How do you keep the seals in an RV when replacing the waste valve?

Clean any debris out from in between the two pipes to ensure new seals will seat firmly in place. Lubricate seals with Vaseline to aid in alignment and hold them in place (optional). Place new seals securely onto ridges on the waste pipes. If applicable, place valve slider extension rod through hole in frame.

How do you fix a stuck RV drain valve?

While it may sound strange, dumping a container of dish soap or RV drain valve lubricant into your black water tank and then driving the RV around may help loosen the stuck valve.

What should I do if my RV waste valve is stuck?

Go inside the RV and add up several gallons of water in one tank after all the valves are completely closed. Wait for 30 minutes, then come down from your RV and slowly uncap the waste pipe. Did any water leak out?

Why does my RV sewer valve keep leaking?

One of the causes of this problem is that when you winterized your RV some waste material did not get flushed out. When this happens, the waste materials harden and dry out clogging your valve. This keeps the valve from opening properly. Or the valve is getting old and when this happens it is tougher to pull the cable open and dump your tanks.

What to do if your RV waste dump gate is leaking?

Close all valves, then go back inside the RV and add several gallons of water to just one tank. Wait about 30 minutes, then head outside and slowly uncap the waste pipe. Did any water leak out? A small amount of leakage is normal but anything more than a cup and you’ve got a leaky gate valve.

What should I do if my waste dump valve is leaking?

Next, disconnect your waste dump hose, then cap the waste pipe. Leave all valves open overnight or long enough for the waste pipe to drip completely dry. Close all valves, then go back inside the RV and add several gallons of water to just one tank. Wait about 30 minutes, then head outside and slowly uncap the waste pipe. Did any water leak out?