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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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enblethen
Nomad
Jul 03, 2020
I remember you saying you have a shower drain. It should have a P trap under the floor. If it dries up, fumes from the tank can come up through it. To avoid it from allow fumes you may seal it with one of the flat drain stops.

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