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BlackFlagForge

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Posted: 01/15/21 08:23am

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yeah I've been scouring different websites usually e-trailer is really nice because they do a quick video about all of their parts and actually measure them for you on screen and that's really handy but so far no luck. When I last cleaned out my barn I had the 8-ft section of this part and figured I'll just buy a new one anyway I don't need to save this and now I'm kicking myself

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Posted: 01/15/21 08:32am

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Probably was a Thetford valve, I think the flanges are larger size square than the Now more common Valterra ones. You can get Thetford stuff, but I think it will cost more and harder to get parts as time goes on.

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Posted: 01/15/21 08:37am

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This is what you need, the flange they show in one of the photos on this VTS listing for the valve.
https://vintagetrailersupply.com/thetford-waste-valve-08707-vts-589/

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Posted: 01/15/21 10:56am

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Excellent, thank you! The hunt begins again. Looks like Amazon has them for $43 with prime delivery. I can accept $30 more to not need a replacement tank. Thanks again!

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Posted: 01/15/21 03:32pm

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I believe you need 08708

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BlackFlagForge

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Posted: 01/15/21 03:39pm

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Well shoot Ticki I just ordered it early today but it is on prime so I can return right away if its not the one. Any reason you think I need the longer socket? I feel like it wont fit all the way in and the one I order has an o-ring that should make a nice seal?

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Posted: 01/15/21 04:34pm

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The 08707 has an O ring for a slip fit , that’s all that holds it on . The 08708 has a hub to glue the pipe on . I would not trust just a slip fitting in this situation.

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Posted: 01/15/21 05:45pm

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Just corrected my order. Unfortunately most of these places only show one side of the dang fitting so I only saw the slip fitting and thought it was the tank side connection. So I'm guessing the side they don't show does have a gasket? This is why I really like etrailer's page.

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Posted: 01/15/21 06:39pm

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You can switch to Valterra fittings at the pipe outlet if you choose they are easier to find at any RV dealer . Both brands fit standard ABS pipe . The two brands are not interchangeable as far as fittings , ie ,hose connections , caps , etc..