Tank valves

Question

my 05 Durango has the gray/black valves mounted inside a compartment- The valves then have a long cable which runs to where the tanks are. The valves feel like they don't close all the way any longer and it looks like a real _____ of a job to try and take it all apart... if the valves don't close all the way- what are the concerns? (other then the black tank never being fully closed....)

ksg5000 · Answer

Black tank never being fully closed s/b problem enough -- mess/smell/hygiene and annoying neighbors etc.

Replacing gate valves is something that comes with owning an RV - there not expensive and not hard to replace - s/b lots of threads on the subject.

happykayakers · Answer

Your T handles are probably mounted through the frame. On the back side of the frame is one problem area. Look at a pic from Valterra on the assembly. The other problem area is where the cable meets the valve, could be a loose connection. Shouldn't need to change out the gate valve for either of these problems.

dave_h_m · Answer

If a black valve does not close all the way, you will have a constant run, drip etc of the stuff from the black tank.

If you have an enclosed under belly and X ray vision you can cut a flap in the right place, replace the valve, and seal it back up.

If your vision is not X Ray, you under belly will look like mine.

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