Calicajun
Sep 26, 2016Explorer
Holding Tanks
We were at Camping World looking at Columbus and Columbus Compass 5th wheels and liked what we saw on the lot. The only thing that worried me were the holding tanks. There seem to be bowing out under ...
laknox wrote:MikeinSA wrote:
Well this is timely :). We full time in a 2016 Columbus F375RL. We've been really happy with it so far, and have only had a few easily fixed problems. I've been dumping the black tank about once a week, and actually noticed a big bow under the black tank a few days ago. It's definitely the black tank - we have a clear section at the start of the drain line, and I can see the sludge flowing when I push up on the bow. I was going to call the factory this week and see if this is a warranty item. I'd say the bow is about what you saw 4" to 6", and doesn't go away after dumping. Let us know if you hear back from Columbus and I'll do the same.
I'm surprised that you can see the tank, given that the vast majority of RVs have enclosed bellies. :h
Lyle