I addressed this issue today as well, and added a twist.
So, the old handle on the drain valve snapped off, and I wanted a durable replacement. I found this unit at HomeDepot.ca
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.sillcock-pex-quarter-turn-12-inch.1000723799.html
I also have wished for a good outside water source. The old drain valve dribbled water slowly, and going inside the camper all the time to fill water bottles from the faucet was getting tiresome. So, I plumbed in a T connection after the pump output and routed that to the drain line. I capped off the drain line near the tank so I can reverse this change if I want.
This means I don't technically have a drain, but the pump does a great job of getting the tank very empty already, and much faster than the drain line does.
With the pump on, I can get water from the inside faucet, and now my outside faucet. With the pump off, no water flows out the drain, so no issue with "water thieves" either.
Busted off valve being removed. I snapped the plastic mount off, and pushed on the hose sticking in the hole to release the hose
Hose from behind. There is a hose clamp on there preventing the hose from pulling out, which is why the plastic bits broke
New faucet in place
I made a short video, but can't upload that to the gallery. There is good pressure and water flow coming out of that valve!
So, the old handle on the drain valve snapped off, and I wanted a durable replacement. I found this unit at HomeDepot.ca
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.sillcock-pex-quarter-turn-12-inch.1000723799.html
I also have wished for a good outside water source. The old drain valve dribbled water slowly, and going inside the camper all the time to fill water bottles from the faucet was getting tiresome. So, I plumbed in a T connection after the pump output and routed that to the drain line. I capped off the drain line near the tank so I can reverse this change if I want.
This means I don't technically have a drain, but the pump does a great job of getting the tank very empty already, and much faster than the drain line does.
With the pump on, I can get water from the inside faucet, and now my outside faucet. With the pump off, no water flows out the drain, so no issue with "water thieves" either.
Busted off valve being removed. I snapped the plastic mount off, and pushed on the hose sticking in the hole to release the hose
Hose from behind. There is a hose clamp on there preventing the hose from pulling out, which is why the plastic bits broke
New faucet in place
I made a short video, but can't upload that to the gallery. There is good pressure and water flow coming out of that valve!