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LOW POINT DRAIN CAPS

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Topic: LOW POINT DRAIN CAPS

Posted By: TEDDY
Subject: LOW POINT DRAIN CAPS
Date 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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Posted By: Subzilla
Date 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

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 12:27pm

Originally posted by TEDDY

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.

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..
http://www.pexuniverse.com/1-2-pvc-ball-valve-fpt-threaded-sch-40-80 -
Valve

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Posted By: TEDDY
Date 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

Posted By: Subzilla
Date 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

Posted By: mcarter
Date 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."