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Old 02-01-2018, 10:58 AM   #1
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I have a 2016 Cougar 26rls. The black tank flush handle is a 96" cable which I have had trouble with. I am not happy having to crawl under the RV to close the valve with a pair of pliers, so.
I am thinking of upgrading to an electric valve. I am hoping some of you have done this and would recommend a brand or any other comments.
I appreciate any feedback.

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Old 02-01-2018, 11:17 AM   #2
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I have a 2016 Cougar 26rls. The black tank flush handle is a 96" cable which I have had trouble with. I am not happy having to crawl under the RV to close the valve with a pair of pliers, so.
I am thinking of upgrading to an electric valve. I am hoping some of you have done this and would recommend a brand or any other comments.
I appreciate any feedback.

Thanks in advance
We had an issue with a valve. The way they had routed the cable, it was almost kinked. I had removed the valve body from the tank in order to check its function. I re-installed the valve 180* from the way it was, which allowed for a more gradual curve in the cable. Works great now.

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Old 02-01-2018, 04:23 PM   #3
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Rick, I have no experience at all with an electric valve, but I do know that Valtera probably knows all there is to know. Start here and let us know what you do.
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Valte...7DED7E70055C6A
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Old 02-02-2018, 03:32 PM   #4
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I’ve often thought this would be an outstanding mod to make.


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Old 02-02-2018, 05:01 PM   #5
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I am thinking of upgrading to an electric valve. I am hoping some of you have done this and would recommend a brand or any other comments.
I appreciate any feedback.

Thanks in advance
If it had a wireless remote, I think it sounds like a great idea, report back what you find
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If it had a wireless remote, I think it sounds like a great idea, report back what you find
Someone makes them because I've seen them talked about on a larger and more expensive MH. Now if they had a remote controlled flex pipe hook up to dump then were really talking!! Lol!
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Old 05-20-2018, 07:56 AM   #7
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Hello, It,s been awhile since i first posted this. I finally order the electric gate valve and it came in yesterday. I hope sometime next week I will be able to install it. I purchased a "DRAIN MASTER VALVE" www.drianmaster.com. I also bought a new Cable in case we're on the road and have to do a replacement. (just for backup). Once I get it in and operating I will let everyone know how it works. There are 2 versions, The Pro Series and the Premium Series. I purchased the Premium. After shipping and cable cost it came to a little over $200. Can't wait to try it.
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Old 05-24-2018, 08:46 AM   #8
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Today I installed the electric gate valve for the Black tank. It took me about 2 hours but I was by myself. Two people could do it in about 1 hour. After the installation I added water to the tank. "NOT LEAKING". That was a good feeling. Next was to wire it. I found a 12 volt wire close to my water tank. So that's where I would put the switch. I bought some wire splicers and did all the connections and mounted the switch in the panel that hides the tank. Now for the test. I push the button the light comes on and water starts flowing.
Yes, everything works as says. We are leaving for a cross country in July, I will post if something happens.
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Glad it’s working well. Enjoy your trip.
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