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marwayne
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Topic: Fresh water drain plug Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 11:27pm |
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 9:51pm |
Originally posted by Craneman
I would be afraid of knocking that valve off. Moe |
My thought exactly. TT
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Craneman
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Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 9:30pm |
Originally posted by Pod People
I have 2 suggestions fo degrees.r you regarding the fresh water drain plug-
if you are worried about leaks or see a small leak you can easily wrap the plug with a couple of wraps of plumber's teflon tape . but i think a better solution is to replace the plug with a drain valve. the pvc units are easily available at any of the big box home improvement centers. I used teflon tape on it also as I installed it. It's easier to drain-you don't have to crawl under and get wet, just turn the knob
travel safe Vann
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I would be afraid of knocking that valve off, I just go hand tight and has been fine. Moe
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john in idaho
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Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 7:03pm |
Finger tight is fine - I can turn mine by hand. When you start it, turn it backwards so you can feel the threads match and then screw it in.
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Pod People
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Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 6:55pm |
I have 2 suggestions fo degrees.r you regarding the fresh water drain plug- if you are worried about leaks or see a small leak you can easily wrap the plug with a couple of wraps of plumber's teflon tape . but i think a better solution is to replace the plug with a drain valve. the pvc units are easily available at any of the big box home improvement centers. I used teflon tape on it also as I installed it. It's easier to drain-you don't have to crawl under and get wet, just turn the knob travel safe Vann
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GLBCamper
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Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 5:00pm |
It's definitely not stripped and feels like it's solid, so I'm not going to worry about it. Thanks!
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CharlieM
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Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 3:10pm |
Agree with Leo B. My only concern would be with cross threading. If it's feels good, tightens up, and is engaging 3-5 threads you're good.
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Leo B
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Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 12:02pm |
As long as it is not leaking, you should be fine. You don't want to force it.
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GLBCamper
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Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 11:39am |
When I hand tighten my fresh water drain plug, it is only threaded about 2/3 of the way in. Should I use a pliers to tighten the plug until it is flush with the tank? It seems plenty tight the way it is, but I don't want it to work loose and fall out while driving.
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