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Topic: black tank

Posted By: ilthyn
Subject: black tank
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2023 at 8:12am

How to clear a plugged black water tank. Suggestions please.

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2011 Pod 171 with numerous mods.
2013 DODGE RAM 1500

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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2023 at 9:58am

Define plugged. Is the outlet clogged?

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: seafans
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2023 at 1:12pm

https://www.campingworld.com/flexible-tank-wand-14497.html

Only a suggestion.

Posted By: ilthyn
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2023 at 4:32pm

Thanks. I found a Drano product that includes a 58 cm spiked plastic wand. Going to try it out tomorrow after the gel hopefully does its thing. Cheers.

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2011 Pod 171 with numerous mods.
2013 DODGE RAM 1500

Posted By: ilthyn
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2023 at 4:35pm

I believe the outlet is plugged. I have bought a Drano product that includes a spiked plastic flexible wand about 58 cms long. Will try it out tomorrow after the gel has had a go at the blockage.

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2011 Pod 171 with numerous mods.
2013 DODGE RAM 1500

Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2023 at 6:35pm

There are a number of videos on Youtube that show how to unclog the tank drain. They use a flush adaptor like this one from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Valterra-F02-4100-Hydroflush-Removable-Anti-siphon/dp/B0002UHVAA/ref=sr_1_55?crid=345SF6PXKTURX&keywords=rv%2Bsewer%2Bline%2Baccessories&qid=1695166479&sprefix=rv%2Bsewer%2Bline%2Baccessories%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-55&th=1 - https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-F02-4100-Hydroflush-Removable-Anti-siphon/dp/B0002UHVAA/ref=sr_1_55?crid=345SF6PXKTURX&keywords=rv%2Bsewer%2Bline%2Baccessories&qid=1695166479&sprefix=rv%2Bsewer%2Bline%2Baccessories%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-55&th=1

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Posted By: ilthyn
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2023 at 8:15pm

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2011 Pod 171 with numerous mods.
2013 DODGE RAM 1500

Posted By: ilthyn
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2023 at 8:16pm

Thanks. A good doze of Drano seems to have cured the problem. My lady says the TP we used was not proper RV type although I bought it at an RV dealership/

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2011 Pod 171 with numerous mods.
2013 DODGE RAM 1500

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2023 at 9:45pm

Use a good biological agent in your tank to break down the waste and TP. I'm currently using Happy Camper. I've also used RV Digiest-it, or other biological agents. Don't use anything with Formaldehyde.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2023 at 9:52am

I was just going to post a similar question only mine I believe is clogged up top. I can see t paper stuck. I always thought the tube went straight down but not I think it curves in. Also what is that little mechanism that you can see below the flap. Seems everything is stuck around that. Advice appreciated. Jon

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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2023 at 2:25pm

The 177 might be similar to the 179. The pipe between the toilet and the tank did have a curve to it. Always make sure to use plenty of water when flushing anything but liquid to help stuff move past the offset and into the tank. I'm not sure what mechanism you are referring to. The valve isn't a straight flap. Is it a ball valve instead of just a flap?

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS