Really enjoyed your video. Most people would have just taped up the cut you made. The firing strips was a double thumbs up showing you care about the finished product😊
I just bought a used Grand Design 22RBE and I have a full tank and it won't drain when I pull the black tank handle. SO, I'm getting ready to tear into it. Not sure how to get rid of the sewage first - I'm thinking about scarificing a wetdry vac and sucking the sewage through the open toilet. Your video was a great help. Many Thanks!!! I'm now subscibed - keep the video's coming for us. LOL
Great video. Have to replace same valve on a gray water tank. This was great info. Really like the idea of the furring stripe to close it back up, perfect idea. Thanks for helping this old man
I watched over 10 videos on drain leaking. Yours by far was the most informative. I’m about to cut into mine, it’s leaking somewhere. Didn’t have time to look at it yet. Was actually dreading the job, not knowing what was up there. Weather a bad valve ( I hope) or a busted pipe, I feel like it want be as bad. Single digits temperatures now, I work on the road. The good thing I liked about your video was that fact you had problems with the seal, and you didn’t edit it out. That helps people know what or how to deal with issues. Great job on the wood.
I like the way you used the wood to help reinforce the belly hole you cut. Nice video. It looks like the Valtera Valve replaced the LaSalle Valve fine. I will try it!
I have used grease to hold the seals in place and a 4" spackle knife to push seal/pipe apart while sliding the valve in place. Closing the belly pan with zip ties and Gorilla tape after wiping the surface with acetone/alcohal to prep. Works great!
I used this way of converting my existing standard pull valve to a cable pull to avoid crawling under my slid out to pull the gray tank valve. I contemplated dropping the whole underbelly, but made the smarter decision to do as you did. Glad I changed my mind! Thank you for this video!!
so glade i ran on to your video, got some great tips from it, I will be changing mine out come spring as well as new morryde steps ,roadmaster suspension with dis brakes , 4 mos into retirement I'm bored ,maybe i need to become a RV tech..
Good Morning. With all that work I would putin a New Elec. Valve. I pulled out one thinking it was OK and now I with I had put in the New Elec. one. Jack
I'm only minutes into your video and paused it to comment. Just the tip on how to remove the nails is worth the video alone. I've seen so many where people grind them off or drill them out. Thanks
Glad i seen you video. I was ready to cut the corrugated botton all the down the center to get to my tanks. I need to drop it to find a leak from my tank and replace a valve. 😊
I like the way you sjhow thing thoroughly! I have one of these stupid set-ups with two separate dump lines. My galley plumbing hangs so low that I have knocked off to cap assemblies. I am hoping youcan show how to replumb that rear line so that it can be shortened or angled in a differentdirection so it is not hanging down at such a severe angle. Since it is only Gray water, I only hook up a 3/4" hose to it which works great.... when the connections are not knocked off! LOL
Thanks so much for showing us how to do this. Great job! I have replaced an external valve, and those are easy, of course. However, this type is quite a bit more difficult. You showed us a couple of tricks that I wouldn't have thought of. Michael Canto has some good tips in his comments too. God bless you and thank you for sharing this video with us.
I need to do that as my black weeps and the cable feels like it dose not close all the way and I have about a half inch on the handle side. Thanks so much for this valuable video.
Excellent instructional video !! My 1st time changing a valve in my 5th wheel after 13 years of ownership. Will be tackling this task within several days. Looks like having another set of hands to help payed off. Will report my results. Have documented the step by step instructions. Have 41 steps with a list of 19 tools & items needed to complete the job.
Great idea/tip on using the furring strips to close up the access hatch. I have seen it where someone has just used tape before and after a season or two the tape lets go.
Appreciate how you showed the entire install including the problem getting the new gaskets to stay in place. Most others would of cut that out of the video and then proudly exclaimed "see how easy this is ! No problems whatsoever!! Only took 15 minutes!!" A question; can you cut the cable if you don't need the full 72" supplied? I gotta replace mine and I think the current cable is just 3'. Seems like using too long of a cable would lead to binding as you'd need to put in extra bends.
