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JohnnyB2013
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013

Replace Black Water Valve with full holding tank

Help.. Just got started RVing. Have 2013 Redwood Fifth Wheel Camper. During routine dump and flush, the black water valve broke. I have a full tank and would like information on how to replace val...
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CloudDriver
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
OK, I have not done this, but I recall the following suggestion from a past post.

Drill a small hole in the side of the valve body on the opposite side from the handle. Insert a steel rod or something similar into the hole and push the valve open. If the rod is a close fit in the hole, there should be minimal leakage.

Good luck!

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