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    Posted: 18 Jun 2019 at 5:53pm
I'd go with the stronger hanger. If the pipe/tank breaks, there is big trouble in River City regardless of what the hanger does.
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If you hit something substantial with the discharge valves or tubing, it's gonna break hard parts, with, or without, a sturdy bracket.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2019 at 7:41pm
Yep, that bracket is the least of the worries if you drag the bottom.
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Made it home with the zip ties still holding! So it looks like I'm going to have to replace the whole valve because the notched connector part is glued to the valve. Anyone know what kind valve comes on the pod or are they pretty much interchangeable?
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These are what I used last year. After removing the bolts, the old valve pops off and the new one can be bolted in place. Valterra Bladex 3 inch Waste Valve Body. Along with it, you will need a bayonet Flange like the Valterra T1009 Flanged Valve Fitting. Finally, you will need a new cap like the Valterra T1020 Black Termination Cap.

The actual replacement isn't hard as long as the tube from the tank to the valve is not damaged. You could use a little plumber's silicone grease to lube the O rings before assembling. That won't cause the rubber to deteriorate.

I chose the Valterra model because it has a metal and not a plastic handle. Yes, they are pretty much interchangeable. Some are a higher quality than others. You can get a piece that attaches to the valve and a glue-on bayonette fitting if you want to extend the end farther out than the part I used allows. For me, it was not significant enough to spend the extra money.
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Dude thanks I was about to get the Bristol Valve because I think that is what was on it. But after seeing your post I bet I can just get the Flanged Valve fitting and Cap. If they can be interchanged that should work! Thanks again for the help!
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Glad to be of assistance. The first time I was able just to replace the flanged fitting and cap. The second time, the valve was damaged and needed to be replaced also. With my improved suspension, there should not be a third time!
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Posts: 966 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jun 2019 at 5:08pm
Put about 300 miles on the pod and some of the roads were kinda rough....new bracket still holding.

Came up to 6000 feet and it's STILL hot!

But camping is free and electricity hookup is only $5 a day. Yay!
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Thanks for posting! Had the exact same failure at some point during our last trip. I'll try something similar to your repair. For what it's worth, I've done stress analysis on aircraft my entire life, and I have to say that your intuition regarding stress and fatigue is pretty good! 
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