Community Forums

Dave Caster · 01-20-2021, 06:53 PM

I have an 08 Newmar Essex and the black tank reads 35 gallons whether empty or full, The gray water tank reads 65 gallons that's what it holds but is empty. Both tanks get cleaned when dumped and don't think there is any buildup, how can I check the sensors to see if they are bad and where can I get new ones ? They are Thetford and have found ones the look the same but different part number .

iluvuk · 01-20-2021, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Caster

I have an 08 Newmar Essex and the black tank reads 35 gallons whether empty or full, The gray water tank reads 65 gallons that's what it holds but is empty. Both tanks get cleaned when dumped and don't think there is any buildup, how can I check the sensors to see if they are bad and where can I get new ones ? They are Thetford and have found ones the look the same but different part number .

Good luck getting any tank sensors to work for very long on black or grey. For some reason buildup in the tanks causes some sort of reading error over time. I've had 3 different RVs all with bad sensors after a short time. Sometimes they work ok, most of the time not correct.

momdoc · 01-20-2021, 07:29 PM

Welcome to the forum.

You are joining a good group of folks here with good information to share. Read the various threads here and ask questions as they come up or add information if you can.

You might want fill both tanks with water and add some Pine Power, if you can find it, or some happy camper. Then drive it around for a bit then empty both tanks.

Good luck and enjoy the adventure!

pddgm · 01-20-2021, 07:41 PM

My black water tank was showing 2/3's full when empty, I tried several different things, made sure I use the built in tank flusher, etc. Finally went and bought one the wands you put down the toilet, cleaned it for about 10 minutes this morning, got the reading down to 1/3 full...But this is our fourth RV and sooner or later the black water sensors always seem to go bad. No a hard job to replace if you can get to the tank....

MSHappyCampers · 01-21-2021, 12:14 PM

Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!

I would try the Happy Camper Extreme tank treatment. Follow the directions carefully and hopefully this will solve the problem!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!