Need Static System Advice

[Malndi]

Originally Posted by RV7 To Go

I would go with the $30 Vans Static Port Kit. Their ports have the same profile as the rivet, are secured with a nut and lock washer on the inside and have a barbed 1/4" tubing connection. Search Static Port in the Vans store. It also shows the tubing layout.

I think it is an easy replacement for your existing Vans rivet port. Just drill out the current rivet, enlarge the hole for the new port and route the new tubing. Other than the journey into the belly of the beast to do the work, should be quick and simple.

I recently did exactly that and I?m very happy with the outcome. It?s an easy, neat, robust and leak free upgrade that I suspect many owners of older RV?s will need to do.

[Reaver]

Originally Posted by RV7 To Go

I would go with the $30 Vans Static Port Kit. Their ports have the same profile as the rivet, are secured with a nut and lock washer on the inside and have a barbed 1/4" tubing connection. Search Static Port in the Vans store. It also shows the tubing layout.

I think it is an easy replacement for your existing Vans rivet port. Just drill out the current rivet, enlarge the hole for the new port and route the new tubing. Other than the journey into the belly of the beast to do the work, should be quick and simple.

I called Vans this morning to ask about the 1/8? vs 1/4? and they said the static port kit on their site still uses 1/8?. So instead I ordered the flange and Cleveland ports as previously recommended here, and will see which arrives first. It sounds like either should work. Thanks everyone for the advice!

[RV7 To Go]

Originally Posted by Reaver

I called Vans this morning to ask about the 1/8? vs 1/4? and they said the static port kit on their site still uses 1/8?. So instead I ordered the flange and Cleveland ports as previously recommended here, and will see which arrives first. It sounds like either should work. Thanks everyone for the advice!

That's interesting. Below is the quote from the Vans site.

"Static Ports
These static ports have been designed to replicate the shape of the SD-42-BSLF rivet tradionally used and supplied in the STATIC KIT.

They attach with a jam nut and lockwasher and have a barbed end to fit standard 1/4" tubing. 6061-T6 clear anodized aluminum, complete with installation hardware and instructions."

Wonder which is correct. The site description or the information you received. I suspect the person you spoke to may be confused since they also sell a Static Kit which uses the rivet. It would use the 1/8" tubing. The better ports are in the Static Port Kit which are pictured in the Store.