Water lines - Event Date: 30 Sep 2015

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   A word of caution! We were sitting at the dining room table at around 9:00 PM when we heard a loud boom and then a swishing sound. Running outside thinking that our outside water line had ruptured, I saw a wall of water running out of the bottom of the R-Pod! Shutting down the water and letting out a few choice curse words, I went back inside to see what was going on. After ripping up the cushions and lifting the plywood, I could see a loose hose, just dangling in the air! The crimp clamp that held it in place had failed and let the incoming water just hose the entire mechanical compartment. Needless to say, I replaced it and a ll of the other similar clamps with automotive screw type clamps. I am just very thankful that we were there to catch in time (no damage so far) rather having it occur during the day while we were away! We now make it mandatory to shut the water off before we leave the campsite!

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GaryF Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Jan 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Calendar Event: Water lines Posted: 30 Sep 2015 at 5:36pm
	A word of caution! We were sitting at the dining room table at around 9:00 PM when we heard a loud boom and then a swishing sound. Running outside thinking that our outside water line had ruptured, I saw a wall of water running out of the bottom of the R-Pod! Shutting down the water and letting out a few choice curse words, I went back inside to see what was going on. After ripping up the cushions and lifting the plywood, I could see a loose hose, just dangling in the air! The crimp clamp that held it in place had failed and let the incoming water just hose the entire mechanical compartment. Needless to say, I replaced it and a ll of the other similar clamps with automotive screw type clamps. I am just very thankful that we were there to catch in time (no damage so far) rather having it occur during the day while we were away! We now make it mandatory to shut the water off before we leave the campsite!
	Backpacker

Grandpa Hiker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Jan 2015 Location: Martinsville, V Online Status: Offline Posts: 143	Posted: 30 Sep 2015 at 5:44pm
	Sorry it happened but thanks for letting everybody know. I guess those crimp rings can loosen due to all of the jiggling that goes on during travel. I'm going to come up with some sort of reminder to myself to turn off the water before leaving the campsite!! Thanks again!!
	Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!"

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 30 Sep 2015 at 6:31pm
	Were you, by any chance, hooked up to city water without a pressure regulator? Just asking. fred
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!