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mikewats
Explorer
Jan 29, 2023

Black tank repair

I’ve noticed a very small leak under my fifth wheel. Maybe black tank but not sure. Does anyone know of a company or mobile RV service that can look at this. My unit is located in Winter Garden FL in covered storage. If someone could recommend someone in the Orlando area it would be greatly appreciated.

Mike Watson
  • Check out Plastic- Mend online if interested in DITY but you’ll have to drop the belly to find the leak
    If the tank has to be replaced just getting one can take awhile
  • Any mobile tech should be able to handle the checking. However, some will opt out of anything related to waste tanks. Most of the time, a cracked black tank cannot be successfully repaired although some have done a plastic welding to repair the problem.

    Good luck and hopefully it is just a small leak at a pipe joint that can be easily repaired. The belly pan will most like have to be dropped to get to the area.

    Ken