dario
Newbie RV’er
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Post by dario on Dec 26, 2012 7:48:14 GMT -5
We have a 2012 Durango 1500 (355RL) and are on our first extended trip. Once set up at our destination the tank indicator lights show the gray tank as always full and the black tank as always empty. Of course this makes it a guessing game whether the tanks are full or not. Has anyone else experienced this and is there anyway to remedy this for the remainder of our trip?
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Post by lynnmor on Dec 26, 2012 9:57:26 GMT -5
The indicators are very unreliable. For the blank tank, you should be able to look down the toilet and get a rough idea of the level. If you are at least half full and it still reads empty, there may be a wiring problem. The gray tank, most likely, has dirty electrodes in the tank. You might try the "geo method" to clean the electrodes in both tanks. I never had great luck with this method, but others swear by it. sites.google.com/site/cbruni/ |
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Post by netjam on Dec 26, 2012 11:31:29 GMT -5
You could try the dealer for a warranty repair. I know mine worked for about a week. I just gave up and estimate.
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Post by majorloser on Dec 26, 2012 15:19:01 GMT -5
I had a similar problem with my '12 Durango 1500. Before going through with warranty repairs, try a simple fix.
Next time you are headed out for a long drive to the campground, fill both tanks with about 10-15 gallons of clean water in each tank with about 1/2 cup of liquid dish washing soap. As you drive down the road the water will slosh around and clean up the probe ends. Then when you get to the camp ground just drain the tanks, fill both tanks up again with clean water and drain one last time. This should flush out any foam and oily buildup in the tanks.
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bluegrass
Seasonal RV’er
2019 1500Durango 259rdd
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Post by bluegrass on Dec 29, 2012 19:42:41 GMT -5
We have used a product called "Blue Power", our dealer swears by it. Like the dishwashing soap you fill the take with water, add the designated amount of "Blue Power", and drive around. It does work but the black water sensors get messed up within a very short time again....grey is better. It isn't just the KZ's with this problem, most RVers have the same problem unless they have installed a different type of gauge. It is always a looking game for us too in the black tank. Our Spree has a tank washer feature that does help.
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Post by majorloser on Jan 1, 2013 9:48:02 GMT -5
We have used a product called "Blue Power", our dealer swears by it. Like the dishwashing soap you fill the take with water, add the designated amount of "Blue Power", and drive around. It does work but the black water sensors get messed up within a very short time again....grey is better. It isn't just the KZ's with this problem, most RVers have the same problem unless they have installed a different type of gauge. It is always a looking game for us too in the black tank. Our Spree has a tank washer feature that does help. Is this the stuff you're talking about? www.opproducts.com/PurePowerBlue.html |
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Post by majorloser on Jan 1, 2013 9:51:34 GMT -5
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bluegrass
Seasonal RV’er
2019 1500Durango 259rdd
Posts: 177
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Post by bluegrass on Jan 1, 2013 12:41:02 GMT -5
The product on the video is the product we use. Hope it works for you too.
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Post by honeymooners on Jan 2, 2013 19:12:18 GMT -5
I have had similair issues with my black water tank and found it was a buildup up TP, etc... I, like eariler stated above, fill the tank about 1/3 of the way with water, a few squirts of dish soap and then a bag of ice from the gas station. The ice seams to help scrub as you drive down the road. It is amazing what washes out after you do this. Good Luck!
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