I need HELP!!!: Dump valve

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Topic: Dump valve

Posted By: Jsappington0717
Subject: Dump valve
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2025 at 6:09pm

Why is my black tank valve hard to open on my RPod 193

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J. Sap

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Posted By: Winterpod
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2025 at 7:34pm

Maybe spray a shot or two of silicone up there and see what happens

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Winter pod
2013 R-Pod 178
2007 Silverato 1500 LT.
Trek Stash 8 29er hard tail
Old Town Kayak

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2025 at 10:53am

I came across this in a quick search. It has some things to try.

https://thecampingnerd.com/fix-hard-to-open-close-rv-black-grey-tank-valve/ - https://thecampingnerd.com/fix-hard-to-open-close-rv-black-grey-tank-valve/

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

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