Valterra Twist-On Waste Valve, Mess-Free Waste Valve for RV's, Campers, Trailers
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This isn't the part you're looking for. Your 1966 Airstream has a Thetford valve that is slightly larger than a "standard" Valterra hose. The "Valterra T05-" is required. Universal Adapter 2285VP - Thetford to Valterra" will connect to your Thetford valve via two bayonet mounts and provide four pins for a standard Valterra hose (Camco, Rhino, and other brands all use the Valterra standard).
That's how I put it to work for me. I put this on before the discharge hose because my black valve had a small leak. It will make you happy.
My doors are both fully open. You should be aware, however, that they are swivel chairs. Whether it is open or closed I changed the rear one to a Rhino 45 with a blaster and a valve.
The locking tabs allow the valve to be installed in a variety of positions. The body can then be rotated to fit the situation. I couldn't get it to work in the 12 o'clock position in my case. It has been installed at 2 o'clock.
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For a broken black tank valve, this is a fantastic fix. However, as others have pointed out, it is relatively simple to pull off. Simply removing the cap will cause the valve to disengage. The cap and the hose must be removed with extreme caution. I have a broken black valve that is in the open position, so if it comes off during dumping, I'll be cleaning for a long time, so I decided to make sure it doesn't come off until I say it will. Take a look at the photos to see how to fix it. I drilled 1/16" holes in the clamp locks on the valve and used plastic nubs on the trailer side. (See photos) I used a hand drill and drilled straight and slow to get the holes as close to the plastic nubs as possible. I went to the hardware store and purchased a set of 1/16" diameter safety clips. The valve is now secure after I installed it and secured the safety clips. The clips must be taken out. I'm going to secure the clips with a couple of wraps of duct tape just to make sure they don't come undone. This was very effective, and it was only a few dollars to implement.
Over the locking tabs, I used a hose clamp. It isn't moving right now. Everything should go smoothly.
excessively sloppy When I first got this valve, I noticed that it didn't fit as snugly as my cap and sewer hose did. It's loosened up a little bit. br>I was dumping at a station when the valve came loose after I removed the cap. With my wife watching, I reattached it as tightly as possible. We had a 5-foot height advantage. We watched as the valve twisted itself off just from the pressure of liquid in the hose from a distance of 10 feet and I barely adjusted part of the hose that was on the ground. Water that is black in color. it's all over After cleaning and inspecting the valve, I discovered that it lacks the 'nubs' that a cap and my hose require to properly seat a connection. It's possible that this one is defective, but I'd like to hear from the manufacturer or seller about it. The use of human waste is completely unacceptable.
Boondockers are aware that the grey tank collects more water than the black tank, and that if both tanks are large enough (i. e. They have reserve capacity in the black tank if the grey tank is full and dumping tanks is inconvenient at the time (this occurs after dinner dishes and bedtime showers are impacted and you get the high level grey tank or the tub does not drain). Close this common valve and open the grey valve, then the black valve, to sluice grey water into your black tank after confirming that the black tank is low. After a few minutes, both of your tanks should have equalized, removing the high level indicator from your grey tank. The black and grey valves should then be closed. In my opinion, this is a very clever way to manage while boondocking.
This appears to be a simple solution to the problem, as well as an additional layer of protection against cap dumps! br>I positioned the unit on the dump port, with the pull handle pointing backwards in the RV. Although it can be moved, it has proven to be extremely secure on the RV thus far.
A 5- product with a star!.
A small amount of leakage from our black water gate valve was causing us some problems. When the cover was removed to connect the sewer hose, a small amount (a cup or so) of black water dripped out of the discharge. This appeared to be an excellent solution to the issue. Theoretically, no discharge will occur until the sewer hose is connected. This waste valve has a flaw in that it does not secure itself to the drain discharge pipe and is easily twisted off. When I first used this device, it twisted off while I was rotating the valve handle (the valve body and handle section rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to position the handle in any position you want. ) I wasn't expecting it to twist off so easily, and I was splattered with waste water. Fortunately, I was wearing rubber gloves at the time, and I've been holding the valve in one hand while manipulating the valve handle or removing my sewer hose ever since. It would be ideal if the waste valve had a better twist lock (similar to the one on my sewer hose). I've kept using the valve, but I'm thinking about trying to find a better way to secure it. I also make certain to wear my gloves!.
Following a small leak in the main black tank valve, I purchased this valve to provide some protection against leaks onto the ground. While the main black tank valve leaks a little, this item mounts on the end of the drain pipe with a 3 inch knife valve as a backup to trap sewage in the drain pipe and prevent leaks onto the ground. One cautionary note that has been mentioned by others: It's a breeze to connect the hose to the dump station once the valve is mounted on the drain pipe. When you turn the dump hose counterclockwise, you'll get it. To remove it from the valve, turn it counterclockwise so that the valve can turn and disconnect itself from the RV's drain pipe. So, while disconnecting the dump hose, hold this valve in place and everything should be fine. An earlier reviewer suggested using clips to secure the valve to the RV, and I'll give it a shot.
I rarely write reviews, but I purchased two of these valves to delay replacing my leaking gate valves. The concept is fantastic, but the execution is lacking. Both of the valves I purchased began to leak in less than a week. Our tanks began to leak only when we were draining them, and then they began to leak constantly. I cleaned the sealing surfaces, but it didn't help. They don't just drip; between the 5th wheel drain pipe and the valve, there can be a steady stream of water leaking. There's nothing like leaking sewage under your camper to leave you smelling bad for days. They'd be fantastic if they didn't leak. I'm currently looking for a better (thicker) seal or something to go behind it.
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