As we got into Mesa after our trip the see Daniel we noticed a sewer gas smell in the RV. We may get this odor in certain situations, like when we empty the tanks, someone near by empties their tanks or if it hot. None of these things fit so we figured we had a problem. Another indicator was that the toilet pump just kept running so little or no vacuum was being created. I found a service that would come out to the RV and check it out. They found that the pump was not only bad but also leaking. This meant we had raw sewage spilling out into the belly of the RV. As an aside I have never understood the term "raw sewage", like cooked sewage is better!? Anyway, after the guys figured out the problem the situation got much worse. We have an extended warranty plan for the RV and checked into that. Our service tech had worked with these before and said there would some coverage but not full coverage. OK , fine let's just get this fixed. Well the warranty company wanted to inspect the problem. So add 2 days for that guy to show up. In the mean time our service tech was reluctant to order the pump until he knew the warranty covered it. I told him order the part, we have to get this fixed and if we have to pay for it we will. Part ordered. Add 2 days for shipping plus 2 more for the weekend.
The smell is getting worse by the day as more sewage leaks and is left in the belly of the RV. We open windows with fans but that was not very effective. So imagine trying to get to sleep with your head in a sewer. Not pleasant at all.
Finally, the part comes in, the warranty approves the work and the workers show up. Now I have failed to mention that the space where this pump is located is so tight that you can get only one hand in to work. We did find and additional service entry but it too was very tight. So one guy worked from one side of one bay with one hand while the other guy worked from the other bay opening with one hand. It was interesting watching them try to work and communicate what to do especially since they really could not see what the other was doing. An hour later the old pump is out. I asked if I could clean out the area because I wanted to be sure it was really clean plus I'm a little strange like that. That took awhile. Then the guys started installing the new pump. Again one hand working each end of the pump.
So they get done, we test the system and all is well. It took another 2 days of airing out the pump area with a fan forcing air through the area but the smell was gone and the toilet work. Happy day!!
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