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12-21-2017, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy the sly old fox
Come to think of it, my valves we're buried in the floor. In fact I had to cut some lino to reach one of them.
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That doesn't sound promising - I will probe around the drain tubes to see what I find.
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12-22-2017, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Randy the sly old fox
Come to think of it, my valves we're buried in the floor. In fact I had to cut some lino to reach one of them.
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Yikes! That's one of those moments where you wonder what were they smoking when it was built. Are there wildwood weeds growing in Oregon?
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12-22-2017, 10:33 AM
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Ok perhaps I was a bit over the top with my remark. The opening was more than 98% open. I removed the last 2% to make it easier to get to one of the valves. My intent was to point out that the valves may not be out there in the open. They are small and love to play hide and seek with you.
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12-22-2017, 11:30 AM
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12-22-2017, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy the sly old fox
Ok perhaps I was a bit over the top with my remark. The opening was more than 98% open. I removed the last 2% to make it easier to get to one of the valves. My intent was to point out that the valves may not be out there in the open. They are small and love to play hide and seek with you.
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The trailer is pretty well sealed where the tubes protrude through the bottom.
Gonna leave it alone - if it ain't broke don't fix it...
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12-23-2017, 06:36 AM
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Just a thought John but you mentioned the small cabinet between the chairs. I was just looking at some photos and it appears there's a door on it? I'm wondering if there's a false bottom in that cabinet. When I first got my trailer I was puzzled as to how to gain access to the HWT bypass valves which looked like should be below the closet in the bathroom. What I didn't notice at first because of poor light were the small dark colored screws holding the closet floor down.
But yes, I don't think it'll be an issue if they are not used. Just a bit easier if they are.
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12-23-2017, 10:04 AM
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Just a thought John but you mentioned the small cabinet between the chairs. I was just looking at some photos and it appears there's a door on it? I'm wondering if there's a false bottom in that cabinet. When I first got my trailer I was puzzled as to how to gain access to the HWT bypass valves which looked like should be below the closet in the bathroom. What I didn't notice at first because of poor light were the small dark colored screws holding the closet floor down.
But yes, I don't think it'll be an issue if they are not used. Just a bit easier if they are.
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Yes, the top part of the cabinet has a door for storing items but the bottom section is closed off; however, I was able to remove the entire right side panel of the cabinet - it provides access to the utility connectors and shower plumbing. Unfortunately there are no valves.
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01-01-2018, 10:45 AM
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Ours has no valves, just plugs in the ends of the lines. When I remove them and hook up the supply they shoot water out.
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01-01-2018, 01:09 PM
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Haven't heard if you have figured this out yet!!! Your picture of the drains would lead me to say that your system uses plugs in those fittings on the hose ends. Did you buy the trailer new or used?? I have to assume that you have used the water system since purchasing. So if nothing came spewing out of those exterior fittings then you have to have valves inside the trailer.
Your floor plan shows a wardrobe/linen in the bath, it may have a panel held on with screws under it (like our 280RKS) and the valves may be inside. Long way from the exterior drain fittings, but worth looking if you haven't.
I still say you should have plugs in those fittings just like Pezz. Short way from the shower connecs out to the left corner of trailer. All that stuff is under the floor, and above the coroplast bottom panel.
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01-01-2018, 02:37 PM
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I called ORV and they told me that the valves are located in the lower compartment of the end table that is between the recliner chairs at the back of the trailer. I had previously removed the side panel and looked inside but did not see the valves - the ORV technician confirmed that they are in there but rather hard to access.
I haven't had a chance to investigate further but will post an update when I do. At this point we will be using the trailer in a couple of weeks and the overnight temps are staying above freezing. I also have a space heater on a temperature controlled relay set to come on when needed - I did this with my previous trailer and had no issues.
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01-01-2018, 07:05 PM
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If the valves are that difficult to access it would be easier to just leave them open and put plugs in the ends. Anyway, mystery solved.
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01-01-2018, 08:31 PM
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If the valves are that difficult to access it would be easier to just leave them open and put plugs in the ends. Anyway, mystery solved.
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Good idea but I still have to find the valves and open them...
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