quark
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Post by quark on Jun 17, 2013 23:12:30 GMT -5
I have a Durango 2500 325RSL. I'm never sure if I have dumped the entire contents of the grey and black water tanks. Sometimes the level monitor will show 1/3 full after I completely dumped the grey tank. I don't know if it's a sensor problem, or if I haven't completely emptied the tank.
I wondering where the dump drain pipe is attached to the tanks. Possibly the trailer is sitting at an angle that keeps fluid away from the drain port. Knowing where the drain port is attached would help determine what is the best trailer position for dumping.
Any thoughts?
Quark
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Post by joecamper on Jun 18, 2013 11:40:46 GMT -5
Don't trust the sensors. I have the same 5er and the same issue. I've read that the sensors need a little time to "dry out" in order to be accurate, but I don't trust them no matter what. I "think" my tanks are empty (I use a clear elbow attachment to watch the flow). I "know" the full sensors show full when there's no way they are full and rarely show empty when they are truly empty also.
Just my 2 cents.
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quark
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Post by quark on Jun 20, 2013 11:33:36 GMT -5
Thanks, Joe. Here's an update to my grey tank issue. I posted this in a different stream. By the way, I'm the guy who lives in Grand Junction. I visited you in Palisade a few months ago. My wife and I are on the road on the Oregon coast. Beautiful country! This is an update to my original post regarding the level sensors in my Durango 2500. After reading some online blogs, I decided to add some laundry detergent in the grey water tank, and let it slosh around around on my next drive. It worked like a charm. I dumped the tank, added some fresh water back in, added enough detergent for a single washer load, and then drove to my next location. Problem solved. It's important to use laundry detergent. Most other soaps will foam too much. That would NOT be good. Read more: kzfamilyforum.com/thread/323/gray-water-tank-full#ixzz2Wm61NDOr |
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Post by joecamper on Jun 21, 2013 11:49:08 GMT -5
Good to hear from you. Glad you got that capture plate and everything figured out. Hope you're enjoying your Durango.
Thanks for that tip on the detergent. I'll definitely give that a try.
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Post by greenflyingdragon on Jul 13, 2013 19:13:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the great suggestion! I don't think there has ever been a truly reliable level indicating system installed in an RV in recorded history! We have a trip planned soon, and I will give your method a try - thanks again for the suggestion.
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Post by ronc on Dec 24, 2017 19:26:49 GMT -5
I know this is a pretty old thread, but the topic is timeless and all newbee’s are perplexed by the mysterious “tanks” and the even more mysterious tank gauges.
My advice is to ignore the gages as they are notoriously inaccurate. There really is no mystery to this. The grey tank(s) is/are full when the sinks or shower starts to back up and and the black tank is full when it begins to “burp”. After you use them awhile, you will become very good at estimating how often they need to be dumped. When I am on full hook ups I leave the grey tanks open (I use the Sewer Solution macerater) so I don’ t need the grey water to flush out the slinky.
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Post by nvguy on Dec 25, 2017 0:33:48 GMT -5
Be careful about leaving the grey tank open. I have come across some funky grey tanks & plumbing, there are a lot of debris in the grey tank, mainly from the kitchen & the bath sink also contributes a fair share of stuff. I would close the valve once in a while to make sure you get a good "flush" once in a while.
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Post by joecamper on Dec 26, 2017 19:09:18 GMT -5
X2 on not leaving the grey tank open. When hooked up I just drain mine every other day or so. I always make sure my tank is full enough to get a good flush of the black tank.
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Post by ronc on Dec 26, 2017 22:02:13 GMT -5
Repeating myself here, but I use a Sewer Solution Macerator, so I don’t need any gray tank water to flush my lines.
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Post by nvguy on Dec 28, 2017 23:58:49 GMT -5
Repeating myself here, but I use a Sewer Solution Macerator, so I don’t need any gray tank water to flush my lines. Right,I got that. I also have a sewer solution, so I am aware of its operation. My point is grey water contains a lot more solids than one would think, so leaving the valve open for an extended period of time may result in an accumulation of stuff in the bottom of the grey tank itself. If that hasn't been an issue for you then great, but I have seen some flat out funky grey tanks & piping over the years. |
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Post by ronc on Dec 29, 2017 12:37:16 GMT -5
nvguy ... I understand your caution ... I was responding to joe camper who said "I always make sure my tank is full enough to get a good flush of the black tank."
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