'15 Pinnacle black tank valve not opening

[BlessedGirlie]

When leaving our Rig last week (It is parked for 3 months at beach RV Park) we had done a final flush and last rinse out (about 5-7 each time) and we had filled the tank 2/3 full one more time and valve didnt open. The pull opens with the same amount of tightness as usual....but no water released out?
Thank The Lord it was rinsed well and is holding fresh water and a cleaner pack for good measure. But what is the issue here? PLEASE tell me we can fix this on our own and not pack it all up and pull it out! And head back to a dealer for service and end our summer.....
Thanks for any all ALL Suggestions!

Still a Blessed Girl to own this sweet thing!

[norty1]

Either the valve is defective or the hardware cable that attaches to the valve is loose. You may be able to see what it is if you can see the valve on the black tank.

Only other option is maybe locate a mobile repair tech that could check it out onsite.

[BlessedGirlie]

Thanks. We are hoping we can "get to the cable and valve to see" without dismantling the whole bottom cover.
And that mobile repair comment ....hysterical....at least at Carolina Beach NC.
Thanks so much for your help!!

[Grumpy]

You can cut the plasticore and then close with duct tape. That's what the dealer/service guy would do.

[norty1]

Originally Posted by BlessedGirlie

Thanks. We are hoping we can "get to the cable and valve to see" without dismantling the whole bottom cover.
And that mobile repair comment ....hysterical....at least at Carolina Beach NC.
Thanks so much for your help!!

I can see a couple of my sewer valves by removing the rearward side panel in my front storage and looking down in the hole with a flashlight. Once you remove enough self tapping screws that hold the belly covering up to pull a section down, you can look up in there and see where it is. The whole thing doesn't have to come down.

If you do it, you will see how easy the valve is to replace. Better get some scuba gear when you remove it if the tank is full! LOL

[BlessedGirlie]

Good info Norty and Grumpy! And the scuba gear????
Scares the crap out of me (Pardon the pun) giggle

[norty1]

Originally Posted by BlessedGirlie

Good info Norty and Grumpy! And the scuba gear????
Scares the crap out of me (Pardon the pun) giggle

Tell your husband it's his job!

[Rock]

Hazmat suit needed for this one. Probably level 1
Rock

[BlessedGirlie]

Oh yes! In his defense....he handles all of this work!
I just do the research for help! I'm his "queen" and why I am "the blessedgirlie". ����❤️

[BlessedGirlie]

It took a while but with UNDOING Wall in storage, finagling the rods open and closed ....poured dish soap in tank, sprayed around with WD 40. Hubs took 2 bolts loose holding valve and pipe. (Just enough that while I kept pulling the opening rod (open and close) ....then WALLAH! The valve came open! Whoop whoop! Emptied tank and after re tightening bolts in place it seems to be working just fine.
(We are ordering a new valve for future repairs) thanks for all the help guys!!!
Now....I am posting a new issue of broken A/c fan blade.....
(You can't make this stuff up) 🙋🏻🙋🏻😳😳
It was 92 inside when I got back to the beach today.
#LORT

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by BlessedGirlie

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Now....I am posting a new issue of broken A/c fan blade.....
(You can't make this stuff up) 🙋🏻🙋🏻😳😳
It was 92 inside when I got back to the beach today.
#LORT

COLEMAN had issues with fan blades on the MACH-8

[norty1]

Soon as I read the fan blade post my brain said, " Did they get the valve fixed?"

Glad it worked out. Never had a fan blade problem on mine.

[vcbice]

Nice fix.

Just like our stick house, there always seems to be something that needs some work.