freshwater tank drain valve

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Re: freshwater tank drain valve

Post by kuba122 » April 16th, 2019, 1:53 pm

My guess would be bleach .... just like sanitizer maybe a bit stronger than normal.
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Re: freshwater tank drain valve

Post by cattzap » August 20th, 2018, 4:59 pm

On my new starcraft, I have found that I have to turn the valve all the way to get the fresh tank to drain. Looks like it has to go more than 90 degrees. Try that.

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Re: freshwater tank drain valve

Post by GaryG » August 8th, 2018, 3:23 pm

You might also check the vent that is located near the fresh water fill cap location. This vent allows air to escape while it is being filled/allows air to enter the tank as it is being emptied. Sometimes it gets clogged with cobwebs or debris.
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Re: freshwater tank drain valve

Post by SJSS » August 8th, 2018, 1:40 pm

I found by having all faucets open, it allows the air to enter and flows like it should . Always work for me, unless like some on said you have a clog.

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Re: freshwater tank drain valve

Post by jmon1969 » December 3rd, 2017, 2:32 am

You probably figured this out by now like I did but I had same problem while level...then I purposely tilted the rig towards that corner by lowering the front crank and using leveling blocks on the door side and all the water came rushing out easily.

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Re: freshwater tank drain valve

Post by Houston Remodeler » August 8th, 2017, 2:26 am

When in the open position, try jamming a wire up there to see if its clogged. Or a shop vac to suck the blockage away
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freshwater tank drain valve

Post by Kottwitz » August 7th, 2017, 12:16 pm

Greetings.

I am working on getting my new to me Travelstar 21 SB set up to go camping this weekend. I don't know the previous owners habits, or cleaning routines, so I decided to sanitize the fresh water tank and system. I filled it with water, and added the correct amount of bleach, and I let it sit for 8 or 9 hours. I opened the drain valve last night to let it drain, and it is still draining, at a slight trickle...

My question is, how fast should it drain? It seems really slow to me. Is there any way to speed it up?

Thanks in advance,
Mark

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