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ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Oct 07, 2021

Barker Automatic valve openers

I am looking to replace the gawd awful cable valve openers on my fifth wheel… I am still not sure if I wanna go electric, or stick with cable…

And there should be no argument here about using regular pin actuator, my valves are in the middle of the RV under the coroplast so I need cable, or electric..

Saw these and they looked to have decent reviews- Barker Auto Valves
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Oct 17, 2021
    Yeah, if mine were binding and hard to pull, I'd probably be looking too.

    Gotta admit they do have a certain amount of geeky appeal. :)
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Oct 17, 2021
    fj12ryder wrote:
    For $300 I think I'll stick to easy and simple. :) And spend the extra money on fuel.


    I'm leaning that way..... BUT. fuel for my liver ! just tired of the old, push/pull cables binding
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Oct 16, 2021
    For $300 I think I'll stick to easy and simple. :) And spend the extra money on fuel.
  • bobm253's avatar
    bobm253
    Explorer
    Oct 16, 2021
    Installed the Barker valves on both gray and black valves. They were easy to install and work great. I mounted the switches in the nearest compartment. Makes dumping that much easier and efficient. No need to bend/kneel down to reach the gray or black valve. Nice upgrade for the money.
  • AllegroD's avatar
    AllegroD
    Nomad
    Oct 09, 2021
    ford truck guy wrote:
    gbopp wrote:
    Do they come with a remote control so you can dump the tanks while rolling down the interstate :@

    They do, but only works here in PA ! ??

    Dave Matthews would disagree with you!
  • eHoefler's avatar
    eHoefler
    Explorer II
    Oct 08, 2021
    I changed mine to Barker electric 8 years ago, would never have cable operated again
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Oct 07, 2021
    fj12ryder wrote:
    Personally I go with the KISS concept, so I'd stick with cable. JMO of course.


    Thats my way of thinking as well… I’m definitely “old school” … but been looking for “EASIER” but not at the expense of reliability .
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Oct 07, 2021
    gbopp wrote:
    Do they come with a remote control so you can dump the tanks while rolling down the interstate :@

    They do, but only works here in PA ! ??
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Oct 07, 2021
    Do they come with a remote control so you can dump the tanks while rolling down the interstate :@
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Oct 07, 2021
    Personally I go with the KISS concept, so I'd stick with cable. JMO of course.

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