Leaking during blank tank flush

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   Hi r-poddites,I'm new to RV'ing and to this form, so apologies for redundant or obvious questions.  But I decided to flush out my black tank after a camping trip this past week.  I hooked up my water hose to the flush connection and started running water through.  After a minute or two, I started noticing water dripping (then pouring) from the bottom of the RV and from the bottom seams just behind the RV wheels on both sides.  I am attempting to include a photo with the areas circled where the water was coming from.  
I initially had the black tank drain valve closed but opened it when I noticed water coming out of the trailer seams.  There was no water inside the RV.  Anyone got any suggestions?  Is this normal?

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Bonnieladd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 May 2023 Location: Nashville, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bonnieladd Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Leaking during blank tank flush Posted: 28 Jun 2023 at 9:03am
	Hi r-poddites, I'm new to RV'ing and to this form, so apologies for redundant or obvious questions. But I decided to flush out my black tank after a camping trip this past week. I hooked up my water hose to the flush connection and started running water through. After a minute or two, I started noticing water dripping (then pouring) from the bottom of the RV and from the bottom seams just behind the RV wheels on both sides. I am attempting to include a photo with the areas circled where the water was coming from. I initially had the black tank drain valve closed but opened it when I noticed water coming out of the trailer seams. There was no water inside the RV. Anyone got any suggestions? Is this normal?
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jun 2023 at 10:06am
	It is possible that the air break/check valve fittings were not adequately tightened or that it was installed incorrectly. Check that. Also, be very careful using the black tank flush with the valve shut. You really don't want a brown fountain coming out of the top of your RPod.
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seafans Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Nov 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote seafans Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 2023 at 7:54pm
	Sometime starting with the easiest thinks to fix is best. I would start with the hose connector on the outside of the trailer. Remove the 3 or 4 screws and check that connection. My 190 wasn't connected on the fresh water tank filler.