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Atwood WH Drain Plug
Yahoo Message Number: 156373
My adjustable wrenches aren't working because of the tight space.   So I need to buy either a 15/16" regular socket, flex socket, or box end wrench for the drain plug.   Are these three (3) tools about equal or is one a bit better to use in that tight space?  Thanks in advance.

Ed & Margee Fort Worth
Re: Atwood WH Drain Plug
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 156374
I would buy a regular socket. I would also get a few extra drain plugs for future use. They are cheap.

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Re: Atwood WH Drain Plug
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 156387
I have used an open end wrench, socket with a mid length (4 or 5 inches) extension, and a set of channel locks on the drain plug.  The best solution is the socket.  I am about to buy one (a socket) just for the job to keep with the extra drain plugs so it is always clean and there when I want to do the job.

The channel locks were the worst for the job, but there was a freeze coming on.  Even taking care they really buggered up the head of the plastic plug.  The plug is not so deformed that it couldn't be reused, but it does make a good example of why one should not use pliers or the like to do this kind of job.
Currently: 2008 36' Tiffin Open Road
Previously: 2007 Mid Bath
Re: Atwood WH Drain Plug
Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 156393
My 2014 owner's manual specifically recommended a 15/16 socket and a 6" extender.

That IS a really tight space and that combo worked perfectly.

Syndi 2014 24 TK Super Flea --

My adjustable wrenches aren't working because of the tight space.
So I need to buy either a 15/16" regular socket, flex socket, or box end wrench for the drain plug.  Are these three (3) tools about equal or is one a bit better to use in that tight space?  Thanks in advance.
Ed & MargeeFort Worth

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Re: Atwood WH Drain Plug
Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 156399
if you happen to carry a truck size lug nut star wrench, one of it's ends fits perfectly.

The socket and extension is the right way to do it, but in a pinch a 4-way truck lug wrench also works and won't mess up the plug head.

I also use a Sharpie to write the socket size inside the access door so I don't have to think about it next time.

Lori Y 2011 24FL
Lori Y
2011 24FL