Who's to Blame?

**Chuck.N** · 05-23-2021, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by livinthelife

My husband fastened a strip of aluminum to the face of the cap to act as a handle for taking the cap on and off. It helps a lot, he says.

I would love to see pics of what he did, if you're willing. I have problems with mine, and am really interested.

**bertschb** · 05-23-2021, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Ralindon

So my question is, is closing those valves something the dealer should ALWAYS do or is this on me?

Everything to do with everything you own is your responsibility. That doesn't mean you can't have your dealer fix something that you find during or after your PDI but it's always your responsibility. I always assume that any time somebody else works on something I own that it will be done incorrectly. That's why I do as much of my own work as I can.

**Old Man** · 05-23-2021, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by GeoffnCheri

You will not always receive affirmation here. You will usually receive solid problem solving information to increase your knowledge and solve a problem.

Chalk that open tank valve to a learning curve and your education and move on. The learning curve can be steep in some instances but we have all been where you are. Enjoy the journey. RV the movie regards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C0bpTLEmZw

Those are sage words of wisdom. x2

**jleonard** · 05-23-2021, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by NB Canada

Huh?
How do you connect a sewer hose with the end caps on?

2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

The cap fit inside the hose and it was black so I didn't see it.
Don't know why they were even there. They went straight into the dumpster shortly thereafter.

**TerBear** · 05-24-2021, 06:47 AM

Well we had to learn the hard way on ours too, so you aren’t alone. We have a 2021 and after about 5 trips, sewage immediately flowed out when taking off the black tank cap. Dealer told me that the gate valve may be faulty saying that is a very common problem...apparently when they checked it out they said it was fine. It happens off and on, and the handles were pushed in. So we will always proceed with caution and have a bucket there if not right at the dump station! If it keeps up, they will be hearing from us again!

We did invest in a secondary valve since we don’t want to deal with this in the future.

**livinthelife** · 05-25-2021, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Chuck.N

I would love to see pics of what he did, if you're willing. I have problems with mine, and am really interested.

When I get a chance (well, we're out traveling for a couple of months now). When I get where the internet is better, I'll see what I can find. Not sure I have a picture, but I could take one in the meantime.

**ClayInFl** · 05-25-2021, 08:34 PM

I found these to be perfect for helping a stubborn sewer cap:

https://www.harborfreight.com/oil-fi...ers-61477.html

**Jpuhalla** · 05-30-2021, 09:44 PM

When I pulled up to my last campsite to fill the fresh tank, I noticed my black valve was open and the handle gone. I must have caught a rock or something driving down the interstate. I dreaded opening up that cap at the end of the weekend but had a bucket ready and some gloves. Ended up better than expected.