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Tank flushing
Dennis Hackert:
Wow, you guys are great, thank you for all the advice here, it is evident that there is a certain amount of science involved.
This is weird, but I cant wait to get my tanks full of s--- so I can try these ideas. :)
Basically bottom line you want to use and keep enough water in black to carry solids out when dumping.
Let me ask a simple question, should I switch to these other new tech devices for keeping track of tank levels and accept the fact that the internal sensors are old technology and I should invest in the new? or is the new also problematic? I know there is maintenance with all but I do want to reduce maintenance.
Thank you for sharing and taking time
DH
Eric Maclean Co-Admin:
Dennis
At 26 years of age one of the indicator lights on my original panel died so it would show 1/2 and skip the 3/4 and go directly to full which is not ideal as you really don't get a warning before the tank is full and of course it uses the same set of indicator lights for fresh,gray and black tanks with the same results.
But until the panel developed problems the system worked not bad at least most of the time anyway.
So to deal with the panel failure I change my system out to the Sealevel system which uses external tank sensors stuck on the out side of each tank and uses the existing wiring to a new panel which also has Bluetooth connectivity to your android phone or tablet.
To be honest no matter what system you have whether they have internal or external sensor toilet paper stuck on the side of the tank or sensor can foul the creating false readings however I think the external sensors I have now tend to work somewhat better the key to keeping those sensors working well is tank flushing keep the tanks well flushed and they work pretty well.
If you're going to change out your system I highly recommend the sea level system .
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Garnet-709-BTP3-Seelevel-II-Tank-Monitoring-System-p/709-btp3-1003.htm?gclid=CjwKCAiA-ty8BhA_EiwAkyoa3-p-mbwX1Wusk5PgHVqhUaUOXqHFi7qKRU7wMbsWBb_ntoJxoNtblxoCLO0QAvD_BwE&gad_source=1
Hope this helps
Dennis Hackert:
Thank You , That does help, and also for the link to a new system, I may try my existing for now, probably upgrade down the road, mainly because of bigger fish to catch.
Like, I want to get my front end looked at for shocks, looseness and alignment.
Wonder If anyone has a reference of a service shop around Nashville TN, preferably on north side?
And Bilstein verses Koni ? the rear have been changed but I need to replace fronts (believe there is four)I have been doing a little reading and searching but still not sure, am leaning toward Bilstein as someone said they think they have a special valve designed specifically for RV's?
Thank you Eric
David Ciotti:
When I am getting ready to go on the road I will drain both grey and black tanks then buy a big bag of ice and dump it into the toilet. The ice, while driving, will slosh around and remove the mess pyramid if there is one in the black tank.
Joel Ashley:
Dennis, I’m a vote for Koni’s, as you’ll find many are here.
But a point of Forum procedure should be noted: preferences here are for broaching different question categories in their own new posts. Changing a reply (“Re:”) title doesn’t alter that. And you are more likely to get responses to individual topic threads that way than from stacking multiple questions on very different coach subjects all in one new thread, or from adding them in subsequent replies. 😉
Joel
Addendum: I read this thread before others newly posted, and later saw your newer one. So I’m glad you picked up on the “etiquette” yourself, and obviously got my inference even before I jumped in. We appreciate your astute awareness, and look forward to helping you sort through your new-to-you coach head scratchers.
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