Black tanks Archives

Does using ice cubes to unclog a black tank work?

Dave Solberg - April 11, 2023

In this 3-minute video, RVtravel.com technical advisor Dave Solberg discusses whether using ice cubes to clean and unclog level sensors in an RV's black...

Deep-clean the black tank to prevent nasty outhouse smell

Nanci Dixon - February 15, 2023

When the winds of time blow in the wrong direction and the bathroom vent just doesn’t seem to siphon all the scent away, it...

Black tank still smells after trying EVERYTHING

Dave Solberg - January 17, 2023

Dear Dave, Not sure of the year of the RV. I am having very strong odors after flushing and I have cleaned the black tank...

Ask Dave: The toilet leaks from underneath when cleaning black tank. Why?

Dave Solberg - August 28, 2022

Dear Dave, Our RV's black tank has cleaning jets. While cleaning out the tank this past weekend, my wife noticed that the toilet had water...

Ask Dave: Black tank smells but not until a few days after dumping. Why so late?

Dave Solberg - July 26, 2022

Dear Dave, We have been full-time in this rig for five years now and lately are having a lot of issues with black tank smells....

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, April 28, 2022

Newsletter Editor - April 28, 2022

Issue 1849 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: Where are the black tank odors in RV coming from?

Dave Solberg - March 29, 2022

Dear Dave, When I dump my black tank I get an odor in the main living space in my fifth wheel. Do you think the...

Ask Dave: Should I fill all my RV’s tanks with water during winter storage?

Dave Solberg - September 17, 2021

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the "RV Handbook" and the managing editor of the...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Newsletter Editor - May 19, 2021

Issue 1603 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Motorhome owners: Does your RV sometimes smell like an outhouse while you’re driving?

Emily Woodbury - February 28, 2021

Mmm... Don't you love when you're driving down the road, perhaps during a beautiful sunset, or a nice drive along the coast, when, sniff,...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, February 18, 2021

Newsletter Editor - February 18, 2021

Issue 1539 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

My two favorite black tank dumpin’ gadgets

Tony - October 2, 2020

By Tony Barthel Dealing with the black tank is one of the least enjoyable parts of the RV lifestyle. When a product comes along that...

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