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    Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 2:18pm
Originally posted by Zag

Any thoughts on what might have happened based on the symptoms?

Sounds like your check valve failed. The check valve allows water to flow into the city water connection, but not out of it. You should be able to replace it fairly easily.

On a related note... this is why I never leave my pump on. Even something like a leaky faucet (or something bumping the faucet handle) will cause the tank to drain without you knowing it. Leaving the water heater on won't hurt water or electricity consumption much, but will use extra propane.
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yes check valve failure is my guess as well. This is what the check valve looks like with the screen removed. That little white pin is the the back of the check valve. My guess that the spring and plastic were part of of the valve that came apart. There is normally a screen over the check valve so it looks like the bottom picture.  
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Originally posted by Seanl

yes check valve failure is my guess as well. This is what the check valve looks like with the screen removed. That little white pin is the the back of the check valve. My guess that the spring and plastic were part of of the valve that came apart. There is normally a screen over the check valve so it looks like the bottom picture.  

That's it for sure.  Clap Glad my buddy saw and picked up the piece of plastic and spring from the push.

Anybody know what the process is to fix/replace the check valve?
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Posts: 633 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 4:49pm
I did a quick check online and found this link showing putting one back together. It's a different camper but the valve looks very similar. Looks like you have to get at the back of the valve so it means taking it out. 

If you have to replace the whole valve they are only about $20.00
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A side note about the tank indicators ALWAYS reading full...
We've had our pod for 4 months.  We've spent many nights sleeping in it, but we have never put water into our holding tank. We have never used the gray tank or black tank due to personal preference. Last time we were camping, just for fun I pushed the black tank indicator button. FULL!!! Never believe the indicator lights. Proof positive.
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The gray and fresh tank indicators usually work.... usually.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:11pm
Originally posted by francoisfrogpod

A side note about the tank indicators ALWAYS reading full...
We've had our pod for 4 months.  We've spent many nights sleeping in it, but we have never put water into our holding tank. We have never used the gray tank or black tank due to personal preference. Last time we were camping, just for fun I pushed the black tank indicator button. FULL!!! Never believe the indicator lights. Proof positive.


If you bought the Pod new and have NEVER put water in the tanks, there is a defect. Sometimes the sensors get clogged with use, but new ones should work. Looks like Forest River owes you a fix.
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Posts: 109 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 9:28pm
Charlie M, Prior to the pod we had a 34 ft Cedar Creek 5th wheel. Also a Forest River product. Those indicator lights were never accurate either. It was easier just to keep track and empty as needed. Really don't plan on using the tanks on the pod, but I'll definitely pass along the info to DH. Thanks!
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Posts: 866 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 10:07pm
Maybe I am just lucky but my gauges seem to be pretty accurate on our 2011 RP-172. fresh water gauge is very accurate and the black and grey seem to be very close also. I am going to keep my mouth shut so I don't jinx myself
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Never have had any issue with our gauges either, they seem to be accurate. Goose
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