Oh Crap! The RV Black Tank Flusher is Busted

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

Great methodical troubleshooting process. Nice work, you took a lot of the mystery out of that system. Thanks.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thank you.

[@frankp5786]

Good job well done! It was interesting to see how those things are actually installed. Thanks!

[@leannehendricks6116]

Love Your RV hey Ray love all your videos! I'm trying to find one of yours that explains what you do for the outside maintenance. Wash wax etc. on a rig with gel coat and decals

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks! I haven't done a video but here is a blog post - www.loveyourrv.com/wash-wax-and-detail-the-rv/

[@hornerhillfarm4017]

I just watched this on advice from another member in the Keystone RV Forum. I enjoyed every moment of it and it was exactly what I needed to learn. All topped off with one of my favorite cold beverages. Nicely done, great camera work, good audio level, no lectures, just the facts man. Well done sir. Beautiful Beagle helper.

[@mpdacor]

You are wonderful! your wife is so blessed to have you!!!!

[@gotmymojoworking2010]

Thanks Ray we were wondring how our system is setup. You made it look real simple

[@katieholt5819]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Our black tank flush on our Forest River rPod has been backed up and I couldn't find anything else online except this video to show me another problem besides just the check valve (which we already tested and replaced).

[@traveller9625]

I always wondered how that worked, now I know. Thanks Ray

[@mikephilpott7126]

The amount of information I learned from you is ridiculous. Thanks for another great video. I want to put a new inverter in our trailer but I'm scared to death to try it myself. As you know the stock ones take a week and a half to charge a battery.

[@LoveYourRV]

Happy to share and hear it is appreciated. Thank you!

[@TheBuddy1939]

"Suns' back out" Life is good. Thanks for the insight into cleaning the black-tank flush assembly.

[@Rphasmid]

I was dumping my black tank for what I thought would be the last time before I put November X-Ray (Our Springdale trailer) into hibernation for the long, long winter. I could not hear the black tank sani flush working. It was nice to find this video. I am always reluctant to take my rig to the dealer and only do that as a last resort. I was very confident that I could fix the issue after seeing what you did with yours, Professor Ray. Turns out I worried for nothing. When I got NXR home and hooked up a garden hose everything seemed to be working. Gremlins in the system maybe. Or maybe I forgot to turn on the hose...

[@jasonmayne1]

Thank you! Have always wondered what is on the other end of that hose hook-up. I think yours is the only video of this on KZbin! I’ve watched all of them.

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome. :)

[@roblambie7937]

Ray thanks for posting this repair. Had the same problem. Got it repaired, thank you again for information.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good to hear :)

[@mwrcrft]

Great description of the flush and trouble shooting of the problem.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks!

[@johnhaase7943]

Great Video! I have a NEW MicroLite 23 and flusher is plugged. Check valve tested ok. Next have to get into underbelly and see what gives. I HOPE it's a kinked line! Thanx for great video job!!

[@asherstanton4561]

Glad you got it "rectified". Give it a second😁

[@LoveYourRV]

:D

[@jimsjacob]

I’ve often wondered about mine. I think it’s a good idea to ID the location of that check valve because if it did crack as you defined, I’d be sitting on the side of the trailer as I usually do while putting the rig to bed and listening to the “spraying” sound I’m accustomed to hearing. In reality, I could be flooding the trailer somewhere!

[@slimbeaux]

Thank you Ray. Very straight forward and to the point. When I get home tonight I think I will check underneath my bathroom sink and see if my system is as well laid out as yours. I remember the diagram so I know it's the same. In Theory.

[@TheOdiehog]

You are fearless! My new rig has had the same problem but I've been leery to try what you just did! After watching your video I'm a bit more apt to give it a shot. I'll turn the water on full and can hear it doing something but never do I see it leaving the sewer hose. I'm thinking.....where in the hell is it going? So I shut it down and forget it. Thanks for your courage!

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome. Maybe they installed the flusher into the wrong tank. :)

[@choustonRV4Life]

Excellent video! I was trying to find a diagram and video on how the flush system works and what the sprayer actually looks like. Thanks!

[@LoveYourRV]

Glad it helped :)

[@marshallpoe8087]

My old travel trailer had one in the top of the black tank that spun when under pressure. Once I hooked it up straight to the hose bib at the campground and 70 psi of water pressure went into the tank. It ended up blowing the spinning head off into the tank. The head was later retrieved by the RV technician.

[@garygauthier6152]

Great work Dr Ray

[@mwilliamshs]

your tank flush sprayer failed because it was installed too near the bottom of the tank, not in its top. Note the flange says "TOP" on its face which is facing horizontally to the street side in your installation. I would expect this maintenence to become routine at best and to require component replacement eventually. much better idea for this to be installed vertically from the top down but relocating it now would require patching a sizable hole in your tank. the vertical portion of the backflow-preventer check-valve (black o-ring) is not spring-loaded. it prevents back flow but is dependent on gravity to close. (this is why you had to shake it at 4:00) I mention this because it's of vital importance that it be oriented vertically (plumb) to prevent sewage from flowing back into a public/potable water supply.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks for the advice. Lasted 6 years of full-time use, so not too bad, I'll leave it there.

