Awesome for filming that while working with one hand. The newer valves have openings on the side. Now I see why. Good call on relocating the bracket, will be nice to have it further from the slide out too. I don't know why they put these handles under the slide outs so much. Gotta crawl under there to drain the tanks when you're seasonal. Ty for the upload.
@JCMcCann12 күн бұрын
THANK YOU. Been searching and sorting through so many incorrect videos to figure out how to do this because these years are completely. You should adjust your video title to include 2012-2015 models because you cant find this video anywhere and this was perfect.
@HUFF-N-PUFF-202419 күн бұрын
I was able to purchase just the new Glass Lens wondering if I can replace it from the outside or do I need to remove the whole assembly to replace it
@chrissherriff8193Ай бұрын
did you find the cable for sale without having to pay for the whole valve? cant seem to find just the cable
@bobobrien9183Ай бұрын
E tremble y well done. Tons of thanks!
@CarlBeckman2 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Good step-by-step instructions! Good camera work! Thank you!
@michaelphinney92942 ай бұрын
Good video, I highly recommend this to everyone.
@jimsjacob2 ай бұрын
I’m in the midst of this repair currently. I found cutting the steel cable housing very difficult to cut to the desired length. Couple of tries before I figured it out. I had an extreme bend as well which was the root cause of my failure. Goes to show how the manufacturer’s just slap these together and not care. Now I have to deal with it. For me, I just had to flip the gate 180 degrees and it’s a straight throw now….
@user-ep4cx8td1i4 ай бұрын
I’m trying to do this but there are a lot of spider web under that cardboard😮, darn it! And the mobile repair guy wants $500 to fix it for me….🤬
@beebee79993 ай бұрын
This made me laugh so hard that coffee's on the computer. Spiders! UGH. lol
@ryanoleary40714 ай бұрын
There is an easier way to do this. You might need another person but you dont need to take the wheel off or take the fog light out at all.
@beebee79993 ай бұрын
I definitely didn't have another person, but do share! Thx!
@paulgonzales35026 ай бұрын
The 12 in loop makes it feel like its springing
@Thump406 ай бұрын
Right to it, thanks brother!
@richardstaehle61347 ай бұрын
Good video. I'll mention that once the prop is removed as shown you should pay attention to the white plastic prop "bore ring" that remains on the lower unit. It snaps into place and should be secure against the lower unit. The fingers (snaps) do have history of breaking and if the bore ring is loose it can cause cavitation of the prop. A number of YT videos show this. A replacement if needed can be got for about $6-8. Cheers!
@beebee79997 ай бұрын
Great to know. Thx for the info!
@Scott-dn1bk7 ай бұрын
What a pain in the butt.
@dirtybootsfishing29239 ай бұрын
It look like yourlower unit is got a gap in it isnt it supposed to but up against each other 😂😂😂
@beebee79999 ай бұрын
Nope, all good. 1.5 years later and the lower end is still happy as a pig in poop (or a fish in water).
@rickster06559 ай бұрын
Great job, I replaced my cable and the handle comes out of the mounting tube. Like you I do not read through the instructions and skipped the step of cutting the cable to the proper length. I’m glad I watched your video first
@JP-vy1im9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I changed out the fog light bulb on the drivers side a week ago from halogen to LED and this was super helpful. Toughest part for me was putting the bumper back together with the clips. Overall saved time and $$$$ by not having to go to the dealership.
@beebee79999 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@Scott-dn1bk7 ай бұрын
LEDs go bad just as fast a halogen.
@waynemcgarva354610 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video
@beebee79999 ай бұрын
You bet
@tom434211 ай бұрын
What a huge pain
@osmosisreacts11 ай бұрын
Thanks for documenting. Good information
@beebee799911 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TheBoneruner11 ай бұрын
How did the new prop work out?
@beebee799911 ай бұрын
Not too bad. It’s had good use since the change. I feel like I have more hole-shot. BUT I definitely feel like sacrifice is a teensy bit of top end speed (and that annoys me). The difference between this and the OEM Mercury Spitfire in terms of pitch and size and numbers is minimal. But the Spitfire was a better prop at 5500 RPM. That said, for the cost savings, I’d go this way again every time.
@teddyr3468 Жыл бұрын
Your like the only one that shows how to remove the fog lights on the upper level trims. EX-L and Touring. I guess having the upper trim has it “privileges”. 😅
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
Ya, I struggled with this and found nothing online. No one showed the "magic" of getting this done, so I figured I better. There was no way I was the only one smashing my head on a wall over this. LOL.
@stevengrundt5387 Жыл бұрын
That was great. Just what I needed, same exact thing happened to me. Thanks.
