Rv Sewer Valve Stuck

Rv sewer valve stuck open.

Rv sewer valve stuck.

What can we do to get this open and drain the tank. Otherwise taking the system apart to look for valves that are stuck or clogged may be the only answer. It may sound stupid but it works and once you get the tank dumped it will be nice and clean. Check to see if waste or toilet paper is caught in the flap keeping it open.

First you can use some mixture that will eat the clog and. We are full time rv ers our black water tank valve is stuck shut no service available. A broken toilet flapper or ball valve could be behind the stink. There are those rv users who do not see the importance of closing their black water valve and leave it open all the time.

When rv users do this a lot of solid waste material can dry out and clog up the valve. A stuck or broken holding tank valve is a really big issue if it happens but can easily be prevented. A sticky holding tank valve is a pain in the neck. Try to keep the sewer valve from opening.

There are two basic ways to handle this problem. An understanding of how dump valves work helps us take better care of them. If you continue to have leaks in the sewer system you may be able to check your valves if you have an external access port. In some cases the 1 5 inch gray valve gets sticky over time especially if the rver is not using his rv full time.

Once you re done with your little road trip you will need to hook back up to the sewer and try to open the rv waste valve again. When rvers ask about lubricating a sticky rv dump valve they re usually referring to the black 3 inch gate valve on their black holding tank. If this seal is not airtight smells will escape. Broken or stuck toilet flapper.

Always add drain valve conditioner to the system when storing your rv for any extended period of time. On a recent trip with sewer hook up and both gray and black water valves open the kitchen sink backed up.