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Old 09-30-2021, 11:40 AM   #1
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What valves is this?

Hi!
Just bought a 2012 Voltage V3200 and found what appears to be a damaged white valve under the garage. (See pic)
It's not connected to the RV waste system.
It looks like it's for another grey tank but I'm not sure as I used the trailer for the first time last weekend and nothing went in that tank.

Any idea what it's for?
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Old 09-30-2021, 12:24 PM   #2
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That would most likely be your fresh water tank drain.
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Old 09-30-2021, 01:18 PM   #3
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Water tank valve?

Like I said, first use last weekend and I was on the city water. I'll try to rince it today and check if your right.
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Old 09-30-2021, 01:45 PM   #4
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I'm not so sure now that I see the location near the axle. It is white and that usually represents tank water but with the blind installers it could drain anything.
Doesn't look to be the normal size for sewage or gray water so it's a SWAG until you see what comes out when you open it.
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Old 09-30-2021, 02:57 PM   #5
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Pretty sure it is a dump valve for a fresh water tank. I have two of them as I assume my 100 or so gallons of fresh water are actually two 50 gallon tanks that are tied together.

They come in handy as when I return from dry camping I like to empty them completely so I can refill with fresh water each time I go out or not have to carry the weight when camping someplace with city water. It is much faster and easier than running all your stored water through faucets into gray or black storage then dumping those.
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Yep, I knew you would have the correct answer. Must be fun reaching that valve but why would it be so far away from the tank?
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Yep, I knew you would have the correct answer. Must be fun reaching that valve but why would it be so far away from the tank?
I don't think it is... it's right under the tank, so far as I can tell. I know your 3600 is a few feet longer, but considering the main layout is the same, I figured your's would be similar.

And yeah, it was a PITA getting under there... but I cured that by replacing it with an electric valve when I did the same to my black & grey valves (switch on the lower left):

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I see what it is now, I have that forward third axle so it doesn't seem to be so far aft.
It's a reach but I can to it without creeping under the unit.

It's an optical collision
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Fresh water tank dump valve my voltage
Has two. Fill your fresh water tank and try
Them out pull it out but be fast it drains pretty
Quick. Hope this helps.
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I have a '21 Solitude now, at least they put a pull handle so I don't need to schooch under the RV and get soaked because I opened the drain valve then closed it afterwards... An ELECTRIC valve is a wonderful idea.
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