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Re: Black tank valve replacement
Sorry I have not responded sooner but I wanted to make sure the job was complete. It is I think but it was not the easiest repair job. I did have to cut the down pipe and use a slip coupling. But cutting the pipe was my last resort, so I thought. At one time I had all 3 valves taken out thinking maybe I could put the valves back in an order that worked. But like TXiceman mentioned the manufacturers leave no slack for replacement, and after taking it all apart and listening to my rv dealer, yes there is no room for replacement. This is a long story but I won't bore anyone with it. However, I have a good rapport with the service staff at the dealer I do business with and this service guy told me how to do this. Take a ratchet strap and hook it on the cross brace that the tank hangs on, then circle it around the tank, continue by the tank opening and keep going around the other side of the tank and hook your ratchet to the cross brace on the other side of the tank. Then start ratcheting, you only need maybe 1/2 inch but I was concerned about cracking the tank. I was assured it would be ok, and it was but let me tell you this did seem a little crazy. I was worried about the plumming going up to the stool and sink because they also had a pipe coming down from the bathroom sink too. Anyway I did get it ratcheted enough to replace the valve but it was very tiring and frustrating at times. This was my first valve replacement (and hope my last) but I don't know if the non-cable valve systems are any easier to replace. My guess is that they are not! JMO. Thanks again to all who contributed suggestions as it was helpful! Bill420Views0likes0CommentsBlack tank valve replacement
I have a 2017 Grand Design Reflection 303 RLS and wondering if anyone else has one? I needed to replace the black tank valve and wondering if anyone has had this problem with this particular model? I thought I would tackle this job and I did not think this was beyond my wheel house. Well I checked out Youtube and got a few videos to make sure it was something I could do. So I gave it a try. I got the valve out but it took quite a bit of time and after doing so I still amazed I got it out, in fact I still am scratching my head on this one. The piping was so tight I had to tear the seals to get the valve out. Well the new valve came with new seals so that was not the problem. Getting the new valve in is impossible. I even had my wife come under to help me and I showed her the trouble I was having and she said the same thing that it was impossible! At 130.00 / hour labor I thought I could save some money. Up to this point I have not done anything the rv dealer would not have done. Thanks, Bill2.2KViews0likes6CommentsBlue DEF
Just wondering about DEF for your diesel trucks. My dealer that I bought my truck from said just use Blue DEF and nothing else. I talked to another camper with a diesel truck and he said he buys the DEF from Wal-mart and it is not the 'Blue" Def and said it is quite cheaper. He also said that he has not had any problems with the Def he buys. Just getting opinions/facts from you diesel truck enthusiasts and see what you think. My nephew did mention to me that don't buy the DEF at truck stops at the pump because you don't know how long they have had it and also the the spigot could be dirty and he said you would need to make sure that spigot is clean!!!! Other than that I welcome anything to be said on this subject. Thanks so much!!! Bill11KViews0likes33CommentsWheel chocks
I have been reading that one person posted that "mechanical chocks are a lawsuit waiting to happen". May I ask why? I had the X chocks before and did not have a problem. I got Class C and could not use them and so I sold them. I have been thinking about getting them again but now I wonder. I guess I am looking for other possibilities. Thanks, Bill6.9KViews0likes32Commentstowing light bar
I have a 2017 Jeep Wrangler that I flat tow and I am using a RVHW32 RV tow light from Towmate. I had a 2016 Wrangler and I would use the suction cups on the tow bar to stick onto the inside of the back window. The problem is the 2017 seems to have the rear window strips for defroster that seem to go down the window more than on the 2016. There is a problem with trying to get the the suction cups stay on over the strips. They will but not very well. I may have to take the spare tire off when I tow if I have too but I was wondering if there is anyone that has had this problem and if so what you did to solve it. I don't want to wire the Jeep to the RV's system because the signal from the RV to the light bar is wireless and it comes from the antenna that you plug into the trailer light plug. So this is how the brake lights and signals work. Also I plug the light bar into a hot 12V receptacle so my ignition is not on and the light bar is all LED's and uses hardly any juice. Any ideas, suggestions, opinions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks,' Bill2.1KViews0likes10CommentsRe: propane quick connect
In reference to bob213's reply, I had to check again what I had written in my post. Yes I plan to either replace the line or just remove the line and have it capped. From what I have read so far is that the industry still does not seem to have a product that works correctly. The thing is that the RV manufacturers want you to buy the grills from them and they probably work with the quick connect. I just don't it is worth all the extra time trying to get the grill you want to work with the quick connect that the industry puts on these RV's. Thanks for everyone's responses so far!!! Thanks, Bill393Views0likes0Comments
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