Leaking RV Grey Water Tank | Repairing Our RV Grey Water Tank On The Road | Full Time RV Living

As I went to dump our grey water tank, I noticed a slow drip coming off of the pull handle...NEVER a good sign! Upon further investigation I found a crack in our kitchen grey water tank. Here's how I patched it up to get us back on the road!

[@MidlifeDetour]

Even though you didn’t expect to spend the day working on the tank - thanks for taking us with you through the repairs. Looks like a good handy fix and would agree with your tire theory.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

It’s still holding up (fingers crossed). At least it was the grey tank! Thanks for watching!

[@HitchUpAndTow]

There's always something, and normally at the most inconvenient time and place. Great little fix. 👍Mark

[@JouppiOutdoors]

It does seem like a never ending cycle sometimes, overall, we have been very lucky! Thanks for watching!

[@robertkaplan6600]

I use Gorilla tape when I have had to cut access points in the belly. Just clean with acetone or something first. Makes it easier if u get back in there later. Good work David

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Good to know, I was debating on using that!

[@robertkaplan6600]

@@JouppiOutdoors it held up for many miles once I got it clean. My tire did the same thing on our travel trailer. Heard it hitting while driving and had to pull over.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

As soon as I saw it I remembered you telling me that story!

[@letsgosomewheretravels9476]

Thanks for checking us out, we have joined you and will look through your videos. Your American RV's are some much bigger than ours in the UK. Great that your prepared to fix issues yourselves, well done.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

Guess we always have to be prepared for a mishap. Thank goodness you're handy and able to patch it up. So glad I found your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. TJ & Red.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

We are glad we found yours also! Thanks for watching!

[@kenbailey3499]

Just got back from a boon-docking trip and saw a leak during our time. Towards the rear corner when the shower was in use. Plan to drop the bottom panel in a few days or use my bore scope to track it down. I did a search and was glad to see you had some good tips. Thanks as always.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

You’re welcome! Hopefully it’s something simple! I ended up making the permanent repair to our tank with a fiberglass patch that is still holding up perfectly. Thanks for watching!

[@JeremySmithOfNewScotland]

Gotta wonder how a leak like that happens in the first place. Love the JB weld, very useful. 👍🏻

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Odd place for a leak for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@theFrugalDuo]

Hey guys!! We are your newest friends!! 😁😁 Looking forward to following your adventures and staying connected. 😉 Safe travels, Christina and Rick

[@JouppiOutdoors]

the Frugal Duo Welcome! Thanks for joining us! Safe travels to you as well!

[@MidLifeJourney]

Great information regarding the repair of that tank. I really don't care for the fact the galley gray tank has a separate drain from the bathroom gray and black tank. Mine is the same way.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

MidLife Journey Yeah we would much rather have all of the drains going to one outlet. Thanks for watching!

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

Hi, I bet your right about the spare tire, JB make s some great quick fixes. I used them all the time, I like the two part puddy called water weld its great for pvc pipe repair, and a lot more. I subscribed for more great videos

[@JouppiOutdoors]

It’s great for patching things up for sure! Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching!

[@MarkWayUp]

repairs never fun - looks like you're right on top of it! glad you found my channel - I like yours too - look forward to seeing more! new friend here! :)

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Mark Way Up Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@LeslinAdventures]

Thanks for sharing. I would’ve used flex seal. But now I’ll keep jb weld on my tool box just in case

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Flex seal would probably do the job as well!

[@itsNAGOLS]

I prefer jb weld over flex seal any day

[@saxon840]

Yeah, I think the tire was the culprit. God bless y’all.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

That’s the only thing I can think would cause this. The patch job is holding up good so far! Thanks for watching!

[@FernTheCamper]

Not the grey water tank! Great fix :-)

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad it was just the grey water!

[@roger111ify]

Good video....same problem thanks.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

I actually made the permanent repair using fiberglass and it has held up perfectly! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinwilson3499]

RVs…all the maintenance problems of a house plus all the maintenance problems of a car plus generator, holding tanks…etc.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

That’s an accurate observation!

[@RoadVenturesUSA]

Did you figure out why the tire dropped like that? Great repair! Going to add JB weld to the keep on hand list :)

[@JouppiOutdoors]

No, and it hasn’t dropped back down. We did come across some VERY terrible roads the previous couple of days though. I’m guessing it was a little loose and the bouncing worked it loose even more.

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

BTW.....love our florida map.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@unnamedroadjourneys]

Wow have the exact same thing happening on my Reflection TT right now out in the boonies...about to get in there and see if it's a crack or a bad seal but was wondering how to deal with the corrugated plastic. Thanks for the video!

[@JouppiOutdoors]

If it’s cracked, I have a link in this video to the permanent fiberglass repair I made. Good luck, hopefully it’s something simple!

[@unnamedroadjourneys]

​@@JouppiOutdoors Great thanks! So far cannot find the source of the leak. It's possibly higher on the tank where I can't currently see. It also stopped as I had emptied much of it into our portable waste tank (not at a full hook-up site). Gonna' leave the CP hanging open wait and see if it starts leaking again after showers tonight. It had been completely full, backing up into the shower drain...hoping maybe it was just somehow an overflow leak. But it wasn't there before emptying. RV life! Freezing wind makes the whole process exciting. Also - what is that aluminum foil stuff Grand Design has plastered everywhere under there??? Makes it hard to see anything!! lol

[@JouppiOutdoors]

I believe ours is now leaking from the top of our kitchen gray tank as well, I’m pretty sure it’s the seal around the drain pipe in the top because it only leaks when it’s packed full….so we just try to keep it from filling completely up. I’m not excited to try and drop the tank!

[@unnamedroadjourneys]

@@JouppiOutdoors Oh wow! I guess it could be worse. Good to consider. Thank you!! I'll comment back if I figure ours out:-)

[@BJSABER1]

Thanks for the tip. Is that apoxy called, "JB weld"?

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Yes, it is the JB WELD plastic weld epoxy. However, this was only temporary, I link to the permanent fiberglass repair video in this video as well. The fiberglass has held up fantastic! Thanks for watching!

[@she_sings_delightful_things]

How long did this fix last?

[@JouppiOutdoors]

It is still holding up! It’s a permanent solution.

[@sharonkay6230]

What did you cut the underliner with? I’m afraid of cutting something vital.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

I gently scored it with my knife, a razor knife preferably, and it cut very easily.

[@barneyrubel8703]

My 2 cents, fiberglass repair kit, very permanent repair, jb temp at best.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

Will a fiberglass repair kit work on a plastic tank? I am debating the best way to do a more permanent fix. Thanks for the input!

[@barneyrubel8703]

Absolutely, several good vids on youtube "fiberglass repairs to plastic" . Just use some resin impregnated glass matt over your crack after a little sanding and cleaning, very strong.

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Fiberglass does not stick to ABS.

[@JouppiOutdoors]

I actually made the repair using fiberglass mat and resin. It has been very strong and has not leaked since the repair. Going on 8 months of full time use with no issues. I documented the repair process in another video.