[@LoveYourRV]

The valve is working fine, It actually has two valves, one vertical gravity, and one horizontal spring loaded, no way water is getting back out that thing.

[@armstronglance]

Thanks for this video. My black tank flush is plugged up. Must be the jet piece inside the tank, the part that was plugged up on your tank. Unfortunately I have a trailer with a 4 seasons sealed underbelly which you have to tear apart to get to the black tank inside. It's quite an ordeal to open up the underbelly and get it sealed back together.

[@jrfizix]

Thanks for the video... you definitely earned that beer.

[@hankimus10]

You are awesome! Lol! I am so thankful that you spend the time to do these videos! I am new to rving, and just picked up a keystone cougar, 2008 model...and everyone search for a video with a. Question, you have done a video! Thanks again!

[@LoveYourRV]

Glad to help, cheers, Ray

[@tennesseetraveller402]

Another very useful video Ray. Treats all around!

[@G_RAThbun]

thanks once again hopefully I don't ever have to do that but I at least I will know how if I need to

[@leroysouza5066]

Great video. I got the same problem. But my trailer is new. Going to take it in. Taught my black tank was plugged. Thanks.

[@LoveYourRV]

Must be an install error. Hope you get it fixed up. Cheers! Ray

[@danbrophy3785]

Good video. Great beer!

[@ronpearson1790]

The beagle dance for the pig's ear. :) Good video Ray!

[@danhitchcock5913]

Love your videos.. Getting schematics and diagrams are a challenge.

[@jamesgrossi5771]

Great troubleshooting video again - just like all the rest of them you do. Thank you so much - YOU ARE A GREAT SERVICE TO US ALL !!!!! I just purchased a 2017 327 RES Cougar and I love it. I was inspired by you in that you owned ONE, so it's gotta be a good unit. Ray thinking about buying a ventless washer dryer combo would appreciate your advice.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, James, happy to share my experiences. :) Sorry, don't know much about washer and dryer setups. Our trailer is too small for one, so haven't researched the subject much.

[@backoffjoe8347]

Cutting that access hole might be the next repair video, but nice vid i was curious what thst sprayer looked like once exposed.

[@duncanpage1556]

Good video! hello Angie

[@ncplantdoctor]

I will hazard a kuess that the valve with the two plungers was an anti-syphon device. Otherwise, glad you had Angie to help get you through it.

[@robertashley7691]

Great job! I always wondered what was in there.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks!

[@marklechevallier1566]

Love Your RV y

[@jwall62]

You are a brave man! Black tank problem, I'm selling my trailer!

[@tootz1950]

Compost toilet. Very expensive but no smell, liquid evaporates through vent, solids dry out. Empty a few times a month.

[@garycampbell8663]

Good one Ray.

[@jeffscott5699]

Great vid Ray. I learn something everytime I watch one of your videos.

[@KJRitch]

When I purchased my 2008 Airstream Classic 25fb in 2013 the first time I used the black tank flush water came out the bottom of the trailer. I checked the one way valve and it was cracked. Rather than get another valve I just put in an elbow. 4 years later my flush valve is clogged up. It spays a little. Mine isn't as easy to get at. I'll have to cut an access hatch in the galvanized black tank cover to remove it. Figured while I have access panels cut I'll have the flush valve replaced as well as the black and gray tank dump valves and have a SeeLevel monitor system installed, replacing the Micropulse system which has screw in sensors. I have to recalibrate the system every year and its not all that accurate.

[@ScotWalt858]

Nice! Love that treat!!

[@nvega1247]

Another great video, awesome job, hope I don't have to do that any time soon.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks. Wasn't too bad since the valve was located pretty far up the tank wall not much dripping. Changing a cracked black tank waste gate a few years back was way worse as kept dripping.

[@nvega1247]

Well we've had our TT Flagstaff 21DS only 4 months, still getting familiar with it. I think I've seen all your videos & learned so much from them. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences, they really are a great source of information......thanks!!!

[@brimcg4493]

Both of my black tanks won't flush. Ugh! Looks like I have plenty of work to do do 🤣 thanks for the video.

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome, wish you the best with the repair. Mine is still working well. Cheers, Ray

[@Billodnh]

That was one well earned brewski.

[@Grevlain]

Oh, he earned 3 or 4 with that job.

[@mjm3852]

Our black tank flusher on the Cougar isn't working either. My check valve is not clear plastic like yours; it's solid black so I can't see what its doing. Maybe I can look at the lines just to see if there is water getting as far as the tank. Does you flusher still work today?

