Water pump problem
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Topic: Water pump problem
Posted By: kellyandkelly
Subject: Water pump problem
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2015 at 10:52pm
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I'm having trouble with my water pump in the 178. This is our first time primitive camping. Our water tank is full, and I turned the pump on. However, when the water comes out it sputters really bad and does not come out flowing correctly. I have checked to see if the lines have the air out but it doesn't stop sputtering. What am I doing wrong?
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Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2015 at 11:58pm
Sometimes ours sputters for quite a bit before all the air gets out.
Are you bleeding both the hot and cold faucets?
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Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod
(and Brewer too)
2011 RP 177
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 6:37am
Make sure the valve that for adding antifreeze is closed. That is how the system acts if it is open.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 8:13am
Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar
Make sure the valve that for adding antifreeze is closed. That is how the system acts if it is open.
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This is the first, and most probable thing to check. It's also possible, though doubtful, that the water heater is purging.. But if you have used it for hot water before, and not drained it..
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Posted By: kellyandkelly
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 10:09am
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Where is that valve located so I can check to see if it's open?
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 10:57am
It will be very close to your water pump and will be connected to the input (suction) side of the pump. It will probably have a short piece of hose connected to it that doesn't connect to anything.
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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: fwunder
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 12:54pm
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To add to Charlie's...on my 178 it's just behind the panel below the sink cabinet - four screws.
fred
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2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!
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