Went fora fill today, overran, [burped] as I call it. Not my 1st, but 1st in the FT 1999 U 295. [NO OUTSIDE FILL}
Thus a qt or so was running loose in the compartment. My review did not see a quick exit for it.
As we all know, a common problem, especially with the big hoses, & the guy next door not shut down, cant hear.
Sponged it up, sprayed it with detergent,
ANY THOUGHTS ON A DRAIN HOLE, ????
I have a couple but opposed to re-invention of the wheel??? I have experience in that line of "engineering"
Thx to all,
There is a drain hole at the drain on bottom of tank. Mine has several large 2 inch drains for propane batteries on both side.
GET IT OUT OF THERE.
As I mentioned in a post about coach inspections, if the diesel works its way into the basement bottom it will melt the foam board insulation and as it evaporates, the insulation will reform in "globs".
Picture. Simular three on other side
Kitty litter.
I'll bet my pal Nitehawk has some.
With HWH raise one side of the coach.. Get on the other side and clean up the fuel .
I would probably make my clean up side the side that it over flowed.
How about this armchair suggestion (which I have never tried):
Tilt the coach as recommended above, and get in there from the "low" side with a pressure washer - preferably one that can spray HOT water. Direct the spray under the tank and down both sides of the tank. Flush it until no sign of diesel in the water running out. Then dry the compartment as quickly and thoroughly as possible by blowing hot air around the tank.
Good Luck!
I've done that. Works great. Also, if you note water pouring out under the coach, it's time to address the front bulkhead issue.
jor
Thanks to all, was hopping for a secret hole. Under say the propane tank. Does have, 1 Approx 2" hole under the propane fill area. With a rat screen. Was filling on L side which was slightly down hill.
From my boat days, Prell dish soap was available, & paper towels
My "kit" will now have
[1] a few pounds of "kitty Liter". Easy fix.
[2] a drain hole through the floor & belly pan, with a pipe to the outside world, sealed in place with my beloved 3m 5200.
Gotta do a "plan" for this !! Winter project.
[3] A further thought, back to boating days, there were/are "Sox" available in various sizes, with a filling that absorbed hydrocarbons .
Thanks again, was sure Mr Fore, would have a simple solution, guess he never had the problem or never travels in one of his units.
Just resealed tank drain hole thru coach. Brett had mention the past couple of days about fuel damage to foam. So cleaned and refoamed. Cut pvc tube to go into lower plastic ring. Deleated same ring on top and cut tube below sheeting to allow to drain. Scotch weld back together.same size inside as was before..
Scott
Make sure ALL original or added openings from fuel tank compartment to the underside of coach are protected by anti-rodent screen.
Fuel tank lays on top of drain I posted. Must have access to drain plug
Scott
You've already discovered the power of sponges for small spills. I *think* this is the product we used to use to kill the diesel odor, and if it is use it sparingly.
ODOR-KILL POWDER FUEL OIL DEODORIZER - Fuel Oil Conditioners, Deodorizers, &... (https://www.utilitychemicals.com/ecommerce/oil-heating/fuel-oil-conditioners,-deodorizers,-tank-cleaners/odor-kill-powder-fuel-oil-deodorizer.html)
FWIW I was in the office when a driver called in and asked "How big is the tank?" and I butted in and suggested asking the driver how much fuel he had already pumped? Yeah, that was a mess.
Regarding the drain? In my opinion: No. Better to contain a spill and clean it up.
That drain hole, shows great minds often come to the same solution.
BUT, after my scribbling yesterday, went back to my boat days fix's, as it was inappropriate to drill a hole . So going to buy a box of 'oil' soaking dipers, 100 count claims will hold 17 gal, [$24. Amazon] doubt the claim but they were pretty good.
Also 5 # about of "Drysit" still have, left from my last project, a 70s Alfa Romeo Spider,
Thanks again to all, from New Guy taking lessons {foretravel}.