Black Water gauge always says full
We bought a Jayco Jayfeather 254 last spring and it's really perfect for our needs. Lightly used, but in great shape. We've had it out a few times and want to take it out for many more. But we qui...
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I figured I would get a lot of responses, but not like this. And this is why I love this forum. What I'm getting is that the non-working sensor is a symptom of a dirty black water tank.
I didn't know that I need to clean the tanks! But it makes sense, especially with the black water tank not having any soap. And, because it's used, I can't count on it ever being cleaned.
I wish I could take opnspaces' suggestion of filling it up and driving it around, but alas I can't drain my tanks at home, and the nearest one is a ways away.
My plan is:
* get a Camco RhinoFLEX RV Sewer Hose Kit, probably 15'. It has a clear end, and our trip to a music festival taught us the value of having a longer one than then the one we have now.
* get a wand and clean the tank with that. I can't dump that at home, but it will loosen it up a lot. The sensor may actually work after that!
* on our next outing (this weekend or two weeks from now) do a Geo Method of water softner and laundry detergent and will fill that take up with water and drive around the park a bit before dumping.
Thanks for the help!
I didn't know that I need to clean the tanks! But it makes sense, especially with the black water tank not having any soap. And, because it's used, I can't count on it ever being cleaned.
I wish I could take opnspaces' suggestion of filling it up and driving it around, but alas I can't drain my tanks at home, and the nearest one is a ways away.
My plan is:
* get a Camco RhinoFLEX RV Sewer Hose Kit, probably 15'. It has a clear end, and our trip to a music festival taught us the value of having a longer one than then the one we have now.
* get a wand and clean the tank with that. I can't dump that at home, but it will loosen it up a lot. The sensor may actually work after that!
* on our next outing (this weekend or two weeks from now) do a Geo Method of water softner and laundry detergent and will fill that take up with water and drive around the park a bit before dumping.
Thanks for the help!
