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Old 09-16-2013, 05:57 AM   #1
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water leak

After draining tanks and using flush unit for black tank we moved to our next stop. After a few days noticed odor in storage compartment and trailer and after checking noticed the covering under trailer which covers tanks was full of water.Made a small hole and drained water in bucket and it was clear water. Could i have a crack in flush line or check vale causing this no water in trailer that i can see. Thanks for the help
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Old 09-16-2013, 06:07 AM   #2
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Could be a leak but could also be rain water that can accumulate. We had that problem. Rain water would run down the back outside wall and run in to the under belly because the coroplast was not sealed at the back bumper. Sealed it up and drilled a small 1/8" hole in each section of coroplast at the lowest point to allow drainage just in case.
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Old 09-16-2013, 06:30 AM   #3
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The next time you flush the black tank, watch for any signs of water leaking. The back flush check valve is notorious for cracking and leaking. Do a forum search on the valve and you'll read what I mean.
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Old 09-16-2013, 09:55 AM   #4
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after checking

after more checking removed inside storage panels could see black tank and flush line so far back and also turned on flusher and could not see a leak. i am starting to think could have leak in one of gray valve fittings or pipes. guess i will have to remove lower cover when i get home about 2500 miles from home.one last question when flusher on makes loud noise inside wall not sure if normal still have not found pressure valve for flusher.
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Old 09-16-2013, 10:20 AM   #5
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My my trailer, the black tank flush makes that noise. I think that is because the tank is empty or nearly, the flush is spraying the sides of the tank. The manual says to open water supply to full pressure to flush tank with the sewer valve open.
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Old 09-16-2013, 10:44 AM   #6
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My black tank flusher makes a lot of noise as well. That is normal.
Instead of dropping the belly cover, why not cut a 3 sided square opening where the valve in question is located? You can then button it up with Gorilla tape once valve report is made. Much easier and you will have access panel for later.
That is what I recently did and the tape holds real well.
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Old 09-16-2013, 10:54 AM   #7
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cut hole

thanks good idea to cut hole may still have to drop to dry out if real wet is there insulation in between panel and tanks?
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Old 09-16-2013, 11:44 AM   #8
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On mine there is no insulation between the tanks and the belly covering. Some have a foil insulation.
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