Camco 37463 3-Way By-Pass Valve Replacement

[spfleghaar]

Any better ideas?

I went to winterize my 2018 FC and had to remove the hose to the water pump so I could install a plastic tube to pull antifreeze from my gallon jug.

That is one tight area in there and I was barely able to get my hands in there.

I determined I was not going to do this every winter. So I went to Menards and a Plumbling supply house. Not had a fitting that would fit in that confinement. I searched on the internet and found this valve from Camco. Not I can reach in there and attach my hose for my antifreeze.

SP in Minnesota

[DBinSD]

Will the old connections fit onto it as well?
Good idea, I had the same issue on our 28’.
You will need a good cap though.

[spfleghaar]

I will take pictures when it is completed. Not sure what you mean by I will need a good cap. Yes the fittings are all .500 inch.

[DBinSD]

Originally Posted by spfleghaar

I will take pictures when it is completed. Not sure what you mean by I will need a good cap. Yes the fittings are all .500 inch.

The end with the new hose will need a cap when not in use correct?

[rmkrum]

Cap is needed more to keep dirt out and the threads clean--the valve cuts off the one input when it's turned to the correct position, and opens the other...

[capt_ron777]

works great. Installed last year during my first winterization. Easy Will make doing it this year even easier. The cap I believe is just to keep the intake area clean. Valve shuts it off.

[james.mileur]

I left my hose on, with a few inches of fluid above the valve, curled up and stowed. Was all there exactly the same waiting for me this year, ready to go.