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Old 07-19-2015, 11:30 AM   #1
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Septic Smell in 371 REBH Bunkroom

I just flushed the the black tank and emptied the gray tanks, and now there is a strong septic smell coming from the mid-bunk room where my son sleeps.

I've noticed this smell there once before.

Has anyone had this experience? Does anyone know what causes it or how to fix it or avoid it?

Thanks for your thoughts.
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Old 07-19-2015, 11:33 AM   #2
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I have had that smell on occasion. In my case I think it came from the vent stack on the roof. I just closed my bathroom vent and the smell would disappear. I think it was the way the wind was blowing.


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Old 07-20-2015, 03:19 PM   #3
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If you have fantastic fans, make sure to turn them off while emptying your sewers.

They pull in a lot of air and can bring the sewer smell into the trailer.
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Old 09-30-2015, 05:57 AM   #4
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If you have fantastic fans, make sure to turn them off while emptying your sewers.

They pull in a lot of air and can bring the sewer smell into the trailer.
If this doesn't work and it SHOULD....

My toilet seal was off, when the tank would get full it would then leak into the belly of the RV and the smell would last for a day or 2 until it dried up some. Just "reset" the toilet with a new seal if that's the problem.
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