You would have to be SUPER careful when cutting the cable and you would have to end up with the same amount of cable past the sheath. Pro Tip: pull the cable out of the sheath. Cut the sheath and them slide the cable back into the sheath.
Hello great video I’m getting ready to replace the black water waste valve cable actuated Valterra has 2 kinds listed a SPB and PBC any idea which one I would use or is there no difference
Great job, it looked like you replaced the LaSalle Bristol valve with a Valterra valve. I have two black and two grey valves on my 5th wheel that need replacing, is it possible the bolt patterns are the same and the two brands are interchangeable?
VERY helpful video! How do you go about changing the valve when it won't work at all and your black tank is full? When the lever is pulled, nothing is draining out of the tank. Help! Thank you!
You have to get it open first or you are going to have a HUGH problem and it is going to be all over you. Are you sure you don't have a poop pyramid? Search my channel for videos on the subject.
Yes u did. But all I would of done was tapped it closed without the extra wood and screws. That gorilla tape is super strong. Again GREAT video! Thanks!!
Excellent! My valve is partially open and the black tank isn't holding water. Un fortunately I have vent pies coming down too so sewer pipe after the valve will not move freely and I think I will have to wedge something to keep the valve pipe ends apart to be able to slide the new valve assembly between them. Question: Did you pull out a LaSalle Bristol valve and replace it with a Valterra? Are they interchangeable/standard?
I have to replace mine I wish you where closer to me so I could hire you. I know mine has stuff in it it wouldn’t dump last weekend when I used it. Ugggg
I realize this video is 3 years old but I'm hoping you can answer a question I have. I am in the process of replacing my black tank valve. It's a Lasalle Bristol 3" valve with a 72" cable. I managed to get the bad valve out and need to order a new one. They all come with the PVC flange on both sides. I don't need the flanges because the ones I have are fine and glued on to the waste pipe. I just need the valve itself that fits between the flanges. If I buy a new valve assembly and take the bolts out, can I use just the valve, rubber gaskets and cable or are they glued on from the factory? Thanks.
Great video and process..until you went crazy with the gorilla tape. Those short sections around the drain pipe will be gone after a few trips. Good work on the fla, but i would spend the $11 for a can of black expanding foam. Much better hold and less chance of rodent entry.
Explained everything for an old man to understand. Thank you so much.!
Awesome
Really enjoyed your video. Most people would have just taped up the cut you made. The firing strips was a double thumbs up showing you care about the finished product😊
Thanks
Great video. Liked how you put the bottom panel together with the firing strips. T
hank you.
You are welcome.
Very nice job. I appreciate you're making it easier on the next guy
I am always afraid I might be the next guy so I like to make it easier. Love the NO NAME...cool.
Thanks for doing this. Mine is going to be like yours. Cutting the cover and the little gooey drips 😮
The little gooey drips are the best part.
I just bought a used Grand Design 22RBE and I have a full tank and it won't drain when I pull the black tank handle. SO, I'm getting ready to tear into it. Not sure how to get rid of the sewage first - I'm thinking about scarificing a wetdry vac and sucking the sewage through the open toilet. Your video was a great help. Many Thanks!!! I'm now subscibed - keep the video's coming for us. LOL
That stinks....good luck. See what I did there?
Great video. Have to replace same valve on a gray water tank. This was great info. Really like the idea of the furring stripe to close it back up, perfect idea. Thanks for helping this old man
From one old man to another, you are welcome.
I watched over 10 videos on drain leaking. Yours by far was the most informative. I’m about to cut into mine, it’s leaking somewhere. Didn’t have time to look at it yet. Was actually dreading the job, not knowing what was up there. Weather a bad valve ( I hope) or a busted pipe, I feel like it want be as bad. Single digits temperatures now, I work on the road. The good thing I liked about your video was that fact you had problems with the seal, and you didn’t edit it out. That helps people know what or how to deal with issues. Great job on the wood.
Thanks Donald. I hope it goes well when you tear into it. I think I have a couple of videos on replacing remote valves.
I like the way you used the wood to help reinforce the belly hole you cut. Nice video. It looks like the Valtera Valve replaced the LaSalle Valve fine. I will try it!
