Camco in tank flusher March 10, 2020, 08:27:50 pm Some of you at the Morro Bay GTG, told us they use a Camco in tank flusher. When talking to our local repair shop folks, they were willing to install one for us, but cautioned based on a few negative reviews on Amazon. They have not had any experience with the Camco in-tank flushers. So, question to everyone: if you use the in-tank flusher, have you had any negative experiences, leaks, lack of pressure issues, breakdowns or any other problems? I love the idea of not doing the hose thru the bathroom window, but not if we're likely to introduce bigger problems.Thanks for your feedback,Wendy
Re: Camco in tank flusher Reply #1 – March 10, 2020, 09:57:09 pm Wendy, I put one on the black tank wall, high, distant from the outlet, and on the grey tank wall, again far from the outlet. After a year, the one on the black tank would no longer spin. A year after that, and it was completely plugged. It never leaked, but did not last. By contrast, the one on the grey tank still works. Both needed a lot of hose pressure to be effective at flushing the tank.I would not re-install a new one on the black tank. YMMV.Ken F in NM 1 Likes
Re: Camco in tank flusher Reply #2 – March 11, 2020, 09:07:54 am I have installed the Camco Quickie Flush (see web site below) in several previous motorhomes and used without any issues during the time of having the motorhome. However this is the fixed flush nozzle style not the spinning one. The only modification I ever made to the nozzle was to drill out each spray hole in the nozzle one drill bit size larger for increased water flow. The installation location was on the tank wall opposite the drain location. I used a quick disconnect water hose fitting on the inlet for the system. I always used a clear plastic adaptor at the dump outlet for inspection of when the outflow was clear. It also helped to add a packet of dishwasher soap in the black tank to keep from having solids sticking to the electronic sensors of the tank level gauge. Quickie Flush with 8' hose 1 Likes
Re: Camco in tank flusher Reply #3 – March 11, 2020, 01:08:52 pm I like Mike's suggestion to drill out the holes to reduce the chance of clogging. As regulars here know, I've had three tank rinsers over the years. The first was a "Tornado" spinning rinser. It stopped spinning and clogged completely in about a year. The second was a plain nozzle (I don't remember the brand). It too clogged within a year. The third (type unknown) was factory-installed on my Airstream. It clogged in about a year, but then started working again six or eight months later, and has been working for the past year or so.My take on tank rinsers is that while not reliable, they are useful when they work... and that larger nozzle holes are better. I'd avoid the spinning-sprayer type, as I think they are more likely to malfunction.Like Mike, I use a clear plastic elbow on the dump valve side, so that I can see when the tank has been properly flushed. In fact, I use a Hydroflush elbow, so that I can backflush in addition to using the tank rinser. 3 Likes
Re: Camco in tank flusher Reply #4 – March 11, 2020, 06:40:46 pm Our LD's Camco flushers were installed over 15 years ago and still work. I use them often and they are cleaned during the annual two week, summertime septic enzyme soak.I suggest using RTV silicone to seal the flushers to the tank, allowing removal for cleaning, if plugged.Holding tank flusher | FlickrLarry 2 Likes
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