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
And hopefully happens to neither of us again. ;) Happy boating!
@TheTheMo27 Жыл бұрын
Where do I get adapter
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
Sorry! I'm not sure what you're referring to but I'd start with a local marine shop first. #SupportLocal
@duanetwining9479Ай бұрын
I think he’s talking about the ring to being the diameter of the new prop to the old one so exhaust doesn’t leak.
@palawanbeans Жыл бұрын
I wish we could sue the engineers at Honda 😆
@teddyr3468 Жыл бұрын
Well Honda like most manufacturers want you to bring it in instead of doing the work yourself.
@dpliu1 Жыл бұрын
The plastic hub is designed to crack to prevent damage to the outboard. I just learned that and wanted to pass it on. 👍
@beebee799911 ай бұрын
Good info!
@michaelscottroberts5444 Жыл бұрын
Very well done instructional video, friend. There are several other videos on YT that skipped steps, or performed steps Off Camera, which leaves a novice having to search further for details (such as inserting the hub sleeve, greasing the splines before replacing the prop, etc...) You did not skip steps; you were thorough, did everything in front of the camera, and it's very much appreciated. The floating prop wrench was particularly good advice!! I'm having to do this job myself and a grateful for having found you. Happy boating and thanks again.
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear this was helpful! Happy boating! I’ve got too many more months of frozen lakes in front of me and am jealous of those of you still on the water. :)
@carolinacoins Жыл бұрын
You have good knowledge for a rookie. I appreciate your attention to details. I am not a rookie boat owner, but have never carried a spare prop. Thanks to you, I will now. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing it with us. Happy boating my friend.
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I’m definitely learning on the fly, and happy to hear this was of some benefit. If it saves one person from a day of trouble, it’s worth it. :)
@allantiedeman6219 Жыл бұрын
GREAT video. You helped me more than you know.
@stevelarson1236 Жыл бұрын
Awesome ! I need to re-route my Black tank cable too. Who can understand the design process?
@MotorDriven Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I did the same thing and pushed the stuck valve to hard and bent it and was not successful in trying to straighten it out! your video broke it down clearly, mystery solved!
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you! Who would have guessed poop-dumping-handles were such a pain for so many?!
@davidgilkes35 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Perhaps the most ridiculous design I've seen in a long time.
@wanderingrn2022 Жыл бұрын
Im 52, and a single chubby lady lol. Im going to tackle this next week because the mobile people want $405 to travel to me and $135 an hr for the repair. I too bent the handle and have a new 2022 chapparel 3 months old. Cant get a warranty appointment to save my life.
@rickster06559 ай бұрын
If you have a extended warranty try going through them
@JoshMG Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video…. I hit a deer today in my 2013 pilot exl. It pushes the entire fog light assembly back. I saw a plastic clip sitting on the ground, and am wondering if the fog light housing mounts to a bracket or directly to bumper. The housing for light is crushed, and it broke out of whatever it screws in to. Was wondering if bracket can be replaced along with fog light housing, or if the entire bumper needs replaced. Not sure what light gets attached to. Any idea?
@LEMR9 Жыл бұрын
Great job and video. Ty
@7277AdiBoy Жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to that prop? And is it faster than the one before?
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
Hi Eddie. The prop is from Turning Point (a Hustler prop). Address here: turningpointpropellers.com/ ...Unfortunately the one I put on in this video was not faster. Going to a slightly larger prop (fraction of an inch), but in a 13 pitch, should have decreased RPMs by a few hundred from stock prop and I hoped for more top end speed accordingly. However, my wide open throttle (WOT) RPMs dropped to 4800 which is just too low for this Merc. I guess the 75 HP just doesn't have the ooomph to push it. I swapped over to the Hustler-Turning Point prop that's a 14" x 11P, and I am back up to 5200-5300 RPM at WOT. I gained about 4 knots going back 'down' to the 11 pitch in the same diameter. I was surprised that it was a full 4 knots difference. I kept the 13 pitch as my new spare in the boat.
@javery50 Жыл бұрын
@@beebee7999 if the merc is rated at 6000 I would go down another 2” of pitch. The way I prop is max rpm empty that way when I put a load in the boat I’m not lugging the engine.
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
@@javery50 worth another "test" when I destroy this one on something... LOL.
@opticmanz7 ай бұрын
@@beebee7999 going to a bigger diameter prop will reduce top end speed due to increased drag.
@FeistyChick4U Жыл бұрын
Needs the little bend on the tip you inserted in the cylinder at the valve. The screw goes in it when you tighten it down on the cable.