Great
That looked great! I have a Grand Design 2500RL Imagine and am trying to determine where to cut my hole....
Awesome job and idea with wood, screws and black tape
Thanks David.
I have used grease to hold the seals in place and a 4" spackle knife to push seal/pipe apart while sliding the valve in place. Closing the belly pan with zip ties and Gorilla tape after wiping the surface with acetone/alcohal to prep. Works great!
The spackle knife is a good idea
I used this way of converting my existing standard pull valve to a cable pull to avoid crawling under my slid out to pull the gray tank valve. I contemplated dropping the whole underbelly, but made the smarter decision to do as you did. Glad I changed my mind! Thank you for this video!!
You are welcome Alan.
so glade i ran on to your video, got some great tips from it, I will be changing mine out come spring as well as new morryde steps ,roadmaster suspension with dis brakes , 4 mos into retirement I'm bored ,maybe i need to become a RV tech..
Maybe you should.
Good Morning. With all that work I would putin a New Elec. Valve. I pulled out one thinking it was OK and now I with I had put in the New Elec. one. Jack
I'm only minutes into your video and paused it to comment. Just the tip on how to remove the nails is worth the video alone. I've seen so many where people grind them off or drill them out. Thanks
Not all will come out just by twisting them but some do.
Glad i seen you video. I was ready to cut the corrugated botton all the down the center to get to my tanks. I need to drop it to find a leak from my tank and replace a valve. 😊
Glad you watched this first. Good luck.
Thank you for this video i have exact same problem.
You are welcome.
I like the way you sjhow thing thoroughly! I have one of these stupid set-ups with two separate dump lines. My galley plumbing hangs so low that I have knocked off to cap assemblies. I am hoping youcan show how to replumb that rear line so that it can be shortened or angled in a differentdirection so it is not hanging down at such a severe angle. Since it is only Gray water, I only hook up a 3/4" hose to it which works great.... when the connections are not knocked off! LOL
Next time you drag it off, replumb it the way you want to, so it won’t get damaged again.
@@hillbillyrv It’s all tucked up in the belly of the monster. That’s why I was hoping you might have a video of what it looks like with the belly off.
Thankful to find this video as it seems I have this job waiting for me tomorrow. Shouldn't be too bad now that I have a bit of prior knowledge.
Good luck.
Thanks again you saved me on my replaceing remote black water valve your video made it much easier good job need more people lik you!!
That's great.
Nice video. I like you showing the whole process and not cutting out any parts. New subscriber here.
Cool
Why not use underbelly tape and also expansion foam to fill hole around pipe? Thanks
Thanks so much for showing us how to do this. Great job! I have replaced an external valve, and those are easy, of course. However, this type is quite a bit more difficult. You showed us a couple of tricks that I wouldn't have thought of. Michael Canto has some good tips in his comments too. God bless you and thank you for sharing this video with us.
Glad it helped
I need to do that as my black weeps and the cable feels like it dose not close all the way and I have about a half inch on the handle side. Thanks so much for this valuable video.
Have fun with that...lol
Excellent job. Thx for the video showing how to.
You are welcome.
Excellent instructional video !! My 1st time changing a valve in my 5th wheel after 13 years of ownership. Will be tackling this task within several days. Looks like having another set of hands to help payed off. Will report my results. Have documented the step by step instructions. Have 41 steps with a list of 19 tools & items needed to complete the job.
Holy crap, that's more steps and tools than I used. Keep us posted. Feel free to go to Hillbilly RV on Facebook and post pics or whatever there.
Great video…I feel a bit more optimistic about tackling my replacement job later this week! Tks!
Awesome
Great job on the video.
Thanks
Would you always replace the cable ? I have a black valve that is hard to open and close. Thanks for the video.
It comes with a new cable, why not change it? Yours could be hard to move because the cable is bad.
Great job Billy, your awesome
Thanks
Great idea/tip on using the furring strips to close up the access hatch. I have seen it where someone has just used tape before and after a season or two the tape lets go.
This works soooooo much better and just takes a few minutes.
