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10-07-2009, 08:39 PM
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when is black tank really full??
we have a 2008 Southwind 36D with 2 sealand vacuum assist toilets. How can you tell when the black tank is really full? the tank sensors do not appear to be very accurate (surprise). Does anyone know how these toilets react when the black tank is "very" near full? WE do a lot of boondocking and the senors "rush" to 2/3 full very quickly and just seem to hold there for as many days as it took it to read 2/3 full...we've never had the system shut down, but would really like to know how close to full we can get or how long we can boondock before having to move the M/H to find a dump station.
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10-07-2009, 08:54 PM
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My Bounder floor plan is similar although my forward toilet is not vacuum assist. Anyway, my forward toilet drops straight into the black tank so if it fills up I would see it there first. One of your toilets must be directly over or closest to the black tank. Find out which one and keep your eye on it I guess.
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10-08-2009, 03:07 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club Appalachian Campers Gulf Streamers Club
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Unfortunately, lp5151's toilet design will not allow him to physically view the tank level through the bottom of the toilet.
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2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 450 hp & 1330# torque
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10-08-2009, 11:03 AM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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I would suggest a bit of after market technology by Garnet
SeeLeveL RV Gauges by Garnet Technologies Inc.
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10-09-2009, 03:04 AM
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Yes, the SeeLevel would be the ticket, if you want accuracy and dependability in tank levels.
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Amy, Dr. Assistant - Roxie & Mei Ling, four legs each
2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 450 hp & 1330# torque
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10-10-2009, 11:59 AM
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good luck
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10-11-2009, 04:15 AM
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Your black tank is really full when you flush the toilet and the "contents" basically sit there. It's not disastrous and there's no mess. It's just full. Nothing to be afraid of. We are full-timers that boondock frequently. There are usually two clues that indicate that our black tank is getting close to full. The first is a noticeable increase in unpleasant odors coming from the tank when its flushed (especially if the bathroom ceiling vent is open). The second clue is the sound the toilet makes when its flushed. When your tank is almost full, you'll notice that its quieter when you flush since the contents are not falling as far (into the tank). In other words, you'll notice that the flush is weaker.
If you have a common valve installed on your RV's wastewater system (from a flushing device like a Flush King), you can always use some extra space in your gray water tank to hold some of the excess black water. In other words, assuming you have a third gate valve that's closed, simply open both your black and gray water tank valves. Your system will then equalize and water from the tank that's more full will flow into the tank that's less full. Since you're basically robbing Paul to pay Peter, it's not something you want to do all the time but its a quick and easy way to buy a little time.
Jack
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10-16-2009, 01:52 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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I was flushing out our black tank once, and walked off to talk to my neighbor. He pointed out to me that my tank was full...it was coming out of the pipe vent on my roof. I got it cleaned up before my DW got home.
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