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TEDDY
Groupie Joined: 22 Oct 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 94 |
Topic: LOW POINT DRAIN CAPS Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 10:18am |
Just got my new 178 - and still love it!
What I don't love is the turkey designer who put the low point drains almost behind the driver-side tire under the slide-out! And then, the foully feathered creature that he is, used caps that take a wrench (two,, actually) to remove. Took the drain caps off today to ensure the lines were clear - and one of them has no washer. Someone, I'm sure, knows where to get drain caps? The washer that was in one of them looks like a sleeve, not a simple O-ring. |
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Teddy
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Subzilla
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2017 Location: Concord, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 302 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 12:21pm |
I probably need a new cap....have one that drips no matter how tight I screw the cap.
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Mark
Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 12:27pm |
Look to see if the "washer" stayed in the fitting, mine used to do that. You can use a PVC threaded end cap from lowes etc, 1/2". Just buy a washer that fits down inside. I carry a few spares. You can also get them at any RV shop, about $1 each. OR you can do something like this, which I did.. also from Lowes etc.. Valve |
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TEDDY
Groupie Joined: 22 Oct 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 94 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 12:45pm |
Thanks, Furpod
I really like the valve idea. I'm sure that some day I'm going to dislodge the fittings at the end of the plastic drain hoses by torquing them with a a pair of pliers! Appreciate you input .....
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Teddy
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Subzilla
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2017 Location: Concord, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 302 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 12:47pm |
I like the valve idea too! I have the same fear about over tightening with the pliers! Will put this on my to-do list.
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Mark
Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 3:26pm |
I have valve on my fresh water tank. Happy.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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