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RV Low Point Drain Hack - A Cheap, Time Saving RV Maintenance Modification!

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@joewhite4038
@joewhite4038 3 ай бұрын
Switched to these last year and made everything better.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 ай бұрын
thanks for commenting!
@mattpollick2426
@mattpollick2426 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea Ross. I get sprayed with water when I take out my drain plugs.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
been there too!
@davestine513
@davestine513 3 жыл бұрын
I got these valves last year and they work great.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
Have had no problems either. Low points should come with valves from the factory.
@williamschuman4811
@williamschuman4811 2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me name of valve?
@Ellis1127
@Ellis1127 3 ай бұрын
I replaced mine on my Apex Nano a few years ago with shark bite and they with great, and they do cost more! 👏👏👏 I will probably redo my ends next season to install the valve and male end so I can hook a garden hose up if needed and have pressure.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 ай бұрын
shark bites are awesome!
@Outlaws28
@Outlaws28 5 ай бұрын
First mod i made, thanks Ross!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 5 ай бұрын
you are welcome my friend!
@peterdejoseph5197
@peterdejoseph5197 4 ай бұрын
Did that already long time ago. Also made an easy access for the drain on my fresh water tank. No more draining under my coach. I can connect a water hose and direct thr water away from my coach.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 4 ай бұрын
nice!
@aricellis
@aricellis Ай бұрын
I used the same valves and they didn't last a year. I switched to metallic valves and they work great. Not much of a cost difference either. Either way, this is a great mod!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын
the pressure rating on the package of these valves is much lower than on the amazon listing, and i know some folks have had these leak. Personally, mine have not leaked, but when you get them and look at the packaging they are rated for something like only 20PSI. I have gotten a lot of feedback on these, most of it was good, but a few leaks here and there. I will probably switch to stainless once I have a free minute and release an update about them.
@samuelcollins9625
@samuelcollins9625 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, ordered them today!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Samuel!
@docshats1
@docshats1 Жыл бұрын
What site did you order them from ? I couldn't find the link, thank you
@HappyRamblingCamper
@HappyRamblingCamper 9 ай бұрын
Also put a shut off on both cold n hot inside your enclosed underbelly if you full time in the north in winter, it’ll stop damage from freezing..
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for adding!
@johndula9312
@johndula9312 Ай бұрын
I actually put ball valves on mine last weekend cause the cap looked nasty. Great hack.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын
👍
@jimmarieshustak4570
@jimmarieshustak4570 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@DanBlackRacing
@DanBlackRacing 17 күн бұрын
I didn't realize this wasn't a standard thing. We just bought a brand new 2024 Keystone travel trailer and noticed that the dealer that they all have valves like this.
@mercedmedinajr3752
@mercedmedinajr3752 10 ай бұрын
My trailer came with the valves already good idea
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 10 ай бұрын
Nice! They all should come that way.
@scoffroad
@scoffroad 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@BigBryan89
@BigBryan89 Жыл бұрын
Is there a female end option of these?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
amzn.to/405kHNd
@gr8705
@gr8705 Жыл бұрын
I got mine and love them!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
nice!
@campingforever2879
@campingforever2879 3 жыл бұрын
Ordered these today. Do I need teflon tape on the threads?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
Try without first, they should press seal against a rubber gasket inside the fitting at the top. If that seal is worn, try some Teflon tape next.
@nicklikesradio
@nicklikesradio Жыл бұрын
Good question and a good answer.
@eddieman3702
@eddieman3702 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. 👍
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
👍
@Forestriveroutfitter
@Forestriveroutfitter 2 жыл бұрын
Just what I've been looking for, for my GD 2670mk.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help.
@BrokenDreamsReborn
@BrokenDreamsReborn 3 жыл бұрын
This was a very great tip! ~ Shion and Matthew
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! Where you off to next?
@BrokenDreamsReborn
@BrokenDreamsReborn 3 жыл бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS We will be in Michigan through mid July and then head to Grand Design for some warranty work, then we have no idea, LOL! Where are y'all spending the fourth?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
@@BrokenDreamsReborn heading to a KOA in Hershey PA, hitting the park and the chocolate factory. Safe travels guys!
@BrokenDreamsReborn
@BrokenDreamsReborn 3 жыл бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Sounds like a lot of fun! :-)
@robh063
@robh063 Жыл бұрын
Now that your video is a year old, are these still working good for you? No issues opening or closing the twist mechanism? Sometimes they get sticky and become hard to use.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
Yep, no problems. Actually had them a year before I made the video.
@robh063
@robh063 Жыл бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Thanks! I ordered 2.
@williamschuman4811
@williamschuman4811 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot find link to valve, what is the name? Thank you
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/2ULzssB
@bluyetiinc7553
@bluyetiinc7553 10 ай бұрын
​@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELSlink is not clickable, nor in the description
@99shadows66
@99shadows66 9 ай бұрын
@@bluyetiinc7553 Cut and paste the link or highlight and click, yes it works. The valves are $14.00 for two of them.
