Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Water Tank Plug Missing

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Water Tank Plug Missing

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Topic: Water Tank Plug Missing

Posted By: mr_food
Subject: Water Tank Plug Missing
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 1:33pm

Hi Everyone! I am a new R-Pod owner. I just purchased a used 2014 171. I found that a few things are missing. One of which is the plug for the fresh water tank drain (on the bottom left corner of the tank). Has anyone replaced this before? It looks like the entire plug is missing.

Many thanks!
Sam

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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 5:27pm

haven't had that exact problem, but I can see how the valve would be vulnerable. You should be able to find a replacement at a hardware store either in plastic or brass. Make sure all of the old valve is removed. If it got knocked off there may be part remaining in the fitting.

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Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

Posted By: jstrenn
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 6:49pm

I have a 2015 RP178 and the plug on mine is 1/2" MPT (male pipe thread) You should be able to find something at your local hardware store or home improvement center.

I know it's 1/2" MPT cause I was going to replace the plug with a valve, but after looking decided to just stay with the plug for now.

Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 10:32am

When you put the new plug in, it doesn't need to be "gorilla tight" - just finger tight will suffice.