I need HELP!!!: City water backing into fresh water tank, overflow

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City water backing into fresh water tank, overflow

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Topic: City water backing into fresh water tank, overflow

Posted By: Chapa
Subject: City water backing into fresh water tank, overflow
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 8:20am

Has anyone had this problem? We have a 2017 r-pod 179. City water pressure backfills the fresh water tank causing it to overflow.

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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 8:51am

A very common problem caused by the check valve in the water pump not sealing. It is sometimes caused by some dirt or sand getting caught in the valve, preventing it from seating. Try disconnecting the city water and cycling the pump several times. This can be done by turning a faucet on and off, making sure that the pump runs each time. If this doesn't clear it the check valve will have to be replaced. It's a simple job and the parts are inexpensive.

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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

Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 9:29am

stupid question -- where is the check valve?

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 5:21pm

In the water pump. I tried the ON/OFF method, didn't work for me, the check valve would stick occasionally. I replaced the water pump, as newer pumps are available for my 2015 178.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: Capt Kidd
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2020 at 11:29am

I had this problem and it was the valve gone bad mine was caused by running the water pump on electric while hooked up to city water. Got a new pump and only use the electrical when not hooked up to city water. No problems for the last 2 years.

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The Pirate's Pod

Posted By: Shane
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2020 at 2:54pm

I had this issue last year, I could not clear the valve myself. Took to the dealer and they just replaced the whole water pump since it was still under warranty.

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