Fresh Water Drain Valve Broke

Question

Searched the forums but found that most fresh water drain valves are attached by screws. I cannot seem to find the type that I have on my trailer. Any suggestions on how to remove this one and replace with a newer one? Or am I going to have to replace the whole fresh water tank?

Looking up at the fresh water tank valve:

Looking from the side:

Closer look:

Thanks,
Cindy

skipnchar · Answer

The base of the valve looks a lot like a bolt/nut base.  Have you tried putting a wrench on it?  If so it's probably sealed with some lap sealant that may need to be loosened first.

pointbrze · Answer

skipnchar wrote:The base of the valve looks a lot like a bolt/nut base.  Have you tried putting a wrench on it?  If so it's probably sealed with some lap sealant that may need to be loosened first.I will try the wrench, but it crumbled in my hand - hate to see what it's going to do under the pressure of a wrench.  Well it has to be replaced anyways.  Will GooGone help with the lap sealant? I don't want to scrape or scratch the tank, I fear I might poke a hole in it. :)

mayo30 · Answer

Go to shoprvparts.com they have the part there.

pointbrze · Answer

mayo30 wrote:Go to shoprvparts.com they have the part there.Is this it?  Fresh Water Drain ValveNow to figure out how to get that sealant off without damaging the tank!  :)

wa8yxm · Answer

I'm fairly sure that is a common valve that just screws in.

Worst case it crumbles, and you have to use a thread chaser to clean out the fitting it screws into

Absolute worst case.. There is an expandable rubber plug you can replace it with, Works great for low pressure installs.

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