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Old 06-30-2003, 06:52 PM   #1
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fresh water tank plug and valve repair

hi all,

had a minor leak on my fresh water tank, here is what i found.

the drain plug and petcock were shot. the plug disintergrated, basicly falling out when i removed the inspection cover. the threads were completely gone.

never seen plastic plumbing parts do anything like this???

the petcock was brittle from age and was cracked around the mounting flange.

got a 1 1/2" cleanout plug from the local mom and pop hardware store, need to get a new petcock. a local dealer has these, just need to get over and pick one up.

lubricated the treads of the plug with dielectric silicone grease.

here are some pics...

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old and new plugs

here they are for your viewing enjoyment
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Old 06-30-2003, 06:55 PM   #3
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drain petcock

and the soon to be replaced petcock...

updates to follow...

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Great pics John. I downed a few of those on the 4 day fishing trip that started June 27. Bass and catfish were caught and what a grand cookout we had that Saturday night along with boiled shrimp. One of the guys caught a flathead catfish weighing 13 lbs. While not the biggest (35-50 lb. cats are caught) it sure was good eating. The trailer airconditioning worked fine all 4 days in contrast to last year's fiasco the next site over.
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Good Photos. I just replaced the petcock on my 87 Sovereign. It cracked just as you described while I was disinfecting tank.

I did not remove bottom cover plate. I saw no moisture so I didn't touch. Now you have me nervous.
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craig,

good deal on the fishing trip! gotta make some time to get away and do that. haven't been fishing since there was ice!

wingfoot,

don't worry to much, it is a very easy repair. at least if it leaks it just runs out of the pan. cant wreck much unless you leave it go too long. if it ain't leaking it is most likely o.k.

side note, when i get everything buttoned up i plan on wire brushing the pan and painting it with some cold galvanizing paint.

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update

here is the $1.49 valve.

so cheap i bought two so i have a spare!

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finished!

here is the installation after some cold galvanizing paint and stainless steel screws.

not bad in all, $4.50 total and three beers!

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Nice installation John. Funny, that's how I measure repair time too - in number of beers.

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Did you purchase the petcock from a Airstream Dealer?
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nope!

got it froma mom and pop rv place.

don't know if it is an airstream only part. i could be because the owner has a couple of vintage trailers.

for a buck and a half, i'd bet it isn't a airstream only part!

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JOHN, THANKS FOR THE INFO RE THE PETCOCK VALVE. I HAVE A 1985 SOVEREIGN AND THE PLASTIC VALVE IS ALMOST GONE. I CAN'T FIND AND SUCH THING AND HAVE BEEN LOOKING. COULD YOU PICK ME UP TWO....I WOULD PAY IN ADVANCE.
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got one left in my stash, lemme run out and see if i can get you some this weekend.

if i can't find any you are welcome to my extra one.

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Freshwater tank plug

John HD,

Had to go back to one of your 2003 posts on freshwater tank repairs. My trailer is a 1987 and the large drain plug has finally disintegrated enough to where it started to leak last month.

I called Kim at Airstream parts and she gave me the part number 600-155 for a replacement plug. Guess this happens to 15-20 year old water tanks? Called my Airstream dealer, gave them the number and the plug will be here next wednesday.

Apparently the plug has been a problem because they stock a replacement and it is a black plastic vs. the yellow/white hard plastic that is failing.

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I've just arrived at my trailer after 8 months away. The fresh water drain plug has disintegrated through the central recess for the hex wrench, and the water is gushing out of the tank. I carry a spare drain plug, and have fitted it. However, the spare is black plastic, and it has a large square boss on the outside for attaching a wrench. This boss prevents the replacement of the aluminum inspection hatch. That's why I hadn't previously installed the spare, but just kept it for emergency repair. As the boss is hollow, I can't saw it partly off. Is the black plug the part #600-155 ? Is there a source for plugs without the boss, so that I can replace the inspection hatch? Thanks.
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i am glad to hear you made it south. i had the same problem, fortunately there was enough room to get my cover back on.

perhaps a call to a dealer is in order. the only other thing i could think of is a call to a plumbing wholesale warehouse.

lemme know if you find anything.

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John, thanks for your message. I got the black plug from an Airstream dealer, so I'll continue the hunt elsewhere, and post hereon if I find a source. If that fails, I'll fit a plastic container into a hole in the inspection plate so that the boss will be accomodated.
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Hey Guys, forget the water tank problems, I have a question about beer choices; I have noticed that it appears everyone is drinking Miller Beer or is it that John just has way too many posts? While I was winterizing our Safari this past Sunday, Sandi brought me a Kiran Beer. Is that OK or do I have to join the Miller crowd?
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well,

i guess you can join, it is a beer after all. best yet ya got the missus to bring it out to ya!

ps, i include the beer for size comparison. and to drink it of course!

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