Extend fresh water drain valve??

lkc001 · October 2023

Hello--I have a 2017 Tab 320S, where the fresh water drain valve is under the steps and straight back behind the passenger wheel. Somehow, (LOLL) I find every year it gets a bit harder to get down on the ground to reach a short arm back in there to turn the stiff valve open and closed

I plan on camping in my Tab until I can't any longer. Has anyone figured out a hack to extend that drain hose/valve or use some kind of a tool to open and close the valve?? Not to mention--WHY?? Do these trailer manufacturers put some of this stuff in the most awkward places??? (rhetorical question). Thanks for any ideas!

AUTiger83 · October 2023

Not a mod idea, but perhaps an easier way to access the valve . . . try an automotive creeper. Way easier than wriggling around on concrete. And inexpensive and useful for other chores.

https://hftools.com/app57311

pthomas745 · October 2023

Crawling under my trailer recently I realized that raising or lowering the tongue can add several useful inches of clearance while you scootch under there. Takes a minute or so extra, but it can be much more comfortable.

Maxcamp8 · October 2023

You could repipe and extend the connection.

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/17582/2021-320-water-tank-connections#Comment_202413

ScottG · October 2023

If you can work with PEX tubing (it's easy enough but a special tool tool is required to properly crimp the fittings) you could probably extend the short length of pipe between the last elbow and the drain valve. Not as elegant (or functional) a solution as what @Maxcamp8 did, but it would at least get the valve out closer to the side of the trailer.

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