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Post by joerone on Oct 9, 2024 21:25:28 GMT -5
I have a 2023 Stratus SR281VBH and while camping this past week, my black tank valve was very difficult to pull out to flush and even harder to put back in. On the 2nd flush the rod actually bent. I had already added a Valtera valve on the output as a secondary safeguard.....whew!! That enabled me to get through the trip by leaving the trailers valve open and using the backup valve as the flush valve.
Has this happened to anyone else? How difficult is it to change the valve?
Any input would be greatly appreciated
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Post by jamieline on Oct 13, 2024 21:02:11 GMT -5
I bent my handle as well. Hopefully replaced under warranty.
Did a little research. I have a VRK221. You can replace the cable assembly with out replacing the valve. You’re going to need to know the length of cable. Venture will supply that based on year and model. You’re going to have to buy the cable/valve assembly together. Your going to have to cut into the under belly. Be careful of wires. You can remove a screw holding the housing in place and the set screw holding the cable in place. Valve needs to be open.
YouTube has a good video showing the procedure on a different brand trailer but same process.
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Post by stratusforum on Oct 21, 2024 7:16:53 GMT -5
On 2022 261vrl, mine bent twice! When attempting to repair, I found the replacement cable instructions to specify that the handle needed to go straight out for several inches before looping the cable! Mine was installed so near the PVC drain pipe that it didn’t allow that clearance! My dealer moved the handle location, replaced the cable and resolved the problem!
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Post by danlsgiga on Oct 22, 2024 15:16:00 GMT -5
Sorry to hear you had to go through such an ordeal. I had mine broken the day I picked up my Sporttrek 327VIK as I posted here: venturefamilyforum.com/thread/812/waster-valve-extension-broken-firstLuckily we still had 2 weeks before our first trip and the dealer took care of fixing it for us. They did the same procedure folks are describing here by cutting the underbelly and installing a new cable. So far so good and in my thread I learned about the Valterra external valve which was a great addition too. Good luck! |
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Post by joerone on Oct 22, 2024 17:25:10 GMT -5
Thanks all!! I just dropped the rig off at the dealer yesterday for winter storagfe and he will fix the valve, hopeflly under warranty
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