Remote Waste Valve Openers

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   Has anyone else had a failure of the remote waste valve openers? My black tank flush handle and thus the valve, will not close. The problem appears to be in the cable. I am considering going in and cutting the underbelly to either fix or replace the cable. 

Anyone have any experience in cutting the plastic underbelly and how to close it.

Can't take it to a dealer because I am in Haines, Alaska for the summer and my guess is the nearest dealer is about 1500 miles away.

Luckily I installed a screw on knife valve just in front of the drain cap. It really prevents a lot of surprises when valve closers fail or leak. It only takes once to make a believer out of you.

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hollardawg45 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote hollardawg45 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Remote Waste Valve Openers Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 7:15pm
	Has anyone else had a failure of the remote waste valve openers? My black tank flush handle and thus the valve, will not close. The problem appears to be in the cable. I am considering going in and cutting the underbelly to either fix or replace the cable. Anyone have any experience in cutting the plastic underbelly and how to close it. Can't take it to a dealer because I am in Haines, Alaska for the summer and my guess is the nearest dealer is about 1500 miles away. Luckily I installed a screw on knife valve just in front of the drain cap. It really prevents a lot of surprises when valve closers fail or leak. It only takes once to make a believer out of you.
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Old Farmer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Location: WI. Status: Offline Points: 2287	Post Options Post Reply Quote Old Farmer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 9:25pm
	Before you cut, look and see if the membrane on the bottom of your rig is secured on the outer edges with a metal strip and screws. If it is, you should be able to take some screws out and get at the valve and then put the membrane back up.
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vickark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Location: Houston,Tx Status: Offline Points: 77	Post Options Post Reply Quote vickark Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2011 at 10:39pm
	If you have a good drill with a socket adapter, use a socket to fit the screw heads. They are 3/8" size. You'll be able to take down some of the strips around the edges. I know on my trailer i not only have the black fabric, but i also have a sheet of the bubble foil-type insulation sheet on top of it. The less you have to do any cutting on the membrane the better off you'll be. Good luck
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