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
Interesting. When I pulled the cable out, it did not have a bend. I simply reinserted the cable and clamped it with the screw. It’s held for 3+ years now. Is your thought process to create a small “pocket” for the screw to sit in? Mine didn’t seem to need it and snuggled up tightly.
@FeistyChick4U Жыл бұрын
@@beebee7999 yes. I saw it on another video for the Valterra style of gate valve that is enclosed. Perhaps they changed their style and connections so it's no longer needed.
@leftistsscum65082 жыл бұрын
Sir you would be absolutely no use as a government employee!! Not only did you replace what was broken but you fixed the problem!! 😉👍
@beebee7999 Жыл бұрын
Bahaha...
@tomcoon69302 жыл бұрын
Good Evening... Great video.. how did you determine where the valve was under the underbelly? Was it it lucky guess or did you have a diagram of your unit?? Thank you
@beebee79992 жыл бұрын
I just looked at the plumbing coming down to determine tank location, and knew that there's no way an RV mfg would spend more money than needed on extra plumbing. LOL. So I knew the tank was above, and that the valve would be there. I then went to the first accessible "seam" and disassembled the underbelly paneling.
@MyBlowncobra2 жыл бұрын
Nice job,great thinking outside the box.
@beebee79992 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan!
@williamfry60872 жыл бұрын
Bravery is an over rated quality. Ask yourself : what could go wrong? Then back off, or forge ahead.
@vinceacosta77252 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks!
@BarefootMonkey232 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 321 this weekend. The gray valve is stuck closed and I believe the cable has come loose. This video has helped me out tremendously in understanding how I can repair the problem. Thank you so much!
@beebee79992 жыл бұрын
Awesome (not the stuck part, but the helpful part). And gray is way better than poops. :)
@martincolvill54532 жыл бұрын
Well, this video is fantastic. I'm currently trying to figure out if the cable to the valve is broken and this showed me how to get there. My biggest problem is the black tank is full to the brim. I don't know if the drain valve is stuck or plugged. Gonna be interesting to say the least. Anybody got a spare snorkel?
@beebee79992 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the repairs. And I’m a scuba diver too, so I highly recommend a mask and snorkel if you don’t have an air tank. ;)
@jackperry93692 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video ty sir
@beebee79992 жыл бұрын
Most welcome.
@RandyK1ng2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, great instruction. I about wet my pants when you said something to the effect that you don't understand why the factory would do something like this. LOL! I have re-attached flexible furnace ductwork that was taped to a plenum with 2" of duct tape (of course it fell off), a 2" hose duct that was as tight as a banjo string (of course it also fell off), grossly undersized C-channel bars to support 2 of my holding tanks which caused one to split and leak because it sagged so much, and on and on. And when I removed the Coroplast to get to my tanks, about 43 wires, 4 hydraulic hoses, and 3 plumbing hoses just fell almost to the ground. Many cable-ties later...
@beebee79992 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain! In this Coachmen Chaparral product I’ve been pretty happy. On my previous Heartland product I had all the same issues you are having. All trailers are built too fast nowadays.
@smokey60342 жыл бұрын
Very nice for the first time at this job. I would have replaced the valve also, since you are right there.
@MikeyMK-ct7jr2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this new to RVing family appreciates the video !!
@beebee79992 жыл бұрын
glad it helped. sorry it’s not more in depth, but hopefully gets you started.
@Baby_Clix692 жыл бұрын
About to tackle this in a week, very simple and ripe with information, thank you sir!
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Awesome for filming that while working with one hand. The newer valves have openings on the side. Now I see why. Good call on relocating the bracket, will be nice to have it further from the slide out too. I don't know why they put these handles under the slide outs so much. Gotta crawl under there to drain the tanks when you're seasonal. Ty for the upload.
THANK YOU. Been searching and sorting through so many incorrect videos to figure out how to do this because these years are completely. You should adjust your video title to include 2012-2015 models because you cant find this video anywhere and this was perfect.
I was able to purchase just the new Glass Lens wondering if I can replace it from the outside or do I need to remove the whole assembly to replace it
did you find the cable for sale without having to pay for the whole valve? cant seem to find just the cable
E tremble y well done. Tons of thanks!
Excellent video! Good step-by-step instructions! Good camera work! Thank you!
Good video, I highly recommend this to everyone.
I’m in the midst of this repair currently. I found cutting the steel cable housing very difficult to cut to the desired length. Couple of tries before I figured it out. I had an extreme bend as well which was the root cause of my failure. Goes to show how the manufacturer’s just slap these together and not care. Now I have to deal with it. For me, I just had to flip the gate 180 degrees and it’s a straight throw now….
I’m trying to do this but there are a lot of spider web under that cardboard😮, darn it! And the mobile repair guy wants $500 to fix it for me….🤬
This made me laugh so hard that coffee's on the computer. Spiders! UGH. lol
There is an easier way to do this. You might need another person but you dont need to take the wheel off or take the fog light out at all.
I definitely didn't have another person, but do share! Thx!
The 12 in loop makes it feel like its springing
Right to it, thanks brother!
Good video. I'll mention that once the prop is removed as shown you should pay attention to the white plastic prop "bore ring" that remains on the lower unit. It snaps into place and should be secure against the lower unit. The fingers (snaps) do have history of breaking and if the bore ring is loose it can cause cavitation of the prop. A number of YT videos show this. A replacement if needed can be got for about $6-8. Cheers!
Great to know. Thx for the info!
What a pain in the butt.
It look like yourlower unit is got a gap in it isnt it supposed to but up against each other 😂😂😂
Nope, all good. 1.5 years later and the lower end is still happy as a pig in poop (or a fish in water).
Great job, I replaced my cable and the handle comes out of the mounting tube. Like you I do not read through the instructions and skipped the step of cutting the cable to the proper length. I’m glad I watched your video first
Thank you for this video. I changed out the fog light bulb on the drivers side a week ago from halogen to LED and this was super helpful. Toughest part for me was putting the bumper back together with the clips. Overall saved time and $$$$ by not having to go to the dealership.
Glad it helped
LEDs go bad just as fast a halogen.
Thanks for the video
You bet
What a huge pain
Thanks for documenting. Good information
Glad it was helpful!
How did the new prop work out?
Not too bad. It’s had good use since the change. I feel like I have more hole-shot. BUT I definitely feel like sacrifice is a teensy bit of top end speed (and that annoys me). The difference between this and the OEM Mercury Spitfire in terms of pitch and size and numbers is minimal. But the Spitfire was a better prop at 5500 RPM. That said, for the cost savings, I’d go this way again every time.
Your like the only one that shows how to remove the fog lights on the upper level trims. EX-L and Touring. I guess having the upper trim has it “privileges”. 😅
Ya, I struggled with this and found nothing online. No one showed the "magic" of getting this done, so I figured I better. There was no way I was the only one smashing my head on a wall over this. LOL.
That was great. Just what I needed, same exact thing happened to me. Thanks.
And hopefully happens to neither of us again. ;) Happy boating!
Where do I get adapter
Sorry! I'm not sure what you're referring to but I'd start with a local marine shop first. #SupportLocal
I think he’s talking about the ring to being the diameter of the new prop to the old one so exhaust doesn’t leak.
I wish we could sue the engineers at Honda 😆
Well Honda like most manufacturers want you to bring it in instead of doing the work yourself.
The plastic hub is designed to crack to prevent damage to the outboard. I just learned that and wanted to pass it on. 👍
Good info!
Very well done instructional video, friend. There are several other videos on YT that skipped steps, or performed steps Off Camera, which leaves a novice having to search further for details (such as inserting the hub sleeve, greasing the splines before replacing the prop, etc...) You did not skip steps; you were thorough, did everything in front of the camera, and it's very much appreciated. The floating prop wrench was particularly good advice!! I'm having to do this job myself and a grateful for having found you. Happy boating and thanks again.
So glad to hear this was helpful! Happy boating! I’ve got too many more months of frozen lakes in front of me and am jealous of those of you still on the water. :)
You have good knowledge for a rookie. I appreciate your attention to details. I am not a rookie boat owner, but have never carried a spare prop. Thanks to you, I will now. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing it with us. Happy boating my friend.
Thanks for the kind words! I’m definitely learning on the fly, and happy to hear this was of some benefit. If it saves one person from a day of trouble, it’s worth it. :)
GREAT video. You helped me more than you know.
Awesome ! I need to re-route my Black tank cable too. Who can understand the design process?
Thanks! I did the same thing and pushed the stuck valve to hard and bent it and was not successful in trying to straighten it out! your video broke it down clearly, mystery solved!
Glad it worked for you! Who would have guessed poop-dumping-handles were such a pain for so many?!
Thanks. Perhaps the most ridiculous design I've seen in a long time.
Im 52, and a single chubby lady lol. Im going to tackle this next week because the mobile people want $405 to travel to me and $135 an hr for the repair. I too bent the handle and have a new 2022 chapparel 3 months old. Cant get a warranty appointment to save my life.
