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05-19-2013, 07:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
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M.O.C. #13325
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'10 3665RE 2nd Grey Tank Dump Valve?
I've read everything anyone's posted on where this is supposed to be, but can't find it anywhere. Reading left to right, the grey tank #1 is empty and #2 is 2/3 full. I can see the entire run of black PVC from where it exits the belly cover to the main sewer line and there's no valve. There's no handle anywhere else I can see either, including under the sink or behind the inside access panel to the back of the water heater & vac. Any suggestions?
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05-19-2013, 07:27 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Crossville
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M.O.C. #10367
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Walt,
Look just under your rig and just in front of the left front tire.
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05-19-2013, 07:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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Walt,
I believe your grey #2 valve handle and shaft have departed the rig. It is common and many of us have replaced it with a 1/4 threaded rod and purchased a handle at camping world. Just forward of the drivers side RV front tire. You may have to drop a portion of the underbelly cover.
Mike
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05-19-2013, 07:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
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M.O.C. #13325
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The drain pipe exits the belly just in back of the rear driver's side and runs all the way forward to the main line & boom with nothing on it but one hanger. There's no valve anywhere on it.
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05-19-2013, 07:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
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M.O.C. #7787
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Did you look underneath the drivers side between the two tires on the frame?
Jack
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05-19-2013, 07:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
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M.O.C. #13325
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I was turned around - and elbow exits tight to the belly between the two axels, and then runs non-stop up to the main drain pipe. No valves anywhere, including through the frame.
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05-19-2013, 07:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
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M.O.C. #13325
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AH HA!!!! Thanks for the frame tip. It's in FRONT of the front tire, through the frame and underneath the galley slideout. What a great place for it to be! Thanks all for the help.
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05-20-2013, 02:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Louisville
Posts: 159
M.O.C. #10437
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Has anyone come up with a mod to make reaching the handle for this tank easier when the slides are open? Like maybe a removable extension? Don't really want to instal an electric valve for fear of a failure. My knees and back aren't the same as they used to be. It's a pain in the arse to get to with the slides open!
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05-20-2013, 04:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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M.O.C. #12156
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We have the same unit as you. I extended the handle via an 18 inch threaded extension of the rod, and at least now I do not have to get on my hands and knees to get under the slide. When traveling I unscrew it.
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05-20-2013, 07:00 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by 1retired06
We have the same unit as you. I extended the handle via an 18 inch threaded extension of the rod, and at least now I do not have to get on my hands and knees to get under the slide. When traveling I unscrew it.
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That's a great idea. I used to use a hook to reach under and pull it open, but the handles are very brittle and tended to break.
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05-20-2013, 07:05 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Louisville
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M.O.C. #10437
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Might have to try that 18" extension.
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05-20-2013, 07:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
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M.O.C. #20
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I've heard of folks using the awning rod to hook it and pull the handle but I'd think you'd have to be very careful. The T part of the handle is plastic and it **will** break.
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05-25-2013, 05:56 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sandy Beach
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #9975
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I changed all my gate valves to electric. No more hard to pull cables for me. And I don’t have to hit my head anymore to dump the galley.
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05-27-2013, 07:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shipman
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #10136
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I am putting in an electric valve...just push a button in the command center....yea..cost about 175 for parts...and a couple of hours for install...got everything from OZZ....
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05-30-2013, 05:23 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Aloha
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #13310
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Thanks to this forum, I was able to find the 2nd grey tank valve. Over the Memorial Day weekend, my kitchen sink stopped draining. Since this was my first time using the trailer I couldnt find out why. The dealer who I bought the unit from, said it didnt have a second tank, even after we asked the tech, why there was a galley reading on the control panel with 2 bars showing. After looking at the useless Owners Manual, I took my Wifes smart phone and drove until I had enough reception to access this forum, and the problem was solved!
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