Black Tank Leak - questions
We have a 2003 Keystone Sprinter 5th wheel. The black holding tank had a repaired crack (8" long across bottom corner behind the valve). After approximately one year of use the repair began to drip ...
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I never considered the vent stack connection, but that's a good idea. I think that line runs up the wall behind the shower stall and there is an access panel that might let me see what is goinig on.
I considered using a thermoplastic welder originally, but the corner wall of the tank didn't appear to be that thick and I would be working upside down. Besides that I've welded plastics before in the power plant but that was a real long time back. The glass cloth and epoxy worked well. I didn't have to buy any more tools and it was certainly easier on my back than welding would be.
At any rate, thanks for the ideas.
I considered using a thermoplastic welder originally, but the corner wall of the tank didn't appear to be that thick and I would be working upside down. Besides that I've welded plastics before in the power plant but that was a real long time back. The glass cloth and epoxy worked well. I didn't have to buy any more tools and it was certainly easier on my back than welding would be.
At any rate, thanks for the ideas.
