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  • How To Stop Fresh Water Tank In RV From Leaking
  • The water leaking is normal its your overflow which means that your fresh tank is now full. If you install a valve on the overflow then it needs to be open when filling and when using or else the tank could explode. It could also be that your check valve went bad. The Valterra Check Valve for RV Fresh Water Systems # P23415LFVP has dual 1/2 inch MPT. The Valterra Check Valve for RV Fresh Water Systems # P23402LFVP has a 1/2 inch MPT x 1/2 inch FPT.
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  • Can Multiple RV Heater Pads with Thermostat 277-000163 Be Wired Together
  • My contact at Patrick Industries advised that their RV Heater Pad with Thermostat # 277-000163 could be parallel wired in up to 3 pads total provided that the DC power source has enough current for the 5.8-amp draw from each pad. Typically a 15-amp circuit can handle three since they cycle on and off. These pads are suitable for your 45-gallon grey and black water tanks; one per tank is enough according to my contact. For your 70-gallon fresh water tank you'll want to use two and position...
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  • Why Can't You Use an Electric Water Pump with Valterra Fresh Water Tanks
  • The Valterra ABS water tanks like the 30 gallon # R8060 are baffled for surge control and made from lightweight ABS plastic, so they're just not designed to handle to additional pressure that is created from an electric water pump sucking the water out of the tank. Using an electric water pump would void the manufacturer's warranty in the event of any malfunction.
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  • Fresh Water Tank Fittings Needed for Replacement Tank
  • I've attached the fresh water fittings page so you can get the connections you need. I unfortunately can't give you parts without knowing the hose measurements and the tank measurements. For instance it looks like you will need the Valterra ABS Tank Fill Kit with Threaded Cap # RK909, but that kit comes with 2 elbow adapters and it looks like your current kit only has one elbow adapter. We have 1/2 inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/4 inch straight fittings and the same in elbow adapter fittings....
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  • Recommended Sealant for a Fresh Water Tank That Is Leaking From the Valve
  • You can use the Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker # LT37467 as a sealant. You'll just want to put this sealant in between the two surfaces.
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  • RV Fresh Water Connections for 1/2 Inch Tubing
  • The Valterra Male Adapter - 1/2" MPT x 1/2" Barb - Polypropelene # RF841 and Valterra 90-Degree Male Adapter - 1/2" MPT x 1/2" Barb - Polypropelene # RF846 are just a couple of many fittings that will work with 1/2 inch tubing for your freshwater tank. We don't have a specific kit for that tube size, but adapters will give you what you need. I've linked the page to our freshwater fittings to assist.
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  • Replacement Fresh Water Pump Options For A ShurFlo 2088-442-144 Pump
  • Technically, the ShurFlo 2088-443-144 will work as a replacement for your ShurFlo 2088-422-144, but it is not a direct replacement. However, we do carry the: -HydroMax RV Fresh Water Pump # P25201, which is a direct replacement for your ShurFlo 2088-422-144. This water pump will produce 3 gallons per minute at 55 PSI, and has a maximum amp draw of 10A. We also have had reports that the Flow Max RV Fresh Water Pump # LC689052 being a fantastic replacement for the ShurFlo 2088-422-144. This...
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  • Recommended Replacement 3' Extension Rod for a Fresh Water Tank Valve
  • It sounds like you're looking for the Extension Rod for LaSalle Bristol Waste Valve # 34466SP1136. This extension rod measures 36" long, will thread into a t-handle # 34466IHANDLE, and then into your valve.
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  • Storage Unit Needed for the Camco RV Drinking Water Hose # CAM22753
  • To easily store the Camco RV Drinking Water Hose # CAM22753 that you referenced you will want to use the Stromberg Carlson Fresh Water Hose Caddy # HC-75. This caddy is 17" Wide x 6-1/2" Tall and can accommodate a fresh water hose up to 75' long. Since you plan on using it around the house you also may be interested in the Camco Quick Hose Connect # CAM20143. This is a great solution if you have one designated faucet outside that you use.
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  • Recommended White Handle for a LaSalle Bristol Fresh Water Drain Valve
  • The Replacement Handle for LaSalle Bristol Cable-Actuated RV Waste Valves # 34490CMA1 is not available in white, however you could either just paint it white or use the Replacement Handle for LaSalle Bristol Waste Valves # LSB97FR.
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  • Blow Out Plug Needed To Winterize RV Fresh Water Lines
  • The RV High Flow Water Pressure Regulator # 37262205 limits the psi of the water connected to your city water inlet. If you were just wanting to be able to blow air through your lines to winterize your trailer you'd want the Valterra RV Blow Out Plug # P23518LFVP. This comes with a Shrader valve to easily connect a compressor and blow out the water lines.
