Re: [VAL] Icky question

["Tom" <thomm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Actually, there are more than just 2 types of fittings.  Some may 
interchange, others won't; like the Thetford.

I bought one of these "adaptors" I told you about so I'd be able to use the 
new Sewer Solution I purchased a while back.  The original hose end for the 
Sewer Solution didn't and wouldn't fit the Thetford connector on my trailer.

However, even using the "adapter" on the Sewer Solution connector is proving 
to be a chore!

Reason?  I believe it's the O-ring in the "bottom" of the connector (not the 
adaptor) that needs to be lubricated so that when I "PUSH" the Sewer 
Solution connector "on" it will slightly depress the O-ring which will allow 
it to then be able to "twist" and "lock" in place.

I have some teflon-based tow-hitch ball lubricant I am going to coat the 
Sewer Solution O-ring with and from then on it "should" work nicely.

IF your problem is that even with the adaptor for the other brand of 
connector it won't "fit right" then I would suspect a dry seal which you 
will want to lubricate so it doesn't tear.

Tom