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[bfh4n]

I guess everyone has to replace the original cheap plastic drain valve eventually. I chose this one because I want to be able to attach a hose. It sticks out far enough that the door was going to hit it, so I extended the door bumper.

 

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[Conestoga]

Like your setup better than what we did. Could you provide more details on what pieces you used, where they were acquired and any special tricks for install...both on the valve and the bumper.

Thanks

[Missing Link]

I too would be interested in that information, as the handle on my original one just broke.  Thanks.

[Vic Harder]

Looks similar to mine... I like the blue handle better though!

 

 

 

[bfh4n]

I got the valve from McMaster-Carr Supply. It's brass, quarter-turn. (Listed in the online catalog under "Hose Bibbs") .The blue handle was a plus! The mounting holes had the same spacing as the original valve. I used stainless sheet metal screws. The brass pipe thread-to-hose fitting is McMaster 5346K21. (1/2" male pipe thread, 3/8" hose.)

 

I had to orient the hose clamp just right to get it to go back into the camper wall.

 

I made the bumper extender from a short piece of 3/4-inch PVC conduit. (PVC 3/4" water pipe is the same size, but white.) I got nice square ends by cutting it with a chop saw. The notches were easy to rough in with a hacksaw and trim with a utility knife. I used acetone to clean off the writing. I used a longer screw and put a 1-inch diameter fender washer between the bumper and the PVC part.

 

The whole project took less than an hour.

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Edited by bfh4n, 21 April 2019 - 02:28 PM.

[craig333]

My plastic valve was still working when I replaced it. The motorcycle tank valve lasted a year before it completely froze up. 

[muttmaster]

Can you measure the distance from mounting surface to outer hose thread. My Granby’s outlet is located on the right side of the propane compartment door and I am not certain this Stillcock will allow my camper door to close and latched to the newer door hold down lever. Nibco bib diagram does not show the dimension I need, and I don’t remember my trigonometry at all. I think I only have about two inches clearance when the door is latched open.

I suppose hose connection would be nice, but realistically, the 3/8” hose only allow so much flow. Not enough to wash my truck anyway. Why do they call it a Stillcock anyway. Because it only trickles?

Edited by muttmaster, 25 April 2019 - 08:51 PM.

[Vic Harder]

I suppose hose connection would be nice, but realistically, the 3/8” hose only allow so much flow. Not enough to wash my truck anyway. Why do they call it a Stillcock anyway. Because it only trickles?

 

That's why I plumbed mine into the pressure side of the water pump.  I have pressurized water outside!  And it makes emptying the tank faster too!

[craig333]

Does it still work with the pump off?

[Vic Harder]

very slowly , as per normal

 

EDIT --> NO, it doesn't, which is kind of nice, since the tank won't drain accidentally... you have to turn on the pump first to get water out of the outside spigot.

Edited by Vic Harder, 24 July 2019 - 04:29 PM.