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  1. TI

    Adding water to black tank. (Dumb question?)

    Be gentle if this is a dumb question, my search-foo is apparently weak today. How do you guys add the 3 - 5 gallons of water to your black tank before using it? Connect a hose to the black tank rinse? Hold down the toilet flush a really long time? Stick a hose down the toilet? Thanks for...
  2. ugafan9953

    Black Tank Flush won’t work

    I have a 2021 Heritage Glen 356qb. I went to rinse the black tank on the secondary bathroom worked fine. I hooked the hose up to the black flush for the main bathroom and it is like there is no water going into the tank. No sound. I leave it hook up for minutes and nothing. Before I put it...
  3. CU

    Unable to reach black tank valve handle

    I cannot reach the black tank valve handle to open for draining. I have to use a broom stick or something long enough to reach it to knock it open and beat it shut. How can you change direction of the handle or make it easier for a short person to reach when handle is so far under the unit to...
  4. FR

    Cherokee Grey Wolf (Patriot) 29TEBL Black Label :: 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wol

    Cherokee Grey Wolf (Patriot) 29TE Black Label Edit :: 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf (2021-03-10 17:19:55)
  5. DA

    O.M.G. black water never drained

    Took possession of a 2018 heritage glen 282rk. Horrified to discover that the black water had been at least half full through the winter. everything else was winterized. There is a notice from an RV service of winterization. It's still full and there does not appear to be any leaks or odors...
  6. jastewart25

    New Black Tank/ Odor/Toilet

    Hi all, Newbie here: I am currently parked hooked up to my house via a garden hose. I empty black tank into portable tote. This was my first time to empty black tank with #2 😂 Did a rinse or two using outside kitchen hose & filled black tank up 1/3 or less with a pod. I am having odors in...
  7. FR

    R-pod black tank

    Hello, Purchased a 2018 r-pod 178 from a private party last summer. Trailer is in great shape over all so we took it out for a weekend as soon as we got it licensed. During the 3 hour drive I stopped a couple times and did a walk around and everything was good. Made it to the campsite and as I...
  8. erm626

    Black Tank Question

    Does anyone Know for certain, if the bathroom sink, dumps into the Black Tank ? We own a 2021 Rockwood 2104s this never cross my mind ! There was a Article in a RV Travel by Chuck Woodburry, that said some trailers are set up this way, to limit the need for additional piping into the gray tank...
  9. BI

    What is this rubber black sealant?

    Hi all. I’m in the process of moving my batteries and encountered this black rubbery sealant that FR has used to both plug the holes for cables but also it grips them in place. What is it? Thanks
  10. AL

    Kitchen sink draining to black water tank

    I own a 2021 Alta 2850KRL and my sink drain goes to my black water tank instead of the grey water tank. Found out the hard way - I just happened to flush the toilet while my wife was draining the sink. The tank was pretty full and the pressure caused by a the sink water going into the black...
  11. PhilFromMaine

    Black Tank drain valve leaks

    I have a used 27' 2018 Coachman Liberty edition. When I remove the cover to the Black And Gray tanks to attach my drain hose, I get deluged with about a pint of liquid before I can get the hose attached. The valve and the release mechanism are controlled by cables and their operations are not...
  12. AB

    Water Storage Grey, Black, Fresh Water?

    Hi, I'm confuse to this spec. I got a geo pro 20bhs with the following spec: Fresh Water Capacity 37 gals Grey Water Capacity 30 gals Black Water Capacity 30 gals When I"m filling up the water do the fresh water fill full 37 gals? the Grey Water to 30 gals full? and black water to 30 gals...
  13. GO

    Black Water Tank Level Sensors Screwy

    This is Kay's and my first year full-timing. We love the life, even though this winter has been a challenge. Nothing like taking a drink from a firehouse for a quick leaning experience. We sold the house in San Diego and haven't looked back. We've driven cross country at least 3 times this and...
  14. GO

    Black Water Tank Level Sensors Screwy

    :mad::confused: In my first year full time on the road and have a persistent, possibly worsening issue with the black water tank. Specs on my 2020 Rockwood 2706WS (33 ft) say I have a 45 gallon black water tank. (Tech at dealer says it's much smaller). I always put in 4 caps of Tank Digest...
  15. DA

    black water flush

    I have a 2017 forrester 3011 DS and when I tried to flush my black water tank I could not get any water to go thru it . I know there is a check valve but I can not find it . looked by the RR sink and by the kitchen sink and it was not there . Does anyone have a guess or know where to find this...
  16. 4O

    Multiple tanks and black flush 37fbt

    Hi all, question on the 37fbt. Apparently It has dual black and gray tanks. It has 3 tank outlets, two in the front one labeled black and one labeled gray. The one in the back labeled gally and waste water flush. In the hose hookup panel there are two hose inputs for black water flush. So...
  17. PU

    R-Pod 193 with black glass door

    Hey anyone out there..... I recently purchased an R-pod 193. It has the black glass door. I am concerned of cracks and scratches on the open road. Anyone have any experience or advice??
  18. erm626

    Black Tank chemical

    Curious in finding out what chemical people are using in their Black Tank. With the Many Brands, in the market...Which works the Best and which is a waste of money ?
  19. SB

    Renewing exterior black metal & plastic

    Has anybody successfully redone their exterior black metal parts (Awning metal, door hinges, etc) or their black plastic trim parts (trim above wheel wells, speaker cover, etc.) without them appearing that they’ve been redone? I just want them to look original/new. If so, what did you use? I’ve...
  20. DM

    Freedom Express Windshield blackout shade

    Hi all, I'm looking at getting a 2021 Coachmen Liberty Edition Freedom Express. I love the rig except have some concern about the front windshield, and whether the bedroom gets dark enough. The rest of the coach has blackout roller shades that let in zero light, but the shade over the...
  21. BR

    2018 32DS Cracked Black Tank Drain Pipe

    Hi All, New member with a recently acquired 2018 FR3 32DS - and unfortunately with the crazy cold weather in Texas, I had the unit stored but still had a bit of liquid in the black tank from when I purchased it from the dealer (they sanitized the tank). So, I unfortunately now have a cracked DWV...
  22. WO

    “Thermostat-Foil Arctic Insulation” - Gimmick or an actual difference maker?

    WolfPup 14CC Black Label Upgrade Worth It? Cons of Fiberglass? I’m looking at the WolfPup 14cc and noticed they also have a 14ccBL (BlackLabel Edition) available as well. The price difference is about $1,700. Details here: https://www.forestriverinc.com/brochures/2019/2019wolfpupbrochure.pdf...
  23. {Tpc}

    Black Tank Question

    Ya I know, who even wants to open these threads up, right? I have a Salem Hemisphere 25 rbhl. When I was cleaning everything for the last time before storage, I recall using the wand in the toilet for good measure. But in my minds eye, I feel like the wand didn't go as far in as I expected...
  24. CL

    Replacing black tank valve

    I have a 2019 Forester MBS 2401W and thought that I needed to remove the valve but discovered the valve was ok, however, when I tried removing the valve, it was impossible to move much less remove it. Any suggestions? Thanks
  25. DS

    Freezing temps and black/gray tanks

    Hi. Sorry for what may sound like an ignorant question. I have a DS2304. I understand that there are heating elements with/for the black & gray tanks to keep the contents from freezing, and that the heating elements activate automatically. My trailer is empty of water (pushed air through the...

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