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07-21-2021, 05:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
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M.O.C. #17164
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Missing galley grey tank handle and rod.
2016 Montana 3160
We went over White Pass for five days of heat relief at Harmony Lakeside Resort near Mt. Rainer. Nice cool weather in the 60’s and 70’s.
Now the problem, as we were getting ready to return home Sunday morning I was busy flushing the black tank. After that task I went to flush the galley grey tank and could not find my tee handle. After cleaning my glasses and getting a better look all I could find was the little hole through the cloroplast where the rod had been. Obviously nothing hit the handle as I would have broken plumbing or other issues. The only thing that I can figure out is that the rod and handle unscrewed and fell out. I have not dropped the chloroplast to see what remains of the valve actuator device. Does anyone know of or heard of this occurring? If so what was the fix for this issue? Luckily the galley tank was not completely full so everything in it came home with us.
I actually thought my next project on this unit was to securely fasten the crown molding in the living room or replace the vinyl trim on the sides and near the hitch with a higher quality product. I have been reading about the trim screws for the molding and I have read that they make a thicker vinyl trim for the outside. Any other great ideas or information would be appreciated on these other jobs.
Thanks in advance.
Tom Marty
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07-21-2021, 05:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
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M.O.C. #17164
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Okay sorry to bother people as I should have done a better search on my handle issue. Looks like it probably just came unscrewed and if you have ever driven over White Pass you already know that it is a fairly rough road and steep too. I have spent considerable time searing the other two issues.
Thanks again.
Tom Marty
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07-22-2021, 08:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
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M.O.C. #1920
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Yes, it just screws in. A little blue Loctite when you put your new one in will help prevent a recurrence. Good luck.
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07-22-2021, 10:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
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M.O.C. #11397
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Actually a common problem. Good idea to check tightness each time you dump the tank. I agree with the Locktite suggestion.
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07-22-2021, 06:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
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M.O.C. #5651
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You can still dump by cutting a hole in the coroplast near the hole you saw. Maybe 8 inches square. Cut it with the hinged part forward so it flops down. You can see the interior rod and grab it with a vice grip to pull it. When done tape the flap back up with gorilla tape or such. I have 6 or 8 spots like this I just noticed recently. Apparently when new at the rally in Goshen the Lippert people did this to replace 2 slide out cylinders that were bad. That was in 2014, so has held up for 7 years.
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10-28-2023, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Carson City
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M.O.C. #26595
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Kitchen holding tank handle
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dam Worker
Okay sorry to bother people as I should have done a better search on my handle issue. Looks like it probably just came unscrewed and if you have ever driven over White Pass you already know that it is a fairly rough road and steep too. I have spent considerable time searing the other two issues.
Thanks again.
Tom Marty
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I've lost mine too.. lol
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10-28-2023, 07:24 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Carson City
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M.O.C. #26595
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I've lost my handle too. Lol
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10-28-2023, 09:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
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M.O.C. #30262
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When you replace the galley tank handle, suggest drilling a hole through one ear of the handle large rough to run a short length of parachord through. Secure the other end of the chord to the gas line. Sorta like wearing a belt and suspenders....
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10-29-2023, 04:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
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M.O.C. #25165
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That is exactly what I did with mine after reading how many people lost theirs.
It hasn't come loose and doesn't seem to be turning.
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10-29-2023, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Carson City
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M.O.C. #26595
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee-CI
When you replace the galley tank handle, suggest drilling a hole through one ear of the handle large rough to run a short length of parachord through. Secure the other end of the chord to the gas line. Sorta like wearing a belt and suspenders....
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I definitely will..
Thanks
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10-29-2023, 09:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
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M.O.C. #30417
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Apply some lock tight.
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10-29-2023, 10:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
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M.O.C. #5651
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To stop further missing handles, I bought a length of small chain and just tied it around handle and attached other end to the brace for the sewer outlet.
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