Tank levers keep breaking off

[Chippewa93]

I have a 2011 Passport and keep snapping off the aluminum black and grey tank pull levers. I believe I'm pulling straight down. The replacements I keep buying seem extremely long. Any suggestions ?

[hankpage]

I don't know about your Passport but on my Cougar the handles pull almost straight out towards you and not down.

[08quadram]

Not sure on yours, but my valves are mounted with the pulls 30 degree down from level. I am assuming you are pulling in the same direction as the rod sits. Mine are long, but they extend up above the plastic liner panel on the bottom. I did manage to break off part of the plastic handle the 2nd time I used it. cheap plastic

[Festus2]

Originally Posted by hankpage

I don't know about your Passport but on my Cougar the handles pull almost straight out towards you and not down.

Mine are exactly the same as Hanks. I pull outwards. However, I have had an occasion when (a) the black, plastic handle broke, and (b) the threaded aluminum rod became unthreaded and I ended up with the rod and handle in my hand. After applying a touch of Loktite to the threads, all was well.