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    Black Tank Flush with Drain Closed? Problems?

    We own a 2021 22MLE and love it. I rigged up a short hose to attach to the black tank flush connection from the adjacent spray port. There is a Caution sticker there that says, "Do not use the tank flush valve unless the tank termination valve is in the open position. Can result in an unsanitary condition leading to illness or personal injury." Is the concern here about someone absentmindedly forgetting to shut off the water and consequently overflowing the tank into the trailer? I like to add 3-4 gallons of water after I've dumped/flushed but I'd hate to blow out a seal or something like that if that's a potential problem. Using the black tank flush is a whole lot easier than carrying a 5-gallon bucket of water into the trailer and dumping it down the toilet.

    Anyone else doing this? Problems?

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    Yes, that's exactly what the warning is for.

    You hook it up and start putting the water in, then your neighbor comes over and starts chatting, you have a good talk and next thing you know, the black tank water is coming out of the vent on the roof.

    Hasn't happened to me, but I have seen it happen....
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    Quote Originally Posted by huntr70 View Post
    but I have seen it happen....
    There's a good story for around the campfire...lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by huntr70 View Post
    ... and next thing you know, the black tank water is coming out of the vent on the roof.
    I guess that's better than seeing it come out the windows!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by huntr70 View Post
    Yes, that's exactly what the warning is for.

    You hook it up and start putting the water in, then your neighbor comes over and starts chatting, you have a good talk and next thing you know, the black tank water is coming out of the vent on the roof.

    Hasn't happened to me, but I have seen it happen....
    Our friends at our park in Florida admitted to once showering the park with sewage from his roof vent when he got side-tracked while flushing....
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    Quote Originally Posted by jwcrosby View Post
    ... Is the concern here about someone absentmindedly forgetting to shut off the water and consequently overflowing the tank into the trailer? I like to add 3-4 gallons of water after I've dumped/flushed but I'd hate to blow out a seal or something like that if that's a potential problem. ...

    Anyone else doing this? Problems?
    I know @huntr70 has tons of experience, but I close the valve and continue to fill for a couple of minutes all the time. Been doing it for years. Can't imagine I'd ever get distracted, because I know what would happen if I did. I just believe that more water is better when you're trying to get a good flush.
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    Quote Originally Posted by andrewssteve View Post
    I know @huntr70 has tons of experience, but I close the valve and continue to fill for a couple of minutes all the time. Been doing it for years. Can't imagine I'd ever get distracted, because I know what would happen if I did. I just believe that more water is better when you're trying to get a good flush.
    I do the same thing.

    A buddy of mine was rinsing his one time with the valve closed and got distracted. Blank tank shower off of the roof......
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    Quote Originally Posted by huntr70 View Post
    I do the same thing.

    A buddy of mine was rinsing his one time with the valve closed and got distracted. Blank tank shower off of the roof......
    We also do the same but hopefully that neighbor won't ever distract me with a nice cold one on a warm sunny day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jwcrosby View Post
    We own a 2021 22MLE and love it. I rigged up a short hose to attach to the black tank flush connection from the adjacent spray port. There is a Caution sticker there that says, "Do not use the tank flush valve unless the tank termination valve is in the open position. Can result in an unsanitary condition leading to illness or personal injury." Is the concern here about someone absentmindedly forgetting to shut off the water and consequently overflowing the tank into the trailer? I like to add 3-4 gallons of water after I've dumped/flushed but I'd hate to blow out a seal or something like that if that's a potential problem. Using the black tank flush is a whole lot easier than carrying a 5-gallon bucket of water into the trailer and dumping it down the toilet.

    Anyone else doing this? Problems?

    Jerry
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    I do like your setup. What adapter did you use?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ynot4me2 View Post
    I do like your setup. What adapter did you use?
    I bought a 2-1/2 foot hose from Amazon (Giraffe Leader Hose Hybrid 5/8 in.x 2.5FT Extension Garden Hose, Water Hose, SwivelGrip/Heavy Duty/Lightweight/Flexible Lead-Hose) and a quick connect piece (Valterra LLC PF247007 Quick Connect Hose Adapt) and it works fine.
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