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[153Syr]

I'd read about the Horst Miracle Probes (www.rvprobes.com) as a solution to the clogged OEM tank sensors that never read correctly. I bought a set and now have to install them. On most TT's that would be simple--you just remove the wire and the compression nut that holds the sensor in the tank and plug in the new ones. Five minutes max.

With the Outback's enclosed underbelly, it becomes a bit more challenging. So I'm wondering if anyone has done this mod; or if anyone knows which side of the tank the sensors are on--front or back? I plan to get a little of the belly panel down, so I can locate the tank. Then, cut a three-sided access hole to work through. Don't know if I'll be able to see the wires going to the tank or not from my vantage point. I pulled down the belly panel when I added the tank flusher, and it hasn't been quite right since then. This time, it will be an access hole with cable-tie stitching when I'm done.

These little guys are pricey, but said to work flawlessly. I'm eager to find out.

Take care,
Gary

07 Outback 26RLS
08 Silverado ex cb 2500HD

[Rollrs45]

I would think the sensors are on multiple sides of the tank. Of course, each model Outback could be different, depending upon the configuration and floorplan.

When I installed a Quickie Flush on my last camper I dropped one side of the underbelly, measured to where the tank valve intersected the tank, transferred that measurement to the underbelly, and then cut an access panel. If you don't want to drop the entire underbelly, I think cutting that access panel is going to be your only option. Besides, removing a section will give you the space needed to work, and wire ties will hold the panel in place when your done. That's how I secured my underbelly and it never gave me a problem.

Maybe someone else here can better answer your question, though. Good luck!

Mike

[153Syr]

Thanks, Mike.

Rollrs45, on 25 May 2010 - 04:34 PM, said:

I would think the sensors are on multiple sides of the tank. Of course, each model Outback could be different, depending upon the configuration and floorplan.

When I installed a Quickie Flush on my last camper I dropped one side of the underbelly, measured to where the tank valve intersected the tank, transferred that measurement to the underbelly, and then cut an access panel. If you don't want to drop the entire underbelly, I think cutting that access panel is going to be your only option. Besides, removing a section will give you the space needed to work, and wire ties will hold the panel in place when your done. That's how I secured my underbelly and it never gave me a problem.

Maybe someone else here can better answer your question, though. Good luck!

Mike

[Reverie]

When I installed the Quicki-Flushes I too dropped the belly pan. When one of them leaked I took out my handy-dandy box cutter and cut an access port, just like Leon suggested. The cool part is that the material used for the belly pan is so stiff, it just closed itself and has never popped open since. Some people use Duct Tape to seal the hole. I suspect at least one of our members uses JB Weld.

Reverie