If the toilet is used over a period of time and the coach is not moved, the solids
will settle out and the liquids will form "channels" in the solids. Then only the
liquids will drain out and the problem only gets worse. Emery's suggestions are
right on. You may also want to add one of the chemical digester chemicals which
you can purchase from your RV store. I had a tank that was so solid that even
repeated pressure flushings would not do the job but the chemical loosened it up.
Gary
'77 Kingsley
North Bend, Oregon Coast (Raining -- what's new??)
> I'd noticed over the past year since installing my macerator that my holding
> tank didn't seem to hold as much.
>
> After removing the commode and supposedly empting the tank, I could look down
> the tube and see that the tank was still half full. I lowered the rear end to
> the max in hopes that the contents would flow to the back and empty - didn't
> work - still won't empty the tank.
>
> Also, when tank nears full, or when water runs into shower drain, water &
> whatever?? soaks the hall carpet, runs back under the fresh water tank, and
> drains onto the ground - can't tell from where 'cause with rear end lowered,
> can't get under it to look.
>
> Anybody had this problem or have a solution????
>
> And, Thedford tells me to bypass vacuum breaker with 1/2" connector to
> preclude replacing breaker (water sprays out the rear of commode when in flush
> mode). I have the commode out and don't see how a connector alone will work
> (doesn't allow for incoming water line) - appears that a "T" would be
> required. Any suggestions??
>
> Don't like to bug ya'll, and wish I had more answers than questions, but I
> sure would like to get JimiSue road ready - Co-Pilot mighty restless and
> continues to nag.
>
> Thanks,
> Lanier
will settle out and the liquids will form "channels" in the solids. Then only the
liquids will drain out and the problem only gets worse. Emery's suggestions are
right on. You may also want to add one of the chemical digester chemicals which
you can purchase from your RV store. I had a tank that was so solid that even
repeated pressure flushings would not do the job but the chemical loosened it up.
Gary
'77 Kingsley
North Bend, Oregon Coast (Raining -- what's new??)
> I'd noticed over the past year since installing my macerator that my holding
> tank didn't seem to hold as much.
>
> After removing the commode and supposedly empting the tank, I could look down
> the tube and see that the tank was still half full. I lowered the rear end to
> the max in hopes that the contents would flow to the back and empty - didn't
> work - still won't empty the tank.
>
> Also, when tank nears full, or when water runs into shower drain, water &
> whatever?? soaks the hall carpet, runs back under the fresh water tank, and
> drains onto the ground - can't tell from where 'cause with rear end lowered,
> can't get under it to look.
>
> Anybody had this problem or have a solution????
>
> And, Thedford tells me to bypass vacuum breaker with 1/2" connector to
> preclude replacing breaker (water sprays out the rear of commode when in flush
> mode). I have the commode out and don't see how a connector alone will work
> (doesn't allow for incoming water line) - appears that a "T" would be
> required. Any suggestions??
>
> Don't like to bug ya'll, and wish I had more answers than questions, but I
> sure would like to get JimiSue road ready - Co-Pilot mighty restless and
> continues to nag.
>
> Thanks,
> Lanier
