Water problem
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Topic: Water problem
Posted By: D&K Davis
Subject: Water problem
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2017 at 7:39pm
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We are on our first trip with our new 179. So far all has gone well except today we noticed water running out of the fresh water fill tank. We are hooked to city water and the water has somehow filled the fresh water tank. for now I just turned the city water off and we are using the water out of the tank. Tomorrow I will check the valve under the bed to see if it is completely closed. Anything else I should check?
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2017 at 8:54pm
A common problem. There is a check valve in the pump that prevents city water from filling the FW tank. Sometimes dirt, sand, or debris from the FW tank drilling gets caught in the check valve and prevents it from sealing. The fix is to disconnect city water, turn the pump on, and cycle the pump several times by opening and closing a cold water faucet in the trailer. Most of the time this clears the dirt. If not the pump will have to be disassembled and cleaned.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD
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Posted By: D&K Davis
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2017 at 7:33pm
Charlie, thanks that seems to have fixed the problem.
This morning we left Acadia NP and headed south. Tonight we are camping near Cape Cod. All is going well except somewhere the plastic lid for the propane tank cover bounced or blew off. That's no big deal I see them on Amazon.
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Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2017 at 2:41pm
We had this problem also when our water pressure control valve failed. The valve was 7 years old so it wasn't unexpected. Luckily I had another with me and most campground offices sell them. Charlie's method works.
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Enjoy Life!!
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2017 at 4:27pm
I have had an intermittent issue with this. Have tried the method Charlie suggests and disassembled the water pump. I installed a 1/2 NPT valve on FW tank drain to better understand when it is happening. It will work normal for days and then the FW tank is collecting water. My pressure regulators all work, not an issue, has a mind of it's own. Like a science experiment at this point.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 2:14pm
I'm having the the same problem with FW tank sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't so I check the tank lights a lot
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Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6
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Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 3:05pm
Also checked clear in line filter on water pump full of plastic chips
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Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6
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