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dee74
Explorer
Jul 10, 2017

Black tank handle is hard to reach

I have a 2014 Springdale 282 BH. The black tank handle and valve are so far under the trailer that I need to get on my hands and knees to reach to handle. The fittings in the area make it impossible to move forward. Any ideas on how to make the handle easier to reach?
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    TUCQUALA
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    Jul 10, 2017
    Do you have the metal skirting on the bottom of the walls like many trailers now?? If so, you could do what I did on my trailer and my sons:





    The door is a marine item, and found 2 on ebay for a lot less than going to a boat accessories dealer!! Easy to do, and don't have to beat up my wrists going under the skirt to pull valves. I also put a smaller one where my low-point drains were.

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