soilmovers
Well-known member
My husband and I took delivery on our '08 3055 in June. We use it for our business and set up on job sites- most of the time dry camping. It has been a pleasure to come in from the job to our "home". No more hotels and restaurants!
Now, done to business. From the beginning, the black tank did not want to drain completely. When I opened the valve, water gushed out (clear elbow) for a minute or so and then it stops completely. It took multiple fresh water fills to finally get solids to come thru.
YES, we use plenty of water, single ply paper (even tried no paper in the tank- ugh) and switched chemical additives to find one that would work. No success.
A call to Heartland confirmed my biggest fear. It has to go back to the dealer. It appears the valve is not opening up all the way or it could be partially blocked.
At this time, it is impossible for us to pull up stakes at the jobs. Until we can get it in for repairs, it was recommended to try a "better" chemical that would break down the solids quicker.
We empty the tank about every two-three days and haul in fresh water in a 300 gallon tank. I need to find an additive that works quickly and effectively.
This forum has been a terrific tool! I have found many answers to questions and problems we had with the rig. I accept that it takes awhile to get the bugs out of any new piece of equipment. We are happy with the quality and comfort of our new Bighorn- see pics on our web (current locations page)
Thanks in advance!
Cindy
Now, done to business. From the beginning, the black tank did not want to drain completely. When I opened the valve, water gushed out (clear elbow) for a minute or so and then it stops completely. It took multiple fresh water fills to finally get solids to come thru.
YES, we use plenty of water, single ply paper (even tried no paper in the tank- ugh) and switched chemical additives to find one that would work. No success.
A call to Heartland confirmed my biggest fear. It has to go back to the dealer. It appears the valve is not opening up all the way or it could be partially blocked.
At this time, it is impossible for us to pull up stakes at the jobs. Until we can get it in for repairs, it was recommended to try a "better" chemical that would break down the solids quicker.
We empty the tank about every two-three days and haul in fresh water in a 300 gallon tank. I need to find an additive that works quickly and effectively.
This forum has been a terrific tool! I have found many answers to questions and problems we had with the rig. I accept that it takes awhile to get the bugs out of any new piece of equipment. We are happy with the quality and comfort of our new Bighorn- see pics on our web (current locations page)
Thanks in advance!
Cindy