Forum Discussion
ernie1
Aug 31, 2014Explorer
Only use silicone grease on rubber type seals. Regular plumbers grease is a petroleum product like vaseline and, when first applied, seems to work well but over a period of time will swell the gasket and render it unusable. Used plumbers grease for years and after having stuck or hard to use valves, switched to vasoline which was suggested by a rep from Valterra, continued to experience the same issues. Use silicone grease which is not a petroleum product and is available at Home Depot.
About Technical Issues
Having RV issues? Connect with others who have been in your shoes.24,210 PostsLatest Activity: Mar 02, 2025