| [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap [message #276191] |
Sun, 19 April 2015 04:26  |
Olly Schmidt
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Morning list,
I've lost the cap that closes the sewer outlet. Bought the one that is
available at Walmart (Camco Sewer Cap), but that does not fit over my
GMC's outlet. Do I have a specific pipe, or do others need a big cap as
well? And if mine is not special, what do I need to look for?
Any all help/URL is greatly appreciated.
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Peer Oliver Schmidt
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'76a Eleganza II, VA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap [message #276194 is a reply to message #276192] |
Sun, 19 April 2015 04:57  |
Olly Schmidt
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Hello jim,
Walmart of course was my sample. If I can't find a suitable replacement
online, I will go the "pick a local shop" route ... in Summer when I am
back at the GMC.
I just wonder if the PO did some changes to the sewer outlet, or if it
is original. The outlet is at driver's side, next to the bumper, and
another GMC I looked at (with a macerator) had the outlet in the middle
of the coach/bumper.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap [message #276198 is a reply to message #276196] |
Sun, 19 April 2015 07:02 |
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Matt Colie
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Peer,
Your dump has been modified, but that is not your problem. The problem is that your dump bayonet flange and cap are still original. They were made by Thetford. (Story to follow.) Call RV places and ask if they have a Thetford cap. They will know what this means. This also means that the fitting for your dump hose is Thetford and others available may not fit that flange. All Thetford fittings and valves are white.
As said, your dump plumbing has been modified, it originally it came out the center. When these coaches were built, there was no campground standard of "services on the left". Dumps available were about equally right and left, so GM put the dump in the center.
Promised Story:
Thetford was the first in the RV waste business with successful and serviceable equipment. There were others, but they did not have a complete line. Frank Sargent (recently deceased) was no dummy - that way - and he set up very good patent coverage. Problem: RV demand grew and Thetford was not watching. Others had a moved into the market but to do so, they had to be careful of the exiting patents. Competition came from Bristol immediately, then Monogram, Camco and Valtera moved in and since they could not make parts compatible with Thetfords until about the early 80s, they didn't. They made a complete line and were much more responsive to client requests than Thetford had ever been. Thetford once owned the the RV market and still has a place, but they are still losing share in their home market. Valtera parts are available everywhere and Thetford only from specialty RV suppliers.
Matt
Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Sun, 19 April 2015 06:19In case anyone wants to take a look at the bottom rear of my GMC.
<picture snipped>
I *think* it is NOT original.
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Peer Oliver Schmidt
'76a Eleganza II, VA
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap [message #276208 is a reply to message #276198] |
Sun, 19 April 2015 10:11 |
Olly Schmidt
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Matt,
thank you very much for your detailed and very helpful information. That
was exactly the kind of information I was after. Now I know what to look
for.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap [message #276374 is a reply to message #276362] |
Tue, 21 April 2015 10:36 |
Olly Schmidt
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Rob, that sure will happen as we currently have no plans to ever ship the coach over to Germany
Peer Oliver Schmidt
----- Ursprüngliche Nachricht -----
Von: "Robert Mueller"
Gesendet: 21.04.2015 16:30
An: "gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org"
Betreff: Re: [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap
Peer,
I have no idea if it is original or not as I have no experience on GMC outfitted coaches.
I do have one suggestion for you and that is inspect all the plumbing carefully and make any and all modifications to it BEFORE it
leaves the USA. The reason being is that the GMC was built with American plumbing fittings which are in inches. All the drain
plumbing in Australia is metric and it will not connect to the inch stuff. I assume Germany / Europe is the same.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Peer Oliver Schmidt
In case anyone wants to take a look at the bottom rear of my GMC.
http://possy.de/bottom.JPG
I *think* it is NOT original.
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Peer
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap [message #276378 is a reply to message #276362] |
Tue, 21 April 2015 11:22 |
Olly Schmidt
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Rob, that sure will happen as we currently have no plans to ever ship
the coach over to Germany
Peer Oliver Schmidt
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Von: Robert Mueller
Gesendet: 21.04.2015 16:30
An: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Betreff: Re: [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap
Peer,
I have no idea if it is original or not as I have no experience on GMC
outfitted coaches.
I do have one suggestion for you and that is inspect all the plumbing
carefully and make any and all modifications to it BEFORE it
leaves the USA. The reason being is that the GMC was built with American
plumbing fittings which are in inches. All the drain
plumbing in Australia is metric and it will not connect to the inch
stuff. I assume Germany / Europe is the same.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Peer Oliver Schmidt
In case anyone wants to take a look at the bottom rear of my GMC.
http://possy.de/bottom.JPG
I *think* it is NOT original.
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Peer
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sewer pipe cap [message #276398 is a reply to message #276191] |
Tue, 21 April 2015 15:30 |
jhbridges
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Well, I am in possession of a white fitting. It looks like it is made to have a 3 inch 'slinky' hose affixed to it, perhaps with a hose clamp. It has two female ears to twist lock onto something with two opposed pins. Marked CP24630 MADE IN TAIWAN.
If it is of use to anyone, it's yours for postage.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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