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Topic: Black water flushbcheck valve

Posted By: CARR-POD
Subject: Black water flushbcheck valve
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 4:25pm

Can anyone tell me where the check valve for the black water tank flush is located for my 2011 177.

Thanks

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Trees love to toss and sway; they make such happy noises.
(Emily Carr)
Pam and Ed
2011 R177

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Posted By: SiberD
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 9:39pm

Sounds like a question for Forest River. Probably in an inaccessible spot, if there is one ;)

Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 12:08am

2014 177 was (installed backwards) behind the bathroom sink. Easy to reverse the valve. Hard to remove the sink and caulking and reinstall!

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Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport

Posted By: CARR-POD
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 4:59am

Thanks

I'm thinking that it might be reversed. I will take a look for it today.

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Trees love to toss and sway; they make such happy noises.
(Emily Carr)
Pam and Ed
2011 R177

Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 12:25pm

You MIGHT be able to reach up behind the sink and reach it. But it would be lucky if you did. I would try to feel around a bit since I can't guarantee it is in the same place on the 2011.

The first time I went to dump and flush, no water would go into the flush hose (you can tell.) I was dumping at my dealer on a Sunday and the on duty guy said the check valve installed backwards is a "common problem" and made me a service appointment. I bought used so no warranty. So I did some checking on this forum and found out where to find it and how to fix it. Like I said, easy fix, pain to remove and reinstall the sink.

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Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport

Posted By: WillThrill
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 6:54pm

Originally posted by GLBCamper

2014 177 was (installed backwards) behind the bathroom sink. Easy to reverse the valve. Hard to remove the sink and caulking and reinstall!

Ours was installed backwards also. Blue Dog RV in Coeur d'Alene was our dealer and they fixed it right up when we brought it in for our annual checkup.

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"Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien

2014 Hood River 177
2005 GMC Envoy XL