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Sewer connector question

Still trying to identify all of the equipment on our Foretravel. Are these F.T. factory connectors and dump switches or another aftermarket item without any paper work. The sewer hose connection is not like any of my other motorhomes. If they are after market does anyone know where I could get replacement parts if needed? Would it be a good idea to change out the connectors to a generic one like Camping World sells if they are not identifiable and could not get parts on the road?
 This is on a 1999 U320

1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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2003 U320 PBDS

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Still trying to identify all of the equipment on our Foretravel. Are these F.T. factory connectors and dump switches or another aftermarket item without any paper work. The sewer hose connection is not like any of my other motorhomes.


Definitely not OEM (which would have been a white Theftord).

The coach connection appear to be Drainmaster Sewer Hose Systems | Drain Master

As do the electric dump valve switches Electric Waste Valves | Drain Master
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2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Definitely not OEM (which would have been a white Theftord).

The coach connection appear to be Drainmaster Sewer Hose Systems | Drain Master

As do the electric dump valve switches Electric Waste Valves | Drain Master
Thank you at least I know I can get parts if needed. One more item solved
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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I think Don (acousticart) has one of these hose connection systems.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Check out a bulk fuel truck or a honey wagon truck next time you see one. You may find that they have the same system. Heavy duty and reliable. 
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Great setup. I looked into that when we installed my third valve but went with the OEM parts due to cost. I really like that system, especially if you notice that the hose ribs are on the exterior of the hose. It's smooth inside.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Same hose I put on our coach. It works great. You will love it..

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

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I like this set up as well and as I am also going to do a work over in the wet bay this summer at home I think I may just buy the valving etc and put in the electric gate valves too. Looks neat.
May put in remote switches too!! Just imagine if the exit pipe is plumbed right you can dump while going down the highway, no need to look for dump stations etc!!!!!
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
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.................The sewer hose connection is not like any of my other motorhomes. If they are after market does anyone know where I could get replacement parts if needed? Would it be a good idea to change out the connectors to a generic one like Camping World sells if they are not identifiable and could not get parts on the road?
 This is on a 1999 U320.................
The Drainmaster hoses and dump valves have become standard issue on all new FT coaches.  I'm not sure what model year they became standard.  Maybe around iH-45 first year?
I assume that FT parts has all of the associated new and spare parts.  On line sources could be less expensive, but one never knows until one checks.
Neal
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Neal (& Brenda) Pillsbury
'02 U320 SPEC, 4200, DGFE, Build #5984
'04 Gold Wing
'07 Featherlite 24'
'14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
MC #14494
Exeter, NH & LaBelle FL
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The hose appears to be identical to the Polychute hose which I use. The only difference is the connection system. I've been very pleased with the Polychute hose. Polychute

The system appears to be a Drain Master system. Sewer Hose Systems | Drain Master FOT would probably have parts.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX


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The Wastemaster/Drainmaster with the camlock connection is a great setup. It looks like on your coach, that whoever installed the 3" camlock adapter on the end of your outlet left it the 3" pipe too long to be able to close the compartment door while the hose is attached. With your setup, it looks like you could get a new camlock fitting and cut the pipe shorter (measure very carefully!) and be able to close the compartment door with the hose attached.
Products | Drain Master
You may be able to even add a third valve behind the compartment wall, but maybe not worth doing unless you need to open up that area to do other work.
Since I had to gut that whole compartment to do my basement rebuild/bulkhead repair, I reconfigured things a bit...
Don
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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Don- your configuration is better than any I've seen, bar none!
Ed
Ed Pan, M.D.
2002 U320 40'

