Troubleshooting A Non-Working TurboVent RV Air Admittance Valve
Updated 07/11/2023 | Published 07/10/2023
Question:
I’m on turbo vent number 3 and have only had the camper for 1.5 months. Dealer and manufacturer say faulty vent. Right now I’m not buying that. Is there a better vent? Is this installed incorrectly?
asked by: Dave M
Expert Reply:
The LaSalle Bristol Utopia TurboVent RV Air Admittance Valve for Gray Water Tanks # 3447425011AAVABS is the only valve that we currently offer for this style so I don't have another to compare it to. The installation based on the picture that you provided is also correct. A few of the reason you may be having an issue with your valve would be as follows:
There's an additional trap further down the drain line.
The slope of the drain line isn't steep enough and is causing a slow drain and more pressure on the line.
There's a clog somewhere down the line that's causing the pressure build up.
The roof vent for your plumbing is clogged.
Having been in more campers than I can count I would say there's likely an issue in the plumbing elsewhere and it's putting too much pressure on the valve. Manufacturers care more about quantity over quality so the slope of your plumbing is a very common issue. You could try having a plumber run a camera snake through the line to look for obstructions as well.
(click to enlarge)
Product Page this Question was Asked From
LaSalle Bristol Utopia TurboVent RV Air Admittance Valve for Gray Water Tanks - ABS Pipe
- RV Vents and Fans
- Vent
- Plumbing Vent
- No Fan
- Plastic
- LaSalle Bristol
more information >
Continue Researching
- Search Results: air admittance valve
- Shop: LaSalle Bristol Utopia TurboVent RV Air Admittance Valve for Gray Water Tanks - ABS Pipe
- Video: Review of LaSalle Bristol RV Vents and Fans - Utopia TurboVent Valve - 3447425011AAVABS
- Search Results: rv landing gear and motor
- Search Results: rv step motor
- Search Results: rv steps
- Search Results: rv sewer hose fittings
- Shop: B&B RV PowerVent Wastewater Tank Vent - Polar White
- Search Results: on demand hot water heater
- Video: Checking Out the Valterra RV Sewer Slip Hub with Flange
- Shop: Spare Tire and Wheel for Roadmaster Tow Dolly - ST205/75R14 Radial
- Shop: Replacement Wheel for Demco Kar Kaddy 3 Tow Dolly - White
- Video: Feature Review Valterra RV Sewer Lug Fitting with Flange
- Shop: Valterra RV Sewer Lug Fitting with Flange - 3"
- Video: Checking Out the Replacement Gear Box and A Linkage for Kwikee Electric RV Steps
- Shop: Camco RV Sewer Hose Straight Adapters w/ Bayonet and Lug Fittings and Clamps
- Shop: Valterra RV Sewer Slip Hub with Flange - 3"
- Video: All About the B and B RV Round Electric Cable Hatch with Back
- Video: Valterra Electrical Cable Hatch for RVs Spec Review
- Video: Valterra Gray Water Drain Adapter for RV Black Water Waste Valve: The Breakdown
- Q&A: Lasalle Bristol Utopia TurboVent RV Air Admittance Valve Installation
- Search Results: tank drain valve
- Q&A: Do LaSalle Bristol Utopia TurboVent Need to be Used When Camper is Connected to Sewer Line
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: Installation Time for Blue Ox BX1128 Flat Tow Base Plate Kit for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Article: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
on RV Vents and Fans
