A Priceless $20 Fix

So, remember how I mentioned that just because you buy it new it doesn't mean that it's perfect? Well, we're still waiting for a part to come in to fix the black tank's small leak, and thanks to TJ's suggestion, we have a temporary fix that's worth it's weight in gold!

So, here's the issue: you empty your tanks completely, then head off to the next camp ground, using them as normal.  A small leak isn't a big issue, except that all the leakage is caught in the drainage pipe, so that when you go to the dump station and uncap that pipe - several cups of water come flushing out.

Ewww.

But, here's the quick fix: a twist on waste value gate. (FYI - you'll find prices all over the place online - we bought ours for just over $20 at a Camping World in Tyler moving from one park to another on our Thanksgiving trip)

Once you've finished emptying your tanks, simply twist this on to the end of the clean out pipe, close the gate, and use your already-attached cover to cap it off. 

Simple, effective and done!  Totally worth the trip to Camping World and the $20 for the part.