Replace valves, or use twist on?
Recently picked up a used 2010 Dutchmen Kodiak. Been reading a lot, learning a lot, and buying a lot! The trailer was winterized at the dealership, but during the PDI - I had them show me everythi...
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Twist on valve is great addition IF you can leave it on all the time......
Will it hang down to low?
Will it need additional strap support so it doesn't bounce and stress drain header piping?
I don't use the twist on because it would stick to far out side of my 5th wheel and would hang low so I installed another valve in horizontal run of common drain header.
I have done this on last three trailers.
I do it so I can 'optimize' waste tank usage when boondocking.
Black/Grey tank drain valves MAY be leaking thru........but I would wait until next routine dump (FULL Tanks) and see if it is just poor winterizing procedure preformed by dealer, stuff caught in valve blade/grove or if seals are bad.
Then decide....
Will it hang down to low?
Will it need additional strap support so it doesn't bounce and stress drain header piping?
I don't use the twist on because it would stick to far out side of my 5th wheel and would hang low so I installed another valve in horizontal run of common drain header.
I have done this on last three trailers.
I do it so I can 'optimize' waste tank usage when boondocking.
Black/Grey tank drain valves MAY be leaking thru........but I would wait until next routine dump (FULL Tanks) and see if it is just poor winterizing procedure preformed by dealer, stuff caught in valve blade/grove or if seals are bad.
Then decide....
