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I've been using the awning rod for several years to un-block the "pyramid" left by aliens in the middle of the night. My tank is off-set, and it takes a bit of poking around, but it has worked every time. For those who wouldn't want to use the rod for its normal purpose after this, get a second rod just for this operation.
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PattieAM
Maryland
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Have you looked under the trailer to physically see which drain pipe is connected to the outside knife valve? They could have been mis-marked if they are labeled. Looking (facing) at mine - the one on the right is greywater and blackwater is on the left.
I use chemicals in my toilet/holding tank which start out blue. It's easy for me to fill the bowl with a gallon or so of water, drop in the blue Oxy-Kem and flush - while the flush valve is open, I can see into my tank. If my tank is full (no indicators), if I try to flush - it splashes back (not nice).
You might consider getting some clear fittings so you can see when the dump job is done.
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bsinmich
Holland, MI
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Since the valves are mislabeled and both show empty I would check if there are a few wires hanging and not connected to the terminals to show the level inside. It normally takes 3-4 months for them to quit working accurately. That should be a warranty item to have them hook up and check the sensors if you don't want to check that out. I carry a spare tire in my lower compartment that knocks the wire off all the time. After a while you learn how long you can go between dumps and forget about the lights.
I guess using the awning hook for marshmallows or hot dogs would be out if you use it for the purpose suggested on here.
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92DakotaHD
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There are probably exceptions but in GENERAL the black tank is under the bathroom and the grey elsewhere.
Glad you figured it out. When mine gets "clogged" I go outside to the wilderness and find a stick.
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