Low Point Drain Valve Access 2004 Fleetwood 26Q
Tried unsuccessfully to open and close low point drain valves through tiny access panel on the floor , near bathroom door. Valves are behind water lines, hard to see and hard to turn. You must lay on your side or belly to reach valve levers in narrow "hallway". After struggling for an hour and making a hook tool from 1/8" rod, it didn't work. My arms are covered with old man purple bruises with some bleeding and I am stiff as a board. I PM'd IAMICHABOD about gaining access by removing dinette seat and plywood cover. He confirmed that he does it that way.
BTW: These valves must be closed completely for water system to pressurize and water pump to stop running automagically.
I plan to leave the low point drain valves closed in future sanitizing.
It seems that more current RV's are more owner maintenance friendly with dedicated enclosures and with labeled valves and instructions.
Hope this helps some RV'ers with Fleetwood 26Q's
BTW: These valves must be closed completely for water system to pressurize and water pump to stop running automagically.
I plan to leave the low point drain valves closed in future sanitizing.
It seems that more current RV's are more owner maintenance friendly with dedicated enclosures and with labeled valves and instructions.
Hope this helps some RV'ers with Fleetwood 26Q's
