Review on 🚽 Valterra-T1003VPM Bladex 3-Inch Waste Valve Body: Metal Handle, Mess-Free RV/Camper/Trailer Waste Valve - Black by Brian Tompkins

This Valterra Bladex valve was a direct valve replacement in my old Carriage 5 wheeler RV . I replaced both the 3" and the 1 1/2". The new valves run much lighter/smoother and more importantly the slow leak has stopped. The exhaust pipe is now completely dry with the valves closed - as it should be. I replaced the bolts that came with the 3" valve with stainless steel. That's not a complaint - it's just that the old ones were really rusty and hard to come by. and my drain valves are in an awkward spot under my apartment building. Due to the location of the valve, I used extension cords. If that's your situation, don't worry. to hold the shaft and unscrew the handle, then unscrew the extensions. It's been less than a month so I can't speak to durability but I expect they will last for years. The new ones look exactly like the old ones I took off and they've been in use for probably 20 years.