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Re: Third drain valve

Reply #25 –
The panel just opens to the wheel well. Pics included
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Third drain valve

Reply #26 –
Looks like the pvc tubing has bee removed
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Third drain valve

Reply #27 –
Perhaps the storage tube broke off or fell off.

I have read reports on the Forum that Valterra sewer hose end connectors are too big to fit into that storage tube, so perhaps no great loss?

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Third drain valve

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
I have read reports on the Forum that Valterra sewer hose end connectors are too big to fit into that storage tube, so perhaps no great loss?

That is correct, Valterra hose ends will not go into the tube.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

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Reply #29 –
Since the hole in the bay wall is already cut out, I would think it not too difficult to install a modified (larger diameter) tube that would accept the Valterra fittings.  Use either larger diameter PVC pipe (kinda heavy), or perhaps some aluminum air conditioning ducting (lighter).  Shame not to use the available space under the coach for some purpose.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Third drain valve

Reply #30 –
I believe it is the elbow that is the problem not the diameter of the tube. I am going to experiment with an ABS elbow and see if my end will make the turn.
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

Re: Third drain valve

Reply #31 –
I have tried to put my tubing through the hole but ends won't fit.  Have been looking at getting a 8" cover and adapting it to 6" sewer and drain pipe.  The tubing on our coach is thickness of sewer and drain it is not Schedule 40.
7" would work but I haven't been able to find a 7" cover.
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #32 –
 It sure about being a storage tube. Which way does it have to go except straight back beside the tire?
Peter
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Third drain valve

Reply #33 –
First is a 90 degree elbow and then it goes across the  coach.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport