RV Gray Valve Repair - REAL-TIME DIY Holding Tank Valve Replacement
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Our RV's gray water holding tank drain valve failed after 14+ years. Here's our fix in REAL-TIME DIY. Very light editing shows you in detail what's involved in replacing an RV gray tank valve.
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I like real time doing things, and when you do a mistake you show it, then you fix it. Like real world and the average person fixing something.
There's nothing like watching somebody do a job to really understand thanks for the video.
5 Stars for this super useful and spot on important repair video: 2 of 5 stars are for the real time repair, that promotes confidence in us all to attempt our own repair. 2 more of the 5 stars TOTAL awarded are for the additional "sky cam" camera, positioned to catch the blow by blow wrench action. And the last 1 star of the 5 TOTAL stars awarded are for being certain enough about your tank being empty to just have a small baby sponge ready for a drip,...... or two ,....rather than a washtub! You guys are the gold standard,.....we need a six star system for you!
Thanks so much, Myles! You just made our whole day. ☺️
When I work around my sewer system I wear a full face shield (Western Safety) from Harbor Freight for $4. When you see the grey and black splatter on the face shield when you are finished hooking and unhooking you'll soon realize why wearing the face shield is a good idea.
Great video. I have a two year old Tiffin that the grey tank valve is really stiff so I am going ahead and replace it. I have seen some videos that advice drilling an 1/8” hole by the pull handle to spray silicone lubricant to keep it sliding smoothly. When finish screw in a self taping screw to seal the hole.
Good job as usual. I’ve had to replace gate valves on every RV I’ve ever owned. And you covered everything I’ve learned over 50 years of RV ownership.
Great job! 👍🏼
When you have a slight leak in one, Murphy says they're both about to go, so you should always replace both the grey and black, stay ahead of the game! 👍🏼
If you have 4 tanks like we do, replace all 4 at the same time.
Always superwoman…after watching your video duuuude u made my day EAZY!!! Thanks
I haven’t even finished watching the video and it’s a great video.
I'm glad to see this is a quick and easy job. I know I'll eventually have to do this myself and have always dreaded the idea. You've given me the confidence to no longer fear the task. Love the real-time repair/replace videos. Great job as always. Thanks so much!
Love how your bay is all white. Makes it so much easier to see the "dirt"& filth" that could easily go unnoticed be in there. Mine is all black and makes it more difficult to see how dirty it really is. --- Also, 2 days after watching your earlier video on changing the LP/CO detector, mine went bad. Thanks to your video, I was easily able to replace it. Thanks
Thanks for the update and now I know how to troubleshoot the valves, I may need to do mine.
We really like this format for repairs like this. Very helpful. Thanks for making and sharing these!
Nice job and like the "real time" format.
I like that you are not editing the videos. It probably makes it more understandable for everyone and the y can see the challenges you have while doing it.
Thanks for a great video. I always thought changing those Valves would be a lot more difficult. Now I can have confidence when I need to change mine.
Thanks! The repair center wanted $215 to replace the valves. This will be much better lol
That WOULD have been a good blooper reel though. Think VIRAL. LOL. Good stuff as always!. Good to see you can do it without another set of hands too as I end up do things solo.
Not sure the kind of "viral" we'd get from that is what we're looking for!
We are in the middle of buying a sail boat and I find your channel completely useful for the marine version of what you do and entertaining! Keep up the amazing work!!!👍
Thanks so much! Great to hear. 😊
Thank you! I need to do this. Learned gray is universally 1.5 and black 3". Also glad, like you, I can do this on gray before having to deal with black. My rig is 21 now.
Love this!! Another great video on something I really never thought would be so easy. Thx guys!
You guys are always so thorough and show step by step - thank you
Great informative video content especially the real time demonstration!
As a new owner of a travel trailer, repairs can seem daunting! Your video was straight forward and easy to understand. And considering valve replacement is something I need to do, perfect timing!
Thanks for all you do making your videos and I look forward to seeing your next video!
👍🏻. Nicely done. A few shots of silicone lubricant (never use petroleum products on rubber) on the rubber seals at install and blade handle every month will help extend the life of the valves. Routine maintenance, I do the toilet seal at the same time.
Thanks... I always know where to go for information. Just changed out my LP detector per your video. Was very easy and it works perfectly.
Thank you so much for this video. I am new to this and seeing you in action will help keep me out of panic mode when my turn rolls around. And, I know those days are coming😊
Thanks, this is helping a lot right now (stuck gray water valve and can't shower, as it is backing up lol). Your presentation gives me "This Old House" positive vibes, which is a compliment BTW 😁👍
Nice work boys! Love your videos. I’m a new RV owner and getting up to speed, thanks to you.
Yep! been there done that... but! both of my valves are benith my Fifthwheel so I had to remove the underbelly to access the valve. it was the black tank valve so befor I started the job I flushed the tank real good. I'll be honest this job was a real pain in my Butt all because of having to drop the underbelly.... Your lucky! yours are very easy to get to...
Yep, my travel trailer same way. The valves are just under the under-belly covering and you have to almost remove the whole under belly just to change one valve. Takes longer to remove and re-install the under-belly cover than changing the valve.
Mine are the same way except for they both have a cable that attaches to the valve and the pull handles. That was a real pain in the butt. Removing the underbelly wasn't all that easy either. LOL Great video for the easy replacements though.
I like the format change. Looking forward to the new tv show. I love your diy segments.
Great job as always. Using a compact or inspection mirror underneath may help with seeing the rear nuts.
Like the garden hose reel. Great idea
Terrific. The realtime videos are great. Thanks for your work and instruction.
Very nice job. I really liked how you had the camera right there in plain sight of what you were working on. So many others talk, talk, talk about what they're going to do and then don't even film that part. They jump past it so you never get to see them actually do it. I was here to see how difficult it would be to get those seals lined up, and you showed it perfectly. Unfortunately, I'm replacing the gray and black valves in a 28-year-old 5th wheel and both valves are inside an insulated compartment. I had to cut a big access hole in order to even see them. Now it's a waiting game for the valves to show up. Thanks again!
Thanks Gary! By coincidence we just replaced both our black and gray valves about a week ago (one was getting real stiff, so we decided to do them both at once). Hope you have as easy an installation as we did. Man oh man are the new ones ever smooooooth! 😄
@@RVgeeks That's great. Both of mine are super stiff. The gray tank valve is open, but the black valve isn't. I'm just hoping I can get that black tank dumped one last time so I can get started on this job. I should have replaced them years ago. "Shoulda, coulda, woulda," lol.
Thank you!!! going have to do the exact same thing. Your timing is impeccable!!! Thanks for sharing and safe travels :)
Thanks for all the helpful videos. It will come in handy if your wanting to save time and money or just can't get to a service center. Safe travels.
Great job! I’m sure you helped many folks.
Well done! Thank you.
Well done video! Opening oneself up to the risks that can turn a 15 minute job into a 3 hour one is a novel concept!!!
I think these are great types of videos. From black tank maintenance to roof maintenance to kitchen helps & outdoor set ups. There are so many new Rvers now, I think a lot will benefit. So many ask about mice prevention to toilet paper to how to clean or fix things. Hanging items on the walls too. I always look here before any other place. HUGS~Donna
Thank you so much, Donna! Your lovely comment just made our day! ❤️ Safe travels - Peter & John
Such good info and thank goodness it wasn’t the black valve! I’m sure you could’ve handled it just as well though. We really appreciate all the info you guys bring us!
I knew it was going to work ok because you were wearing a white shirt! Thanks for the great video.
Can you imagine how any "accident" would have looked on camera with that white shirt as a canvas? 😂
@@RVgeeks Exactly!
Most helpful video! It was like I was right there as you went through the entire process of replacing the valve and wrestling with accessing the more hidden bolts. After watching this video, I am confident that I can replace both the black and gray water valves on my 2022 Winnebago Travato 59kl. And I plan on recording a video of the process, the best I can, and posting it on my UA-cam channel to help others who experience a leaking black water valve on their Travato. Again, great job and thanks for this video!
Excellent video im going to tackle this project soon. Thank you
Wow! This was exactly what I needed. Thanks for sharing
There is NO ONE I would rather see doing any RV repair than you! As always - perfectly explained and filmed! 👍👍👍
Thanks so much, Larry! ☺️
@@RVgeeks Have you guys looked at the remote electric valves?
@@scrippslarry We’ve seen those, but never thought about switching. We still need to be forced outside once in a while. 😂
@@RVgeeks 😂
Like your real time vids on simple fixes. Thanks.
Thanks! Love this style of video.
i am a little envious of how easy access is to your gate valves. on my roadtrek class b van, they are underneath and a pain to get to - good to see your real-time DIY vids
At your 11:00 minute mark, could have installed the bold in the other direction to make access to bolt installation easier and the nut for tightening. FYI. Tricks from previous installs. FYI. Then again, each rig has it's unique challenges for sure...............
Was thinking the same
He could have unpackaged the new valve with clean hands before unbolting everything - and checked that it was indeed the right replacement !
I was wondering if it was that easy. Thank you!
