|
04-15-2008, 08:07 AM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2
|
Shower drains to black tank
2005 8377 Sun Voyager. I've tested the drain connections by putting water down each fixture with empty tanks one at a time. Results were toilet & shower are connected to the black tank, bath sink & kitchen sink are connected to the gray tank. Boy, does showering fill the black tank quickly when boondocking! Any suggestions on a plumbing fix?
__________________
'05 Sun Voyager 8377 with '05 Jeep Liberty Limited towed, fulltime.
|
|
|
04-15-2008, 05:42 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 320
|
Welcome to the forum Doug,
We use the shower every day and can last about 7 days with out filling the fresh water tank or emptying the holding tanks I suggest you learn how to use less water when taking a shower!!!
This is not a slam on you we all had to learn how to conserve water when dry camping, Best way in the shower is to wet down shut off the water soap up then turn water back on to rinse off and only use enough to remove soap. After a little practice you will find you have enough tank space to go the distance enjoy.
Earl
|
|
|
04-23-2008, 11:57 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 386
|
Hi Doug:
I wonder why your shower is hooked to the black water holding tank. I tested my TM, and found the bathroom, toilet and sink, are on the black water; the shower and kitchen are on the grey. I'd guess that someone hooked you up wrong at GS.
Showers are a combination of quick wet, soap, quick rinse with us as well.
__________________
Safe Travels
Rick
07 TM 40D;ISL 450 Cummins(upgraded). Very happy w/coach
Gnarly toad to scoot around.
Geocaching, hiking, fishing, National Parks, Civil War sites.
|
|
|
04-28-2008, 06:50 PM
|
#4
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2
|
I've tried the quick shower method and end up with painful skin problems due to incomplete rinsing. Since no one knows why my shower drains to the black tank, I guess I'll use the outside shower hose!
__________________
'05 Sun Voyager 8377 with '05 Jeep Liberty Limited towed, fulltime.
|
|
|
04-28-2008, 08:11 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 386
|
Doug:
Depending upon the accessibility of the tanks, I would change your shower drain to the grey tank.
The black water tank fills fast enough with my bathroom sink draining into it, the shower would fill with one use by my wife !!
__________________
Safe Travels
Rick
07 TM 40D;ISL 450 Cummins(upgraded). Very happy w/coach
Gnarly toad to scoot around.
Geocaching, hiking, fishing, National Parks, Civil War sites.
|
|
|
04-28-2008, 08:53 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 305
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rdlamb
...
The black water tank fills fast enough with my bathroom sink draining into it, the shower would fill with one use by my wife...
|
Amen, brother. I feel your pain...
|
|
|
04-30-2008, 05:40 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 572
|
Doug,
I just wanted to confirm what your tests discovered. By design, on the Sun Voyager 8377, the shower is plumbed into the black tank. It makes no sense what-so-ever, but that is what the drawing calls for. It's not a plumbing mistake made on the production line. Also, the black tank is smaller capacity than the grey tank.
I'm assuming the floor plan was laid out first, perhaps by marketing, and some designer had the task of connecting things (on paper). The only way he could figure to do it was what you got. I'd bet it's next to impossible to change.
My 8351 drawing calls for the shower to drain into the grey tank... plus both tanks are the same (larger) size.
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|