ODOR WON'T GO AWAY
HELP! My RV has a very unique odor that doesn't smell like anything in particular, although it is still offensive...but it permeates everything evenly... Even inside the cabinets. I've been trying ...
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Good idea on the ozone cleaner! (I wish it was just a critter or his calling cards)
But I did have a slap-my-hand-on-my forehead epiphany! I assumed because he SAID he cleaned the tank out really good, that ACTUALLY DID. I have based EVERYTHING I've done on the assumption he was telling the truth...when will I learn??? 🤦♀️Anyway, I watched a video that explained the entire water system, focusing on the black tank & how to clean it. I got the honey pot and emptied the rv tank...dark brown. Soooooo, I kept adding 5-8 gallons water using the hose jet and kept emptying it. Well, I filled the honey pot & the water still wasn't clear.
So what I'm getting around to is that IT MIGHT ACTUALLY BE THE BLACK TANK. Easy fix, even tho the smell has permeated everything, but at least I know...I think. I'll know more in the next couple days!
Well, Ozone should take care of that smell easily since it's organic and it should be able to be back to normal. You may want to consider adding a black tank flush kit. There are temporary versions that attach a hose to a clear outlet fitting, and then there are permanent versions that actually attach a hose directly to the inside tank wall. Almost all new RVs come with black tank flush now.
