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Old 11-20-2018, 03:08 PM   #1
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Odor from black tank

Hi is there a way to vent the black tank to avoid odors inside before you need to dump

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Old 11-20-2018, 03:13 PM   #2
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If everything is working properly you shouldn't get any black tank odors in the coach.

A few things to check:
  • Make sure you have water in your bathroom sink trap (bathroom sink goes to the black tank as well)
  • Don't flush with the fan running (creates negative pressure in the bathroom pulling odors from the tank in)
  • Check that the air admittance valve in your bathroom cabinet is tight and working properly (should only allow air into the plumbing and not out)
  • Check that your tank vents aren't clogged
  • May want to install one of those tank vents that draws air out with the wind
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Old 11-20-2018, 03:27 PM   #3
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If above does not work (as in my case) by a $20 Camco Cyclone tank vent. I have had zero issues since I installed. Very easy installation in under 1/2 hour.

FWIW
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Old 11-20-2018, 05:40 PM   #4
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I agree...

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Old 11-20-2018, 09:00 PM   #5
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Had one of those on my old class C, worked just fine...have moved up to class A and was thinking about putting a 360 vent on, has anyone installed one and what do you think about it...
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Old 11-20-2018, 09:41 PM   #6
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Had one of those on my old class C, worked just fine...have moved up to class A and was thinking about putting a 360 vent on, has anyone installed one and what do you think about it...


We too had smells install 360 swivel vents. Solved the problem
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Old 11-20-2018, 10:58 PM   #7
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We too had smells install 360 swivel vents. Solved the problem
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/360-S...7BDF678EA14160
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