Thetford EZ Slide T-1169 Dump valve Leaking ???

[GTracer]

I have discovered that my dump valve is leaking and my collector is cracked and leaking. I'm seeing that buying this replacement part is probally not going to happen. Would anyone know of a matching dump valve that would fit my existing tank?

[steelbird312]

Surely someone knows where to buy stuff to fit a 1970 Overlander.

[Over59]

Call the company. They had a rebuild kit for my 68 at a very reasonable price.

[Creampuff]

If you have problems beyond your dump valve, i.e. cracked plumbing, you are better to consider a retrofit to VALTERRA parts. These are now industry standard and easy to get. There is a adapter that bolts to your tank (4 bolt) and then you can re-plumb with Valterra .This requires at least 1.5" additional space. You have not specified what year/model you own . Some of them are really tightly located and you have to cut a vent line to get them out. Usually though a Thetford replacement or kit can be found- it's just not possible to find the downstream plastic fitting that your sewer hose connects to.

[TnMike]

Originally Posted by GTracer

I have discovered that my dump valve is leaking and my collector is cracked and leaking. I'm seeing that buying this replacement part is probally not going to happen. Would anyone know of a matching dump valve that would fit my existing tank?

Any luck? I have a 64 Bambi II that has a leaky dump valve too. Can't seem to find a replacement.

[overlander64]

Greetings TnMike!

Originally Posted by TnMike

Any luck? I have a 64 Bambi II that has a leaky dump valve too. Can't seem to find a replacement.

I have kept my 1964 Overlander Land Yacht International true to Thetford components as my experience has been that they will far outlast the products sold by Valtera. The first owner of my Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre was talked into switching to Valtera, and at least every other season I have to replace several of the components due to wear or breakage (22 years of experience and counting). I have yet to break or wear out any of the components on my Overlander. I did renew everything with Thetford components when the blackwater tank was replaced a few years ago. I think that you will find the quality of the Thetford parts is worth the search. My go to for spare parts (I do keep spares in my tool kit, but most go to help friends in need at rallies) are the following:

Vintage Trailer Supply

Out of Doors Mart, Colfax, North Carolina (I have not had experience with their parts department since Blue Compass RV abandoned the Out of Doors Mart website so do not know how vintage friendly the new organization might be).

Bill Thomas RV, Wentzville, Missouri

Good luck with your project!

Kevin