Black Tank Valve/Discharge Under Coach Rather Than In A Bay?

[Jedidad]

Looking at an '08 Coachmen 2310QB and I see that the black tank valve and discharge outlet is hanging underneath the coach rather than inside a compartment like others I've seen. My concern is how vulnerable it looks to being busted by something. Like backing into a parking space and hitting it on the curb or driving over a big rock while boondocking, etc.

Am I being concerned needlessly? Thanks.

[toedtoes]

My 47 year old rig is like that and I've never had a problem and both were original to the rig when I bought it. In most cases, it is far enough forward from the back bumper that it won't be hit easily, and they are at the same or slightly higher point as the bottom of the tank so if you hit them, you've hit your black tank too.

[BurbMan]

Every trailer we've had has that dump valve arrangement. Yes, in theory you could bump it into something and cause a problem, but I've never had a problem. If you're reasonably careful you'll be fine.