problems with dump tank handles
Our 2012 crossroads cruiser 5th wheel has dump valve handles in the storage area. They are very hard to pull open. I don't know if the problem is in the valve itself or possibly in the remote cable be...
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Been there, done that.
If you are doing the work yourself, check the cables *first*.
You will have to access the valves no matter what you do, so it's
part of the project anyway.
You *may* find that the factory cable installation is (very) sloppy,
which -over time- may cause a kink in the cable. (I did).
The cable "run" on the black valve was very poorly designed - but
simple to correct (with a new cable and proper routing).
BTW - once a cable kinks, no amount of lubrication will *fix* it..:(
Disconnect the cable at both ends, the pull handle -and- at the valve.
Open and close the valve (at the valve) to see if it works freely.
If it doesn't - you *do* have a valve problem.
However, if the valve moves freely, you obviously have a *cable* problem - (which should also be readily apparent)
AND.... you can save a lot of time and effort by *NOT* replacing a valve that is just fine.
Another BTW - electric valves fail also...:(
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If you are doing the work yourself, check the cables *first*.
You will have to access the valves no matter what you do, so it's
part of the project anyway.
You *may* find that the factory cable installation is (very) sloppy,
which -over time- may cause a kink in the cable. (I did).
The cable "run" on the black valve was very poorly designed - but
simple to correct (with a new cable and proper routing).
BTW - once a cable kinks, no amount of lubrication will *fix* it..:(
Disconnect the cable at both ends, the pull handle -and- at the valve.
Open and close the valve (at the valve) to see if it works freely.
If it doesn't - you *do* have a valve problem.
However, if the valve moves freely, you obviously have a *cable* problem - (which should also be readily apparent)
AND.... you can save a lot of time and effort by *NOT* replacing a valve that is just fine.
Another BTW - electric valves fail also...:(
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