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JohnH12 · 02-19-2016, 08:40 AM

I have a 2012 Bounder 35K. I've read where a few have experienced this problem on their coach and had it fixed by either the factory or the selling dealer but haven't seen what the fix was.
The hole for the sewer hose on our coach is off just enough that it causes the hose to rub against the threads of the hole in the compartment . It rubs pretty hard so I have to put a piece of cardboard between the edge and the hose to hopefuly prevent cutting the hose. I can't put a clear adapter on the y fitting so I can see when the tank runs clear. I've tried all the different degree fittings and none work.
For those who've had the issue fixed, what did they do?

dpinvidic · 02-19-2016, 09:14 AM

Wow, they really have some idiots putting these things together.

It looks to me like the tank fitting needs to be re-installed because in your second picture the discharge connection is touching (or almost touching) the back wall.

Looks like a major job since it is a "Y" connection.
The other option would be to purchase the next larger Deck Plate access panel.
Atwood has a 6" for $15
I don't think you should try to relocate the hole....you would have a ugly patch.

Maybe another owner has more insight.

Regards,

Dan

Mich F · 02-19-2016, 09:46 AM

Those are both good suggestions. Another option might be (from looking at the first picture) leaving the existing py-hi where it is (don't use it) and adding another py-hi somewhere else in the compartment. It looks like there would be enough room to attach your hose where the fitting is now and let it make a 90° turn and exit through the new fitting. I believe they also make a 90° plastic fitting that could attach to the end of your existing Y fitting, and connect your sewer hose to that.

mel s · 02-19-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnH12

The hole for the sewer hose on our coach is off just enough that it causes the hose to rub against the threads of the hole in the compartment .
For those who've had the issue fixed, what did they do?

JohnH12
I've never botered to remove the threaded plug from the mis-aligned hole in the compartment floor.

I permanently "fixed the issue" by puting on one of these 45 degree clear elbows..see: Robot Check

Mel
'96 Safari, 146k miles

ga traveler · 02-19-2016, 09:55 AM

They make a 45 degree clear adapter. That should cure your problem. In my parts catalog it is P/N 27669.

Mich F · 02-19-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ga traveler

They make a 45 degree clear adapter. That should cure your problem. In my parts catalog it is P/N 27669.

Yeah but, the OP wrote

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I've tried all the different degree fittings and none work.

fla tom · 02-19-2016, 10:21 AM

How accessible is the pipe on the other side of the valves? It may be easier to work from the tanks out. Another posibility is a square/rectangle marine hatch cover(the round one yo have is to close to the wall to go much larger)

JohnBoyToo · 02-19-2016, 10:35 AM

I too wonder if you've tried all the adapters...
I've found two 45's can resolve a lot of angles

and could be used to align yours...

with two connectors you can twist it almost anyway you want...

just leave them on all the time like I do...
but get a cap/end to close it off when not in use... like this

dpinvidic · 02-19-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fla tom

How accessible is the pipe on the other side of the valves? It may be easier to work from the tanks out. Another posibility is a square/rectangle marine hatch cover(the round one yo have is to close to the wall to go much larger)

You don't need to change to a square hole, nothing says a larger round plate needs to be centered over the old hole.
I think this is really your best and easiest solution.

Regards,

Dan

SarahW · 02-19-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ga traveler

They make a 45 degree clear adapter. That should cure your problem. In my parts catalog it is P/N 27669.

We have a 2012 Bounder, and that is exactly what we did to "fix" the problem.

demoon · 02-19-2016, 03:51 PM

We have the same issue in our 06 National Surf Side, in fact the misalignment may a bit more pronounced. We have just used it as it is, and have had no issues with our sewer hose. I also put a clear elbow on the other end of the hose to be able to see the progress of dumping.

YC1 · 02-19-2016, 04:27 PM

Did the same dumb thing on my HR. I installed a larger deck plate.

**JohnRR** · 02-20-2016, 12:30 AM

It's really poor that this easily remedied problem that can be eliminated for really no cost to them continues to exist after all these years across the Fleetwood line of RVs.

JohnH12 · 02-20-2016, 05:59 AM

Thanks to all for the replies and suggestions.
It looks like the immediate and least expensive solution is to use a 90 degree adapter and run the sewer hose through the same hole as the electric cord and fresh water hose. (I apologize to any with OCD about the fresh and sewer hoses contacting each other

)
I also cut a template for a 6" deckplate that specs show is 8" in total diameter. It looks like it may fit with a little ABS patching required so it may solve the problem and allow the sewer hose to go through the larger hole with no threat of cutting it.
I also talked with the tech support folks at Fleetwood. They said they are aware of the problem but didn't offer a solution since the coach is out of warranty. They also said the didn't know how the warranty claims were actually fixed.
Take care all.