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08-05-2020, 09:25 AM
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Junior Member
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Holding Tanks
Hello,
I have a 2010 Keystone Outback and both holding Tanks are leaking, grey and black. I have looked under the travel trailer and it seems like the leak is on top. I wanted to just replace the tanks with all new ones. However it appears the tanks are secured under are cross member which is welded to the frame. Am I missing something or is this standard? If so does anyone have any advice on tackling this project. Thanks guys.
Obviously this is my first post I thank all of you for your time.
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08-05-2020, 09:30 AM
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Site Team
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Welcome to the forum
Take a closer look at the cross member holding the tank, most often they are screwed into the frame at both ends.
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Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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08-05-2020, 09:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Welcome to the forum
Take a closer look at the cross member holding the tank, most often they are screwed into the frame at both ends.
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I don't know if this true, but this has made my day already I can't wait to take another look! Lol thanks for the reply
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08-05-2020, 09:42 AM
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Welcome to the forum from Ontario
Careful what you wish for, there are some that wish their cross members were welded.
Good luck in the repair.
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08-05-2020, 10:10 AM
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One thing I've learned is no matter what project you're doing these things are not manufacturered to make that specific project you're doing easy haha
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08-05-2020, 10:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 22DallarBill
One thing I've learned is no matter what project you're doing these things are not manufacturered to make that specific project you're doing easy haha
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Ain’t that the truth.
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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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08-05-2020, 10:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 22DallarBill
One thing I've learned is no matter what project you're doing these things are not manufacturered to make that specific project you're doing easy haha
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Automobile manufacturers have been doing this for many decades. I recall an uncle that was a mechanic for the state police. In the late 1960's he showed my father the factory instructions for replacing a heater core. Step 1 remove front bumper, that was so you could get to stay 2 remove remove right front fender. He cut a hole in the firewall and patched it. We had a 1999 Dodge Durango and the heater core leaked. It cost $1,200 to replace the heater core that itself cost under $100. Complete dash (including steering wheel) had to be removed and a/c discharged.
If my truck needs the turbos replaced you have to remove the body from the frame. Ya, a blank tank removal ain't fun but it's far from the worst job to do.
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08-05-2020, 10:52 AM
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Oh yeah, the worst job you could do is your next job
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08-05-2020, 05:21 PM
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You were correct the one holding up one side of the tank is screwed in. Thank you for your help!
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08-05-2020, 06:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 22DallarBill
You were correct the one holding up one side of the tank is screwed in. Thank you for your help!
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Your welcome, can’t say over the years that I’ve seen any tanks “permanently” mounted. Have fun, BTDT too many times to count
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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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08-05-2020, 08:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 22DallarBill
You were correct the one holding up one side of the tank is screwed in. Thank you for your help!
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One thing you will learn is that if Chuckster57 tells you something 99.999% of the time it will be spot on.
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08-06-2020, 02:19 AM
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you might want to just have a service center deal with the tanks.
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08-06-2020, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roscommon48
you might want to just have a service center deal with the tanks.
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Not sure about the OP but even at my age I think I'm just as capable & would most likely do as good, or better, job than a dealer.
My last 5th wheel went to the factory while we were in the area for a handful of warranty items, after that no one but me put a wrench to it for anything.
I think there are good techs, such as Chuckster & others like him that care about the work they perform, but there are also a bunch that don't give a rats patootie about anything but payday & quitting time & I'm not willing to gamble $150 an hour on which one might work on my coach, so I'll do it myself.
As long as there's folks on forums like this one that are willing to offer good knowledgeable information most anyone that's physically capable, knows which end of a screwdriver to use & not afraid to get their hands dirty can fix most anything on their RV. They will then have the satisfaction of a job well done & a better understanding of how these things are thrown together.
Just my .02 cents.
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