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Title: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: DavidS on June 03, 2019, 03:40:20 pm
I am having a problem with this.. I have the white elbow that came with the coach and cap to close the sewer... I need to replace the hose and the other end. I bought the adapter from thetford to valterra.. cant fir the fitting on after that as they hit the divider in the wet bay.. so I am looking for the scissors that expand the hose so I can make any hose work..

Anyone have an idea where to get the spreader?

Thanks
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: Pamela & Mike on June 03, 2019, 04:27:45 pm
David,

Look up a Valterra A73 sewer hose spreader

Here is the first one that came up Buy Valterra Sewer Hose Spreader A73 #40563 motorcycle in Tujunga, California... (http://www.2040-parts.com/valterra-sewer-hose-spreader-a73-40563-i408547/)

Mike
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: "Irish" on June 03, 2019, 04:44:37 pm
I cut the end off my sewer pipe yesterday and installed a dump valve that glued on to the pipe and has the correct connector for all the standard waste pipes, total cost about $23 and took 30 minutes
Now I can shut my compartment door if the hose is still connected
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: DavidS on June 03, 2019, 05:09:36 pm
David,

Look up a Valterra A73 sewer hose spreader

Here is the first one that came up Buy Valterra Sewer Hose Spreader A73 #40563 motorcycle in Tujunga, California... (http://www.2040-parts.com/valterra-sewer-hose-spreader-a73-40563-i408547/)

Mike
I couldnt get anything worth its salt.. Thanks.. the one I had seen on Irv2 was a little different I think and they said it worked good.. will order it if no one else has any other types they know of.

Thanks again.
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: Protech Racing on June 03, 2019, 05:49:21 pm
Hairdryer or heat gun.
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: DavidS on June 03, 2019, 05:57:30 pm

I will try this tonight.. didnt think of that ^.^d
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: nitehawk on June 03, 2019, 07:14:32 pm
David, I bought the green spreader (Valterra) from Camping World in New Brunsfel, TX several years ago for $7.95 but couldn't find it anywhere since, until I finally found mine hiding behind the gray water dump valve.
It works great--IF, and I do mean IF--you put the hose end in boiling water and then use the spreader. (Work fast) Don't heat the hose up and you will have a real struggle getting it over the fitting.+
The price is well worth the savings in frustration. :))
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: juicesqueezer on June 03, 2019, 07:29:25 pm
David, I just installed this on our sewer and it works fine! 

Amazon.com: Valterra T1029-2 Termination Adapter - 3" Bayonet x 3" Hub:... (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006MRRWG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1Valterra) T1029-2 Termination Adapter - 3" Bayonet x 3" Hub
by Valterra


Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: DavidS on June 03, 2019, 07:35:56 pm
David, I just installed this on our sewer and it works fine! 

Amazon.com: Valterra T1029-2 Termination Adapter - 3" Bayonet x 3" Hub:... (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006MRRWG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1Valterra) T1029-2 Termination Adapter - 3" Bayonet x 3" Hub
by Valterra

It pushes the adapters to far so I cant close the trap door with the hose.
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: "Irish" on June 03, 2019, 10:13:24 pm
Here is the photo I should have included earlier, this gave me a safety valve if a get a leak and the standard sewer hose connection
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on June 03, 2019, 10:22:53 pm
David, use your Mexican lime squeezer on the hose. 
Title: Re: Thetford sewer hose
Post by: DavidS on June 03, 2019, 10:38:09 pm
David, use your Mexican lime squeezer on the hose.
All I have is my American Limes.. Ran out of time to try the heat gun.. will be down their tomorrow..  :))