keldrasmussen
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Hi to all,
My wife and I just returned from our forth weekend in our new to us 1999 Georgetown 265. Besides our lack of knowledge the MH has performed flawlessly. This weekend we extended by one day compared to the first 3. (Friday afternoon-Monday noon).
By Sunday we noticed a smell of sewage whenever the toilet seat was raised. This morning it was stronger. The black tank was nowhere full as it is just Kathy and I using it.
After we dumped we headed home. During the whole way (About 2 hrs) we smelled sewage. After we got home and started to unload the smell was very strong.
So: Should we use "something" in the tank? And if so ,how do we go about it now that the tank is empty? Flushing with something would make sense, but dumping the tank on the lawn does not appeal to me !
Any advise from you veterans will be greatly appreciated.
Kathy and Keld
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crimmps49
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There are several things you can do. We use the blue liqui or orange liquid in ours and never have any problems. Some people use calgon and laundry soap and don't have problems. DO NOT dump your tanks on your yard--it is sewage and needs to be dumped into a sewage system. My suggestion is to add the calgon/soap and about 10 gallons of water--drive around to mix and head for a dumping station. While there, dump, then rinse by filling with water once again and dump it again. Fill with 5-10 gallons of water and an additive. If you can also check to see if the toilet is still a tight seal around, or if it is leaking and fix if it is. We never have any smells from our toilet---you shouldn't either.
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trickyvic3
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Do you have water in the toilet bowl?
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jjjandrbaker
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Yes. Add something. You also need to make sure you have some water in there. After you dump it, you need to put new water in.
I put these in right after a dump. I also add one before I travel after the camper has been stored for a while.
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keldrasmussen
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We do have water in the toilet bowl and it seems to stay in there.
Thanks for both replies.
Keld
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Devonm2012
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My "two cents" would be that there is build up in the tank. So, first would be to pour a bunch of ice into the tank and drive around. It will help to break up what may be down there. My next step may be to fill about half way, pour about a gallon of bleach in, and drive some more. Then, ensure the seal is good around the toilet. Lastly, do as others are recommending and use two cups calgon and one cup laundry detergent, mix well, and pour down the toilet. Add some water, drive, let sit for a couple of days, then drain. Again, just my two cents.
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Pangaea Ron
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I don't like the concept of adding something to cover up the smell from the toilet, there is probably a more fundamental issue.
I find that If I have the ceiling exhaust fan running when I flush the toilet, I can get odors from the black water tank in the bathroom. I solve that by opening the ceiling vent only (without the fan) until I am done flushing, and then turn on the fan if neccessary.
I also have installed a Cyclone venturi vent to replace the roof vent cap, which also helps to prevent odors from the black water tank entering the bathroom.
Your vent for the black water tank may also be plugged or restricted (wasp nests?), and needs to be cleared.
The seals for the toilet flush valve or toilet to floor/black tank need to be checked for leakage.
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keldrasmussen
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I truly appreciate all the suggestions.
I will surely try them before our next adventure July 27 th.
Thanks again, and if anyone has other ideas feel free to post them.
Keld
PS: The black tank monitor shows 3/4 full even when empty which I guess could suggest build up.
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trickyvic3
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keldrasmussen wrote:I truly appreciate all the suggestions.
I will surely try them before our next adventure July 27 th.
Thanks again, and if anyone has other ideas feel free to post them.
Keld
PS: The black tank monitor shows 3/4 full even when empty which I guess could suggest build up.
FWIW-
The tank monitors very rarely work properly. They may get better after a good cleaning however.
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Lobstah
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Pangaea Ron wrote:I don't like the concept of adding something to cover up the smell from the toilet, there is probably a more fundamental issue.
I find that If I have the ceiling exhaust fan running when I flush the toilet, I can get odors from the black water tank in the bathroom. I solve that by opening the ceiling vent only (without the fan) until I am done flushing, and then turn on the fan if neccessary.
I also have installed a Cyclone venturi vent to replace the roof vent cap, which also helps to prevent odors from the black water tank entering the bathroom.
Your vent for the black water tank may also be plugged or restricted (wasp nests?), and needs to be cleared.
The seals for the toilet flush valve or toilet to floor/black tank need to be checked for leakage.
I agree. I've never added any chems to our black tank. You may also want to check to make sure there is water in all the traps for the sinks and shower. Gray water tanks get plenty smelly, and there are traps with each sink to prevent gasses from coming back into the living space, just like there are in brickNstick houses.
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