2024 310RL automatic tank valve troubleshooting

[SgtDan]

"Update"
The switch has power. All the wires are connected including the molex. Wiggled everthing connected to the switch.

NOW IT WORKS! go figure?! Right 🤔


The #1 gray tank valve stopped working. When flipped to the on position it does not illuminate or open. Switched the fuse but still nothing. The other valves work. No loose wires behind the panel.

 

[BryanValRox]

The #1 gray tank valve stopped working. When flipped to the on position it does not illuminate or open. Switched the fuse but still nothing. The other valves work. No loose wires behind the panel.

Have you checked to see if you have voltage to the fuse you swapped out? Use a meter or test light to confirm power in the circuit.

 

[Bozo]

Hate to say it, but this is why I like manual valves. I switched to manual valves on my last 5er because I was always having issues with the electric valves. Granted, my old unit was a 2008, but if you are already having problems…..well. It doesn’t matter how simple the problem may seem, the trust is gone.

 

[Midnight Rider]

Every time I use my electric valves I worry they are going to not work and leave me stranded? No issues yet? They just
seem like a problem waiting to happen? 🤞🤞🤞

 

[Bozo]

Every time I use my electric valves I worry they are going to not work and leave me stranded? No issues yet? They just
seem like a problem waiting to happen? 🤞🤞🤞View attachment 3032

Exactly! No trust with electric valves.

 

[Lantley]

Correct I'm not a fan of the electric valves either. When it comes RVs keep it as basic as possible. I'm especially concerned about touchpads and touch screens in an RV

 

[Bozo]

Correct I'm not a fan of the electric valves either. When it comes RVs keep it as basic as possible. I'm especially concerned about touchpads and touch screens in an RV

Amen on the touchpads.

 

[Creek Jenkins]

Our 310 has the electric gate valves as well and while I am not crazy about them, we had problems with the manual valves on our old camper that were not fun to fix. I think the biggest problem with the valves is figuring out where the helms they are. If I do have a problem, the manual seems to indicate it is fairly easy to actuate them manually. But locating them is going to be difficult. I would have a lot more confidence in the electric valves if they had an access hatch.
Cheers
Creek

 

[Bozo]

Our 310 has the electric gate valves as well and while I am not crazy about them, we had problems with the manual valves on our old camper that were not fun to fix. I think the biggest problem with the valves is figuring out where the helms they are. If I do have a problem, the manual seems to indicate it is fairly easy to actuate them manually. But locating them is going to be difficult. I would have a lot more confidence in the electric valves if they had an access hatch.
Cheers
Creek

Accessing Manually is possible, but still have to get under unit. I keep my cables lubed and operating smoothly. Electric valves are always a “crap shoot” ….not a matter of if they let you down…..it is when are they gonna let you down. Operating manual valves allows you to know if a problem is starting to develop, or not, by feel. Electric valves do not give you that. My electric valves were “nice” when they worked….but after several trips of failing to operate and fixing, I said heck with them and went manual.

 

[Creek Jenkins]

I’m not saying that there is any advantage to electric valves, I would rather have manual valves. But it’s a case of dancing with the girl you brung, we are stuck with them.
The Motodrain valves look very easy to manually actuate, I don’t mind crawling under the camper, I just wish they would provide access to a part that they know has a high probability of failure.
Cheers
Creek