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10-19-2011, 10:13 AM
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Check all the vacuum breakers under the sinks - one of them is probably stuck open. And add one of the vent stack gadgets too - can't hurt!
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10-19-2011, 10:27 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner Triple E Owners Club
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Close your window while driving.
I had the same problem and found bubbles coming up through the water in the toilet bowl. Closed the window and all stopped.
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10-19-2011, 10:38 AM
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Thanks for the idea. We will look into this.!!!
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Originally Posted by DBeauchamp
If it's not the stack and if your kitchen sink is in a slide, there is a good chance it is vented "inside" under the sink just above the P trap with an "automatic vent". If this vent is stuck opened that would be a good source of stinky smell. Here is a good explanation of how they work:
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10-19-2011, 06:24 PM
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I had the same problem. I pulled the toilet to check the fit and noticed that the seal was one of those sponge rubber seals. I discarded it and replaced with a wax seal. The problem has not come back since.
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10-19-2011, 11:11 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DBeauchamp
In fact I use regular toilet paper, not the $4 per roll type that is "recommended" for RV's...
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I've done that for 50+ years and never had a problem.
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10-19-2011, 11:12 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary RVRoamer
Check all the vacuum breakers under the sinks - one of them is probably stuck open. And add one of the vent stack gadgets too - can't hurt!
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I've had the vacuum breakers stick open twice. First one was replaced under warranty, the last one I just removed, cleaned and lubed it.
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10-20-2011, 07:53 PM
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Placing a ziplock bag of water over the shower drain when driving solved our problem.The vacuum would drain the trap allowing fumes to come into the motorhome.
Bob
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10-21-2011, 08:55 AM
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I am adding the cyclone covers to my vents. I noticed that I have 3 vents. 1 is for sure the black tank and I put the cyclone cover on it. But could the other 2 be for the grey tank. Im pretty sure I dont have 2 grey tanks on my Astoria. If they both vent the grey tank do I need cyclone covers on both or is just one good enough?
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10-21-2011, 09:52 AM
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The third one might be the kitchen sink. Pretty sure my 5er had one.
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11-21-2011, 10:24 PM
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Thor Owners Club
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yup one is for your galley water. I would think that you would need only one of the cyclone vents for your black water tank.
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11-22-2011, 03:21 AM
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I checked out the one in the galley and it holds water. Will see how it does on the way home from the dunes.
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11-22-2011, 05:56 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Cool Idea
Quote:
Originally Posted by bldrbob
Placing a ziplock bag of water over the shower drain when driving solved our problem.The vacuum would drain the trap allowing fumes to come into the motorhome.
Bob
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Great idea
The more I think of the problem, if it's truly coming from the bathroom, it's possibly a vent on the sink drain. Trace along the sink drain pipe with your hand. Another section should branch off and terminate with a screw-on cap. That's a flapper valve. Gently unscrew it, notice the rubber disc inside. Chances are, it's folded, torn or missing.
Mine are labeled Add-A-Vent, but I cannot find a replacement listed.
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11-22-2011, 08:31 AM
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My bathroom one must be behind a panel in the room where the tub/shower is. It is not under the sink across from that room.
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