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09-26-2017, 03:39 PM
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Grey valve not fully closing
Gray tank valve will not fully close on 2017 Chaparral fifth wheel. It is a cable valve. Anyone know where to look to investigate? Do we have to remove the underbelly panels to get to this? Thanks in advance!
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09-27-2017, 02:46 PM
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Something may be stuck - I suggest you fill the tank and alternately open and close the valve while draining to see if it comes loose.
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09-27-2017, 02:51 PM
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Site Team
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It's fairly common for construction debris to be left in a tank. Sometimes
it can lodge in a valve. It might be the slug where they hole sawed the connection to the tank. I found a potato chip like thing stuck in mine that
I later decided was a splash of dried PVC glue. Luckily I was able to just
get my fingers up to the valve and fish it out.
IF your valve is up-stream and no way to reach it from the drain cap maybe
you can try a coat hanger. You might get lucky and knock what ever it
is out of there.
Good luck!
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09-27-2017, 02:55 PM
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Thanks to you both- will try those suggestions!
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09-28-2017, 04:59 PM
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GSlone
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Grey Valve
My cable valve would not close all the way as well, I ignored it until it would not shut off at all. Replaced it, not that big a job and works great now.
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09-28-2017, 08:34 PM
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Had same problem. Since was still under warranty took the 5er back to dealer. Culprit was glue. Who ever was on the assembly line just went crazy with the glue. 😕
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09-28-2017, 09:38 PM
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On my Lexington I had the same problem. Took the knife valve off and found a half of shower drain plug that they drilled during manufacturing. Removed it. Works fine now. Now I'm waiting on the other half  .
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09-29-2017, 08:53 AM
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a 2017 should still be under warranty, let the dealer deal with it!
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09-29-2017, 08:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hnicewa1
Gray tank valve will not fully close on 2017 Chaparral fifth wheel. It is a cable valve. Anyone know where to look to investigate? Do we have to remove the underbelly panels to get to this? Thanks in advance!
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Should be under warranty ???
Let the dealer fix it !!!
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09-30-2017, 06:53 AM
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If the dealer is nearby, trustworthy and quick, by all means bring it back for warranty service.
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2012 Rockwood Ultra-Lite 2701SS, Goodyear Endurance LRD, ProPride 3P 1400 hitch
2013 F-150 FX4 7700# GVWR SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost 157" WB Max Tow 3.73:1
John, Dawn and Emily... and Bella the camping kitty
visit our website at www.restcure.ca
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09-30-2017, 07:44 AM
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Unfortunately already out of warranty- purchased unit last July. Plus dealer is 1 1/2 hrs away. Going to try filling and flushing first to see if something dislodges - if not will go from there. Thanks for everyone's responses!
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