@reneeandchrisforever
@reneeandchrisforever 8 ай бұрын
@@99shadows66Cut and pasted, just takes me to the Amazon home page.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 8 ай бұрын
amzn.to/3NG8IlH
@jordanwilkinson7368
@jordanwilkinson7368 2 ай бұрын
Great idea, but dirt dobbers. Also having female threads available lets you drain through a hose
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 ай бұрын
you can always use a brass male to female if you want to use a hose. I have no need to attach a hose to my low points since I have a T at my water pump if I want to run something into the plumbing. I also havent had any issues with insects. the area under the valve is small, less than an inch deep, and the valve is always closed even if something rests in there, its not getting in the plumbing and would be immediately flushed out if it did when the valve was open.
@jordanwilkinson7368
@jordanwilkinson7368 2 ай бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS good notes. I found a dobber nest INSIDE the two way safety spout on one of my gas cans yesterday. Constant battle here in Mobile.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 ай бұрын
ugh, i can imagine its a different world there. if you went with brass valves, you can add a cap on the end like these: amzn.to/3Rmr6lw
@robdriggers4911
@robdriggers4911 Жыл бұрын
I have a Solitude. My low point drains (it’s two blue pipes instead of a red and blue) are dripping. They sit right under my water system. Is this an issue?? Thanks!!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
if youre connected to city water, its not going to cause a problem other than wasting water. If you're using your tank, then your going to consistently lose water and youll hear the pump kicking on often.
@mnnomad1870
@mnnomad1870 4 ай бұрын
It's getting down maybe a little bit below 30° here in Minnesota for next couple days I wonder if I need to open the low point drains and if that would empty my system other than having to pull the anode rod on the water heater?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 4 ай бұрын
low point drains will almost always drain your water heater.
@mnnomad1870
@mnnomad1870 4 ай бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Yep it seemed to drain everything except my freshwater tank and toilet bowl
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 4 ай бұрын
CORRECT, it wont drain tanks or toilets
@w.lianneewals5161
@w.lianneewals5161 Жыл бұрын
How do I get gaskets for the end of the drain that the plug goes into? (The black parts on your video). I hope you are still active, I need help! Thanks!!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
what time in the video?
@hope4all562
@hope4all562 9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the donation!!!!!
@hope4all562
@hope4all562 9 ай бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS I thought I made a purchase of water draining valves. And I also followed the link. To your amazon store and I did not and cold water draining valves
@hope4all562
@hope4all562 9 ай бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS I'm sorry if this is showing up a second time but I thought I made a purchase of the Draining valves
@hope4all562
@hope4all562 9 ай бұрын
An out of curiosity how much donation did I give .
@hope4all562
@hope4all562 9 ай бұрын
Because it said, learn more at the bottom of the video. And I and I thought that was pertaining to the valves and then it asked me if I wanted to make a purchase, I said. Yes, and it said what card? I gave the card that I used on KZfaq. And then you're thanking me for donation. I'm a little confused and a little upset. And I would like to know The amount of this donation that I gave and truthfully would like to have back or have it go to the purchase of those valves
@garrett7101
@garrett7101 Ай бұрын
How do you find the link?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын
amzn.to/3WaRQrQ
@docshats1
@docshats1 Жыл бұрын
I could not find the link on this video to purchase the low drain plug adapter. I also did not see them in your store. I need a little help please.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
Products featured in this video: Male Valve amzn.to/2ULzssB Female Valve amzn.to/3xVQqT9
@figueroaalberto26
@figueroaalberto26 Жыл бұрын
Can I hook up my portable washing machine to these hot and cold drain to use ?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
You can
@TheGonzoBook
@TheGonzoBook 10 ай бұрын
I ordered but your links didn't work in your description.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 10 ай бұрын
youtube took the click feature away from links in short form videos recently, so you cant click them any more. youll have to copy and paste.
@timpreistman1583
@timpreistman1583 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ross, going to add these since we are winterizing ourselves now.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@badactor3440
@badactor3440 3 ай бұрын
What's wrong with old water? Your only going to shower and clean dishes with it anyway and if the tank is sanitized regularly, no need to swap the existing water.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 ай бұрын
sanitizing your tank cleans out what was in there from before. It doesnt keep it clean because you rinse out the bleach after sanitizing. Regardless, mold growth can start to form in dark areas like pipes and fittings as early as 24-72 hours. Its just science, not something I made up, and you can research this too. Some folks spread out trips every month, much longer than 72 hours. Water becomes stagnant very quickly, and even if you dont drink the water, youre washing dishes you eat from, so is it really any different? Dish soap doesnt kill mold. Would you wash your dishes with water that was sitting in an open glass on your countertop for a month? Maybe, but I sure wouldnt.
@brucemcclellan7385
@brucemcclellan7385 Жыл бұрын
I 'm having a problem with a 1996 aerolite 21 ft. Shower will not drain and I don't know why
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
MIGHT BE A CLOG IN THE P TRAP, OR JUST THE PIPING. IS WATER COMING OUT OF THE GRAY TANK WHEN YOU TURN THE SINK ON?
