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Subject:Re: Bottom-filling water tank
From:Robert Stevens
Date:Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:08:22 -0600

On Aug 18, 2011, at 3:29 AM, Frank Condelli wrote:

> The difference in times is easily explained by the two types of water fill inlets, the old style with the metal key and white plug and the newer style and only style available for sale now, with the plastic key and a flip down door.  Yes, for sure the newer style is a PITA to fill,

I've got an '87 so the "newer" style with the anti-flow-back valve on it. I took the unit off and knocked out that device and so can put a Go Westy-provided plastic nozzle/hose down
"the throat" of the filler now. I put a  cork in it that has a screw in the middle so I can pull it out. The cork works to keep the water from sloshing out while driving, which it will do WITHOUT the
cork (ask me how I know).

Fills in a few minutes. I don't mind opening the cabinet and removing the screw-on lid inside to fill. Just not that big a deal AFAIC.

Bob

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