Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > MOC Technical Forums > Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-09-2008, 01:22 PM   #1
auvernjr
New Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location:
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #6761
black water tank

I purchased a used fifth wheel (this is my first) and I've got a lot of questions. When flushing the black water tank, do I leave the empty valve open or closed?

 
auvernjr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2008, 02:00 PM   #2
racerjoe
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
they recommend to leave the valve open,so as not to build up pressure in the tank. This is if you are using a built in flush system that you hook your hose up to.
racerjoe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2008, 02:21 PM   #3
Bill-N-Donna
Montana Master
 
Bill-N-Donna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
When I flush the black tank, I close the valve, add water, and then open the valve to dump. However, I don't think this is necessary after each use. Normally, the valve should stay closed until it’s ready to be dumped. IMO simply dumping the contents should be enough. I flush my tank out whenever I'm getting ready to winterize it or if it might be sitting for a long period of time not being used. If I’m going to be using it in the not too distant future, I will add a tiny bit of water then add more chemicals for odor control.

I don’t have any kind of a flushing system as racerjoe mentioned.
__________________
2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
Bill-N-Donna is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Black water tank. 15 15 Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 7 07-26-2015 05:13 AM
black tank water flush will not take water jimkottke Maintenance 15 12-18-2010 02:20 AM
black water tank Doug and Anita Maintenance 5 04-12-2009 06:30 AM
black water tank Doug and Anita Repairs & Service 26 06-12-2008 11:46 AM
Black Water Tank? dannyl Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 7 12-12-2005 12:00 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.