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    Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 8:22am
Very helpful Charlie, thanks. 
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 7:24am
I've actually observed this in the process of measuring the capacity of my tanks. The gray water will begin to drain slowly and back up into the shower. You may also hear some gurgling in the kitchen sink drain as the air attempts to escape. For the black water the back up will be into the toilet bowl. Fortunately you can see this coming if you look down the toilet as you flush. You will have some warning when it's getting full.

All in all real messes can be contained, but it's really worth some effort to keep the gauges working by back flushing and cleaning. I have used the Geo Method with some success. And, if you're into such things, it helps to run a test to see how the gauges respond to varying fill levels. This can be done with a known 5 or 6 gallon bucket. The gauges are not linear. I have an additional 10 gallons of capacity after the top light comes on. Good to know what that top light really means.
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Posts: 1042 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 6:53am
curiosity question............if for some reason they weren't accurate what would happen, let's say on the gray tank.  Would the water just back up or not drain?  Am I to assume it would be pretty obvious?  My gauges seem to be fairly accurate as well.  
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Posts: 672 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 12:00am
Never have had any issue with our gauges either, they seem to be accurate. Goose
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Posts: 866 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 10:07pm
Maybe I am just lucky but my gauges seem to be pretty accurate on our 2011 RP-172. fresh water gauge is very accurate and the black and grey seem to be very close also. I am going to keep my mouth shut so I don't jinx myself
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Charlie M, Prior to the pod we had a 34 ft Cedar Creek 5th wheel. Also a Forest River product. Those indicator lights were never accurate either. It was easier just to keep track and empty as needed. Really don't plan on using the tanks on the pod, but I'll definitely pass along the info to DH. Thanks!
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:11pm
Originally posted by francoisfrogpod

A side note about the tank indicators ALWAYS reading full...
We've had our pod for 4 months.  We've spent many nights sleeping in it, but we have never put water into our holding tank. We have never used the gray tank or black tank due to personal preference. Last time we were camping, just for fun I pushed the black tank indicator button. FULL!!! Never believe the indicator lights. Proof positive.


If you bought the Pod new and have NEVER put water in the tanks, there is a defect. Sometimes the sensors get clogged with use, but new ones should work. Looks like Forest River owes you a fix.
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 9:59pm
The gray and fresh tank indicators usually work.... usually.
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Posts: 109 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 5:36pm
A side note about the tank indicators ALWAYS reading full...
We've had our pod for 4 months.  We've spent many nights sleeping in it, but we have never put water into our holding tank. We have never used the gray tank or black tank due to personal preference. Last time we were camping, just for fun I pushed the black tank indicator button. FULL!!! Never believe the indicator lights. Proof positive.
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Posts: 633 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 4:49pm
I did a quick check online and found this link showing putting one back together. It's a different camper but the valve looks very similar. Looks like you have to get at the back of the valve so it means taking it out. 

If you have to replace the whole valve they are only about $20.00
Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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