Those suckers are hard to get off!

ericnliz
ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
The black and gray waste caps are really hard to turn to get off on my 2016 MAX S. Anyone else have this issue? If so, do you have a solution/fix for this. Don't want them real easy to get off, but would like for Liz to be able to get them off when I'm not around to do it. Also, as hard as they turn, I don't want to end up breaking off any tabs or pins that secure them. Thanks for any input.
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Sewer hose wrench:


    Description

    Disconnect sewer fittings with ease with the RhinoFLEX Sewer Fitting Wrench. Compatible with any Rhino, Revolution or Easy Slip bayonet or lug fitting, simply attach the wrench to the fitting and turn to loosen or connect. Great for tightening and loosening hard-to-turn fittings and disconnecting from sewer outlets and dump stations with minimal contact. RhinoFLEX Sewer Fitting Wrench is a reinforced lightweight durable design built to last.

    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    The magic wand strikes again! Thanks Verna. ;) Just added to my list on Amazon.
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,034
    What about spraying some silicone before you put it back on?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    SAM, thanks. Was thinkin' either that, or some light weight grease ( usually use dielectric for stuff like that), but really don't want dirt & dust stickin' to it either. Might try some on the gasket portion though.
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I thought of grease or Vaseline, but I figured it would attract dirt and would make it more slippery for my hands. If you watch the video on Amazon, it shows you can use one or both of the wrench halves to loosen. 

    Dale actually helped me with my stubborn black water connection when he converted mine to a single outlet. The new outlet is easier to reach and I can get more strength to the fitting.  

    Thanks again, @Dalehelman!
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Dale, Once I get my trailer out, and get everything checked out from being under a ton of snow & ice, I might just have to bring over my trailer, lawn chair & coffee cup for the single waste mod.  :)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    I've done several over the last few months while we were down south. Takes about 30 minutes.
    1. Hash  T@B Fun
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Dale, or better yet, invite you & Sandi over for another BBQ, and just pull the trailer out in to the driveway! ;) Come on sunshine. Kinda gettin' tired of the fire hose aimed right at us lately! :s
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    Dalehelman said:
    I've done several over the last few months while we were down south. Takes about 30 minutes.
    Next time, have the person you are helping make a video!

    ericnliz said:
    Dale, Once I get my trailer out, and get everything checked out from being under a ton of snow & ice, I might just have to bring over my trailer, lawn chair & coffee cup for the single waste mod.  :)

    I have been wondering if I can work Dale's house into my route west, this year. :)

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • j_ntabowners
    j_ntabowners Member Posts: 131

    I'm a rookie, so forgive me it this suggestion seems a bit simple, but what about using a bit of car or paraffin wax? Would you have the same issues as silicon spray and/or would it become useless in warmer weather?

    Jim & Nadine 2015 T@b Max S pulled by 2016 KIA Sorento - East Wenatchee, Wa

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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    jkjenn said:
    Dalehelman said:
    I've done several over the last few months while we were down south. Takes about 30 minutes.
    Next time, have the person you are helping make a video!

    ericnliz said:
    Dale, Once I get my trailer out, and get everything checked out from being under a ton of snow & ice, I might just have to bring over my trailer, lawn chair & coffee cup for the single waste mod.  :)

    I have been wondering if I can work Dale's house into my route west, this year. :)
    T@Bs are always welcome to stop by. Sorry HOA does not allow overnight. There are Walmart's nearby.
    1. Hash  T@B Fun
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Soap works too inside the cap sides. I have some spray lithium grease, but I think I'd go with soap. Cheap and easy to apply.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,518
    Ericnliz, if Dalehelman agrees to helping with mine, too (Dale?) do you have room in your driveway for one more T@B? Mod party at your house? I might be talked back into peach something or other, and this time there could be ice cream to go with it!

    JKJenn, if you do plan to come through try to hit up the second weekend of the month. In April we meet at Perkins for breakfast the second weekend to plan, then camp close by the third weekend (come for both?). Then May - September (maybe October, too) we plan to camp the second weekend, and go back to Perkins breakfasts when the weather tanks. We love to share these breakfast meet ups with everyone!
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    TBH...not sure what state you are in...I was guessing AZ?

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,518
    Um, no...Eastern Washington State, Spokane to be exact. But that's north of Arizona, and we're considered high desert, too.  We do get all four seasons here. We'd still love to meet you if you're up north this way!
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    Maybe someday...but not this year.....There are some areas in the Pac West I would love to photograph and some lovely people to meet out that way!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • j_ntabowners
    j_ntabowners Member Posts: 131
     Can you say hijack? =)

    Jim & Nadine 2015 T@b Max S pulled by 2016 KIA Sorento - East Wenatchee, Wa

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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    edited March 2017
    Ok, HIGHJACK! =) Homebodyatheart, There's plenty of room in the driveway for at LEAST two, if not three T@Bs, once you're in the driveway, disconnect, and 'ya can push it, spin it, twirl it, and if 'ya bring your own shore power cord, sleep in it! We'll just move all the TVs out by the curb & have a mod party. Now, how's that for highjacking my own post! ;)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,168
    Plumbers silicone grease

    Chan - near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!

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    A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya

  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,518
    Eric, I would expect no less from you.
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,518
    J_NTabowners, and you're surprised because???
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    I am not sure what if anything I will do now that I have the platform so what in the way. I haven't really studied they layout too much yet. I don't want it to become a point where it can catch in a dip. Perhaps it won't say any lower than the existing outlets, but I need to check it out.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • j_ntabowners
    j_ntabowners Member Posts: 131
    =)

    Jim & Nadine 2015 T@b Max S pulled by 2016 KIA Sorento - East Wenatchee, Wa

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  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,858
    edited March 2017
    ericnliz said:
    Dale, Once I get my trailer out, and get everything checked out from being under a ton of snow & ice, I might just have to bring over my trailer, lawn chair & coffee cup for the single waste mod.  :)
    I lost the gray water cap and pipe assembly somewhere up in Santa Fe on this trip, called Elsie at the factory and she shipped the assembly and valve out to Colorado Springs where I installed it.  I plan to go to the one discharge pipe mod once the weather cooperates back in Michigan.  I was able to easily unbolt the 4 nuts and bolts on the old valve and placed the new assembly into position and it took about 5 minutes and was back to normal.  Sure beats holding the sewer hose up and funneling gray water into it!
    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Mike - must have grounded out and cracked it somewhere along the way. I lost my gray all the way to behind the valve my first year out - figure a gas station entrance or a very mean drainage dip going thru Mecca, Ca :-) 
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    I lost 2 gray caps. They were too loose! On the 2nd one, I put in a piece of paper on the edge just to get to where I was going when I saw it dangling when I stopped for gas. The first one escaped on my 2nd trip out, never to be seen again. 
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I carry a couple of extra caps, although I might be down to one because someone needed one. Note to self:  get a 2nd extra!
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    Verna said:
    I carry a couple of extra caps, although I might be down to one because someone needed one. Note to self:  get a 2nd extra!

    Ditto - they just break.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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