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Thread: Waste Gate Valves
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05-30-2018, 01:45 PM #11
Hi minnow101 - Dropping the coroplast would be necessary unless the zerk fitting were on extended lines . . . I considered this. But, since I am reworking all this area anyway . . . I decided that the area where the gate valves/tank sensors/plumbing are located should really have much easier "service access". I am also working an opening panel in the coroplast, into the renovation plan .
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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05-30-2018, 02:36 PM #12
Brian - The instructions that come with the new Valterra cables are very specific about recommended and non-recommended cable routing and fastening. The OE cable routing does not look much like the "recommended" instructions . It sounds like your cables operate very much like my OE ones that eventually got to the point where I could not close the valves all the way. I am hoping that well lubricated valves and following the manufacturer's cable routing instructions will solve this.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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05-30-2018, 06:15 PM #13
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Rob,
The material looks like ABS cuttings from some component in the waste system. There is a waterproof plumber lubricant for faucets but I'm not sure how this could be applied repeatedly to the waste valves.MidwestCamper
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05-30-2018, 06:27 PM #14
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05-30-2018, 06:45 PM #15
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05-30-2018, 10:30 PM #16
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I replaced my valves last year. Rerouting your cables will solve the valve problems. If yours were like mine you’ll see how the cables all have too tight of a curve. I placed a angle iron across the frame under the black and grey tank and cut the underbelly. I then put a flange on the cut end to allow it to bolt to the angle iron. Three bolts can be removed to open the area up under the valve area. I still have to remove the steel propane line for complete access.
Jerry & Jeanine
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06-11-2018, 05:28 PM #17
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Rob,
Do you have any photos of your drain plumbing? I've figured out that my tanks don't drain so well if level; I need to lean the RV to the drain side a good 2" just to clear the pipes after shutting off the valves.
While I'm asking.... it seems lots of people "drop the coroplast" (or underbelly covering or whatever). Is it a big deal? Did you cut into yours or drop it from one side when you did you mod?Larry KE4DMG
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06-13-2018, 06:21 AM #18
Hi traveldawg - I am in the process of creating an opening panel in the coroplast across where the gate valves, cables, sensor wiring, underbelly heating ducts, etc live. It seems to me that easy access to things that need service is something that should be there. The most common way to get at these things is to undo the coroplast from the front and drop it to the ground as far back as the axles. A PITA (in my opinion).
The attached pictures will give you an idea of the drain pipe routing (and the rat's nets of wiring under there) The second picture is where I have cleaned up the wring to hold it out of the way. This is a Reflection 303RLS . . . so I am not sure how similar your drain plumbing will be, but the center 3" pipe is almost horizontal until the last drop down to the drain connection. Something else to consider is that the gate valves are in the end/side of each tank. The design of the gate valve means that there will always be about 1/2" of liquid in the bottom of each tank that will not come out of a level tank. Tipping the RV to the street side to drain the cross pipe will actually retain more fluid in the tanks. If your gate valves do not seal completely (which was my problem) The sloshing of this remaining liquid while driving will put this liquid past the leaking gate valve and into the drain pipe, even if you waited for it to drip dry completely at the last dump.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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06-13-2018, 07:29 AM #19
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Rob,
Your 2nd photo, that's what we wish we'd see when we look in the underbelly.
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06-13-2018, 08:58 AM #20
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Rob,
I see you cut away the CloraPlas.(Spelling ??) What is your plan on covering that area back up?
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