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  • Recommended RV Sewer Hose for Black Water Tank
  • It sounds like you're looking for the parts you need to dump the black water tank on your RV. You should already have a waste valve connection in place with bayonet fittings on it so you will only need a sewer hose like the RhinoFLEX RV Sewer Hose w Swivel Fittings # CAM39761. This hose has a 4 prong bayonet fitting that firmly secures to the RV black-water tank and will allow you to dump your tank. This hose comes with an adapter that will allow you to fit it on 3" slip or 3", 3-1/2" and...
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  • Grey And Black Water Tank Sensor Recommendation For A 2013 Jayco Eagle Premier 5th Wheel
  • For your 2013 Jayco Eagle Premier 5th Wheel, I recommend checking out the: -Horst Miracle Probe Sensors for RV Black Water Tanks # T21301VP for your black water tank, and, -Horst Miracle Probe Sensors for RV Gray Water Tanks # T21302VP for your grey water tank. These sensors will fit into 3/8" diameter holes, and will work in place of existing holes or you can drill new holes next to the original holes.
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  • Recommended Male To Male Brass Check Valve
  • I went ahead and checked to see what we have, and the closet option I could find to what you're needing is the: -Valterra Check Valve for RV Fresh Water Systems # P23415LFVP. This is a brass check valve that features dual 1/2" MPT ends. The only 3/4" check valve that we have is the Camco RV Fresh Water System Backflow Preventer # CAM23402 that you checked out, which has 1" MPT x 1" FPT connections.
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  • Can I Get A Hot Water Heater Replacement Tank.
  • I have a solution for you to get you hot water again. We do not carry the replacement tanks, It will be more effective to replace the entire unit. I recommend going with a tankless water heater like the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 16" x 16" Door # FR98SR. You won't have to worry about tanks corroding or cracking plus you will not have to wait for water to heat up it will be on demand. This particular models dimensions are, 19-3/16" deep x 12-5/8"...
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  • Adapter for 3 RV Gray Water Tank Opening to 1-1/2 Pipe and Waste Valve
  • From what I can gather it sounds to me like you need the Valterra Eccentric Tank Reducer - RV Gray Water - 3" Spigot to 1-1/2" Hub # T1041-1. The 3" Spigot mounts directly in the gray water tank outlet while the 1-1/2" Hub slides over sewer pipe. Then for a 1-1/2" diameter gray-water sewer pipe we have the LaSalle Bristol Cable-Actuated RV Waste Valve for Gray Water Tank. This is valve is available in with cables that are numerous lengths, which I'll list for you so you can choose the...
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  • Is A Water Tank Still Needed If You Have An On-Demand Water Heater?
  • If you are using an on demand water heater like the Excel RV Tankless On-Demand Water Heater # EX93FR or # LSB44FR, then you are not going to need a water tank. These type of water heaters heat the water up instantly without the need of a storage tank. When a hot water faucet is turned on, cold water flows through a heat exchanger in the unit, and either a natural gas burner or an electric element heats the water.
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  • Replacement Fresh Water Pump For A Flo Max DS-01233-M
  • Your Flow Max DS-01233-M has been discontinued unfortunately, and replacement parts are not available. I recommend replacing the entire unit, with the newer Flow Max RV Fresh Water Pump # LC689052. This unit has a heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant motor that has ball bearings for a long life. Additionally, this unit provides a quiet, disturbance-free operation, and can run dry without causing damage.
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  • What Is The Longest RV Water Hose Available?
  • If you're looking for a heated water hose like the AquaFresh Heated Drinking Water Hose for RV's # W01-5350, 50' is the longest hose we carry. If you're looking for a standard water hose, the longest hose we carry is the Camco RV Drinking Water Hose - 5/8" Inner Diameter # CAM22803, which is 75' long. We do not offer a hose at that length you're asking about, unfortunately. If you wanted a longer hose, you'd have to connect two # CAM22803 hoses together.
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  • Parts Needed to Add Grey Water Tank to Enclosed Trailer
  • The specific fittings and valves you need will ultimately depend on the kind of grey water tank that you plan on adding to your enclosed trailer. If there are threaded fittings or specific diameter openings on your tank, you will need to find the compatible fittings. For a waste valve you can use something like the Valterra Twist on Waste Valve # T58. This will not be glued on because it is designed to attach to the RV side and the waste tube with bayonet adapters like the Valterra #...
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