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes, still working well, just did a flush out about a week ago

[@bryanwinter7555]

Thank you!

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Did you say Junuary? I love it.. Nice fix, good tips.

[@LoveYourRV]

Yup, that's what we call it. :)

[@kathypeck8427]

Biggest concern is closing the belly pan and securing it properly

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

Fantastic video! You did some awesome detective work. Now how do you replace the part you cut out under the rig?

[@Gent-gl4hv]

I love these how to videos! I have watched a lot of your stuff. I am going to try the CELLULAR SIGNAL BOOSTER mod. How do determine where it is safe to drill through your roof?

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks! I try my best to guess what's under the roof then use a foot or longer 1/8th-inch drill bit first very slowly and pierce the roof board, then push on it and see if it hits anything. If not I can continue on thru the ceiling and see where if it comes out where I thought. From that point, I can slowly widen the holes with larger bits. To pull wire though I tape it to the long bit then feed it through. As seen in this install video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gma5npiFgsynoqcm28s

[@kiwimajic1]

awesome ...just like a kiwi would do it.. ray...if some put it together you can take it a part and fix it..

[@GaryBoyd02]

I wonder if it pays to run some CLR through the flush hose periodically?

[@LoveYourRV]

Might be an idea as the stuff was likely hard water deposits. I'm sure boondocking so much in hard waer areas doesn't help as when at dump stations I don't like to hold up the line flushing the tank.

[@krisg3984]

good job !

[@1timby]

Sounds like pretty crappy work....LOL I figured since no one else said it first.....:P

[@charleshoward9983]

sorry the black pieace you had to clean.

[@supertanker9681]

Didnt you have a video on repairing a crack in a tank? Ive recently had the honor to repair suck a crack 😞

[@LoveYourRV]

No, I haven't had to do that yet thankfully.

[@charleshoward9983]

Yea Thanks Ray. Just wondering though did you have to reseal the flusher cause I was thinking, preventive maintenance? If it's no trouble.Thanks great video.Who new.

[@LoveYourRV]

I'm not sure what you mean by reseal the flusher?

[@dustinpendergast]

Hope you washed your hands... after drinking that Canadian ;)

[@raybbj]

Ray's RV Repair Ltd. est. 2011. For all your RV repairs, call Ray, or leave a message with Angie.

[@LoveYourRV]

haha!

[@imanoleonardo6902]

Ray how did you re seal the under belly? Thanks!

[@stacieodstacieod9555]

Just like a house some thing repaired.

[@ClassALiving]

I almost want a tank flusher

[@lucievieira9578]

what you call a check valve is a VACUUM BREAKER---this prevents pull water back from the black tank into the water supply hose . An attempt to pull back into the water line will result in only air being pulled back

[@LoveYourRV]

The No Fuss Flush Instructions calls it both "Vacuum Beaker - Check Valve" liferebooted.net/life-rebooted-rv-files/owners-manuals/No%20Fuss%20Flush%20Instructions.pdf So does Valterra www.valterra.com/product/check-valve-vacuum-breaker-1-2-mpt-bulk/

[@anthonymarino4260]

life is good

[@hogcat858]

Good job fixing that> Could of been worse for sure. That is all you pay Angie for helping, a treat? Better start paying her with some nice juicy steaks!

[@LoveYourRV]

Yeah, guess she deserves a pay increase. :)

[@3403chris]

ok so I also have this problem. When you removed the 3 screws and the pipe did yours just pull off? Mine seems stuck on to the black tank and doesn't want to come off.

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes, it had some silicone sealant around it but it was pretty easy to remove, just rubbery.

[@3403chris]

ok thank you I have tired 3 times to get it off it is very hard to get to.

[@LoveYourRV]

Maybe yours is glued on :(

[@3403chris]

I have the underbelly off but the rv is 120 miles from me, plans are to go back this Friday and I will take another look at it. Thanks for your video.

[@3403chris]

After 3 attempts I was finally successful in gettiing it out and it was completely stopped up. Thanks for your help.

[@uscfan123]

Disgusting, but thanks. Where's Mike Rowe in this episode? 😄

[@montanaspring7176]

nice

[@41johndeere]

get to see what you eat twice ha

[@darr25]

Latex gloves are pretty cheap...

[@dalet1491]

I hope that you are flying your I AM CANADIAN flag

[@LoveYourRV]

I opened the box expecting one and it was just a regular flag. :(

[@randybeach9907]

Why not just put s new one on instead of going through all that other stuff 🤷‍♂️

[@LoveYourRV]

It just needed a cleaning, no reason to throw a good part in the garbage. Also its not really an off the shelf item you can just get anywhere. Still working fine to this day.

[@vladimerpopov3070]

I see you made a funny

[@tootz1950]

Eew. Yuk. Bleach! Bleach!

[@im2crafty]

u gojchdd the hat wkth bare hands, on the bright side-chedrs with a coors.