocking for a little over a week and i noticed on about the 4th day our bathroom gray water tank was full so i hooked a garden hose to the outlet to drain so out on the ground and it was black water, i thought mabye they mixed up labels on...

Last month we purchased a 2013 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S. It replaced a palomino palomini 132fd. The Palomini did not have tanks so it was a simple operation. But now I have to deal with the gray and black water tanks and know nothing about them. No manual came with it so I'm hoping...

Does anyone know if there is a replacement handle for the plastic one that broke on my Black Water tank valve.

Can anyone tell me where to find the black tank backflow valve? I contacted Forrest River...and as per previous contacts were no help. They suggested under the bathroom sink..and behind the shower faucet. Nothing under the sink, and the area behind the shower faucet is totally inaccessible...

We were leaving a camp site yesterday at heard a sound and there was water coming out from under the sunseeker 2860 DS. I had just started to flush the system. I have searched the threads but can’t find one that tells me what went wrong or how to fix. I removed the drawers in the kitchen under...

Tried to hook up our garden hose to our tank flush hook up but no water go in It just above the city line hook up Any idea ???? Brand new vibe

Hey all. Just finished a 14 day 4400 mile trip to the Grand Canyon and back. Rv performed flawlessly but I noticed at every stop the black water valve would leak and I'd have a small mess when I took the cap off. I would collect it in a pan and put it in the sewer when I would connect. Is this...

Hi all. I purchased a 2018 Salem Hemisphere Hyperlite 29BHHL travel trailer a few months ago, and for the life of me can't find the black water tank drain valve. The 2 grey water tanks valves are tied in to the 3" line which is, I'm guessing, the one that runs back up to the black water...

I have a 2008 Georgetown 378TS motorhome. I believe I have a black water flush line check valve problem. Can anyone tell me where it is located in this coach? Thanks for any feedback.

We are new to the Full-Time RV life and I have a question about Black Water issues. Currently, our black water tank is stuck at 33% no matter what we do. We have used the water sprayer inside to wash out the tank, used an additive to help break down waste, etc. We only use the recommended...

2010 Cedar Creek 34RLSA Which vent on the roof is the black water? I have what looks like 3 identical vents. One on left side forward of the bathroom and 2 side by each just right of center line aft of bathroom vent. Planning on retrofitting 360 degree aftermarket vent. Thank you.

Greetings to All! I would like to hear about experiences you have had with, and alternatives to the chemicals that are being sold as black water holding tank and grey water holding tank treatments. I have been using FINISH POWERBALL QUANTUM gel packs. I chose the gel packs because they...

DW and I have been wondering why our black tank would fill up faster than the Grey tank. You would think washing dishes and Navy showers would fill the Grey first? I thought it might have been the sensors/indicator at first but I verified through the toilet with a flashlight that it was indeed...

I have a 2018 HW277 and I'm looking for suggestions on the easiest way to dump and clear out the black water tank without having to, pretty much, set up the camper. I'd like to use a water wand to flush out the tank by sticking it into the tank through the toilet but that would appear to...

Hi my black water tank is clogged. Liquid comes out but there is solids still left. When I look through the toilet there is lots of solid left. How do I clear the tank of the solids?

It is said that there are two types of motorcycle riders: those who have laid down their bike and those who haven't ... yet. Extrapolated to RVs, there are those who have pulled out with something still connected and those who haven't ... yet. In both cases I'm in the former category. The low...

Newbie here. We just got a 2017 flagstaff 832 OKBS and a question about the tanks. Our panel shows the levels for fresh water, Black water 1, black water 2, grey water 1, grey water 2 and galley tank. Fresh water is obvious and so is black and grey. But what is galley and the 1 and 2 each for...

I have a 2016 XLR Thunderbolt 420AMP. There is an outlet right under the slide and it is marked Sewer Outlet Drain/Holding tank drain. There is another outlet to the right of the slide marked Black Tank/Grey water drain. I can never get anything to come out of the Black Tank/Grey Water drain...

Black water tank always reads empty. Any suggestions on how to fix.

All, my new TT came with a starter kit. This kit came with a brown sewer pipe that has a connector on one side that I assume connects to the trailer. The other end has no connector and is just the bare end of the brown corregated platic pipe. I was told that I should be able to drop this into...

I am a little amused by the gray water ethics thread. How about black water ethics? Right now, there is a Hepatitis epidemic in San Diego because homeless urinate and defecate in public spaces and at least 20 people have died from it. Cities around the nation are decriminalizing public...

Forum please help, I have a 2015 XLR, on the maiden voyage the main toilet backed up without any significant usage. I ran a snake in it as plunging would not work. Snake got stuck while going into the tank I believe. I finally got the snake back and thought my problem was solved...

Okay I feel pretty silly but I need some help. I was dumping a pail of some water down the toilet and didn’t realize until too late there was a spoon in the bottom of the pail that is now in my black water tank. How can I get it out and will it hurt anything if I don’t? Thanks

I recently purchased a Rockwood UltraLite travel trailer and I’m still exploring inside and out. But I just came to the discovery that the outdoor kitchen sink drains to the black water tank, is this correct? It is my understanding that only toilets drain to that tank.