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10-10-2016, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
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My apologies to the repair technician
Bringing the RV down to the dealer tomorrow to have the black tank dump valve replaced. I emptied, rinsed, re-rinsed, re rinsed, re rinsed, filled it up 3/4 full with water, drove 7 hours letting it soak and slosh around then finally dumped again.
I got it as clean as I possibly could but you know you can never get out all the remnants so please let me apologize in advance for the task you are about to undertake.
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10-10-2016, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Vermilion Parish, LOUISIANA
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Originally Posted by timfromma
Bringing the RV down to the dealer tomorrow to have the black tank dump valve replaced. I emptied, rinsed, re-rinsed, re rinsed, re rinsed, filled it up 3/4 full with water, drove 7 hours letting it soak and slosh around then finally dumped again.
I got it as clean as I possibly could but you know you can never get out all the remnants so please let me apologize in advance for the task you are about to undertake.
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that is really thoughtful....
still, glad it is not me.... hahah
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10-10-2016, 08:53 PM
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Your going to pay someone to remove 4 bolts, pry back the pipe, remove and replace the blade and reinstal 4 bolts? OK, I guess you have way more disposable income than others of us do.
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10-10-2016, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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Originally Posted by donniedu
Your going to pay someone to remove 4 bolts, pry back the pipe, remove and replace the blade and reinstal 4 bolts? OK, I guess you have way more disposable income than others of us do.
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He owns a 2016, all warranty work.
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10-10-2016, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donniedu
Your going to pay someone to remove 4 bolts, pry back the pipe, remove and replace the blade and reinstal 4 bolts? OK, I guess you have way more disposable income than others of us do.
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Why so harsh? Maybe it's under warranty? Maybe just not mechanically inclined. My brother is a RN/paramedic/firefighter: The guy you want on scene if you're in a car wreck. He has ruined every power tool I have ever lent him!
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10-10-2016, 09:37 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timfromma
Bringing the RV down to the dealer tomorrow to have the black tank dump valve replaced. I emptied, rinsed, re-rinsed, re rinsed, re rinsed, filled it up 3/4 full with water, drove 7 hours letting it soak and slosh around then finally dumped again.
I got it as clean as I possibly could but you know you can never get out all the remnants so please let me apologize in advance for the task you are about to undertake.
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When I had someone fix my black tank valve, they hired a company to really "clean" the tanks before they did anything (that guy actually took care of the work).
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10-11-2016, 12:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars
Why so harsh? Maybe it's under warranty? Maybe just not mechanically inclined. My brother is a RN/paramedic/firefighter: The guy you want on scene if you're in a car wreck. He has ruined every power tool I have ever lent him!
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Exactly. AND, some of us are not car guys, but we love to RV travel. I do all the prep, set-up, take-down, cooking, packing, planning for both of us because I have to. Yes, I am female, and I don't work on automotives.
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10-11-2016, 04:14 AM
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1. Yes, it's warranty work.
2. The valve is mounted in such a way that it requires the removal of the tank to replace. That's not a project that I really want to undertake in my driveway.
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10-11-2016, 04:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donniedu
Your going to pay someone to remove 4 bolts, pry back the pipe, remove and replace the blade and reinstal 4 bolts? OK, I guess you have way more disposable income than others of us do.
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Maybe he does...and good for him!
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10-11-2016, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 342
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donniedu
Your going to pay someone to remove 4 bolts, pry back the pipe, remove and replace the blade and reinstal 4 bolts? OK, I guess you have way more disposable income than others of us do.
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I would always pay someone to deal with even the simplest black tank issue and for that matter most other issues. You have also simplified the repair by conveniently leaving out the process of removing covering to expose the tank and valve, not to mention having to get under the trailer. For many older RVers with joint and health issues that isn’t a good idea. And yes, I have large amount of disposable income and I’m sorry you haven’t fared better in life.
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10-11-2016, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donniedu
Your going to pay someone to remove 4 bolts, pry back the pipe, remove and replace the blade and reinstal 4 bolts? OK, I guess you have way more disposable income than others of us do.
