See Level Install

John - check this article out.  Guy says the SeeLevel uses adhesive strips that attach to the outside of the tanks.  Hmm, maybe a retrofit is possible after all.

http://www.modmyrv.com/2009/01/12/rv-holding-tank-monitor-system

OutbackAZ said:

Verna - calling the factory is like asking for directions when you're lost.  Most guys would buy the SeeLevel kit and THEN see if they could make it work.  Why take all the adventure out of a project?

I have *got* to stop taking a sip of coffee when I read your posts. I have to keep cleaning my screen and kb off. lol

John - How'd ya let that happen? Ya gotta man up, no retreat ;-)

:-)

OutbackAZ said:

Verna - calling the factory is like asking for directions when you're lost.  Most guys would buy the SeeLevel kit and THEN see if they could make it work.  Why take all the adventure out of a project?

That's why you "guys" never want to do that.... <.Verna hitting forehead with palm of hand >   But Verna is on the road and she really wants to know the answer, too!

 I'll tell on myself that I finally had to call tech support for my Tailgator portable satellite dish. The tech, such a patient young man, caught one of my comments as I was running a temporary cable out the door. I said "Now I just have to connect the cable to the rear of the TV." Oops.....I have an HDMI cable from the receiver to the TV, so the cable goes to the rear of the receiver, is what he told me......<Verna hitting forehead with palm of hand>.....  Tailgator now works....

John&Kris said:

Talked to the Factory today in re SEELevel instal for Fresh Black & Grey. Estimate was $500. (  $215.00 for parts and 2 1/2 to 3 hrs for install at $105 per hr). They have not done one yet.

Yikes, that's expensive! Sounded tempting, but I think I'll just open the toilet, instead....

John -  I just got your message and apologize for not getting back to you earlier but I have been busy here at home, doctor's appointment after the first of the year, etc.  I did click on your screen name (was going to send a message) and get a message, "User Not Found."  I wonder if the "&" in your screen name creates an identity issue for the system?  You do come up via a search but I cannot seem to get into your profile?   But do have the ability to edit your user profile....  Is anyone else getting the same error message when clicking on John's screen name?  If so, no one will be able to send messages to you John.  

I'm guessing these type of installs are all done on Fridays as I recall as they do set aside some time to do this type of retrofit at the factory.  I'd like to put one on my trailer too and might schedule it during the Rolling Home event in Ohio next summer or possibly drive down in the spring time.  

If not, I might even attempt an install (in warmer weather) as it doesn't seem too difficult other than positioning/attaching the sensors on the tanks and getting the wiring up into the trailer and attaching them to a 12 volt feed inside the trailer, mounting the gauge, etc.  The article above describes the unit well and by cutting off the strips (proportionately to the tanks), they sync themselves in when the unit is activated.  This would be a handy item and allow one to plan ahead (dump gray/black water & fill fresh water tank, etc.) as needed.  

PXLated said:

Mike - I get the "user not found" for John&Kris also ... betting you're right, the & is the problem.

Ditto - same error for this end user clicking on John's name.

elmeaux said:

So if the url and the database are using two different identifiers that's why you are getting an unknown user.

Vanilla and their platform do not like MAC and since Little Guy's web site is serviced via their personal web designer I'm betting you are on the right road.   I will play around with John's screen name and see if that is indeed the issue.  

I just changed John's screen name a tad bit and the "&" symbol was the culprit as you can now view John's profile and communicate with John after the change.   I did send him an email explaining things and hopefully this will be acceptable.

Thanks

PXLated said:

Photomom - A lot of old software doesn't conform :-(

My old brain software needs upgrading, but I'm afraid I might blow a tube. I need to get more punchcards.... Oh wait! SeeLevel.. that's what we were talking about  

Verna said:

COBOL...anyone else temember that??? Or should that be C@B@L??

My third language, after English and Fortran.

Nah, you didn't create any issues John.  We all can learn from these small blips and it is system related and wasn't an issue making the change.  I just thought it was strange that I wasn't able to access your profile other than via editing it in the system dashboard is all.  I did make the same change over on the LG forum too so you should be all set.

I ordered the SeeLevel II kit from Pleasant Valley, just received it today. The Kit was $210.00 with shipping. I started the install today on my 2016 Max S, so far I have the wires ran inside the RV, the hole cut out for the Monitor and have it mounted. Cutting the hole was tricky do to the bundle of wires behind the wall. You need to make sure to keep them out of the way when you are cutting the hole. I still need to mount the tank senders and run the wire up thru the floor, hope to finish this Friday evening if all goes as planned. I will post some picks and time spent once I am done.