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07-15-2016, 04:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,698
M.O.C. #12947
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Might be good to read some of the things on this site. I have yet to start using their product, but as soon as I run out of the tank treatment I am currently using, I am going to switch to the TankTechsRx treatment. http://tanktechsrx.com/
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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07-16-2016, 03:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #13909
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what the tanktechs video said makes sense, but I'm not a biologist or chemist. Anyone know if there is a third party who could verify what tanktechs says?
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2014 Montana 3402RL Level UP, Sailun S637's, TST 507, 500W solar
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie® 4x2 diesel dually crew-cab 3.73 axle, Reese R20
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07-16-2016, 03:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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CW sells a device similar to a snake that attaches to a hose, long and flexible, with a metal spinning device at the end. Works Miracles.
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07-16-2016, 03:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #13909
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by HOOK
CW sells a device similar to a snake that attaches to a hose, long and flexible, with a metal spinning device at the end. Works Miracles.
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I'm more interested in the probiotic tank treatment. Seems it would help eliminate problems just by letting it set in the tank during storage.
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2014 Montana 3402RL Level UP, Sailun S637's, TST 507, 500W solar
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie® 4x2 diesel dually crew-cab 3.73 axle, Reese R20
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07-16-2016, 03:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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OK one more update;I borrowed a flexible sprayer and cleaned the tank from the inside using the borrowed sprayer and the built in flush system. I thought that the built in flush system would have kept that tank clean by the method I used when dumping the tank. I have always kept the black tank closed off when using it. When ever I would dump the tank I would let it drain, flush it out, fill with water and dump again several times. That is the reason that I did not suspect a build up but it proved me wrong. The build up of waste was more than likely the dreaded pyramid that was mentioned. I would dump the tank and think everything was clear when in reality it was blocking the area going into the top of the tank . This made me believe that it was filling up and getting water from some other source. With the trial and error and checks that were done, I believe now the problem is solved . The gurgling seems to have stopped when trying to flush and it appears that there is no blockage anymore . Thanks to the MOC knowledge base for all of the suggestions .
Now it's off to Wally World and see if they have one of the magic wands I borrowed.
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07-16-2016, 04:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by HOOK
CW sells a device similar to a snake that attaches to a hose, long and flexible, with a metal spinning device at the end. Works Miracles.
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This is what I used to clean the tank this morning. Wall-mart should carry it. I was told this is where it came from. I got a lot of broken up waste while I was using it. Had it going for about half hour to hour cleaning it out. Thought it was clear then I would see more chunks of waste & TP. Little by little it cleaned out a lot.
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07-16-2016, 04:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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That was a interesting and educational problem. We always use a lot of water and because of our fear on bursting another tank dump often and I mean every two or three days.We use the built is flush system and the flex flush tube. We do not use additives except for odor control when needed.We have not had the "build up issue" on either of out Montana's and believe me I have looked into enough failed black tanks to verify that .
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07-16-2016, 06:39 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,364
M.O.C. #4831
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by rohrmann
Might be good to read some of the things on this site. I have yet to start using their product, but as soon as I run out of the tank treatment I am currently using, I am going to switch to the TankTechsRx treatment. http://tanktechsrx.com/
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Two years ago, I had a faulty black tank valve while in Phoenix. The mobile RV guy recommended I get some of this product to clean the tank before removing the valve. Apparently it is made in Phoenix and a local RV shop had it in stock. I was only able to let it do its thing for a couple of days, before changing the valve, but it did work well.
I continued to use the product and when I got home, I added a dose, filled the tank 3/4's full and let it sit for the three months we were home. I dumped before we left on our next trip and all you could see was a stream of brown liquid. No chunks and no white flags. A subsequent flush was perfectly clear.
I am now using a similar product - Unique. It is another probiotic, slightly less expensive and easier to find (without high shipping costs). It is even available on Amazon and Prime eligible. Unique @ Amazon
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There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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07-16-2016, 07:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Eureka Springs
Posts: 432
M.O.C. #17829
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I've been using TankTech RX for about a year (since I bought my new 3100rl). It has worked great - no smells, tanks dump easily and my sensors still work. Very happy with it.
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07-19-2016, 05:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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One problem I had resently was my tank flusher really wasn't do its job. Never had a back up but just didn't seem to be work good. So I dropped the underside of the trailer and removed the flusher/sprayer. All but about one or two holes were plugged. A drill made short work of it and it is back to working properly. Some thing to watch and check if something isn't working right.
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07-19-2016, 09:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mtheo
One problem I had resently was my tank flusher really wasn't do its job. Never had a back up but just didn't seem to be work good. So I dropped the underside of the trailer and removed the flusher/sprayer. All but about one or two holes were plugged. A drill made short work of it and it is back to working properly. Some thing to watch and check if something isn't working right.
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How difficult was that to remove?
Did it require dropping the tank?
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07-19-2016, 09:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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I've been using Digest it by Unique for years without issue.
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I am now using a similar product - Unique. It is another probiotic, slightly less expensive and easier to find (without high shipping costs). It is even available on Amazon and Prime eligible. Unique @ Amazon [/quote]
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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07-19-2016, 02:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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It is an easy fix. Drop the bottom liner and the flusher is on the side of the tank. And held in with only three screws and maybe some sealant.
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