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This is a common problem that has been "fixed" using different materials. I give Ashley Pardue credit for finding an o ring that has resulted in both his and my sewer connection not leaking a drop.
You can source the o rings at:
McMaster Carr-Part #9396k227
or
Amazon--https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FN1132/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Installation tip: Coat the o ring with silicon grease and stick it on the stationary side of the Dupree sewer connection. Bring the hose side up and tighten lock ring. Lock ring is a little hard on the first connection.
I will report back on the durability of the o ring.
Hope this helps someone............................
Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531
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If it does not drip, it will help me! Ordering today.
Can I assume there is no gasket on the hose side connector?
Thanks Mike
Mike & Jeannie Ginn
2000 Newell #555 - sold July 2020
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Nothing on the hose side connector.
Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531
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Awesome! Mine is leaking also - will order it today!
Karen & Adrian Abshire
1998 2 slide 45' Newell Coach 498
Prior: 1985 Foretravel ORED 35, 1988 38' Foretravel U280, 2000 Foretravel 42' U320, 1990 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40
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I added the o-ring as well, but on the hose end. I set the o-ring in a bed of silicon and attached the hose with only a partial turn of the locking collar while the silicon "set" leaving some compression of the ring to seal with a full turn of the ring. It has sealed without leaks since last spring.
If I had to do it again, I would follow Steve's approach.
David and MaryLynn Kammeraad
1996 Newell #427
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What holds it in?
Bill Johnson
Birmingham, Alabama
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Note that the Amazon url gets you a unit of 10.
Paul & Jane McCullough
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During our travels in "The Rolling R Ranch" we met another Newell owner who gave me a suggestion which fixed the sewer hose leak problem. Before implementing his solution, I carried a supply of Dupree foam rings - at least 6 to 10 of them. Would change them out as needed, but the new one never lasted very long. His suggestion: Do not remove the old ring, just apply another one directly to the old one. When it leaks again, apply another. This works great! I think after the third ring I never had another problem for the remaining three years we traveled in the Newell. I am certain when we sold our coach I had/gave the new owner my supply of foam rings - don't recall it I explained the proceed to him. (Sorry, Paul.)
Jerry & Barb Bommarito
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Newell Coach #500
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I recently replaced both Dupree valves with no problem. When I bought a new discharge hose I found the connections were a different style. It seems I heard of a conversion to the new style hose but can find no information on it. Any information would be appreciated
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Many of us have created our own Dupree to Valterra conversion solutions.
Mike & Jeannie Ginn
2000 Newell #555 - sold July 2020
2019 Leisure Travel Van FX model