Re: [SilverStreak] Fwd: Re: Holding Tank Question

["Patti Glover" <silverstreaker1966@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mike, I don't think my drain pipe has 2 shut off valves.  I will see if my 
husband can rig something like that up for me.  That would be so much easier, 
but the drain hose and 5gal bucket will have to do.  We had the bottom off 
thinking we had a leak since the gray water backed up into the shower.But 
it was just the gray water apparently. 
 My 83yr old mother and I restored/remodeled  our 66' that we found in the 
Mojave Desert. Inside was pretty much showroom.  We oiled the cabinets and 
my husband fixed the furnace, that was about it.  I did replace window and 
door gaskets and tires etc.
 Mom and I decided we needed a road trip which we took  from Ca. to NC. that 
started in Nov. and ended in Dec.  We took back roads most of the way.  We 
saw so many little towns with beautiful Christmas lights in the town squares.
  I got bruised up pretty bad when I waited too long to do a potty stop and 
when I did the PP dance to the girls room, there was some guy in it with his 
drawers around his ankles humming some catchy tune.  I rraaannnn back to the 
trailer but it was locked. Got the door opened, threw the keys to the floor, 
but was stepping on my pants leg when I tried to JUMP up on the toilet platform.  
Thats when I lost my balance, among other things, bounced around the bathroom 
and broke the toilet seat. I was laughing hysterically and couldn't wait to 
tell mom what had just happened. Just as the door clicked shut, I remembered 
the keys that  I threw to the floor as I ran to the potty.  I did leave the 
truck keys with mom during all of this, so we could at least drive to the 
locksmith.  Mom and I were pretty cold at night, but then, in Alabama, I 
remembered my husband had fixed the furnace.   OOOOMMMMGGGGG was sleeping 
nice after that aaahhhaaaa moment.  And fun was had by all!! 
Anyway, back to the sewer. I will use the hose and 5gal bucket for awhile.  
My husband may tell me to practice using the rivet tool if I ask him to remove 
the bottom again.  Patti


MikeC85664@aol.com wrote: Patti
I have a 65 22 ft Silver Streak and had a similar problem.
I'll make the assumption that we have the same set up. (Both the gray and  
black water have their own valve type shut off valves that flow into a T  
connector then out.)
My black tank valve would not close all the way and caused the problem you  
described. 
I replaced both valves and haven't had any more problems.
Before you start, and I can't emphasize this enough, rinse out your black  
tank thoroughly. 
I was able to replace both in about 5 hours including the time to drink all  
the beer.
I bought the valves at Camping World but I would imagine they are available  
at any RV Supply House.
_Slide  Valve with Gate Seals - Camping World_ 
(http://www.campingworld.com/browse/products/index.cfm?prodID=1713&src=SRQB)  
 
Good Luck
Mike Cronin
Phoenix AZ