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11-11-2020, 01:21 PM
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Location: Lacey, Washington
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opening cap to drain tanks
I have small and fairly old hands. I have difficulty opening the cap when I need to drain my tanks. I tried a loop wrench but cannot get it to hold or have space to turn it.
Any suggestions?
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11-11-2020, 01:58 PM
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Bob
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11-11-2020, 02:02 PM
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this looks excellent......not sure I can make it....
Thanks
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11-11-2020, 02:03 PM
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11-11-2020, 02:15 PM
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This looks much better. At least there is something to hang onto.
BY the way, I lived in East Granby for 30 years....neighbor...
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11-11-2020, 02:25 PM
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i also have difficulty attaching the hose to the black grey tank
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11-11-2020, 02:28 PM
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Yes, that is the other problem that I did not state. And getting the hose off after dumping.
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11-11-2020, 03:38 PM
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Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
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How about silicone gloves, like the ones used for grilling or cooking?
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11-11-2020, 04:29 PM
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11-11-2020, 04:39 PM
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Good find. Never seen that before. I like how it grabs 3 tabs at once. Probably gives a much more controlled application of force when the cap sticks.
Ron
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11-11-2020, 04:46 PM
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i bought them never got them to work
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11-11-2020, 04:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox hunt
i bought them never got them to work
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Me too, haven't gotten them to work either.
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11-11-2020, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox hunt
i bought them never got them to work
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Either use a quote or define them. Gloves, or wrench?
Thanks
Perry
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11-11-2020, 06:49 PM
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I like the Valterra, the OP could put a stick thru the handle if need be. Maybe carry a spare!
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11-11-2020, 07:25 PM
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I had the same problem and got the two piece wrench thing but have not tried it. (Opening the tank was okay, getting the RHino hose off after was not) I like that cap but it wouldn't help with the rhino.
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11-11-2020, 07:33 PM
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I took 400 grit sandpaper to my neighbors Rhino fitting to reduce the lock-tab height just a small amount to make it easier to attach/detach. He countered with silicone spray on them and the valve pegs which worked well for him.
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11-12-2020, 01:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon327
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I second the Valterra. I don't have a lot of strength in my hands and this is much easier than the standard cap to take off and on. I also sit on a small folding step so I'm more at a level with the hoses and such and that works really well too. Don't have to bend over and I get a better grip on it.
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11-12-2020, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon327
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I replaced mine with this model, much easier to hold and turn.
But I chose the clear one. Reason being before I open the cap if there is any accidental leak from either the black or gray valve, or in rare case maybe kid's pranks I can see if the section behind the cap is empty. In case it's not I can drain what got out of the valves from the small screw cap opening on the cap itself.
https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-F02-...75EMMNRV8&th=1
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11-12-2020, 12:03 PM
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Location: Lacey, Washington
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What a great resource....knowledgeable folks! Thanks
I will be picking up a rhinoflex sewer fitting wrench today.
I will also order the clear sewer hose cap from Amazon if the RV store does not have one.
I also realized how easy it was to blow out the lines with the air compressor.
So have decided to get back out camping and can re-winterize very quickly!!! when needed.
Thanks everyone
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