Welcome 'Shirls' of Texas

[ChiefJohn]

Please join me in extending a big 1RV2.com welcome to our newest member, 'Shirls' of Texas. 'Shirls', we're looking forward to hearing about your Excel Experiences.

[ChiefJohn]

Please join me in extending a big 1RV2.com welcome to our newest member, 'Shirls' of Texas. 'Shirls', we're looking forward to hearing about your Excel Experiences.

[Still Working "NOT"]

Welcome Shirels,

This has become one of my favorite sites for info. Many of us are sincere in the info we share.

Just don't pay attention to the things that Sir KnowItAll, aka "rockintom" stirs up.

Sorry Chief, I could not resist.

[shirls]

Thank you for the welcome. We have a 2001 Excel that we love. Only had it two years and still learning. Currently we are having a problem with not getting voltage to the valves to empty water tanks. Have checked all the fuses and trying to back track from switches to other wiring. it appears that all valves are in the stuck open position. anyone with hints or ideas for novices

[Workshop]

shirls, welcome to the Forum and I also have a 2001 unit.

I would assume the valves you are referring to are electric controlled (12v) valves on the waste tanks ??? to dump the gray/black tanks. I do not have valves on my unit so not sure of the operation. Most valves that I'm used to dealing with are normally closed and have voltage to open. Have you checked the voltage at the valve?

Do you know the mfg of your valves.

[shirls]

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Hi Workshop,
Please disregard the question with respect the valve electrics i actually found an open circuit feeder and replaced it so the electrics are ok. The valves we have are Auto-Drain by Barker Mfg co.
Our real problem is that the black water valve is stuck open and I want to get to it.
As you know the underside of the trailer is sealed so the valve is not visible. My question is :- Does anyone know exactly where the black water valve is located ?
Thanks,
Shirls

[Workshop]

shirls if you go to the top of the Forum under Restoration 101, page 2, #15 it should answer your question.

Subject: Restoration 101 Index

Page 1:

1.__Restoration 101
2.__Rebuilding the compartment doors
3.__Rebuilding the compartment doors, page 4
4.__Rebuilding the compartment doors, part 2
5.__Page 20, Caulking and sealing materials
6.__Testing for 12v Power
7.__Door prop/holder for the Electrical compartment
8.__Prep of screw hardware
9.__Fiberglass and Gel coat repair, how much should I do.....
10.__Heating System Overview of a 2001

Page 2:

11.__Floor brace support repair
12.__Replacing lag screws: curbside
13.__Replacing lag screws: roadside
14.__You can't have too many catches
15.__Waste System Overview, 33RLE

Hope something helped,

Chris

2001 Excel Limited 33RLE

[Workshop]

Shirls,

When I purchased my unit last year it didn't have several of the owner manuals, just in case you don't have them.....here's Barkers web site that will cover the waste valves and the Outriggers and Rollout EZ Slide which might also be on your unit.

BARKER