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10-10-2012, 08:18 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1979 31' Sovereign
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 30
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Sewer drain doesn't hook up
The trailer drain on my '79 International will not "hook up" with the sewer hose I have. The original one was beat up and leaked so I bought a new Rhino system for it and the coupling is 3/16" smaller in diameter than the valve coupling on my trailer. Of course I threw out the old coupling before I tried to drain my tanks. Is Airstream unique in its hose sizes or am I dealing with a rogue fitting installation? I (my wife) would really like me to drain the black tank ASAP. Any help or advise would be great.
Thanks
Dan Loeb #7735
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10-10-2012, 08:22 AM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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There are two systems...and probably you have the older one. Check out Valtera as the newer one and when you fix the problem go that route. You can compare the systems on Vintage Trailer Supply or Camping World sites.
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10-10-2012, 09:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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This is what you might need: buy several as they break very easy.
Valterra T05-2285VP Thetford to Valterra Universal Adapter
Valterra T05-2285VP Thetford to Valterra Universal Adapter : Amazon.com : Automotive
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10-10-2012, 10:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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The original ones were Thetford. Not as easy to get these days as in the past but most RV places may have them or can order them for you. The adaptor mentioned in the other posts is another alternative.
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10-10-2012, 10:33 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Stuart
, Florida
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 26
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Had same problem. We bought an adapter. The only problem is that it extends the connection point and it could be a problem if your original connection is "close" to the ground.
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10-10-2012, 11:01 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 30
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Thanks for the advise. 3 adaptors on order. I just need to be able to get my tanks empty before it freezes up here. (it is snowing as I write this) I can deal with changing valves and hoses once it is put away for the winter. I love this place.
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10-10-2012, 11:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Go out in the country....way out.... away from civilization....go to the valve handle....stand back and pull the handle. You don't need no stinkin' hose.
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10-10-2012, 11:32 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Yeahhhhhhhhh about that.......
The grey tank might have been drained that way this weekend but the thought of doing the black tank the same way offended my good wife's sense of what is proper and nice.
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10-10-2012, 11:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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Watch your shoes, too.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
Go out in the country....way out.... away from civilization....go to the valve handle....stand back and pull the handle. You don't need no stinkin' hose.
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10-10-2012, 11:51 AM
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Rivet Master
1981 27' Excella II
mays landing
, South Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,179
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Try to get upwind. Sal.
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10-10-2012, 12:26 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Could be a size able fine in some places also. Many dollars and some places make you clean it up. Jim
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10-10-2012, 12:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loeber
Thanks for the advise. 3 adaptors on order. I just need to be able to get my tanks empty before it freezes up here. (it is snowing as I write this) I can deal with changing valves and hoses once it is put away for the winter. I love this place.
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I also ordered a couple of more today. Had one break this past weekend at the worst time. 
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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10-10-2012, 01:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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PUT ON GLOVES --- Go to a dump station - one with a pipe surrounded by sloping concrete. Park the dump valve over the concrete as close to the drain as possible. Tie some line on the handle - how long may be important here (20 feet was what I remember). Pull handle using line and let drain. Wash area with hose at station. Pull trailer forward THEN close drain valve. Leave.
I have never done this - I do not know where you got this information - I do not know your name....... Have a nice day.
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