Great video - going to try it today!
Thanks again for another great how-to lesson. I like the paper towel holder installed in your wet bay, and I'm definitely going to see if I can fit one in mine. I'd love to see a video of other livability and convenience mods you've made to your rv over the years.
Thanks Dave! That wasn’t actually a mod. Thanks to Newmar for including that paper towel holder as standard equipment! 😄
Great job! Thanks so much. I love the real-time video! Thanks
Great instructional video. Exactly what I needed to know. I replaced mine in a few minutes thanks 🙏 to you.
Great video, very helpful thank you
Thanx for sharing, good to know.
Nice job good video might try long nut drivers in certain situations
Great video!
Thanks so much, JD!
Big Truck Big RV we watch your stuff as well. Thank you too for the channel. Super helpful
I came back to this the other day because I am now replacing my black water tank valve. I thought, "Oh this will be so easy because mine isn't in an enclosed space, it is under my rig and I can just get my tools into the spaces they are constricted by!"...and now I know that having a holding tank drain open to the elements will rust all your bolts and make this job SO MUCH MORE DIFFICULT! lol I broke one off and then doused the rest with PB Blaster. I'll re-visit them next week and have my Dremel tool handy to cut the other three if they don't budge. BUT, as always, thank you again for the video that gave me the knowledge to get it done!
Good luck next week, Jen!
@@RVgeeks Well things got worse in this process. My pipes didn't separate the way yours did in the video, the gray side separated from the tank during removal of the valve...which made it easy to finally remove the blank tank valve. Not so much putting it back in. The new seals got damaged when I finally got things crammed back in and since I'm leaving for a trip tomorrow I'm now using Flex Seal paste to make sure I'm not leaking poo-water. I can't stop combining commercials "Flex Seal-I put that SH*T on everything!" lol But, replacement part will be here when I get home and I'll figure out how to make things better for future valve replacements before I install. ;)
So sorry to hear Jen! Keep us posted on how you make out in round two. Good luck!
Thanks for the help!
Great job as always.
Great video. I prefer the real time videos. Thanks and safe travels.
Nice hat, Anthony gave me one when they were camped next to us this spring. You are fortunate as the location of your valves allows easy access, in our Mobile Suites it’s a real nightmare to gain access to do this rather simple job.
Excellent. Thank you!
Like this style of video. Thanks for the info
Excellent job as usual!
Thank you, Timothy!
Nicely done!!
Thanks and as always, well done.
Thank you so much. The slider actually came out of mine. But I should be able to do this.
Great informative video, nice to see jobs I might have to do before I have to do them, your misfortune is our gain thanks👍
Yea, I've changed both the black and gray valve. Five minute job but I do recommend dumping and rinsing the black one before changing it.
My black water tank handle is broken so I can’t drain the black water tank without replacing the valve. I have a 45 gallon waste transport container on wheels that could catch it all (to dump in septic tank) but then it will be more water weight than I can physically carry. Any ideas? Guess I’m gonna have to stop using it until it’s fixed.
Sorry to hear Bonnie. When you say your handle is broken, did the entire rod slide out of the housing, or did the handle just come off the rod. If the handle simply came off, you could pull it with a pair of pliers. If the rod came out, you can try inserting it back in and rotating into the right to try to thread it back into the blade valve. If the rod came out and you don’t have it anymore, you can try buying a new black valve and using the rod from it to do the same thing.
Great instruction. Thank you. My gray valve is leaking a lot when I take cap off. I have a class C Minnie Winnie. I may have to get under it to do it. I will have to look. I don’t want it to flood on me! Thanks again for such clear instruction.
Great real time video. Thank you!
~Debi~
RV Geeks, as mentioned I watched the video and appreciated the real-time. I am letting you know that I thought your video was excellent and had gotten off the phone with Grand Design as I have an MKE 17 that always leaked from the gray tank. (phew) (but not hold your nose pfew!) I asked them for the part and let them know by sharing your link of the video so that I could change it if didn't void the warranty. FYI
Thanks for sharing this video. I have a older Allegro Bay and unfortunately the black water valve is leaking a bit. When I take the cover off there is a little nasty liquid that spills out. Looks like and Ez fix. Jim
Looks pretty straigh forward.. thank you. 🇺🇸
Hey ya done great! good job! It is much easier on a normal pull behind trailer.
Thanks for another great video. I replaced the black tank valve on or 1991 class A and then realized that it is probably the grey tank valve leaking. I should have replaced them both at the same time. It would have been easier.
