jimnh
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Post by jimnh on Jul 18, 2017 17:12:16 GMT -5
I believe that the Spree Escape version of our camper comes with the tank level indication system. Are the probes present in our tanks? Can I retrofit the display portion without having to retrofit the tanks themselves? That would be great!
This is not a big deal - but something I'd like to have as the tanks are so small and I'd prefer not to find out the grey tank is full by having water come up into the bathtub.
If so, what is the brand of level sensor panel that I need to buy? There are a few online that I have seen...
Thanks!
JIM in NH
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Post by johnr on Jul 19, 2017 6:59:03 GMT -5
Hi Jim, welcome to the group. I'm not clear on what you're wanting to do. The tank sensors are notoriously bad in most (if not all) RVs.
I've always thought the best method to know these things would be a weight based system.
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Post by lynnmor on Jul 19, 2017 8:36:52 GMT -5
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jimnh
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Post by jimnh on Jul 24, 2017 18:13:31 GMT -5
OK - what I am actually wondering is whether the sensors (any type) are installed in the tank already- and only the external monitoring system needs to be added (since the Spree Escape has a level monitoring system, and it essentially the same - maybe they use the same part?) or do I have to retrofit the tanks themselves somewhow...which woudl be a pain.
Thanks!
JIM
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Post by lynnmor on Jul 24, 2017 19:04:37 GMT -5
The "sensors" on your system are nothing more than bolts with a wire attached. When scum accumulates on the tank walls between the bolts, it becomes a path for electricity flow and lights the associated lamp in error. Cleaning the tank inside is a difficult and endless task, so most people give up.
Some have had success replacing the bolts with Horst miracle probes, this would be easy if you can get to the original system. The Horst probes attempt to add a break in the electrical path.
Adding the SeeleveL system requires external sensors to be stuck on the tank. This reduces, but doesn't eliminate, the scum problem. The cost of this system is high. Installation might be easy if you have access to the tank and wires.
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Post by Chuck on Jul 24, 2017 19:18:43 GMT -5
What lynnmor is talking about have to be reto-fitted any RV repair shop can do such at a cost. I am of the belief that it is easier to have a RV shop do such than a DIY project do to the fact of putting holes in your black an gray tanks and not have them leak after a miss drilled hole (to large or in the wrong place) Haveing a RV repair do it also gives you insurance that if not done right you can take it back an have them redo it or if bad enough replace a tank because of a major BoBo Just my two cents Safe Travels Chuck and Hildi out and about in MO.  |
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Post by crashman on Aug 14, 2017 18:44:07 GMT -5
Jim,
I'm coming in late on this, but my 14' Sportsman Classic came with no tank level sensors at all. I installed the SeeLevel sensors (mentioned by lynnmor) and have been very happy with the system. The sensors are glued to the outside of the tanks, so you don't drill any holes in the tanks. They use induction to sense the liquid level through the plastic tank wall. Obviously, you do need access to the tanks, which required me to remove some paneling in front of my black water tank, but otherwise the install was straightforward. The wiring was tedious, but not complicated. You also need to find a home for the readout panel, which in my case went on a hollow closet wall. We have found the system to be very accurate.
Good luck,
Dave
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Post by Chuck on Aug 16, 2017 10:07:52 GMT -5
Thank you for in info Dave Was not aware that the sensors attach to the outside of the black water tank in the Sealevel system, learned something new today so it was not a day lost Chuck an Hildi on the road in Minnesota |
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