Water Pump issue
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Topic: Water Pump issue
Posted By: Leighbeelu
Subject: Water Pump issue
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 10:32am
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Hello again,
OK, just checking out my water pump for the first time and filled the water tank to around a 1/3. Turned on the water pump and water is shooting out of my city water connection. I read the manual and looked at the paperwork that came with the pump and nothing addresses this. I know it is operator error but I just don't know why. Obviously I am a newbie so any help is appreciated, as always. |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 11:24am
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Actually it isn't your fault! The city water connection has a one-way valve which in your case is either stuck open or completely broken. First thing to try is gently remove the screen and then see if you can get the valve to seat with your finger. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Leighbeelu
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 12:39pm
OK, so I spoke with Roger and Jeff Couch and he said the same thing and that I could replace it myself so I thought I would take it off and see what is up. 
As you can see, there doesn't seem to be anything that would stop the water from shooting out. What am I looking for? |
Posted By: Leighbeelu
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 12:52pm
I now took out the screen and there is nothing there.
I'm so confused. 
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 1:00pm
If you pry out the screen and rubber washer in the center  You should see a little plastic post push the post in several times and see if the the valve reseats.  It looks like you have taken the front piece right off. if you look in the hole in the side of the trailer you should see the one way valve. you don't have to take off the cover if you just take out the screen you can get to the valve. I am not sure how this cover seals to the valve. It looks like there is some sort of sealent. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: Leighbeelu
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 1:04pm
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Thank you so much for your advice. I took it off completely as they said I would probably have to replace it so I was checking to see if there was anything I could fix. The pieces that you are showing were not in mine, at all. So strange. Anyway, I have spoken with Roger at Couch's and he was great. He had one in stock and is sending it to me today.
Thanks again for your help. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 1:28pm
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Yup, sounds like yours is missing, so taking the whole thing apart would have been your next step. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Leighbeelu
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 1:34pm
| Thanks again. |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 8:11pm
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I always carry a hose plug ( http://www.rvpartsnation.com/product/6504/garden-hose-plug-amp-strap-cd-1 - like this ) in my trailer. Long ago, someone on another forum suggested it as a just-in-case should the occasion arise that I can't get the city water valve to seat. I've never needed it personally, but I've twice had friends with brand new trailers (not r-pods) who've had a fountain spraying out the street side of their rig. When needed, that little plug comes in very handy. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 11:43am
^and I should add: when the nearest town is a 2.5 hour round trip away, that little plug can be traded for a steak dinner and a 24 of beer  ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Leighbeelu
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 12:29pm
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I luckily was able to get the part at a local place as it was going to be crazy expensive to ship overnight. I installed it myself and it is working great. Thanks to Roger at Couch's and you all for the great advice and knowing exactly what to do. I am leaving tomorrow for 4 days of dry camping and this was a life saver.
Take care all and happy camping, Leigh |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2015 at 7:43pm
ha! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: hammockmadness
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2015 at 10:37am
| I had this happen while in a trip from Florida to Maine last fall. To get by untill i could replace the one-way check valve, I left a "Y" hose connector attached to the city water fitting with the two valves in the connector shut off when I wanted to use the pump. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2015 at 1:20pm
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good to know ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |