Valterra T1001VPM Bladex 1-1/2" Waste Valve Body with Metal Handle

Good product. Second time to buy. Trailer is a ninety nine model Wildwood

Replacing dump valves on RV holding tanks isn't a fun job. But, the valve fit and works very easily compared to the old jerk and push one. A four for ease of installation is mostly because you have to be very careful about the seals. If not paying attention, they can get out of their seats and will leak. A small dab of glue or heavy grease works good.

I'll rate the product 5 stars as it seems to be good quality. The previous Valterra valves have been on the RV for 16 years. The installation should be very easy but that depends completely on the design of your RV. The valves in my rig are in a enclosed heated compartment. The piping is rigidly held in place at all points. The 3" valve installed OK with help from a friend doing his best to separate the pipes so as to facilitate me slipping the new valve in place. I thought the 1 1/2" valve was also successfully installed at the same time using the same method as both held water overnight with no leaks at all. I was very surprised to find the 1 1/2" valve leaked as I emptied the tanks. The outer seal folded over during the installation allowing the leak when emptying. I just mention this as a suggestion to checks for leaks even while emptying before declaring the job a success. I had already replaced the 5' long compartment bottom sheet metal panel assuming all was good and now am redoing the job. I will be checking for leaks when emptying before putting that panel back on this time!

The new valve works great & especially glad I purchased the metal handled valve. The old valve I replaced was also a Valterra but with the plastic handle. The plastic handles get brittle with age & break off, still got 9 out of the original. If your valves don't open will a light two finger pull, look into replacing them. You'll be glad you did & it's only a 5 minute job.

I’m old so crouching down is rough on my legs but for normal people this was a simple install and works perfect, probably saved over a hundred bucks or more doing this and the price point is very reasonable!