@2:05 preventative black tank emptying prevents 'pooper blooper' reel addition. LOL
I really like the DIY segments. Another UA-cam I watch is "My RV Works" he's a mobile RV repairman and has a great number of how he does it videos and he posts more all the time. Very informative! Just like these!
I like this style of video
Awesome job you never even got dirty lol awesome t🇨🇦🛠🇨🇦🇨🇦
Love your videos... they're always worth the watch, even when one knows how to do the specific topic. If I might make two suggestions on this project:
1) You would likely have found this task much easier, had you used a smaller and less bulky 1/4" drive socket, rather than 3/8". The lighter weight and size of the smaller drive would greatly enhance the ease of use. This is particularly true for applications in which the valve is in the center of the underbody (like my Minnie Winnie).
2) When tightening your bolts/nuts, it would be better to alternate sides... first the one that was hardest to reach (as you did), then the one on the opposing side. Finally the remaining two (which will also be on opposing sides). Also, plan to tighten all bolts/nuts in at least two steps, somewhat more loosely first, then tighter on a second round... maybe even a third. This will reduce the likelihood of cracking the valve. Of course you would do the same in all such projects, such as tightening lugs on your wheels, etc.
Keep your great videos coming!
Thanks so much for the positive comments, and the great suggestions! Great ideas!
@@RVgeeks You're welcome. Shortly after my comments, I started to replace my own gray water valve. I have a 2000 "Minnie Winnie" that I purchased in 2014. I keep in good shape and I've done many upgrades. I spend about 6 mo a year on my sailboat in the Bahamas and most of the rest of the year traveling in the RV. With COVID and various other challenges, I haven't been on the move since returning from the Bahamas in Oct, 2019 (where I had a front row seat to Hurricane Dorian). I'm about to head north for the summer and decided to replace the valve before I left. Unfortunately, my project turned out to be a bit more complex than yours. I doubt that the valve has been replaced in its entire 21 years. All four nuts were solidly rusted to the bolts and the heads of all the bolts were so badly rusted that no wrench (or channel lock) would grab them. I eventually got them out by grinding off the heads with my angle grinder. What took you 17-1/2 min to do and film took me over 4 hours (trying various other methods along the way)! Hopefully, it will last another 21 years (although it's highly unlikely that I will).
Ouch! Been there. Nothing worse than a job that supposed to be a walk in the park that turns into a nightmare. Glad you got it done. Although your “six months a year in the Bahamas“ is making us a little less sympathetic. 😂
Never clicked on a notification quicker. I always enjoy your videos RVGeeks. Are you guys gonna do an electrical system update soon?
Where did you get your water hose reel
sam halter the reel came on there newmar RV when they bought it. I think there’s a video on the RVGeeks UA-cam channel that talks about it
You done good!
Thank you. Great job.
Thanks for watching!
Like those videos - thanks!
Thanks guys for another great fix-it video. No mistakes = No Blooper . Look forward to all of your videos; very educational and realistically shows what the average person can undertake; gives a LOT of confidence. Thanks, again! Y'all Be Safe!
I need to replace both gray & black water valves 😢 but your helpful video will help me do them efficiently
very helpful… see ya on the road 😁
You guys are awesome!!!!
Thanks Paul! ☺️
Merci pour ce vidéo, maintenant je suis confiant pour le remplacement de ma valve. Québec Canada
Tres bien! Salutations de la Colombie-Britannique!
You had it easy. Our Coachmen has VERY tight fit as the valves are between the 2 tanks. The lines are relatively straight so the pipe will not bend or flex. So far I have only been able to remove the valves. Have not been able to expand the opening enough to allow the replacement valve to "slide" in.
We have some things on our rig that are like that, too.... not well-designed to be serviced easily. Always makes me wonder how they got them in there in the first place. Good luck with getting it solved, Roger. We know how frustrating it can be, but what a relief it is when it's all over. Hang in there!
Having worked on a water dept. for years I think I would of rotated tightening the bolts on the valve rather than tightening one up then the other right across from it. But, other then that, good job.
Thank you!!
Well done!
Thanks Mike!
I wish mine had been that easy. I have a Thor class c. The gray tank valve started leaking and I knew that I could replace it myself. When I disassembled the old valve I didn’t have to flex the pipes apart they sprang apart. Whoever had done the plumbing on it had misaligned the pipes and they were under tension. I added a flexible connector to solve the problem. I’ve done other maintenance on this camper and I wonder sometimes if there’s any pride in workmanship or quality control in those factories. It’s like we old carpenters used to say jokingly “good enough, you can’t see it from my house”.
Looks easy enough....Now I need a DYI on how to clone you guys so I can have you at the ready for my projects 🙂
Thank you