Water Pump
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Topic: Water Pump
Posted By: TeeBrock
Subject: Water Pump
Date Posted: 01 May 2017 at 5:10pm
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Hi all.... I just got my 180 back from the dealer after the water leak problem. Now....I need some help. I packed up and I'm at Coralville Lake Dam site in Iowa. I think all my previous "pod-camp" experiences involved city-water camping, but there is no individual water hook-ups, so I filled my tank as I'll be here a week or so. Here's my dilemma.....My water pump won't turn off. I don't know if it's unable to pressurize? Something else? It's raining really hard here so I figured I'd ask the experts before troubleshooting it tomorrow. Has anyone had this problem before? Tee
------------- Tee and Sadie (Chocolate Lab) 2017.5 RP 180 2006 Kia Sorento 2002 BMW R1150RS |
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Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 01 May 2017 at 5:26pm
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You don't say how long you let it run, but I just finished my first dewinterization and was surprised at how long it took the pump to come up to pressure. It might have been 10-15 minutes. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 01 May 2017 at 5:26pm
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Did you close the valve for winterizing and or did you put the low drain point caps back on. It sounds like you are sucking air.
Don't forget the pump has to fill the HWT, open the hot water line on the hot side to let the air out, it takes awhile.
------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 01 May 2017 at 5:37pm
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Wow..., okay. I'm starting it again. We'll see. I never dreamed it would take that long.
I turned it back off. My tank dropped from level 4 to 2. ------------- Tee and Sadie (Chocolate Lab) 2017.5 RP 180 2006 Kia Sorento 2002 BMW R1150RS |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 01 May 2017 at 5:41pm
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The low point caps are on. I'm feeling dense, but where is the winterizing valve located? ------------- Tee and Sadie (Chocolate Lab) 2017.5 RP 180 2006 Kia Sorento 2002 BMW R1150RS |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 01 May 2017 at 7:40pm
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I think the 180 has it in the same place as the 179. If so, the winterizing valve is under the bed, at the end closest to the front-left of the trailer (looking from back to front). You will need to remove the mattress and the bed platform to get to it. You will see the pump and a valve. There will be a section of hose attached to the valve. This is used to suck RV antifreeze into the system. The valve changes it from the winterizing hose to pulling water from the tank. When we first got ours, the dealer had not changed the valve so it was pulling air. I could not figure out why it was not pumping water. I finally did the above procedure and saw the valve. Once I changed it over, it started pulling water from the tank. Now, if you saw your fresh water drop from full (4 LED lights) to 2 (1/3 full), then it sounds like it is pulling water. Is there the sound of water anywhere while you are running the pump? Check your outside shower as well as all faucets inside. As pointed out, the water heater will take 6 gallons to fill. The water lines will take another gallon or so. It might be taking that much to fill the system with water. I hope you get it figured out. If the faucets are all closed and the pump continues to run, start checking all water line connections. Look for leaks as something might not have been tightened fully and you may be spraying water inside a cabinet somewhere. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 02 May 2017 at 11:50am
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Thanks for your suggestions. I think I mentioned that I just got my pod-baby back from the dealership because of a water leak. (This is almost embarrassing...lol) My woodwork on the slide-out was water-soaked and outdoor shower box had to be replaced. The water heater would not heat off of propane, only electric. (a few other things that ultimately took 10 days to repair). I did do a walk-around last night, but it was thunder, lightening and rain storm and I couldn't hear if there was excess running water. This morning I got up early and went up to fill with water again. This time I could hear excess water ......guess where? The outdoor shower box. When I went out to check, the shower handle was in full-on position and both faucets were cracked. Wouldn't you think they would have been smart enough to turn off the shower head in case the faucets did crack open? (we won't go there....I'm not impressed with service dept AT ALL) Anyway, thank you for your suggestions, Stephen (and to all that responded)  ------------- Tee and Sadie (Chocolate Lab) 2017.5 RP 180 2006 Kia Sorento 2002 BMW R1150RS |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 02 May 2017 at 12:05pm
Those darn pumps. They do exactly as designed! 
------------- 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: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 02 May 2017 at 12:10pm
Ok, Charlie..... I have a smiley face next to your name  ------------- Tee and Sadie (Chocolate Lab) 2017.5 RP 180 2006 Kia Sorento 2002 BMW R1150RS |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 02 May 2017 at 8:09pm
I am glad that it was the outside shower and not water spraying around inside a cabinet. Chalk it up to a learning experience. I've had lots of those. 
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |