Fresh water tank overflow - Event Date: 29 Dec 2022

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   Need some guidance. 

Purchased a brand spanking new Rpod 201 in the summer time, 2022. First trip out we learned what a Showermiser is the hard way. Hooked up to city water and the Showermiser overfilled the fresh tank and water poured out from the belly pan cover panel things. Dealer service department said “it’s ok, nothing broken. It’ll dry out”. Oookaaay. 

Last trip out we boon docked and actually used the fresh tank. Filled it at home with the garden hose until water came out the fill hole. And guess what. Water poured out the belly again. Back to service. Asked them if there is an overflow port or is something broken. They tell me it DOES have an overflow port after telling me it didn’t, but it is not channeled out of the belly pan. And they’re gonna charge me $400 if I want them to direct it out. 

So here’s the question. IS there an overflow port on the fresh tank? I don’t see anything that looks like an overflow port from inside the storage area where the pump lives. So minus removing belly covers myself I’m kind of at a loss. I don’t mind sticking a drain hose on it myself. Just don’t know where to look. 

Help!! Thanks

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Spectre17 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2022 Location: Houston Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spectre17 Report Post Quote Reply Calendar Event: Fresh water tank overflow Posted: 29 Dec 2022 at 2:30pm
	Need some guidance. Purchased a brand spanking new Rpod 201 in the summer time, 2022. First trip out we learned what a Showermiser is the hard way. Hooked up to city water and the Showermiser overfilled the fresh tank and water poured out from the belly pan cover panel things. Dealer service department said “it’s ok, nothing broken. It’ll dry out”. Oookaaay. Last trip out we boon docked and actually used the fresh tank. Filled it at home with the garden hose until water came out the fill hole. And guess what. Water poured out the belly again. Back to service. Asked them if there is an overflow port or is something broken. They tell me it DOES have an overflow port after telling me it didn’t, but it is not channeled out of the belly pan. And they’re gonna charge me $400 if I want them to direct it out. So here’s the question. IS there an overflow port on the fresh tank? I don’t see anything that looks like an overflow port from inside the storage area where the pump lives. So minus removing belly covers myself I’m kind of at a loss. I don’t mind sticking a drain hose on it myself. Just don’t know where to look. Help!! Thanks

seafans Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Nov 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote seafans Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jan 2023 at 10:45am
	My new 192 had the same issue,not as bad. When the factory cut the fill and vent hose to size it looked like they used a hatchet to cut the hoses to length. The fill and vent come off easy and the hoses are secured with clamps. I removed the hoses ,properly trimmed the hose ends and use pipe goop to resecure the hoses. There might be a panel inside the trailer that can be removed for more access to the hoses.

hank*pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 06 Oct 2022 Location: PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote hank*pod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 5:10pm
	I was told that the overflow is the vent line next to the fresh water fill. (found image) But I'm not sure where you're saying water was leaking out.

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3219	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 7:59pm
	I believe hank pod nailed it. Every pod I have seen, from the 151, 152, to all the 170 and 180 series look just as the above post/pic. shows. When you are full, the 1/2" line will allow the excess to flow out.
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Spectre17 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2022 Location: Houston Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spectre17 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Mar 2023 at 8:35am
	Update!! It was broken. Just as I suspected. After a few trips to the dealer service department and a few emails with Forest River to push the service department to drop the water tank it has been resolved. The fresh water tank was split at a seam near the top. So here’s what happened. The showermiser filled the fresh tank and while there is a vent near the fill port it wasn’t enough to overflow. The service manager explained to me that the showermiser return line is connected to what WAS the overflow hole. Great appreciation to Forest River. The dealer was reluctant to drop the underbelly and water tank. FR customer service responded to my emails within a day and contacted the dealer to help get this resolved.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Mar 2023 at 9:14am
	Interesting. I noticed that the overflow on our Grey Wolf has a spot of sealant over it on the inside. There is no overflow hose connected. It doesn't have a shower saver, so I am wondering where the overflow is going or if there is even an overflow.
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BGN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote BGN Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 2023 at 11:01am
	We've had this happen on our 3rd trip out. Underbelly bulging with water. We poked holes to drain. Took almost 2 weeks to get dealer to take in and open belly so could dry out In shop 34 days. They never found the problem. Then a couple of months later on our 4th trip out we had another leak. Our dealer couldn't take us in for a couple of months. We found another through RPOD. There was a pipe that was spewing water out and looks like it had been doing for awhile. Major damage and mold. Still in shop for this. Had to wait for materials. Bummer. Did you have any damage to your floors or walls coming from under your unit? We're concerned about future problems.
	BGN

Spectre17 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2022 Location: Houston Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spectre17 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 2023 at 7:28pm
	Ewe, mold. Yuck. That is a bummer. No mold damage for us. Fortunately the broken tank was broken below the chassis so it didn’t get into the cabin. On a side note, I should open an RV service center. Sounds like there’s plenty of business.