Tank level gauges misreading

[mustex]

Hi,

I have level gauges on my RV (like everyone I assume) but they are currently misreading the correct levels.

Does anyone know how to clean the sensors? I have tried flushing my waste tanks.

How hard is it to replace the sensors?

[lostmarbles]

BarbaraOK wrote:

lostmarbles wrote:
I thought we killed this subject several years ago...

Naw - the number of 'remedies' keeps expanding and new people keep worrying about tank levels instead of just learning by using what their tanks will hold.

Barb

Oh yeah. I remember now.

[Gadget_Guy1]

BobGed wrote:
I installed the following system in my coach four years ago and it has been working flawlessly ever since.
SeeLevel Tank Monitoring System

X2, one of the best mods I have done. Works 100% of the time but then it was designed and is manufactured in Alberta, Canada

[lhatton]

All of my tanks are visible somewhere.

After calibrating my fresh water tank (knowing how much my supply hose would provide in a minute) and marking the side of said tank with a sharpie, I was able to calibrate the gray in a similar manner (5 gallon loss in the fresh = 5 gal in gray with shower running.)

I did re label the electronic gauge to show the correct quantities (mine work most of the time), but if in doubt, a quick check of the appropriate compartment is easy.

The black tank, well it's easy. Just a long flush with a flashlight in hand will give you a good clue about remaining capacity. It's never a problem as Fleetwood went 50/50 on the gray/black on mine. Wish it was 70/30.

[BobGed]

I installed the following system in my coach four years ago and it has been working flawlessly ever since.
SeeLevel Tank Monitoring System

[Turbo_Diesel_Du]

Calgon and let it stand for a few hours filled with water. Flush thoroughly. Repeat when it goes south again.

[BarbaraOK]

lostmarbles wrote:
I thought we killed this subject several years ago...

Naw - the number of 'remedies' keeps expanding and new people keep worrying about tank levels instead of just learning by using what their tanks will hold.

Barb

[lostmarbles]

I thought we killed this subject several years ago...

[wallynm]

Fill it to half full of water and black water. 3 table spoons of ridix and 5 to 10 pounds of ice cubes and then drive 50 to 75 miles.

mustex wrote:
Hi,

I have level gauges on my RV (like everyone I assume) but they are currently misreading the correct levels.

Does anyone know how to clean the sensors? I have tried flushing my waste tanks.

How hard is it to replace the sensors?

[fla-gypsy]

There are millions of RV's that have level indicators that don't work correctly. It is a waste of time to pursue IMO.

[notruffinit]

SDcampowneroperator wrote:
Common sense on water usage will prevail over technology. don't waste your time & ' $ ' 'cleaning' the sensors. Even if it works for that time, it will not work for long.
Know your tank capacities, educate your family on them, and the indications ( burping ) of a near full tank.

x2. I just gave up on the sensors. I know how much and how many days I can go. I know because when I parked in a boondock like situation, I actually "measured" how much was in my tanks after several days using a 5 gallon bucket. After a couple of weeks I know how much water we use and know that the DW and I can go 4 to 5 days without worrying about the gray tank and 7 on the waste tank.

[muelldawg]

Good "Common Sense" Advise, SDcampowner

[SDcampowneroper]

Common sense on water usage will prevail over technology. don't waste your time & ' $ ' 'cleaning' the sensors. Even if it works for that time, it will not work for long.
Know your tank capacities, educate your family on them, and the indications ( burping ) of a near full tank.

[Janss]

J-Rooster....I have used that product, but not exactly in the way you describe. I'm going to try that when I get home from my current trip. I've just added it with a bunch of water (maybe 1/3 tank) and let it slosh around while I drive to next campsite.

[Janss]

I've tried several of the suggestions on these forums and still, sometimes my sensors work and most of the time they don't.