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Definition of RV Happiness
Our 2009 MB’s original sensor array continues to work after all these years.  Everyone has their preferred methods for the odious task of black/gray tank cleaning.   We religiously follow Larry W. recommended tank cleaning strategy as detailed in one of his posts.  Our proof is in  this morning’s picture.
Re: Definition of RV Happiness
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I can only wish.

Possible to add a link to Larry’s procedure?

Thanks!

Jules
'O6 IB Anniversary Model
Sue, My Copilot
Carlie, our canine princess
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I’m on my iPhone and I’m struggling with copying the link to Larry’s post.  So here’s a cut & paste without Larry’s permission.  Nevertheless I hope it helps. 

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Quote from: Larry W  -  2 years ago
It's probably a difference in lifestyle, our rig never goes very long without dumping, most of the time done at home where the  the tanks can be throughly flushed with high pressure water. In your LD, you would go for over two weeks without dumping.

The other thing that may help keep our flushers clean is the summertime soak, performed once a year where the tanks are flushed, then filled with fresh water, along with a packet of septic tank enzymes in each tank. The  tanks soak for a week or more, preferably in very hot weather, before draining and one last flush. The enzymes clean the walls of the tanks and may be of help in keeping the flusher nozles clean.

When installing a flusher, it is one place where silicone RTV works, it allows the flusher to be pulled and either cleaned or replaced, if necessary. I have seen flushers glued in with ABS cement, with no way to remove them.
 
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Quote from: Ed & Margee  - 
Our 2009 MB’s original sensor array continues to work after all these years.  Everyone has their preferred methods for the odious task of black/gray tank cleaning.  We religiously follow Larry W. recommended tank cleaning strategy as detailed in one of his posts.  Our proof is in  this morning’s picture.
I followed Larry's summer soaking routine for 19 years and tank sensors were still working when I sold the LD in July. Further, adding a RV rotating sewer vent (no longer made) similar to the Camco Cyclone, I no longer had vent smells and stopped using any additive to the black tank after emptying. 

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB