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Originally Posted by SandyB
Hello Keystone,
I have a question about water overflow I have had. Both the galley and the grey water have overflowed into the house and not backed up into the respective areas ie sink and shower. I need to know if this overflow just goes out the sides of the house and that it would not in any way damage the insulation and structure. Can you tell me if the house is so sealed that the water overflow I saw would only be on the outside of the guts of the Fifth Wheel or would it in fact affect the insulation in the inside of the house. I have a 2011 Keystone Outback Sydney 325FRE. Thanks for your help on this.
Sandy
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First off this ISN'T Keystone, just a group of people that own Keystone products. I can't say if anybody from Keystone even looks at this forum. Now onto your question/problem:
There shouldn't be any "overflow" as mentioned above. All the storage tanks should be intact and all associated plumbing/piping should be intact. IF you fill any waste tank beyond full, it should as mentioned above, back up in the pipes and start showing at the lowest point. Most often with a two tank system, the gray water will start showing in the shower or bath tub. The black tank should if constructed and plumbed right NOT back up beyond the toilet.
With that said, if there is a break, failed joint/seal then the waste water will leak. Where the actual breach is will determine what potential damage can happen. The tanks are installed BELOW the floor line, and if the leak is at the tank, then all the "overflow" will be contained in the belly. If the leak is in a drain line, then again it depends on where it is. At any rate your issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Standing water anywhere can cause serious issues. Having been in many under bellies, I can tell you there may be wires laying in the waste water.
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