If you have a extended warranty try going through them
Thanks for the video…. I hit a deer today in my 2013 pilot exl. It pushes the entire fog light assembly back. I saw a plastic clip sitting on the ground, and am wondering if the fog light housing mounts to a bracket or directly to bumper. The housing for light is crushed, and it broke out of whatever it screws in to. Was wondering if bracket can be replaced along with fog light housing, or if the entire bumper needs replaced. Not sure what light gets attached to. Any idea?
Great job and video. Ty
Do you have a link to that prop? And is it faster than the one before?
Hi Eddie. The prop is from Turning Point (a Hustler prop). Address here: turningpointpropellers.com/ ...Unfortunately the one I put on in this video was not faster. Going to a slightly larger prop (fraction of an inch), but in a 13 pitch, should have decreased RPMs by a few hundred from stock prop and I hoped for more top end speed accordingly. However, my wide open throttle (WOT) RPMs dropped to 4800 which is just too low for this Merc. I guess the 75 HP just doesn't have the ooomph to push it. I swapped over to the Hustler-Turning Point prop that's a 14" x 11P, and I am back up to 5200-5300 RPM at WOT. I gained about 4 knots going back 'down' to the 11 pitch in the same diameter. I was surprised that it was a full 4 knots difference. I kept the 13 pitch as my new spare in the boat.
@@beebee7999 if the merc is rated at 6000 I would go down another 2” of pitch. The way I prop is max rpm empty that way when I put a load in the boat I’m not lugging the engine.
@@javery50 worth another "test" when I destroy this one on something... LOL.
@@beebee7999 going to a bigger diameter prop will reduce top end speed due to increased drag.
Needs the little bend on the tip you inserted in the cylinder at the valve. The screw goes in it when you tighten it down on the cable.
Interesting. When I pulled the cable out, it did not have a bend. I simply reinserted the cable and clamped it with the screw. It’s held for 3+ years now. Is your thought process to create a small “pocket” for the screw to sit in? Mine didn’t seem to need it and snuggled up tightly.
@@beebee7999 yes. I saw it on another video for the Valterra style of gate valve that is enclosed. Perhaps they changed their style and connections so it's no longer needed.
Sir you would be absolutely no use as a government employee!! Not only did you replace what was broken but you fixed the problem!! 😉👍
Bahaha...
Good Evening... Great video.. how did you determine where the valve was under the underbelly? Was it it lucky guess or did you have a diagram of your unit?? Thank you
I just looked at the plumbing coming down to determine tank location, and knew that there's no way an RV mfg would spend more money than needed on extra plumbing. LOL. So I knew the tank was above, and that the valve would be there. I then went to the first accessible "seam" and disassembled the underbelly paneling.
Nice job,great thinking outside the box.
Thanks Ryan!
Bravery is an over rated quality. Ask yourself : what could go wrong? Then back off, or forge ahead.
Very helpful, thanks!
Just picked up a 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 321 this weekend. The gray valve is stuck closed and I believe the cable has come loose. This video has helped me out tremendously in understanding how I can repair the problem. Thank you so much!
Awesome (not the stuck part, but the helpful part). And gray is way better than poops. :)
Well, this video is fantastic. I'm currently trying to figure out if the cable to the valve is broken and this showed me how to get there. My biggest problem is the black tank is full to the brim. I don't know if the drain valve is stuck or plugged. Gonna be interesting to say the least. Anybody got a spare snorkel?
Good luck with the repairs. And I’m a scuba diver too, so I highly recommend a mask and snorkel if you don’t have an air tank. ;)
I appreciate this video ty sir
Most welcome.
Awesome video, great instruction. I about wet my pants when you said something to the effect that you don't understand why the factory would do something like this. LOL! I have re-attached flexible furnace ductwork that was taped to a plenum with 2" of duct tape (of course it fell off), a 2" hose duct that was as tight as a banjo string (of course it also fell off), grossly undersized C-channel bars to support 2 of my holding tanks which caused one to split and leak because it sagged so much, and on and on. And when I removed the Coroplast to get to my tanks, about 43 wires, 4 hydraulic hoses, and 3 plumbing hoses just fell almost to the ground. Many cable-ties later...
I feel your pain! In this Coachmen Chaparral product I’ve been pretty happy. On my previous Heartland product I had all the same issues you are having. All trailers are built too fast nowadays.
Very nice for the first time at this job. I would have replaced the valve also, since you are right there.
Thank you, this new to RVing family appreciates the video !!
glad it helped. sorry it’s not more in depth, but hopefully gets you started.
About to tackle this in a week, very simple and ripe with information, thank you sir!
Most welcome. Hope it went well!