Last night I was trying to open the cap on the black tank. It was not budging, my Scamp is new and the grey and black tank caps are incredibly tight. I gave another twist on the cap and instead of the cap coming of THE ENTIRE BLACK TANK PIPE came off the Scamp leaving me holding the entire mechanism that connects directly to the tank in my hands along with all of the black water.
What glue/cement do I use to glue the pipe back into the tube connected to the tank? Can I do this myself or do I need a plumber?
Also, since I first got my scamp I've had issues with the shower not draining. I had a plumber out twice, he replaced the pump and a few weeks later it is not draining again. It's such a headache. Anyone have advice or instructions how I can troubleshoot? Thanks in advance!
Solvent cement is the preferred joining agent PVC Pipe and Fittings because it is easy to install and incredibly reliable.It "melts" the surface of the pipe and and when dry is a very strong joint. You may want to call Scamp to be sure that it is PVC.
Is the drain problem related to the filter outside under the floor? Is yours one that has a screen of some type inside? I've heard that if it gets stepped on it will restrict the flow and it could be tossed.
I had nearly the same thing happen this past weekend. A new-to-us 2024 Scamp (we're the 2nd owners); our visual pre-purchase inspection was fine.
Went by the dump station at the end or our shakedown trip. Hooked up the hose, noting that the hose port faced to the rear of the trailer as opposed to side of the Scamp like the grey tank port does. When I opened the valve, the entire elbow, valve and hose fitting fell off the trailer in one piece, and baptised my arms in black water. It looked as if the elbow had never been properly glued to the white stub end just at the subfloor.
Upon closer inspection at home, it seems the elbow was a repair job. It seemed to be a pretty solid repair; it didn't fall apart at the repair when the elbow fell of the rig. But somehow it looks like that elbow was damaged in transit and the PO made an attempt to both repair the elbow and glue it back into place.
From what I can see, the termination fittings are ABS, and the stub end to which the elbow connects is fiberglass. I'm not sure this connection is intended to be glued in order to make future repairs or replacements of (say) the valve 'easier'; can anyone comment on that?