Valterra-T1003VPM Bladex 3-Inch Waste Valve Body with Metal Handle, Mess-Free Waste Valve for RV's, Campers, Trailers, Black

This Valterra Bladex 3-inch waste valve was exactly what I needed to fix the leaking valve on my black water tank. It fit perfectly and, most importantly, completely stopped the leak. The black tank is now bone dry around the valve, even when I remove the cap. The hardest part of the entire job was removing the old rusted bolts and nuts. Once I finally got those off, installing the new valve was incredibly easy and took about five minutes. Everything lined up properly, and the included hardware made the replacement straightforward. The valve operates smoothly, and I had no leaks whatsoever after installation. This is definitely a repair that a DIYer can handle without paying someone for a service call, as long as you can get the old hardware removed. Very happy with this purchase. It solved my leak completely, was a perfect fit, and the actual installation was quick and easy once the old rusted hardware was out of the way.

Perfect fit. Easy enough to replace, just don't forget to empty tanks ahead of replacement. Also, tilt rig to opposite side to keep anything from creeping out.

Easy installation. Old one was leaking. Works well no sticking on the slide action.

Did good for the job, though I think the middle rubber ring came out of place during installation but it still sealed and had no liquid if any get around. Great product will buy again. Gave 4 stars only because the installation was a pain in the behind.

Great quality, easy to install, works great... I love the metal handle! I lubricated the handle and seals with silicone before installing to keep it from sticking and making it easy to use. A reviewer that I am so thankful for recommended leaving the valve open over a bucket over night to let all the "stuff" drain out and save you the mess of working in the "stuff". This was great advice and appreciate that so much! Some reviewers complained that you could see light through the valve without the seals in place, but this is by design and seals perfectly when the seals are installed.

Exactly what I could buy at my local RV store, add a significantly lower price.

OEM Quality replacement. Easy install, easy operation, no leaks.

Works good

Bought this to replace an existing valve on my travel trailer. Perfect fit and operates smoothly. You have to take care installing the 2 rubber seals and I recommend coating with a plumbers grease first. Also apply some penetrating oil to the bolts. Installation is straight forward but make sure that the rubber seals stay in place. I found this easier to do after disconnecting the retaining/stabilizing bracket that holds the waste pipe to the trailer, allowing a little more separation of the pipes to insert the valve. Don't forget to use appropriate gloves and recommend you flush out the tank before working on this. Also helps to leave the cap off overnight and let the inside of the pipe dry out. After completion, run water through the tank and check for leaks on the valve. Now I can just replace the valve handle next time I break one off!!

All seals and fasteners supplied. Easy installation.

Leichtgängig und mit Metallgriff für 18€, super!

Looks good, like original, smooth action. The fun part was installing it, due to the trailer, not the product. They must have built the tanks, etc. around the valves. First, had to open up the coroplast bottom. Then pull the 2 valves, with piping, out. One valve reinstall was no problem, plenty of play in the system. The second was so tight I could not get it in. I had to use two opposite spaced bolts and nuts to pry the flanges apart, without breaking anything. Then when I tried to get the valve and seals in, the seals would not go in without buckling. A piece of folded wax paper was used to hold the seals in place. Push in carefully, pull the wax paper out, release the nuts and keep rotating the valve to make sure the seals were in place. Finally, temporary bolts released, bolts installed properly and nuts tightened. Leak test, all is good. What should have ben a 30 minute job was a 2 hour job due to the trailer design.

great product.