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The Wastemaster/Drainmaster with the camlock connection is a great setup. It looks like on your coach, that whoever installed the 3" camlock adapter on the end of your outlet left it the 3" pipe too long to be able to close the compartment door while the hose is attached. With your setup, it looks like you could get a new camlock fitting and cut the pipe shorter (measure very carefully!) and be able to close the compartment door with the hose attached.
Products | Drain Master
You may be able to even add a third valve behind the compartment wall, but maybe not worth doing unless you need to open up that area do other work.
Since I had to gut that whole compartment to do my basement rebuild/bulkhead repair, I reconfigured things a bit...
Don
There is not enough room to shorten and do what you did without taking the panel off and redoing the system as you did. I just ordered the storage system and will install it between the wet bay door and the wheel well.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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I was going to do that as well, but it wasn't possible on ours make the 90º bend with a enough radius to make the hose with its male camlock fitting go across in front of the dually. As it turned out, I leave the hose hooked up while traveling and it is very convenient to pull out and hook up when we are ready to dump.
Don
There is not enough room to shorten and do what you did without taking the panel off and redoing the system as you did. I just ordered the storage system and will install it between the wet bay door and the wheel well.

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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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I was going to do that as well, but it wasn't possible on ours make the 90º bend with a enough radius to make the hose with its male camlock fitting go across in front of the dually. As it turned out, I leave the hose hooked up while traveling and it is very convenient to pull out and hook up when we are ready to dump.
Don
I am going to mount it on the outside of the bay The storage system comes with its own box and door and lock. The area will line up with the horizontal pipe, I will remove the 90
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Probably will work great with a macerator in the rain.
I like this set up as well and as I am also going to do a work over in the wet bay this summer at home I think I may just buy the valving etc and put in the electric gate valves too. Looks neat.
May put in remote switches too!! Just imagine if the exit pipe is plumbed right you can dump while going down the highway, no need to look for dump stations etc!!!!!
JohnH


 LOL.  Could be a bit tough on the Toad though.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Ah, I see... You are going to mount the sewer hose storage door assembly on the outside of the coach, in the fender. I considered that too, but decided against cutting a hole in the fender. It will definitely be a convenient way to store it. I guess the slight inward angle of the fender won't be much of an issue. It will be interesting to see how it comes out...
Don
I am going to mount it on the outside of the bay The storage system comes with its own box and door and lock. The area will line up with the horizontal pipe, I will remove the 90

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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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Ah shucks... Thanks Ed.
Don
Don- your configuration is better than any I've seen, bar none!
Ed
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

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The camlock system you have is way better to use than the typical RV connectors. Who ever came up with that idea is brilliant. They are much easier to use. They are used in construction on pumps and air lines. You can pick up parts at any industrial plumbing shop.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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May put in remote switches too!! Just imagine if the exit pipe is plumbed right you can dump while going down the highway, no need to look for dump stations etc!!!!!
JohnH
Remind me not to drive behind JohH
 ;)
James & Susan
Alex & Elizabeth
Tortie and Gigi ( the "Bird TV" cats )
1998 U320 42' Build 5298

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Well today I started to take all the wet Bay apart and found firstly that 2 of the bolts holding one of the valves together were loose and it had dripped a bit as the fibreglass floor was wet and with the colour of the whole bay it had obviously been doing it for a long time. Good news is that the base is well sealed so I guess it just dried up between flushes!!
I yanked it all out and now am drawing up a new set of panels and will set them back just like Don did (thanks Buddy for ideas)
I am as stated a month ago going to go with the electric valves by Drainmaster and was wondering if anyone had found better prices than from Maker in Calif'. They want $139 each and the hose $160. I know it is not that expensive really but with the Cndn exchange that goes up almost 40% then Border Duties etc, so trying to save a few bucks if I can. One of the online RV stores are a few $ cheaper but a 4 week wait is not on the cards for me.
Thanks
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Well the valves arrived a week or so earlier than mentioned and now I am putting together the valves on the plumbing that I had to rework due to leaks etc. A tad tough getting the bolts thru valve connections on pipes as FT did not make it too easy in their placement of the 3" lines and elbows. I have them on and poured about 15 galls of water in each tank to leave it overnight just to make sure there are NO leaks now. I have been installing some new French Doors in bedroom of home so jumping from one job to another . Back to coach in am and hope there are no leaks.
More later and some pictures .
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.