Rotten egg odor

[mzblizz]

We are having a problem with a terrible odor that occurs after driving 30 miles or so. Someone told us that it could be a problem with the catalytic converter. Has anyone else had this problem with the Workhorse?

[mzblizz]

We are having a problem with a terrible odor that occurs after driving 30 miles or so. Someone told us that it could be a problem with the catalytic converter. Has anyone else had this problem with the Workhorse?

[rvten]

NO

[Bob (WA0MQE)]

The only Rotten Egg odor I'm aware of usually comes from the hot water heater.

I've not had nor heard of this problem from any chassis.

[DriVer]

The odor could be venting up from your gray water tanks. Make sure there's water in every trap including the washing machine's. It's pretty easy to dislodge a few ounces of water in a trap when you hit a good size bump.

Thaks for posting and chosing iRV2.com. Please come back and visit and post often.

[JCM]

Is it inside or outside the coach?
If inside - make sure that your vents are closed while driving or a vaccume will be created and you can "suck" up sewer gasses from the toilet. Also make sure there is a good supply of water in the toilet before traveling.

If outside - it is a problem with your fuel or emission system.

[TomHinMd]

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The rotten egg odor could be the propane/LPG system. Make sue all the stove burners are fully turned off. Check for leaks or have your coach checked by a dealer.

If you have never smelled LPG, go to your BBQ grill and turn on the LPG but don't light it then smell it. Let the gas blow away for a few minutes before lighting your grill again. If this is the same odor, turn off the LPG at the tank and run to your dealer for repairs.

[mzblizz]

Thanks for the prompt responses. To answer JCM's question. Yes, we smell the odor both inside and outside.

Will try all suggestions -- thanks again.

[Gary N.]

The previous owner of my MH had that problem and found that the batteries were the cause. Probably due to over charging. The dealer replaced all 3 batteries but when I bought it in Feb. I found that the coach batteries had frozen cells and the charger wasn't. Two more new batteries and a new charger and all is well.

[DriVer]

Since we're getting closer to Halloweeen, I'm thinking that someone may have put a couple dozen eggs up under your coach and they're getting ripe!

[mzblizz]

Gary N.:

Interesting that you would mention the batteries. We just came back from a couple of camping days. Our batteries were very low and when my husband opened up the battery compartment -- there was the odor! Don't know if that's been going on all this time, but it certainly looks like we have found at least one source of the odor.

[Gary N.]

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Gary N.:

Interesting that you would mention the batteries. We just came back from a couple of camping days. Our batteries were very low and when my husband opened up the battery compartment -- there was the odor! Don't know if that's been going on all this time, but it certainly looks like we have found at least one source of the odor. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, good for you, finding the problem is sometimes the hardest part. I would make sure you get the charging system checked out too.