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Title: Waste Tank Flush
Post by: Res777 on August 04, 2021, 07:33:01 pm
I dumped the waste tank and connected a hose to the tank flush port. I waited and watched for about 5 minutes but no water was draining in the waste hose. I had the dump valve open. I was connected to city water. I wouldn't think that would make a difference. Do these flush systems get stopped up. Any ideas on what to check would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Robert
Title: Re: Waste Tank Flush
Post by: craneman on August 04, 2021, 07:40:38 pm
If the flush port has a backflow preventer it could get stuck.
Title: Re: Waste Tank Flush
Post by: Journey, Roam, Explore on August 04, 2021, 08:17:04 pm
When I first purchased the coach my tank flush wouldn't work. When I sort of redid my wet Bay I was able to get it running just by working on it a little bit more. I have a new flush system that I want to install but I haven't gotten around to it yet. The old one leaks to when I use it and we all know that that's not good inside the Wet Bay.
But like craneman said it's probably the backflow preventer that's causing your issue.
Title: Re: Waste Tank Flush
Post by: Res777 on August 05, 2021, 11:31:58 am
Thanks for the advice. I will try to take peek behind the panel for a better idea of how it is plumbed.
Robert
Title: Re: Waste Tank Flush
Post by: Barry & Cindy on August 05, 2021, 07:46:32 pm
Just don't do what others have done: Connect holding tank flush hose and 'forget' it was filling, only to eventually overflow tank into inside of motorhome. . .
Title: Re: Waste Tank Flush
Post by: red tractor on August 05, 2021, 08:41:06 pm
The spray nozzle will get plugged if the tank gets filled above where the nozzle is. It can be taken out and use a small wire or drill bit to clean the holes. Not a pleasant job but I have done a lot of them while I was working. After you have had to clean one out you are more careful to not fill the black tank to the top.
Title: Re: Waste Tank Flush
Post by: Res777 on August 05, 2021, 08:50:11 pm
Just don't do what others have done: Connect holding tank flush hose and 'forget' it was filling, only to eventually overflow tank into inside of motorhome. . .
Well being a new Motorhome owner. I was hoping to not get myself in a non pull through situation with my toad. I checked that box already. I hope I don't check the one you mentioned. 😂
What they say in my world. There are those that have and those that will. I have lurked on this sight for over a year before purchasing a 12 year old coach. A lot of what I heard here made me rethink buying a production coach.