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BFL13
Explorer II
Jul 01, 2020

Black Tank Roof Vent and Bathroom Roof Vent Too Close?

In the TC (see sig) there can be a whiff of tank smell that apparently comes from the open roof vent by way of the tank vent nearby, but not positive that is the source. It is not coming from the to...
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BFL13
Explorer II
Jul 01, 2020
The vent hood could help, thanks. Not one there now. The hood opening facing forward is away from the tank vent in back. The vent now does not have a fan, which is unusual, but there is a bathroom window that opens. I guess the idea to clear the air is open the window and the roof vent. Kind of silly in February!

I will get the whole deal new with the fan and the vent hood next project. BTDT with a previous RV. I can steal 12v for the fan from the ceiling lamp.

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