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08-26-2018, 06:54 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Florence
Posts: 21
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Black Tank Gauge
We have a 2018 Cougar and the black take gauge worked at first then on our first trip this summer, our gauge is stuck on 2/3 full.
I have flushed the tank with the hose connector several times.
filled half full of just water drove home 8 hours to let it agitate on way home.
we have a dump at home flushed it few more times still does not work.
while filling tank with water it does get show full then I dump it and it drops down to 2/3. We always use the right TP paper for trailers,
I know you should not trust gauges on the black tank, but dang new trailer right out of the box.
Has any one found a way to clean the sensors?
John
2018 Cougar 29RLDWE
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08-26-2018, 06:59 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Sensor cleaner and/or tissue digester. Fill tank until you see it coming up the pipe at the toilet, let it set for a day or two. Then drive “rough” for a few miles.
If that doesn’t work, you can replace the sensor.
Here we go
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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08-26-2018, 07:17 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Florence
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Thanks Chuckster57
I went to Amazon and found the cleaner I will give this a try.
John
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08-26-2018, 07:38 AM
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Site Team
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Location: Modesto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jawplw
Thanks Chuckster57
I went to Amazon and found the cleaner I will give this a try.
John
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I would get the tissue digester too. Your issue is more likely a piece of paper hanging up.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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09-16-2018, 05:58 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Sale Creek, TN
Posts: 14
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I just had the same problem and I filled the tank up to the point of coming into the toilet. The second time I did it the gage began working correctly. I have the black flush but I used the type wand that connects to a hose it worked.
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09-16-2018, 10:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Brisbane Australia
Posts: 708
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We clean ours with the old method of dish detergent crystals, a bag of ice and about 1/3 tank of water. Then go for a drive at least 20 miles. Then dump the lot and fresh flush at least 3 times till the water comes out clear.
Seems to work for us
YMMV
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09-18-2018, 05:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 235
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I don't know why they even bother to put sensors on the black tank. You learn how long your family takes to fill it up. We can make it 4 days with 3 people. Then I check with a flashlight.
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2012 Ford Expedition EL Limited
2014 Passport 2510RB
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09-18-2018, 06:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Folsom
Posts: 369
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After 2 RV's with faulty sensors on grey and black tanks, I installed Seelevel 2 tank monitors. Work great!
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2002 Montana 3250RL upgraded a bunch
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Bullet Proofed - SOLD
2017 Ford F350 6.7 Lariet
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09-22-2018, 08:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: prophetstown
Posts: 318
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We can be thankful they install lights and not a alarm lol
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