Gray Tank Valve Stuck at Camp Ground

[EddieK82]

Hello,

We took our TT out for the weekend after it sitting since Mid february from our trip to Florida. The front grey and black tank were a little tight, but they drained. The back grey valve is seized pretty badly. I've been spraying it with wd40 for 2 days at the handle.

Is there a way to drop the belly and loosed or pull something by hand, or any other ways to free this up?

 

[NB Canada]

Just grip the rod with pliers or vise grips and wiggle it until it pulls out


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

 

[Jdjaguar]

Just grip the rod with pliers or vise grips and wiggle it until it pulls out


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

This ^^^

I had the exact same issue. A pair of pliers and used a clockwise/counter-clockwise turning motion until it loosened and could pull out.

Try some lithium grease as well.

Hope you get it freed up!

 

[Dnmatt]

I had the same problem earlier in the year but was lucky and WD40 freed it up. Based on discussions on this site, I have ordered some ACF-50 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P1C8U...abc_VQQENE3BBFWGS2ZTXW2A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) to lubricate and plan on doing it regularly to keep it from sticking.

As a side note I ordered the above last Monday at $4 less than it is now. Seems Amazon prices fluctuate with how much is left in stock.

 

[ChuckS]

Instead of WD40 get a can of PB Blaster. It breaks rust free and also has a lubricant to prevent recurrence.. spray at handle area as best possible and use rag to catch dripping..let it set for an nor and try working free.. once it moves a bit spray more and let sit and repeat. Once fully free with handle fully extended spray quite a bit and it will slowly weep in between cable and outer sheath.

I spray mine a few times a year with this and after 8 years they still pull with two fingers.

 

[EddieK82]

Thanks for all the help.

I was able to climb under there and pull the cord myself to release the water. I have the TT at stolzfus now getting fixed up under warranty.