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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-20-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Oakprk, So close! I removed the rooftop vent...

Oakprk,

So close! I removed the rooftop vent cap, removed the screen from the wall just outside the bathroom, and found the little rectangle cut into the floor where the vent tube runs straight...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-17-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Yes, you are correct, air did come out when I...

Yes, you are correct, air did come out when I forced open the rubber trap. So it appears that if there is either air or water pushing back on the rubber waterless trap, the back pressure will keep...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-17-2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Yep, I did that. Sadly, no whooshing sound. I...

Yep, I did that. Sadly, no whooshing sound. I unscrewed one of them all the way, took it completely off and took a good look at it too. When I turned it over, the check valve stopper inside of it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-16-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Oakprk, that could very well be. I'll have to...

Oakprk, that could very well be. I'll have to refine my estimate by doing a bit of extra math, taking into account the different heights.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-16-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Update: 1) I repeated the experiment,...

Update:

1) I repeated the experiment, causing the gray tank to back up into the shower pan, and using my handy flowmeter that I bought online for $20, verified that the backup started somewhere...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-16-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
The Ford dealership in Portland actually got my...

The Ford dealership in Portland actually got my rig done earlier than expected, so I was able to bring the rig home and try out that idea of measuring the tank dimensions and calculating the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-12-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Thanks Bones2003, I will definitely check...

Thanks Bones2003,

I will definitely check the air admittance valves when I eventually get my rig back from the Ford dealership.

Also ... the dental floss tip - I'll give that a try too to see...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-11-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Oakprk, I have wondered if there was a...

Oakprk,

I have wondered if there was a problem with venting. I pulled off the grey tank vent cap on the roof and shone a flashlight down there. It isn't plugged; when the tank is empty I can see...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-11-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Bones2003, Good idea about calculating the...

Bones2003,

Good idea about calculating the capacity from the external tank dimensions. I will have to give that a try when I get the RV back from the Ford dealership in hopefully ONLY 3 weeks...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-11-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Upinsmoke, Yep, after filling the tank the...

Upinsmoke,

Yep, after filling the tank the hard way with a 2 gallon pitcher, I found one of those flow sensor gadgets for $20 on Amazon. It worked like a champ, and also verified my earlier...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-11-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Powercat ras, They still have the 4 LEDs....

Powercat ras,

They still have the 4 LEDs. Looking at the side of the tank where the sensors are mounted, I can see that they did a somewhat sloppy job of spacing them up the side of the tank. The...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-19-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Yeah, Morich, I have also found those online...

Yeah, Morich, I have also found those online CAD/CAM type displays on the Winnebago online parts site to be very useful! A pretty handy resource.

Your idea about the relative 'shallowness' (is...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-19-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bitzer
Gray Tank Capacity

Hi all. I decided to finally join this forum when I bought my latest motorhome, a 2021 Winnebago Adventurer 27N. I've been browsing as a guest for years - this is a valuable resource for RVers. That...
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