Black Tank Readings Not Possible
So we took our new to us 5er out on it's maiden voyage to a campground with full hookups about two hours from home. I check the tank levels the morning after our late night arrival and all the tanks were showing one light. I figured that was normal. But the black tank was already showing 2/3 full. That can't be possible. It's only been used maybe three times. So I look in the commode and there's already a pile forming. So I use the black tank flush, and I stick a hose down the commode to break up the pile. After a while I open up the valve and I get good flow. (I have a clear plastic connector so I can monitor the flow) After awhile I get somewhat clear water coming out. I shut off the flush and wait for the flow to stop and I look in the commode again. It still has about an inch of water in it. I check the level again, and now it's down to one light. Ok, cool. But I shouldn't have any water in it.
The next day, after the toilets been used a few more times, I'm back up to 2/3 full. There's no way I could have paper hanging on the sensor. I flush it again, and again I get good flow, clear water, and there's still water in it.
Why is the reading so far off and how do I completely empty the tank? How do I tell when I really need to empty it on extended stays?
The next day, after the toilets been used a few more times, I'm back up to 2/3 full. There's no way I could have paper hanging on the sensor. I flush it again, and again I get good flow, clear water, and there's still water in it.
Why is the reading so far off and how do I completely empty the tank? How do I tell when I really need to empty it on extended stays?
