There are 2 kinds of 'manual dump valves'. The kind installed by Cruiser at the factory is the worst kind. Those valves are attached to a very long cable (about 8 ft. if I remember correctly). All of that cable length introduces way too much friction...
I installed a power valve for my black tank this summer as the original cable hand operated valve had failed. I still use the manual system for my 2 grey tanks. So far all is good. To answer one of your questions, yes the manual lever is on the elect...
We also use a pin box mount Arvika bike rack. It is strongly made and works well. The bikes do not move and can be seen in the mirrors at all times. I would buy Arvika again and have done so.
Go with the 6.7 L diesel. I bought a 2014 F-250 gas unit for my 33' Cruiser. That was a big mistake in that I then traded it in on what I should have bought in the first place, an F-350 for weight issues and diesel for power issues particularly when ...