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09-16-2017, 10:05 PM #1
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Black Tank Valve Handle Broken
On my Momentum 350m, the secondary black tank valve came loose (probably while driving) and fell off. I realized this when I went to dump my tank at my last camping trip and the pull handle was gone (opps). The handle has a screw that connects through the handle to the waste valve rod that must have shaken loose and fallen out.
I see other types of handles (w/o the screw) on Amazon, but I know that won't work as a replacement (e.g. this one on Amazon https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...s?goto=newpost won't work as a replacement because the handle itself is threaded for the waste rod to screw into the handle instead of a screw through the handle into the waste rod). Any idea of a good place to purchase a replacement handle online? I am hoping to avoid a 90 minute trip to the RV dealer to pick up a $4 (or less) handle and screw.
I had to unscrew my main black tank handle and temporarily attach it to the rod under the back of my trailer in order to dump (that is a hassle I want to avoid sooner rather than later).
Thanks for any ideas or links you may have handy.R. H. & Jessica, Virginia http://blog.borderlinechaos.com/wp-c...dStatesMap.gif
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10-09-2017, 03:29 PM #2
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I have the same issue, looking for handle to replace. Did you find one?
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10-09-2017, 07:58 PM #3
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I had the same exact issue. I bought this one and drilled a hole through it, then put a machine screw through with a lock washer and a little locktite. I don't have the package with me, but think it was a #8 stainless machine screw, maybe 1/2"? i just took the screw off of one of my gray tank handles to compare.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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10-09-2017, 10:32 PM #4
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I think I picked up a replacement handle in stock at Camping World before.
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10-10-2017, 01:00 PM #5
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The Camping World store in Hammond Louisiana definitely has them. Mine was missing during the PDI and tech walked in and grabbed it. The CW store is on the same property as the dealer I bought from.
John and Denise; Houma, LA
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10-11-2017, 07:27 PM #6
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When my handle broke I purchased a new one without the threaded section. then went to Homedepot and bought some threaded rod 1/4 20 I think and screwed it into the handle then cut off what I did not need. finally I locktited the treads into the handle and spun it on the existing shaft. Bought a metal replacement as the factory one was plastic.
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10-11-2017, 11:11 PM #7
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Our fresh water drain t-handle fell off. Dealer replaced with a new metal one under warranty.
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11-12-2017, 06:49 PM #8
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I tried camping world but they did not have a T handle that matched mine so I made one myself (not pretty but it works). It cost less than $3.00 in parts from Home Depot and required a #8 screw that matched my black tank from up front and a T section PVC pipe fitting. Sorry for the blurry pictures, but this is what it looked like installed after I drilled a hole through the PVC pipe to fit the screw.
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11-12-2017, 06:51 PM #9
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@Mwhite726, see my other post, I finally just made one with a #8 screw and at T section of PVC piping from Home Depot. Less than $3.00.
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11-14-2017, 07:32 AM #10
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On my "used to be mine trailer" (a Kodiak 291) all my handles fell off...and I had a hell of a time finding the right replacement. For about six months I just used a small pair of vice grips on the shaft. Dutchman would not sell parts directly to customer, had to order through dealer who then had to mail to me....They kept "losing" my order....probably took them and put on other trailers that were also missing handles.
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