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When someone else does it you generally get some sort of warranty and that's important to many folks. Really his business only.
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10-11-2016, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by breezyhillfarm
When someone else does it you generally get some sort of warranty and that's important to many folks. Really his business only.
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The valve is installed way up on the tank itself and connects to the dump handle by a cable. Not really as easy of a repair as he thinks.
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10-11-2016, 01:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Dunn, NC
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disposable
[QUOTE=ManlyMan;1338475]I would always pay someone to deal with even the simplest black tank issue and for that matter most other issues. You have also simplified the repair by conveniently leaving out the process of removing covering to expose the tank and valve, not to mention having to get under the trailer. For many older RVers with joint and health issues that isn’t a good idea. And yes, I have large amount of disposable income and[QUOTE] I’m sorry you haven’t fared better in life.
Good one!!!
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10-11-2016, 04:21 PM
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I'm so CONFUSED!!
Is this an example of Trickle Down Economics OR
The S*** rolls downhill???????
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10-11-2016, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Eastern NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ManlyMan
I would always pay someone to deal with even the simplest black tank issue and for that matter most other issues. You have also simplified the repair by conveniently leaving out the process of removing covering to expose the tank and valve, not to mention having to get under the trailer. For many older RVers with joint and health issues that isn’t a good idea. And yes, I have large amount of disposable income and I’m sorry you haven’t fared better in life.
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X 2. I just don't dam wanna any longer. But I'll keep going until I can't.
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10-11-2016, 05:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Haslet Texas
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Last guy I let work on my tank valve pinched the gasket, found out it was leaking several days into a 3 week trip.
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10-11-2016, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ManlyMan
I would always pay someone to deal with even the simplest black tank issue and for that matter most other issues. You have also simplified the repair by conveniently leaving out the process of removing covering to expose the tank and valve, not to mention having to get under the trailer. For many older RVers with joint and health issues that isn’t a good idea. And yes, I have large amount of disposable income and I’m sorry you haven’t fared better in life.
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I know you were replying to a post from someone who might have been ridiculing the fact that someone may have a much larger nestegg than he does.
That said everyone has not busied themselves collecting money in this lifetime. I do not have a fortune in the bank or an investment account. What I DO have are experiences and memories that are much more precious to me than mere dollar bills. Everyone makes their own choices in life, based on what they feel is best for themself at the time.
What I HAVE learned is that happiness is NOT getting what you want, it is in wanting what you have got!
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10-11-2016, 11:47 PM
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Location: Eastern NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DouglasReid
I know you were replying to a post from someone who might have been ridiculing the fact that someone may have a much larger nestegg than he does.
That said everyone has not busied themselves collecting money in this lifetime. I do not have a fortune in the bank or an investment account. What I DO have are experiences and memories that are much more precious to me than mere dollar bills. Everyone makes their own choices in life, based on what they feel is best for themself at the time.
What I HAVE learned is that happiness is NOT getting what you want, it is in wanting what you have got!
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Now that bit of snarkeyness brought a smile. 1st not all able to retire young comfortably " busied themselves collecting money in this lifetime". Some were simply lucky enough or smart enough to invest their time and or funds in a productive manner. Most are very happy with what they have and do not look down on those with less, not even those with more. Yes "
Everyone makes their own choices in life.." and some make better choices to overcome hurdles we all have thrust at us at times. Some even find a mentor to emulate or follow instead of accusing them of being busy "collecting money in this lifetime". One thing that makes those comfortable happy is helping others less fortunate.
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10-12-2016, 06:29 AM
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Back to the OP....
That was mighty considerate of you to take the time to clean it out!
I am sure there are some that don't bother!!!
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10-12-2016, 08:11 AM
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Site Team
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Originally Posted by DreiHunde
Back to the OP....
That was mighty considerate of you to take the time to clean it out!
I am sure there are some that don't bother!!!
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I agree with this. I know I would appreciate the extra effort if I was the one working on it. If nothing else, it shows how considerate you are.
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