@brucemcclellan7385
@brucemcclellan7385 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the response. grey tank empties fine, no problems with any other drain. Just the shower@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
well at least you know the clog is somewhere in the p trap or down pipe to the tank. I would say to try a snake first but you may have a rubber trap seal instead of a physical p trap. a snake can damage that.
@johnkashka803
@johnkashka803 2 жыл бұрын
So I purchased some of these valves, but the package says not to exceed 20psi. Have you had any issue with these?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
Hey John, thanks for letting me know that. The amazon description said they are rated for 100 psi. I will have to look into this, wondering if they changed the product since I bought mine. I have not had any problems with these leaking though. I think I might buy another pair and test them out since the packaging is saying 20 psi when the amazon description says 100. THanks again for the heads up, stay tuned...
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
John I think I have it figured out. look at the back of the package. the 20 psi is referenced to the bendable hoses these are commonly used with. the valve itself is actually rated for 100 psi, says right on the back of the package. its confusing though.
@johnkashka803
@johnkashka803 2 жыл бұрын
After really looking into what these things are designed for I agree with your assessment.
@brandonpigman2725
@brandonpigman2725 Ай бұрын
Don’t leave the vale a full 90 degrees. Will still freeze and split
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын
👍
@bryonhathaway5229
@bryonhathaway5229 Жыл бұрын
What about freezing
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
Not sure what your question is.
@GHOST-kg7tg
@GHOST-kg7tg Жыл бұрын
So I have a Jayco 174BH, there is a sticker on the side that says "Low Point Drain" I look under and yes, there are 2 short hoses sticking out (Red and Blue) but no valves, no caps or anything. How do I drain this? is it possible that my Low point area is always open? I know these never had any kind of plug on them.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
Check inside the camper where the lines are. might be valves inside before they exit the rig.
@thomasmccormack7540
@thomasmccormack7540 22 күн бұрын
@@GHOST-kg7tg did you ever come up with a fix. I have the same trailer and thought they were just extra unused pipie.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 22 күн бұрын
@@thomasmccormack7540 Check inside the camper where the lines are. might be valves inside before they exit the rig.
@yourmom3278
@yourmom3278 Жыл бұрын
Mine dont have plugs. 😬 Is that normal?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
what does it have?
@yourmom3278
@yourmom3278 Жыл бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS they're just open
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
You probably have valves somewhere on those lines before the end of the line.
@arthurguitard8663
@arthurguitard8663 Жыл бұрын
Link to valve not shown
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
Arthur, just checked the links are there. You’ll have to click the 3 dots on the top right to open the video description and you’ll see them right there. Here’s one for now: amzn.to/3qhGVvE
@michaelharris1187
@michaelharris1187 9 ай бұрын
Anybody have the link...
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 9 ай бұрын
amzn.to/3FE4GWv
@z50king29
@z50king29 3 жыл бұрын
What trailers are coming without these?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
To my knowledge most trailers have plugs on the low points from the factory, not valves. Would be nice if they came with valves.
@z50king29
@z50king29 3 жыл бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS we just bought a base model Tracer by Forest River and it has valves on both low point drains and fresh water drain. Strange
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын
That’s actually awesome! More companies need to follow this! Thanks for commenting bud.
@deborahfrye8975
@deborahfrye8975 11 ай бұрын
? Where is the link?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 11 ай бұрын
amzn.to/3RraLN8
@greggmiller6740
@greggmiller6740 9 күн бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@bushedly
@bushedly 2 жыл бұрын
Where’s the link to those valves?
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
in the video description, but here you go: amzn.to/3ILV2QJ
@bushedly
@bushedly 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was able to find it. Thank you. My low point drains are 1/2” female caps so I had to go with a PVC ball valve. I’ll try that and see how it works out. Thanks for your content.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын
@@bushedly here is the female version: amzn.to/35mkfnc
@bushedly
@bushedly 2 жыл бұрын
@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS thank you!!!
@gr8705
@gr8705 5 ай бұрын
I have one of those that leaks 🤬🤬🤬
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 5 ай бұрын
send them back for a refund. i have had a few people say they leak. i have not had a problem with them. any chance you have the packaging still? i would be willing to compensate you for pictures of the packaging for a video I will be making.
@gr8705
@gr8705 8 ай бұрын
1 out of 2 leak, otherwise I like them.
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 8 ай бұрын
Mine don’t leak, but you’re not the first person who’s told me theirs leak. Send them back, seriously. I think I’m going to release an update. On my next rv or if these start to leak, I’m going to use these instead. Thanks for the info my friend. amzn.to/3GpFPpL
@michaelwaters9875
@michaelwaters9875 18 күн бұрын
Both of these leak that I installed on my trailer.
@tinareeves290
@tinareeves290 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS
@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Thank you for the donation Tina!!!!
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