Black water tank level indicator shows 1/3 irrespective

[nateman96]

My Hideout 22RBWE Black water tank level indicator shows 1/3 all the time, and I am at a RV park and flush it out once a week, so it should fluctuate. Any idea what might be the problem? Thanks

[mowin]

About the only time the remote level will be correct is when the TT is new. Toilet paper on the sensor or any other "stuff" will give you a false reading. Keep your black tank valve closed untill the tank is at least 1/2 full. Add some water to the bowl before using and flushing. A open valve will allow the solid waste to biuld up making the dreaded solid waste pyramid....

[SteveC7010]

Originally Posted by nateman96

My Hideout 22RBWE Black water tank level indicator shows 1/3 all the time, and I am at a RV park and flush it out once a week, so it should fluctuate. Any idea what might be the problem? Thanks

Don't dump it on a schedule! Let it get pretty full and since you are full time in it and have city water, flush generously each you use the head. More water in the "mix" will help clean it out better when you do dump. 1/2 full is minimum; 3/4 or more is optimal.

[smiller]

The common OEM tank gauges are pretty much useless, and especially so for the black water gauge. There are tricks to clean it but even when they work they don't last long and as a result aren't worth the bother. You'll soon learn to tell when the tank is nearing full by the sound of the flush. Wait until then to dump it.

[pedalsteelpicker]

try putting about 5 gallons of water in the tank then right before you travel add a couple bags of ice thru the toilet.

[x96mnn]

There are some products you can buy that can help break down items such as toilet paper but another trick is to add a couple cups of fabric softener. Let it sit for a couple days then flush but the tank needs to be full before you flush.

Are you using RV TP or are you using regular house brand?

[mikell]

On our old trailer the valves were at the outlet so I would put some water in till I figured the lines were full or nearly then fabric softener or Rain Soft water softener. Both rather cheap at Dollar General. If you know your headed home to the dump station add a bunch of water so it sloshes around before dumping. Adding Ice probably wouldn't do any good unless it's BIG hunks

[Inherentwired1]

The factory level sensors are really "low end"....If you opt to use them, get used to looking down the crapper hole for the real level...lol