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Old 09-10-2007, 08:07 PM   #1
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We are new to fulltime rving. We sold our home in fl. and moved to Ga. We have a 5 acre tract in Browntown Ga.and we moved here to finish clearing our land.We have a 32 foot seabreeze.we are full timing right now because we both work still,Mike is planning on retiring in 3yrs.ans we want to take off traveling.

Everything has been going good until this morning when we were dumping the sewer and pulled the rod out to open valve and the rod came out in closed position. We are completely full and can't empty sewer. Well we called the local sewer dumpers but of course they only handle a 6 inch line.So Mike got a threaded rod and is going to try to open the valve with it. At this point we are opened to any suggestions or ideas any one has.
This is one of the best rv sites we have found. We really like it. Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

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Hi all,
We are new to fulltime rving. We sold our home in fl. and moved to Ga. We have a 5 acre tract in Browntown Ga.and we moved here to finish clearing our land.We have a 32 foot seabreeze.we are full timing right now because we both work still,Mike is planning on retiring in 3yrs.ans we want to take off traveling.

Everything has been going good until this morning when we were dumping the sewer and pulled the rod out to open valve and the rod came out in closed position. We are completely full and can't empty sewer. Well we called the local sewer dumpers but of course they only handle a 6 inch line.So Mike got a threaded rod and is going to try to open the valve with it. At this point we are opened to any suggestions or ideas any one has.
This is one of the best rv sites we have found. We really like it. Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

Thanks,
Mike, Debra and Harley ( yorkie)
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Old 09-11-2007, 12:22 AM   #3
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Mike, Debra and Harley, welcome to iRV2.com. You will need to have a new valve blade assmy. If it is the gray tank it will be a 1 1/2" and the black is a 3" valve. If you can get to the back side of the vlave (opposite ot the pull rod) drill a hole (diameter of phillips screwdriver) into the center of the blade assmy until you reach the blade once there stop and use a phillips screwdriver to push the valve open. After you have drained the tanks then install new valve assmy. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Welcome! Sorry I don't know about your issue, but it sounds like you've already gotten the advice you need. Good luck!
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Old 09-11-2007, 07:13 PM   #5
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Hi Mike & Amy,
Thanks for the tip on the valve I will get to It on Friday and see If that will work. stop and got the new valve this morning,will let you know how It go,s.

Thanks again Mike & Debra,Harley
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Old 09-11-2007, 07:51 PM   #6
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Welcome to IRV2...You have come to the right place when you want to find information as you can see from RVWizard's post ...I just feel bad that your first post is for the reason it is!
I am sure you will find all sorts of great ideas,some good information and even some friends from this site...so come back and post often with your own stories and helpful tips!




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Old 09-15-2007, 04:27 PM   #7
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Hi,
Just a note to all went well with the new valve and thanks to Mike& Amy for the tips, having a better day today. cooler weather on the way.

Thanks to all for this web site real nice people.

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Old 09-16-2007, 12:09 AM   #8
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Mike, glad to hear that you have the valve issue resolved. Good luck and like you I am glad to see some cooler weather.
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Hi Guys!
Welcome to the area.
We are north of Brunswick.
There are a good many nice RV locations in this area for short weekend trips. Give them a try.
Good luck on your land and future full-timing.

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