Great video
Thanks Howard
Appreciate how you showed the entire install including the problem getting the new gaskets to stay in place. Most others would of cut that out of the video and then proudly exclaimed "see how easy this is ! No problems whatsoever!! Only took 15 minutes!!" A question; can you cut the cable if you don't need the full 72" supplied? I gotta replace mine and I think the current cable is just 3'. Seems like using too long of a cable would lead to binding as you'd need to put in extra bends.
You would have to be SUPER careful when cutting the cable and you would have to end up with the same amount of cable past the sheath.
Pro Tip: pull the cable out of the sheath. Cut the sheath and them slide the cable back into the sheath.
Wish I could have seen the remote…. Very interested but I have 4 tanks to pull as they all 4 go through one 4” exit to sewer,
They call it remote for a reason......it's remote.
Hello great video I’m getting ready to replace the black water waste valve cable actuated Valterra has 2 kinds listed a SPB and PBC any idea which one I would use or is there no difference
Not sure. I just buy the whole thing as a set so the cable and valve are compatible.
Great job, it looked like you replaced the LaSalle Bristol valve with a Valterra valve. I have two black and two grey valves on my 5th wheel that need replacing, is it possible the bolt patterns are the same and the two brands are interchangeable?
I have never run across a different bolt pattern.
VERY helpful video! How do you go about changing the valve when it won't work at all and your black tank is full? When the lever is pulled, nothing is draining out of the tank. Help! Thank you!
You have to get it open first or you are going to have a HUGH problem and it is going to be all over you.
Are you sure you don't have a poop pyramid? Search my channel for videos on the subject.
GREAT detailed video! I would of just blacked tapped the belly flap closed... IK its just my 2 cent input..
Isn't that what I did?
Yes u did. But all I would of done was tapped it closed without the extra wood and screws. That gorilla tape is super strong. Again GREAT video! Thanks!!
@@scottsmith8934 I have seen many gorilla tape patches like this fail. It only takes a few more minutes to do it right.
Yes Absolutely overkill is always the best way to make sure nothing else happens in the future
Do you greese or lube the new seals with anything to get a better seal or do you just put them in dry? Thx!!
I put them in dry.
I would think tightening the sheath connector would cause the cable inside to have more resistance to moving back and forth. What do you think?
The valves that I use have a clamp on the sheath that won't allow you to over tighten it.
Excellent! My valve is partially open and the black tank isn't holding water. Un fortunately I have vent pies coming down too so sewer pipe after the valve will not move freely and I think I will have to wedge something to keep the valve pipe ends apart to be able to slide the new valve assembly between them. Question: Did you pull out a LaSalle Bristol valve and replace it with a Valterra? Are they interchangeable/standard?
They are interchangeable. I like the Valterra valves, but that is just my preference. I have one in my Amazon store. www.amazon.com/shop/hillbillyrv
I have to replace mine I wish you where closer to me so I could hire you. I know mine has stuff in it it wouldn’t dump last weekend when I used it. Ugggg
Yuck
I realize this video is 3 years old but I'm hoping you can answer a question I have. I am in the process of replacing my black tank valve. It's a Lasalle Bristol 3" valve with a 72" cable. I managed to get the bad valve out and need to order a new one. They all come with the PVC flange on both sides. I don't need the flanges because the ones I have are fine and glued on to the waste pipe. I just need the valve itself that fits between the flanges. If I buy a new valve assembly and take the bolts out, can I use just the valve, rubber gaskets and cable or are they glued on from the factory? Thanks.
Absolutely. I don’t change the flanges unless there is something wrong with them. Have fun.
@@hillbillyrv Thanks! I appreciate the guidance and quick response!
Great video and process..until you went crazy with the gorilla tape. Those short sections around the drain pipe will be gone after a few trips. Good work on the fla, but i would spend the $11 for a can of black expanding foam. Much better hold and less chance of rodent entry.
I have never had success putting Great Stuff foam overhead in a big gap.
So why did you not foam around the 3” pipe.
Because we didn't have any foam. We taped it up.
Hope that black water didn’t drip on your face
It usually does.
I hope you don’t bite your finger nails.
Sometimes I forget.