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Old 09-04-2022, 05:36 PM   #1
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Default Conquest-drain valve, tank capacities

Just bought a 2003 Conquest Limited Touring Series, Ford E450, model W-6244S. The previous owner had it since 2009 but doesn't know the gray and black tank capacity, nor knows where the drain valve for the fresh tank is. On the latter, I've checked underneath but could not find an out valve to drain the old water from the fresh tank. I saw two plastic hoses sticking out of floor next to propane tank just underneath sink area. There are two plastic valves connected to those hoses. I twisted but nothing is draining. I'm afraid it would break if I put pressure pulling on it. The fresh water tank holds 38 gallons. I'd really appreciate any info I could get from members.
I just had the oil, oil filter and engine filter changed at 32,800 miles three days ago.The genny only has 167 hours! So far so good running all appliances. Thanks in advance.
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Old 09-11-2022, 11:47 AM   #2
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The 2 black T handles pull straight up. They are the hot and cold line drains. You have to pull the silver 'c' clamp to unlock. If you pull too hard they will come right out, just stick it back in. If they leak pull it out completely and either replace oring or wrap a single layer of plumbers tape. It's 32 gal fresh plus 6 gal in hot water tank. Make sure you fill hot water tank at same time you fill fresh, otherwise if you do it afterwards you are taking 6 gallons of your fresh to fill hot tank. Black and grey are 30 each. Your fresh water drain will not be part of the fresh tank. Look for a T handle near the water pump on the floor.
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Old 09-11-2022, 04:54 PM   #3
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The GLAVINFAMILY ANSWERS are WRONG, and the SOURCE is the website BROCHURE ARCHIVES. scroll down to find the (W6244S= 22gal FRESH) VS w6244d= 32-gal FRESH) Recently realized the floor plan NUMBER (can be) = same between Class-C and Bumper Pull and 5th Wheel, and W-prefix seems to be Class-C, but unsure what the D vs S at end defines? S also has smaller LPG tank 48# vs 62# Anyone? Guessing the W may say Ford Chassis?

https://www.gulfstreamcoach.com/brochure-archives
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Old 09-16-2022, 10:59 AM   #4
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Thanks for the very informative details! I do wish glavinfamily was correct coz I wanted that 32gal tank! Hahaha.
Took the rv beach camping last weekend and all is fine. We are able to reserve another site this weekend, surprisingly. More spending began with (maintenance) roof sealing, alarm/keyless entry, and new stereo, back up camera. Happy camping!
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Old 09-16-2022, 10:26 PM   #5
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Check the floor under the bed for your fresh water tank drain valve. That's where ours is. Its mounted in the floor. The valve is small and breaks easily if you put stuff under the bed without making sure you avoid the valve. Guess who is replacing their valve this week????
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Old 09-26-2022, 10:18 PM   #6
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Check the floor under the bed for your fresh water tank drain valve. That's where ours is. Its mounted in the floor. The valve is small and breaks easily if you put stuff under the bed without making sure you avoid the valve. Guess who is replacing their valve this week????
I might tackle that task this weekend, plus fix leaking tub drain. I think the plastic pipe nut is cracked. I will remove the piping to check. It's gonna be an easy fix. I've done it with my previous 2018 Sonoma tt.
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Finally, I was able to locate the fresh water tank drain valve thanks to all of your replies. Yes, it is under the bed and that means you have to take the mattress out and take the wood panel (bed) in order to access the valve. Wow, what a bad design! Anyways, as I don't want to go to the hassle of taking stuff out, I just left the black plastic valve in the on position and installed a sharkbite quick connect valve to drain hose underneath the rv. That was a quick 5-minute job and it only cost me $13 for the valve! So far so good, no leaks.
On the side note- I have verified that I have a 32g fresh water tank. Unsure if there was a typo error on the brochure or tag in the rv....
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<<You have to pull the silver 'c' clamp to unlock.>>

The stainless steel wire clip is NOT so you can Open the valve, it is ONLY so you can REMOVE the stem FOR CLEANING, OR O-RING REPLACEMENT.= wonderful design, my Outlet was clogged by dirt dauber.
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WARNING: Plastic piping seals are rubber washers, NOT tightness, so always HAND TIGHT, OR VERY HAND TIGHT, BUT NOT tool tight; nuts snap/crack/ leak
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Yeah, I did not pull out the c clamp. Thanks for the pro tip with seal replacement.
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Look back, rereading my post, maybe the S stands for "Small" and D stands for "Deluxe"? LOL Like the electrical legend, took me three years to determine that CS/RS on panel directory meant CURBSIDE/ ROADSIDE
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Look back, rereading my post, maybe the S stands for "Small" and D stands for "Deluxe"? LOL Like the electrical legend, took me three years to determine that CS/RS on panel directory meant CURBSIDE/ ROADSIDE
Hahaha! Good one. I also looked at the brochure and the one without letters has a wider bed which is 60" vs 48". Yes, maybe S is for small.
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