Extension Handles for Valterra Waste Valves

Published 09/12/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Valterra Bladex Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" Hub to 3" Hub

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$28.01

Valterra Waste Valve for RV Gray Water Tank - 1-1/2" Diameter - Hub to Hub

(822)

$29.59

Extension Rod Kit for Valterra Waste Valve - Adjustable - 6" to 8" and 9" to 11"

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$17.40

Valterra Waste Valve Extension Tube with Handle - 36"

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$23.94

Question:

We own a 1976 Airstream. We just removed the grey tank valve that was a Thetford glued in valve. I would like to change to a valterra valve for ease of maintenance for the future. The problem I have is the Thetford valve needs long handle, which we still have, because everything is sealed in the belly pan of the Airstream. Can I fit the Thetford handle onto the Valterra? Or do the make an adjustable valve handle for the Valterra? I am looking at the Valterra with 3inch hubs on both sides.

asked by: Debbie

Expert Reply:

The best option for you to use the Valterra Bladex Waste Valve part # T40B would be to add the Extension Rod part # T1046-12VP for 6" - 11" or part # TX36HPB for 36". I cannot confirm that the handle on your Thetford valve will work with the handle on the Valterra valve.

If the grey water tank on your RV has 1-1/2" diameter piping then you can use the Valterra Waste Valve part # T1001B instead.

expert reply by: Conner L