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09-14-2017, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Villa Rica, Georgia
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Galley tank on a Crusader lite 5th wheel
I was told by the dealer that I need to have the front of the unit 2to 3 inches lower in order to drain the galley tank. That will work if you have full hook up,but if I go to a dump station I wouldn't want to unhook. Hope someone can shed some light on this matter.
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09-14-2017, 08:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Western, NY
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Hmm...interesting...dealer never told me that with mine. Did they give you a reason as to why?
2 seasons later and I cannot say I have had any issue emptying the tanks.
Guess you'll need to install airbags in the truck and let air out every you hit the dump...
I wouldn't worry about it...
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09-14-2017, 08:11 AM
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Casey & Carolyn
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Seems odd. But if that is the case just pull the trailer onto some 2X6s stacked a couple on top of each other to get the height. Can't think of any thing much quicker than that.
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09-14-2017, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Villa Rica, Georgia
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They said that the galley tank was mounted front to back.
I have air bags already installed on my truck.
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09-14-2017, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Western, NY
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Side to side or front to back the tank should have slope to the valve anyway. But they are the "experts" right?? lol
Perfect...so the truck sags a little then you can dump and then fill the bags to ride level...
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2016 Prime Time Crusader 294RLT
2021 RAM 3500 Laramie Mega HO\CTD, CC, 4x4...ect
Days Camped in last 3 years - 79
Planned Days in 2021 - 50
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09-14-2017, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Middle GA
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Do you really fill the galley tank that much that you need every drop out of it? I barely fill mine to 1/3.
I don't have a Lite, but am sure they mount the tanks the same way. I never have any issues emptying my tanks. Then again, I don't stick a scope up inside to see if every drop is out, either.
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Home Away From Home - 2017 PT Crusader 315RST
TV - 2016 Ram 3500 Laramie 4X4 6.7 Cummins Diesel
Never Enough Time Camping!!
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09-14-2017, 03:16 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Villa Rica, Georgia
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No the last time I went camping the galley tank would not drain at all,so that's why I asked.
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09-15-2017, 02:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Illinois
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Do you have 2 separate gray tank unloading hook ups? I ask because on my crusader light I have 2. I have a 295RK and I have no trouble dumping mine.
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09-15-2017, 03:18 AM
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Senior Member
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Yes I have 2 separate gray tanks.
I have model 34MB
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09-15-2017, 03:53 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Illinois
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Like I said I don't have any problems emptying mine being level at a camp site. Is your valve opening? Maybe a problem with the valve. Have you drained it previously?
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09-15-2017, 04:34 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Villa Rica, Georgia
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I had it at the dealer to get warranty work done, and I asked them to check it out. They changed the sensor, then they tried it ,and said it works. We haven't took it out since then.
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09-15-2017, 05:01 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Middle GA
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I would send an email to Prime Time and ask. More likely there is something blocking the opening.
Prime Time Contact Us
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Home Away From Home - 2017 PT Crusader 315RST
TV - 2016 Ram 3500 Laramie 4X4 6.7 Cummins Diesel
Never Enough Time Camping!!
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09-15-2017, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Illinois
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You could open the valve and try to run a plumbers snake to it and see if it is open or maybe get the plug out if their is one. Just so you could definitely tell the dealer it isn't open if that's what you find.
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09-15-2017, 09:01 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 071567
No the last time I went camping the galley tank would not drain at all,so that's why I asked.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 071567
I had it at the dealer to get warranty work done, and I asked them to check it out. They changed the sensor, then they tried it ,and said it works. We haven't took it out since then.
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So now that it is supposedly fixed... open the sewer cap, open the galley blade valve, run water in the sink (or pour water in the sink from a bucket) and see if the water comes out. No need to take it anywhere to see if it drains.
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09-15-2017, 09:35 PM
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King of the Road
Join Date: Apr 2016
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I have a 27RK crusader lite and never a problem with the galley tank. Emptied it with TV hooked up and not. When not hooked up my camper is level. When I am hooked up, TV and 5ver may or may not be level.
What happened when you tried to empty. Did nothing come out at all? Because if the gray tank is 1/2 full or more, SOMETHING should come out or there is a warranty issue that should be fixed due to poor build.
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