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Post by rickydee on Jun 14, 2021 6:48:39 GMT -5
New to this forum, looking forward to participating and learning. I own a 2018 KZ Spree 201RB and we enjoy it very much. The layout is perfect for us, and it tows easily behind my Honda Ridgeline.
One issue that still plagues us: After towing my unit and arriving at our campsite, there is usually an unbearable odor inside the trailer. It’s caused, I assume, from the black tank. Tank emptied & treated from previous use, plenty of water in the toilet, water in all traps, roof vents closed, I can’t understand where the odor comes from. Dealer says we’re not “cleaning our black tank correctly”, but this is not our first rodeo. Had zero problems with previous motorhomes. Once on site and interior air is cleared, no further problems until the next transport.
I would sincerely appreciate any help or suggestions that this forum can provide. Thank you very much.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 15, 2021 0:02:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. In regard to the "smell"= it could be the grey tank, they get a lot of stuff from the kitchen drain so they can get funky. My guess is it the air admittance valve (AAV vent), it allows air into the plumbing as water drains. It has a rubber flapper that will rot over time and allow tank odors into the interior. As you travel, the airflow over the coach could be creating high pressure in the vent stack that pressurizes the grey tank and forces foul air past this flapper valve. Typically these valves are under the sink, hidden in a corner of the vanity cabinet.  |
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Post by laknox on Jun 15, 2021 10:10:37 GMT -5
New to this forum, looking forward to participating and learning. I own a 2018 KZ Spree 201RB and we enjoy it very much. The layout is perfect for us, and it tows easily behind my Honda Ridgeline. One issue that still plagues us: After towing my unit and arriving at our campsite, there is usually an unbearable odor inside the trailer. It’s caused, I assume, from the black tank. Tank emptied & treated from previous use, plenty of water in the toilet, water in all traps, roof vents closed, I can’t understand where the odor comes from. Dealer says we’re not “cleaning our black tank correctly”, but this is not our first rodeo. Had zero problems with previous motorhomes. Once on site and interior air is cleared, no further problems until the next transport. I would sincerely appreciate any help or suggestions that this forum can provide. Thank you very much. Nvguy usually knows what he's talking about, and that's a common cause, and a simple fix. Another thing you can do is to add the "weather vane" vent caps. They cock into the wind and provide a draw out of the tank, even in a small breeze, let alone driving down the road. The Camco version is called the Cyclone. About $20, give or take. Lyle |
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Post by nvguy on Jun 15, 2021 21:13:56 GMT -5
Thanks Lyle, I completely forgot about those Camco weather vane caps- good idea, they do help.
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Post by rickydee on Jun 16, 2021 8:36:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the help & suggestions.
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Post by laknox on Jun 16, 2021 9:20:03 GMT -5
Thanks Lyle, I completely forgot about those Camco weather vane caps- good idea, they do help. NP! Lyle |
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Post by Chuck on Jun 20, 2021 19:54:28 GMT -5
rickydee Welcome to the Kz Family an form  May you have many memories an safe camping trips  |
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Post by jfspry58 on Jun 22, 2021 18:54:08 GMT -5
Congrats and welcome to the group! Safe travels!
Jay
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