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Old 01-02-2012, 11:15 PM   #1
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HELP! Where can I buy a replacement for my low point drain plugs on SV294??

I lost one of my low point drain plugs when I was removing water from my Surveyor SV-294. Now...I am not near my RV and am taking the family to the mountains this weekend. I can't for the life of me figure out what size to buy or where to buy one. I know it was smaller than typical hose, but is it 1/2"? Where could I get a plug before the weekend?

On a side note...my trailer has 4 of these hoses. Two blue and two red...do I need to open all of them draining? We have a 4 season package and go into the snow a lot...any advice on if there is any risk with these exposed tubes? Thanks!!!
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Old 01-02-2012, 11:24 PM   #2
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I would suggest either trying to find a camping world or looking for a rv dealer close to you.
Sorry I cant help you with the winterizing part -

I do not have to winterize in Florida
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Old 01-03-2012, 12:55 AM   #3
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This is how I drain it after use...do I not need to be doing this every time I am done?
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Old 01-03-2012, 01:45 AM   #4
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It is 1/2 inch pipe thread. Don't know if you need male or female. Any hardware or big box store should have them. !/2 inch MPT for male pipe thread, 1/2 inch FPT for female pipe thread. If they go on a plastic fitting, most do, get plastic.
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Old 01-03-2012, 08:23 AM   #5
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I retro fit my low point drains with shut off valves. half turn open, half turn closed. Don't need to worry about loosing plugs.
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Old 01-03-2012, 08:35 AM   #6
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I replaced my lost drain plug with a plug from Lowe's. Take in 1 of the other drain plugs for comparison. I bought an extra to keep in my spare parts drawer.
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Old 01-03-2012, 08:22 PM   #7
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I retro fit my low point drains with shut off valves. half turn open, half turn closed. Don't need to worry about loosing plugs.

I did the same thing, makes it real easy to drain, and like you said, you dont have to worry about losing anything.
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Old 01-04-2012, 08:24 AM   #8
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X3 for replacing the drain caps with valves. They're 1/2" PEX tubing. Just cut the threaded fittings off with a knife and slip the valve(s) on. Easy!
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Old 01-04-2012, 09:45 AM   #9
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a little valve grease

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If they go on a plastic fitting, most do, get plastic.

couple of mine had slight drip leaking
guy I bought our trailer from
greased and lubed noTHING
a little valve grease later
no leaks today

he also about wore out the
ball and receiving hitch
they looked dry as a bone
I got plenty on that THING now

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Old 01-04-2012, 02:46 PM   #10
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he also about wore out the
ball and receiving hitch
they looked dry as a bone
I got plenty on that THING now

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A non-messy trick instead of greasing ball. Put a piece of heavy duty wax paper on ball before dropping receiver hitch on. Keeps things working smooth.
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Old 01-04-2012, 07:07 PM   #11
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she has more experience with that waxie stuff

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A non-messy trick instead of greasing ball. Put a piece of heavy duty wax paper on ball before dropping receiver hitch on. Keeps things working smooth.

pulled a lot of trailers at work years ago
have never seen that
wax paper THING used
sounds like a good idea

since I'am the grease man around here
sounds like if I (we) use heavy duty wax paper
that would be a job for the wife
she has more experience with that stuff

my retirement life is getting easier !!!

thanks
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Old 01-04-2012, 07:13 PM   #12
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pulled a lot of trailers at work years ago
have never seen that
wax paper THING used
sounds like a good idea

since I'am the grease man around here
sounds like if I (we) use heavy duty wax paper
that would be a job for the wife
she has more experience with that stuff

my retirement life is getting easier !!!

thanks
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Everyone use to laugh when I said I liked to grease my balls.
So now I waxpaper them.
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Old 01-05-2012, 05:42 AM   #13
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I liked to grease my balls.
So now I waxpaper them.
whatever makes one happy
my wife goes out
and gets waxed sometimes
for me no thank you
I don't want any of that HOT wax
around anyTHING of mine !!

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This is what you need.
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Old 01-05-2012, 12:28 PM   #15
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One of my low point drains is leaking on my Rockwood. The leak is coming from above the cap; between the plastic pipe and the fitting. How do I fix this?
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Check to be sure the pipe isn't cracked
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Old 01-05-2012, 02:14 PM   #17
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between the plastic pipe and the fitting. How do I fix this?

like Jim stated
check for possible cracks
if none
remove fitting
apply two or three wraps teflon-tape
re-insert

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Old 01-05-2012, 04:34 PM   #18
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This is how I drain it after use...do I not need to be doing this every time I am done?
Biggy, you only need to drain it if it will freeze. I only drain mine in the winter months when I'm concerned about freezing temps.
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Old 01-07-2012, 11:57 PM   #19
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I bought a use SV-291 this past year. It had a leak one of the low point drains. Mine had a gasket on the one that did not leak. Went to HD to get a replacement gasket to fit it.....NOTHING. Guy in the plumbing dept. said he had not seen a gasket like that sold seperate. It was only sold in a pack with about 10 other mixed gaskets that I figure I would never use. I just through in an o-ring and tightend it down. I like the pex valve idea!
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Old 01-14-2012, 07:48 PM   #20
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I retro fit my low point drains with shut off valves. half turn open, half turn closed. Don't need to worry about loosing plugs.
Jim,

this is EXACTLY what we want to do to our trailer! Mainly for the fresh water tank.

How difficult was this project? How long did it take you to do it? i think ALL trailer should come with this feature.
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