|
06-13-2018, 10:53 PM
|
#1
|
New Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Grand prairie
Posts: 7
Texas
|
Newbie here
New guy here trying to figure out all the TT maintenance requirements/tricks. Two quick questions:
1. Do I need to pour tank treatment into my grey water tank in addition to my black tank?
( When traveling and we get to our destination of choice we experience a fowl mild odof when we enter the TT. i usually will just open windows and vent it out and it goes away) we only flush liquids down the black tank, so I don't think it is residual from that.
2. How do I remove and keep the black streaks off the side panels!?😐
Thanks in advance.
__________________
|
|
|
06-13-2018, 10:58 PM
|
#2
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Sprung Leak
Posts: 3,157
North Carolina
|
Welcome to the forums!
I use the Geo Method for keeping my tanks clean. Been using it for years and have never had a problem. One thing that does happen is that the water gets slopped out of the P-traps when you are traveling so odors can get inside that way. Adding a bit of water to the drain and ventilation is the quick way to fix that issue.
As far as black streaks... let me know whey you find a solution!
Aaron
__________________
__________________
There is madness to my methods
2015 Coleman CM16FBS(traded) 2016 Concord 300DS
2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid following along
|
|
|
06-13-2018, 11:13 PM
|
#3
|
New Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Grand prairie
Posts: 7
Texas
|
Thanks for quick response.
I will have to YouTube the Geo method, and I was afraid that would be the response to the black streaks. Lol
|
|
|
06-13-2018, 11:25 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sparta
Posts: 1,726
Tennessee
|
Am I the only person ever that has never had a single black streak?
__________________
2014 Aerolite 213 RBSL
2016 Chevrolet Colorado
|
|
|
06-14-2018, 12:31 AM
|
#5
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Sprung Leak
Posts: 3,157
North Carolina
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wildwest450
Am I the only person ever that has never had a single black streak?
|
I don't on my current unit... Thanks to the full body paint!
Aaron
__________________
There is madness to my methods
2015 Coleman CM16FBS(traded) 2016 Concord 300DS
2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid following along
|
|
|
06-14-2018, 10:39 AM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posts: 3,051
Florida
|
I have lots of them but when I wash it, they come off!
|
|
|
06-18-2018, 02:45 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Delaware
Posts: 227
Ohio
|
Within a month of owning mine, I had a black streak down each side from the gutters. I've tried a couple things with no luck.
|
|
|
06-18-2018, 05:00 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Youngstown
Posts: 712
Florida
|
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and elbow grease works.
|
|
|
06-21-2018, 12:12 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Elberta
Posts: 114
Alabama
|
Be careful of Magic Eraser on Gel-coat as it can dull the surface. From experience.
__________________
1996 F350 7.3L Turbodiesel
Dually w Banks Powerpack
2012 Komfort 3130
Livin the Life
|
|
|
06-21-2018, 02:03 AM
|
#10
|
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 24
Wisconsin
|
We tried the (rather expensive) gray tank deodorizers which didn't do a thing. Just flush with fresh water now-and-then and dump often. Black streaks: mix 1 part of Windex to 3 parts water and use a soft bristle brush. Comes right off.
__________________
2012 Silverado HD3500, Crew Cab, Long Bed, Dually
2013 Infinity 3850RL
|
|
|
06-21-2018, 04:44 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Beaver Dam
Posts: 890
Wisconsin
|
Stinky air
Gray water refers to kitchen, lavatory, and bath water. Black water refers to toilet water.
Black water stinks a lot. Gray water usually does not stink if you empty the tank frequently. However, food or other biologic you rinse into the gray tank can rot and stink.
Solution:
First, make sure the traps in your sinks and showers have fresh water in them. The water in the traps prevents air from the tank coming into the living area.
Second make sure the vent for the gray tank is working. If it is plugged, pressure can build up and vent through the water or suck the water out of the trap. Some TT's vent through the roof. Some vent through flap valves near the sink or shower. Some TT's do both.
Third, you can put waste water treatment in the gray tank. It is better to get the traps, flaps, and vents working.
Fourth, Air moving over the roof vent can suck air out of the tanks. That can suck water out of the traps allowing future air from the tanks to vent into the cabin. The fitting on the roof vent may be missing, damaged, or plugged.
Fifth, if it really stinks bad, it is probably the black tank that is leaking air into the cabin. It has the same leaking air issues the gray tank has except it usually does not have a trap under the toilet. A leaking toilet valve replaces the trap and there is probably a roof vent and may be combined with the gray tank roof vent.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rojast04
New guy here trying to figure out all the TT maintenance requirements/tricks. Two quick questions:
1. Do I need to pour tank treatment into my grey water tank in addition to my black tank?
( When traveling and we get to our destination of choice we experience a fowl mild odof when we enter the TT. i usually will just open windows and vent it out and it goes away) we only flush liquids down the black tank, so I don't think it is residual from that.
2. How do I remove and keep the black streaks off the side panels!?
Thanks in advance.
|
|
|
|
06-21-2018, 09:37 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Roselle
Posts: 1,292
Illinois
|
Why can't you put waste water tablets in the grey tank? I know they make grey water tablets as well, but don't know why you couldn't drop a black tank tablet in your grey tank?
Rusty
__________________
__________________
2015 Black F-350 Platinum Diesel Dually Crew Cab
2019 Riverstone Legacy 38MB (Full Paint/All Options)
2015 Voltage 3990 (Full Paint, All Options) Sold 6/18
2005 Harley Ultra Classic w/too many miles
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|