🚽 Enhanced Bladex Waste Valve by Valterra T1001VP Review

Replaces my paddle valves on my 1999 Minnie Winnie. Went like clockwork. I took someone else's advice and bought stainless steel hardware to mount the new valves. The kit comes with new screws but not rustproof. After installation, which was very easy, I had a small leak from the black water valve. I just took it off, inspected the seals, then rotated it 180 degrees and reinstalled. No leaks. Even though it was only leaking 1 1/2 inches, I decided to replace both.

I purchased this product in hopes of adding an extension to this valve. The handle is non-removable and unthreaded to allow an extension to be fitted to this valve. I'm sure it would work fine, but this point is misleading and I have yet to find an outlet that will allow you to add an extension. Duraflex valve that allows you to remove the handle and add an extension.

I replaced the gray water valve and the black water valve. The gaps were very narrow due to the one piece split tank design of my Lance RV. After nearly an hour of removing and replacing both valves, I had the correct alignment. The problem, which is probably unique to my application, is that the seals on each side of the glide vane are loose in their recess on the valve and easily come loose when the new valve is fitted. I helped my efforts a bit by smearing silicone grease on the seats to…