R-pod Owners Forum : Air in water on new Rpod 195 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Air in water on new Rpod 195 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 14:57:05 +0000 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:59:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13713 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Air in water on new Rpod 195 : Sometimes, being in a hurry to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=147534#147534 Author: jato
Subject: 13713
Posted: 30 Mar 2022 at 2:59pm

Sometimes, being in a hurry to winterize it is easy to forget to close the 3-way valve upstream from the pigtail used to pull the RV antifreeze.  If that valve is not totally shut, air will enter and give the scenerio you describe.
]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:59:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=147534#147534 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : You should refill the RV's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=147533#147533 Author: Mooree
Subject: 13713
Posted: 30 Mar 2022 at 10:56am

You should refill the RV's fresh water tank before bleeding the air out of the RV's water line. You will use this to exhaust all the air in the entire water system. Turn on the motorhome's water pump and open the faucet farthest from the pump. Close faucets and other water fixtures. Let the water run for a few minutes to a few hours or until you notice a steady stream of water. You won't hear any sputtering sound. Steady or solid flow is always a good indicator of the absence of air in your water line.]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:56:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=147533#147533 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : Hey Sorrone,I had a similar sounding... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133063#133063 Author: Grant177
Subject: 13713
Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 10:47am

Hey Sorrone,

I had a similar sounding issue this spring after starting up the 177.  What ended up solving it for me was removing the pump, disassembling it (it is very easy and almost impossible to screw up), rinsing/cleaning up everything, and basically just re-seating everything and putting it back in.

I suspect something is not seated properly which just causes cavitation, turbulence, agitation....whatever term you want to use.  I did nothing else on mine.

Hope this helps...

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:47:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133063#133063 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : Is the hot water tank full??... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133062#133062 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 13713
Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 9:18am

Is the hot water tank full?? If the hot water tank is not completely filled, you will get air until you finally draw enough water into the tank.

BTW: The hot water tank is under the fridge. Remove the panel under the fridge and the valves should be there. 
]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:18:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133062#133062 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : That is not unusual. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133051#133051 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13713
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 6:59pm

That is not unusual. ]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:59:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133051#133051 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : I've run my "self priming... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133043#133043 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13713
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 6:13pm

I've run my "self priming pump" 15 minutes without water flow. Finally used my antifreeze line to prime the pump and away it went. Nothing was bad, it just didn't self prime.]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:13:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133043#133043 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : I'm glad you found all the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133041#133041 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13713
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 6:05pm

I'm glad you found all the valves. Here are a couple of thoughts: Is the strainer for the pump screwed on tight and intact (not cracked)? Are all the fittings connecting the hoses to the pump tight?]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:05:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133041#133041 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : Ok so I have found all 3 shutoff... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133036#133036 Author: sorrone
Subject: 13713
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 3:21pm

Ok so I have found all 3 shutoff / bypass valves in Rpod 2020. For the pump Valve enter via outside storage door and remove panel on right held by 4 screws. . For shutoff valves for water heater enter by vacuum cleaner. Yes you heard this right. It is ridiculous! But there is a small 4x4 panel held by 4 screws   Inside there are 2 valves. On function is the Handel inline with hoses which is what you want when hot water is in use. Off is perpendicular to hoses which is where you want them after system is drained and before you put in antifreeze to winterize rv.    Now to figure why water pump grabs air all the time]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 15:21:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133036#133036 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : Unfortunately, I can't help... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133033#133033 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13713
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 2:53pm

Unfortunately, I can't help you because I have no idea of the 195 layout. Hopefully, someone else can provide some better information.]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:53:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133033#133033 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : Hi Stephen. Thx for your reply.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133027#133027 Author: sorrone
Subject: 13713
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 1:53pm

Hi Stephen. Thx for your reply. 1   I filled fresh water tank completely till overflowing. 2. I’m relying on water from tank not city water so pump is on 3. I can only locate the valve on water pump (accessed in front storage area opposite side of outdoor stove through kick out held by 4 screws) where I checked   the valve switch and it’s correct and in full position located between pump and suction hose to pull in anti freeze. But although I know where hot water heater is and that 1 valve I can not locate the 2 other valves to see if they are fully engaged in correct position. The hot water heater is at back of rig but no access to the hoses thT I can see   Any clue where to find them in my model.? Good idea to check those valves. Just gotta find them! Not much online yet about this model as it’s a new Rpod -195 model. 2020 year. ]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 13:53:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133027#133027 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : Hello and welcome! Once this is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133026#133026 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13713
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 1:39pm

Hello and welcome! Once this is solved, I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories in your RPod.

First off, how much water do you have in the fresh water tank? If you are running the pump, it draws water from there. If there is not enough water in the tank, it will pull air.
Second, are you connected to city water? If so, turn the pump off. The city water will pressurize the system. If you have city water connected but the pressure is low, the pump could be running and pulling air from an empty tank if you did not add water to it.
Third, make sure that the winterizing valve is completely closed. It may be partially open which would allow air to be sucked in through the winterizing stub hose.

There really isn't quite enough information in your post to be sure what is going on. We have a 179. There should be a valve for bypassing the hot water tank. Mine has three. One on the cold water line leading to the water heater, another on the hot water line, and a third that goes between the cold and hot water line. On mine, the one between is set to closed (perpendicular to the line) and the hot and cold water lines are set to open (parallel to line) for normal use. They are set to hot and cold lines closed and connector hose open (reverse the above positions) for bypassing the water heater. These should be located near the water heater. I'm not sure if the 195 has the same setup.
]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 13:39:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133026#133026 Air in water on new Rpod 195 : I hope someone can assist, please!!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133024#133024 Author: sorrone
Subject: 13713
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 1:24pm

I hope someone can assist, please!! I have air in the wTer line continuously despite that I have purged Rpod 195 (2020) water system several times with all water valves open. Also opened low point drain. And while pump runs it burps sir too. Flows naturally when pump is off. Bled hot water heater until water flowed from unit. Filled fresh water tank several times and let furthest tap open with pump on and still get bursts of air the water even with in all faucet taps open. This is a new rig so water pump was not ever working normally to my knowledge. (always had air in the lines)   I have located pump and all SEEMS to be in order but clamps are crimp on vs screw tightening and I HAVE NOT located valves for hot water bypass ( that is used for winterizing) only the 1 valve at pump used to divert water from pump to loose hose to pull in antifreeze.   So any info how to get air out of line or trouble shoot why air is getting into line would be so appreciated. Thx in advance. Would love to be able access the H2O in this new fancy new rig!! ]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 13:24:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13713&PID=133024#133024