Black water flush????

[Nan]

Ok haven't received my owners manuals yet....
Since it's used... I would like to flush it out...
HOW?
Any secrets? Before I do something stupid.

Nan

[Wiscampsin]

Hook up a hose (not your water hose) and open the black tank gate. Flush until water comes out clear. One of these will help you see when water is clear. RV Hydro Flush 45 Degree - Valterra F02-4100 - Sewer Flushing - Camping World Make sure you add some water to the tank after flushing to help break down solids and paper.

[Nan]

Originally Posted by Wiscampsin

Hook up a hose (not your water hose) and open the black tank gate. Flush until water comes out clear. One of these will help you see when water is clear. RV Hydro Flush 45 Degree - Valterra F02-4100 - Sewer Flushing - Camping World Make sure you add some water to the tank after flushing to help break down solids and paper.

I have one of those....for my other trailer... and YES they are a LIFE SAVER..
Mine is a 6504 Vibe... and it has a outside {near the front} Black water flush water attachment......
Just wanted to make sure there is no inside valves or anything I have to do before using it....

[Wiscampsin]

Nope no valves, just hook up the hose and you'll hear it spray.

[RamblerGuy]

Dump the tank before you remove the plug on the water hose connection!

Of course, if the connection is higher than the tank, it wouldn't make any difference.

[Nan]

Ok I tried that... The black water flush connection is high on the trailer.... Opened the black tank valve...and drained it into our septic.....When I turned the hose on you could hear noises....in the front of the trailer.... but there wasn't as much water coming out as there was going in....

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Nan

Ok I tried that... The black water flush connection is high on the trailer.... Opened the black tank valve...and drained it into our septic.....When I turned the hose on you could hear noises....in the front of the trailer.... but there wasn't as much water coming out as there was going in....

You'll fine that it seems water should be pouring out!
But with the small holes it provides spraying pressure not volume.

Turbs

[Nan]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

You'll fine that it seems water should be pouring out!
But with the small holes it provides spraying pressure not volume.

Turbs

All I ended up with is now my black tank reads 1/3 full... when it was empty before I started..

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Nan

All I ended up with is now my black tank reads 1/3 full... when it was empty before I started..

How long did u flush it?

Turbs

[Nan]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

How long did u flush it?

Turbs

about 5 mins....

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Nan

about 5 mins....

Flush mine for at least 20 minimum .
I also shut my valve for 5-6 minutes then re open several times while flushing.

Turbs

[Nan]

Ok I will try that in the morning... Since nothing seemed to be happening... I thought well maybe Im doing something wrong...
Thank you f1100turbo....

[ke4pnj]

The sensors for all of the tanks are internal. For the black water, this means particles of "stuff" can get stuck to the giving a false reading.

[Nan]

ok.. MY tank still reads 2/3 full of stuff...
Nothing seems to make it clear out..
Suggestions?


OK after flooding the bathroom... and unlike my other trailer.. It has a 3rd handle...
DUH nothing like feeling like a total. JERK!!!!
But the tank is empty...

[dgkbear]

There are many videos on YouTube about flushing black water tanks .