Sewer Plug Hard to Remove

[ArkRVHog]

Is there any type of lubrication I can use on my sewer plug to make it easier to remove before attaching my hose? I have the type with two "clamps" on each side that keep the plug (and hose) from falling out. (I think it is a Lippert sewer system.) But as I said, the plug is tight enough on its own and I definitely have both clamps "open" when I'm removing it.

Would a white lithium grease product be ok and not reactive badly with the plastic plug? I searched online first and it looks like I'm one of the few with this issue as couldn't find any other posts!

[TitanMike]

I would suggest using Silicon "stem grease" rather than the white grease. Used on water faucet stems and swinging kitchen faucet arms.

Most hardware stores sell this. Last tube I bought was somewhere around $5. Useful for lots of other RV applications too.

[sonofabeacher]

Originally Posted by ArkRVHog

Is there any type of lubrication I can use on my sewer plug to make it easier to remove before attaching my hose? I have the type with two "clamps" on each side that keep the plug (and hose) from falling out. (I think it is a Lippert sewer system.) But as I said, the plug is tight enough on its own and I definitely have both clamps "open" when I'm removing it.

Would a white lithium grease product be ok and not reactive badly with the plastic plug? I searched online first and it looks like I'm one of the few with this issue as couldn't find any other posts!

Try plumbers KEY GREASE. Comes in a little tin. It bis used for lubricating faucets at home.

[Dwilcox]

Plumber's silicone grease is non reactive (won't soften or melt) with plastic and rubber plumbing parts. Just remember, clean fingers each time you use it or mark for non potable use only. You do not want to mix in waste from your black hose connections to your potable (drinking) water connections when you need to lube them. I am a plumber (now retired) and keep 2 containers in my RV parts box, one for potable use and one for non potable so I don't mix them. But that me.
Happy camping all.

[kenandterry]

Originally Posted by ArkRVHog

Is there any type of lubrication I can use on my sewer plug to make it easier to remove before attaching my hose? I have the type with two "clamps" on each side that keep the plug (and hose) from falling out. (I think it is a Lippert sewer system.) But as I said, the plug is tight enough on its own and I definitely have both clamps "open" when I'm removing it.

Would a white lithium grease product be ok and not reactive badly with the plastic plug? I searched online first and it looks like I'm one of the few with this issue as couldn't find any other posts!

I have the same cam lock sewer hose connector on our Sunseeker, and have experienced the same difficulties on occasion.
First…..thoroughly wash/rinse the entire rubber connectors both on the motorhome AND the hose. Then apply a light coating of plumber’s grease as has been mentioned if desired. The problem will repeat itself if any grit/dirt enters the connection area, which is more prone to happen with grease.

BTW…..Today is warm and sunny enough…..I just went out with bucket of hot water, washed all the cam lock parts….and the entire operation works and fits perfect….even without grease, which is my preference.