http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Fresh Water Tank Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:12:31 +0000 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:32:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11724 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11724&PID=110736#110736 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11724
Posted: 15 Jun 2018 at 3:32pm

3 years I did this issue, finally fixed when I changed the water pump. The check valve is there. Nothing obvious, never. Just didn't check. New WP fixed issue.]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:32:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11724&PID=110736#110736 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11724&PID=110632#110632 Author: jato
Subject: 11724
Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 6:58pm

It is likely a faulty check valve in the ShurFlo water pump. In effect, water leaks past the pump into the fresh water tank. There's supposed to be a check valve in the pump to prevent this but it can fail due to debris not cleaned out in the lines after assembly of your 172 and messing up the check valve or even have heard of the check valve being installed backwards.  Before pulling apart you could try running the pump for 5 to 10 minutes and see if anything will dislodge from the valve; some have had success with that method.  If not then you will have to disassemble and hopefully find the debris that is keeping the check valve from closing or maybe you will find it was installed backwards.  Has this been an ongoing problem?  I have to admit, our 177 is going on year 8 and I don't know if mine works correctly because I have never hooked up to municipal or other water supply, we always carry our own well water with us as we normally dry camp.
]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:58:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11724&PID=110632#110632 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11724&PID=110620#110620 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 11724
Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 4:52pm

Before leaving on a trip I put about five gal. in the fresh water tank.  After five nights camping with city water, I found water coming out of the fresh water fill spout.  Checked the level indicator and it was full.  Is there a check valve somewhere to prevent city water from filling the tank? I have a 2017 172.  Thanks in advance ]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:52:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11724&PID=110620#110620