Drainage Caps

[Bradeaux]

Hello fellow RV family,
Curious how to get these open for the first time. Bought the RV this Spring. When I twist the foam insulation starts to loosen so want to make sure i do it right.
Thanks in advance!
Bradeaux

[Ynot4me2]

Hold on to the part with the long ears and unscrew the bottom part. Mine were on real tight and I had to use pliers for the first time.

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[Bradeaux]

Thanks so much!!

[Pap and Mimi]

And while you have the plugs out to drain the lines, replace them with 1/4 turn valves from your local hardware store. The plugs are 1/2 inch pipe thread. Next years winterizing wi go much easier.

[Ynot4me2]

I'm now able to undo mine by hand and no leaks when they are back on. They don't need to be super tight since there's a washer in there.

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[TyeeMan]

Xs two what Pap and Mimi said. After having enough of getting splashed with antifreeze in the spring and just the PITA of crawling under the trailer usually with a couple pliers, I installed a couple brass ball valves. Man, what a life saver.

[Fivecodys]

Yep. Add these. Way easier. I removed the plugs. Don't need them anyway.
I was showing these to a guy at the RV park. That's why there is a puddle.

[Bradeaux]

@Fivecodys-- That's a super helpful picture. Thanks! Just Home Depot u think?
Bradeaux

[TyeeMan]

I got my brass ball valves and nipples at Home Depot.

[Fivecodys]

I got mine at the local Ace Hardware store. I did wrap them with Teflon tape so they don't leak. Be careful not to over tighten.
I like the PVC because they are lighter weight.