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09-21-2011, 06:23 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Classic FB
2001 25' Excella
2001 30' Classic S/O
2022 Atlas
Western slope
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 149
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Lost Hose-Need a replacement
Just got off of some rough highway and low and behold, my storage cover for the waste hose came off and my slinky is gone. Went to WalMart to get a new hose but nothing seems to fit----
The bayonet for the outlet on my AS seems to be a little larger than the new standard fittings...Help. I need to dump and can't seem to find the right fittings.
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09-21-2011, 06:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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If the plumbing fixture is white, you need a Thetford end for the hose. The Thetford end is available from Vintage Trailer Supply and Out of Doors Mart and other RV supply houses, but not Camping World.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Streamside
Just got off of some rough highway and low and behold, my storage cover for the waste hose came off and my slinky is gone. Went to WalMart to get a new hose but nothing seems to fit----
The bayonet for the outlet on my AS seems to be a little larger than the new standard fittings...Help. I need to dump and can't seem to find the right fittings.
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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09-21-2011, 06:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1974 27' Overlander
Sault ste Marie
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 166
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I think you need a Thetford fitting, probably at an RV supply place. The newer hose ends are about 1/4 inch less in diameter than the old Thetford fittings. Or you can get an adapter to reduce the size on the trailer to what's available everywhere else. We ran into that problem on the road last year when one of the lugs broke on the slinky fitting. luckily had a spare cap that i converted to do the job till we got home. Bought the adapter and now if anything happens we're set.....Phil.
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09-21-2011, 06:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Bothell
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 176
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well you probably have Thetford fittings. i had to go to an actuall rv center to get a new fitting for mine. Walmart doesn't seem to carry it.
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09-21-2011, 08:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Classic FB
2001 25' Excella
2001 30' Classic S/O
2022 Atlas
Western slope
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 149
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All,
You learn something new every day. Off to a RV dealer that sells AS models.
Thank you very much.
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Yogi Berra
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09-22-2011, 04:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,067
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Streamside,
Our experience shows it's GREAT to have the Valterra reducer/adapter option all the time. We've gone to a Sewer Solution most of the time, and the adapter is required for that set up. That said, we needed to borrow a slinky (don't get me started) and our friend had the smaller fitting. Our reducer/adapter came in real handy, don't you know.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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09-22-2011, 04:29 PM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
The Thetford end is available from Vintage Trailer Supply and Out of Doors Mart and other RV supply houses, but not Camping World. Bill
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I have bought several Thetford fittings at Camping World in New Braunfels, TX, including the spare that I always carry. My spare has rescued friends several times, tho I haven't had to use it.
I also have a cap with a hose fitting that I also bought at Camping World for use where wash water can be put on the ground..
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John W. Irwin
2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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09-22-2011, 04:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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John,
You are lucky, I was told at the local CW that they don't handle anything old.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Pahaska
I have bought several Thetford fittings at Camping World in New Braunfels, TX, including the spare that I always carry. My spare has rescued friends several times, tho I haven't had to use it.
I also have a cap with a hose fitting that I also bought at Camping World for use where wash water can be put on the ground..
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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09-22-2011, 05:12 PM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
John,
You are lucky, I was told at the local CW that they don't handle anything old.
Bill
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Nothing "old" about Thetford. Their fittings are definitely a cut above the Valterra stuff (and I have had both). I'll stick with Thetford.
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John W. Irwin
2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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09-22-2011, 05:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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I agree, one of the reasons I went with Thetford on the Liner. That and only one type of fitting on both trailers. Also 6 on 5 1/2 wheels on both.
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pahaska
Nothing "old" about Thetford. Their fittings are definitely a cut above the Valterra stuff (and I have had both). I'll stick with Thetford.
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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09-22-2011, 07:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Classic FB
2001 25' Excella
2001 30' Classic S/O
2022 Atlas
Western slope
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 149
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Back in business.
Although it took a couple of rv parts dealerships, I finally found the Thetford fitting and now have relief. I have plans for "pinning" my storage caps so they don't rattle open and will buy a spare once back home. I did not realize the importance of this one item and will include another as a spare with all of the other single-point-failure items that come along for the ride. I would suggest a spare for everyone as it could ruin a trip to not be able to get "relief."
plop plop, Fizz fizz..... This stuff is just too funny.
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09-22-2011, 09:38 PM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
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Belt & Suspenders
From one of my first ever "Great Ideas" column in Airstream Life magazine:
Don’t Lose Your Sewer Hose
The PVC sewer hose tubes that are standard on most Airstream trailers have an identical twist-on cap at both ends. Each time you stow the hose, you secure the visible cap, but what about the end you may never see for years? I recently lost a good hose and expensive fittings on the road because my hidden cap worked loose.
I solved this problem permanently by drilling a small hole in the joint of the cap and inserting a small screw so that the hidden end can never vibrate free. Any old screw will do and you will never have to worry about losing a hose.
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John W. Irwin
2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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