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Old 01-22-2013, 12:48 PM   #1
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3 vent caps on roof

Having trouble with grey tank vent getting a burp in bath sink. While on the roof checking vent I have 3 caps 1 I would say os right side is black tank 1 on left looks to be grey tank bothright above bath area. Now there is 1 just in front of entry door and I see nowhere that is comes through ceiling or goes down the wall, what could it be? On the burp problem I have already changed both plumbing vents under the sinks. Thanks
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Old 01-22-2013, 01:08 PM   #2
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I am not familiar with your layout. It is possible that in your camper the sink does not have a vent that penetrates the roof. Look under the sink for a "ventless" air break that may be stuck closed.

If you have one and it sticks, they are very easy to replace (they unscrew) and very inexpensive.

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Old 01-22-2013, 02:00 PM   #3
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Herk, Already changed both of those kitchen and bath. My unit is a 359Xl and there is no plumbing in front of side door. The vent on the roof in front of door seems to go nowhere there is a cabinet there but no pipe showing inside and wall is not thick enough for pipe to come up through the wall. Thanks for your answer.
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Old 01-22-2013, 02:14 PM   #4
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It could be a dummy cap to cover access for a possible satellite mount. Do you already have a satellite dish or a pre-wired prep package?
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Old 01-23-2013, 09:05 AM   #5
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dondash Thanks it is wired for sat
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Old 01-23-2013, 09:18 AM   #6
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Do you have a washer hookup up front?
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Old 01-23-2013, 12:00 PM   #7
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dondash Thanks it is wired for sat
It is likely that one of the vent caps is a dummy hiding the wiring access for the sat; that's how my coach is laid out.
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Old 01-23-2013, 12:21 PM   #8
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Possible attic vent? My previous rig had them for that purpose.
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Old 01-24-2013, 01:51 PM   #9
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Like Tigg.. said. I have 2 attic vents and 3 plumbing vents. When you replaced it what did you see?
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Old 01-24-2013, 07:55 PM   #10
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I am going with Gary and say it is a dummy. The coach is wired for sat. and the location fits. Still have not solved burp. Thanks
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Old 01-24-2013, 08:41 PM   #11
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Try some Alka Seltzer?
Seriously, though, what exactly is happening?
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Old 01-24-2013, 09:40 PM   #12
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Any chance the gray tank is under the bedroom? In that case the piping from the bath would be flexible corrugated tubing which might pinch and restrict drainage.
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Old 01-26-2013, 01:52 PM   #13
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Gary, when we drain the kitchen sink the bath will burp then you have to wipe water off the mirror. It is raining today so i can't go on roof to check roof vent but I am assuming the roof vent is plugged. Before this started when you drained the kit sink you would hear like a rush of air about half way down now you don't.
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Not sure of tank location have not been under to check but I will.
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Old 01-26-2013, 02:06 PM   #15
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I am going with Gary and say it is a dummy. The coach is wired for sat. and the location fits. Still have not solved burp. Thanks
Have you or could you run a snake in the drain? You may have a partial blockage caused by an object that is letting some air venting, but not all.
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Old 01-26-2013, 02:11 PM   #16
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Is the kitchen sink draining normally? Like B47, I was thinking of the possibility of a clog/blockage.
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Old 01-27-2013, 10:47 AM   #17
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sink drains ok but it seems when it gets to tank it vents through bath sink
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Old 01-27-2013, 12:46 PM   #18
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What happens when you drain the bath sink?
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Old 01-27-2013, 08:38 PM   #19
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The drain from the kit. sink has a vent pipe going up to the roof before it reaches the grey tank. No rain tomorrow and I will go up on the roof to make sure it is not plugged. Ot
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