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Old 07-04-2018, 04:10 PM   #1
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Black Tank not Draining

Help!! My black tank is clogged I have only been on 2 trips and have used bathroom on 2nd trip. Not sure what went wrong. No paper was put in tank either. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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Old 07-04-2018, 04:17 PM   #2
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New or used rv? (might post your rv info in the signature under USER CP above left)
r u sure the valve is opening ?
run a roto rooter like line up the outlet to see if there is a blockage....
be careful and good luck!
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Help!! My black tank is clogged I have only been on 2 trips and have used bathroom on 2nd trip. Not sure what went wrong. No paper was put in tank either. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
I have a 2014 17bh grey wolf.
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Old 07-04-2018, 04:21 PM   #4
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Since you're new at this, I hope you didn't make the beginner's mistake of leaving the tank drain valve open while you were parked. When you do that you don't get enough liquid in the tank to make the solids flow out. Never leave the black tank drain valve open except when dumping the tank.

As for what you can do now to get it flowing, I suggest getting one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It will allow you to force water into the tank from the outside which will push out the clog that is most likely preventing it from draining. Don't put too much water in, just enough to dislodge the clog. You may have to do this several times. Then you can flush the tank to remove the "deposits" on the bottom the tank. If your RV has a built-in tank flush line, you can use it. Otherwide, buy a tank cleaning wand that you attach a hose to and insert (carefully) through the toilet.
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Is this your first attempt at draining it? When you pull the handle for the solid waste/black tank do you feel resistance like it’s actually attached to the valve? Does anything come out even a trickle? How full is the black tank based on what the sensors are showing you?
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Old 07-04-2018, 04:26 PM   #6
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Since you're new at this, I hope you didn't make the beginner's mistake of leaving the tank drain valve open while you were parked. When you do that you don't get enough liquid in the tank to make the solids flow out. Never leave the black tank drain valve open except when dumping the tank.

As for what you can do now to get it flowing, I suggest getting one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It will allow you to force water into the tank from the outside which will push out the clog that is most likely preventing it from draining. Don't put too much water in, just enough to dislodge the clog. You may have to do this several times. Then you can flush the tank to remove the "deposits" on the bottom the tank. If your RV has a built-in tank flush line, you can use it. Otherwide, buy a tank cleaning wand that you attach a hose to and insert (carefully) through the toilet.
Thank you for the information. No did not leave open, I will invest in the tank and cleaner, I also put warm water in tank with a 5 gallon bucket hoping warm water with a little detergent will soften up clog..[emoji15]
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Add a bottle of dawn dish soap. Leave sit for 24-48 hours. Drain.

Better - use Happy Camper Extreme (extreme not the regular...).
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@docj advice is on point.

But let me back up a step. Why do you think your tank is clogged?

Also, since we're talking black tank, we can all be honest here, right? If this is your second trip, and no paper was used, were any solids deposited (#2) or only liquids?
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@docj advice is on point.

But let me back up a step. Why do you think your tank is clogged?

Also, since we're talking black tank, we can all be honest here, right? If this is your second trip, and no paper was used, were any solids deposited (#2) or only liquids?
Because when I pulled it open nothing came out and it was used for the 2 days . So when I went to dump nothing came out and I dumped 5 gallons of water and when I pulled black tank handle....nothing..
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While using the trailer have you been leaving the black tank dump valved closed? If not that might be the problem why it plugged. As for unplugging the tank do a youtube search on how to unplug a tank.
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@docj advice is on point.

But let me back up a step. Why do you think your tank is clogged?

Also, since we're talking black tank, we can all be honest here, right? If this is your second trip, and no paper was used, were any solids deposited (#2) or only liquids?
Both #1 & #2 . My son was sick all day in bathroom.
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Add a bottle of dawn dish soap. Leave sit for 24-48 hours. Drain.

Better - use Happy Camper Extreme (extreme not the regular...).
Saw that on you-tube today I ordered already. Ok I put borax and dish liquid with warm water in a 5 gallon bucket I will let it sit overnight. Thank you all for the help. It just seems like something is always going on[emoji53]
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Is this your first attempt at draining it? When you pull the handle for the solid waste/black tank do you feel resistance like it’s actually attached to the valve? Does anything come out even a trickle? How full is the black tank based on what the sensors are showing you?
No I drained it first trip and it drained. I felt no resistance panel says 2/3rd full I put a hose up in there at dump station
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@docj advice is on point.

But let me back up a step. Why do you think your tank is clogged?

Also, since we're talking black tank, we can all be honest here, right? If this is your second trip, and no paper was used, were any solids deposited (#2) or only liquids?
Liquids and solids were in tank my son was sick so bathroom was used ..alot.
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