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06-13-2021, 09:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
Airstream - Other
Airstream - Other
Lady Lake
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,159
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2021 Flying Cloud Dump Valves
Our 2019 25 ft FC had two latches for the Gray and Black dump valves.
We were somewhat surprised on our new 30 RB to see nice larger dump handles which is a plus but we were disappointed to see there were no Handle latches. We would hate to open the dump tube black cap and receive a surprise if someone wanted to just pull those rip cords.
Anyone come up with a latch system or is this a not to worry item they will not jiggle open while traveling. Or don't worry your gonna rip them off anyway unless you lift it 3 inches-
Thanks-
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06-13-2021, 09:43 PM
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Site Team
2017 30' International
Broomfield
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,555
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I wouldn’t worry. I have a 2017 30’ and there are no latches. I don’t have any issues…
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06-14-2021, 09:12 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Our 2007 22’ has no latches. No issues so far…
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06-14-2021, 10:15 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,675
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Hi
The main reason for the "latches" was to keep those specific handles from unscrewing. They were threaded on the shafts and if you were not careful about always using the latches, the handle fell off. Don't ask how I know this or how long the drive to the parts store was ....
With a different type of handle / fastened a better way ... no need for latches.
Bob
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06-14-2021, 02:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Airstream - Other
Airstream - Other
North Central Texas
, USA
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uncle_bob
Hi
The main reason for the "latches" was to keep those specific handles from unscrewing. They were threaded on the shafts and if you were not careful about always using the latches, the handle fell off. Don't ask how I know this or how long the drive to the parts store was ....
With a different type of handle / fastened a better way ... no need for latches.
Bob
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I always wondered what those latches were for, I thought it was just a nice 'finishing' touch from Airstream!
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06-15-2021, 08:30 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,675
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RivetED
I always wondered what those latches were for, I thought it was just a nice 'finishing' touch from Airstream!
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Hi
They actually mentioned using them as part of our walk through on the trailer. I remembered that right after I noticed the handle had come unscrewed and fallen off somewhere back on the highway
Bob
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06-15-2021, 11:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
Airstream - Other
Airstream - Other
Lady Lake
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,159
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Thanks for the update, all appreciate it. Yes on our 25 those handles we’re always coming working loose.
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06-15-2021, 01:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,622
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Latches seem to be unique with Airstream. I've never seen them on any other system, even big motorhomes.
I agree, it's not security, it's to keep the handle from turning. Wouldn't a lock nut do as well?
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06-16-2021, 08:35 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,675
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
Latches seem to be unique with Airstream. I've never seen them on any other system, even big motorhomes.
I agree, it's not security, it's to keep the handle from turning. Wouldn't a lock nut do as well?
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Hi
There is a nut and washer on the shaft. It does a good enough job that you will be lulled out of using the clips .... Eventually the handle comes loose.
Bob
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