water tank

  1. WA

    Fresh water tank pump not pumping

    I'm a newbie, trying to winterize a 2019 Forest River Cherokee Arctic Wolf. The onboard water tank was emptied. I then poured 3 gallons of RV antifreeze n the tank and turned the pump on. After 5 minutes with the pump on and nothing coming out of the bathroom faucet I turned the pump off...
  2. KL

    pump won't draw from fresh water tank

    I just added an accumulator in line after our Shurflo pump. Pump lost prime during the process. Would not self prime so I connected a garden hose to the winterizing by pass tube and the pump worked fine, water to all faucets. While it was pumping I turned the valve to the fresh water tank and...
  3. SH

    City water filling up fresh water tank

    I understand this is a common problem are their any things I can try before I replace the pump? I assume it is leaking through the check valve on the pump.
  4. RO

    Fresh Water Tank Heater(s)

    Hello -- I'll be in Northeast Ohio through the holidays in my 2011 Rockwood Roo 21SS where it can get down to freezing and even lower. I'll be attached to electricity but without water. I want to fill up my fresh water tank beforehand and apply tank heaters. Does anyone have any...
  5. FC

    Fresh water tank fill and plumbing system

    I have been living in my 2023 Riverstone for over a year and the camp ground I am currently in has a pressure issue and I forgot to connect my pressure regulator. First I started to notice water on the floor in the bathroom. Checked everything and found nothing leaking. I connected my water...
  6. KK

    Winterizing & Black Water Tank

    After dumping and flushing the black water tank, we always pump back in 5 or so gallons. For winterizing, does everyone completely drain the tank or just put some rv antifreeze down the toilet? Also, do most leave the grey tank valves open or closed? I figure I can leave the valve open and put...
  7. EL

    2011 Sunseeker 2650 Hot Water Tank Bypass

    First time I'll be winterizing my new-to-me mobile home. I know the system, but wonder if anyone knows and possibly has a picture of where the hot water heater bypass valve is on it.
  8. IT

    Electric Switch for Hot Water Tank

    Hey, Our camper has an electric/propane combo heating capability for a 6 gallon tank. The switch to operate the heater using electric power is on the outside and I think that switch may be bad. Where can I find a replacement switch? thank you Apologies for not posting the exact model, all the...
  9. HE

    Water tank output question

    2016 Rockwood A215HW: I’ve always suspected something was up, as I run out of water way too quickly. Since I have an external grey water tank (jerrican) it is easy to monitor output. Sure enough I kept track this last trip, and I used not even half the tank capacity before my pump starts...
  10. LU

    how to fix the overflow valve - fresh water tank

    see photo this is clearly another problem on the forest river manufacturing side. this valve is just open at the tank level and so what happens by the time you arrive at the destination you lose about 1/3 of water. i attached a 1/2 hose with a cap but that requires you to take it down each time...
  11. JJ

    Removal of suburban hot water tank anofe

    As part of my annual end of season maintenance, I went to remove the anode on my hot water heater in order to clean tank and replace if necessary. I drained my water lines about one month ago, and the tent trailer has just been sitting in hot weather. As I was unscrewing the anode, all of a...
  12. aztrooper

    2007 Georgetown 378XL gray water tank not empting

    First of all, don't flame me for what my practice has been on leaving my gray water valve open. Not looking for criticism, just help. Now the issue. We have been living in our 2007 Georgetown 378XL for the last seven years parked in our garage while I'm building the house portion of the...
  13. LE

    Removing Mini Lite Fresh Water Tank

    I have a 2016 Forest River Mini Lite 1905. My fresh water tank sagged and cracked and I may have to replace it. Looking at how it was put in there I see that there are 2 cross members that lay on top of the frame rails on each side. The cross members are bolted to the TOP of the frame rails. In...
  14. SU

    2020 Forest River Aurora 32RLS Fresh Water Tank Drain

    2020 Forest River Aurora 33RLTS Fresh Water Tank Drain Hello all. I have an Aurora 32RLS 2020 model. On the lower side of the trailer where the dump valves are, I have 3 valves. a grey tank valve drain, a toilet/black water valve drain and a freshwater valve drain. Here's my question. The...
  15. brucemc

    Leaky water tank...

    After 8 years of a leak free existence, my lovely bride noticed a streak of water that had run across the floor between the fridge cabinet and the base of the bed. I had just returned from a 2000 mile trip to western Wyoming, and didn't have a bit of problems on that trip. Thinking it was just...
  16. RO

    Check Valve Between City Water And Fresh Water Tank

    Last outing in my 2014 Surveyor SC 189 I was connected to city water and noticed that my fresh water tank inlet was leaking water out of its fill vent. I concluded that there must be a check valve stuck open somewhere between the city water inlet line and the fresh water tank outlet. Can...
  17. JA

    2019 22RR fresh water tank location

    long story, when I have the golf cart in the trailer, at highway speeds, I start getting the death wobble. It finally dawned on me that the weight of the golf cart is behind the axles. To counter act that, I'd like to add water to one or all three tanks when hauling the golfcart. My question is...
  18. Zoinks

    Forest River A213HW water tank drain modification

    I've been wanting to replaced the water tank drain valve for a long time. It never seem to work well and we often had a super small drip from it. I also wanted to make it a little more accessible. One of the pictures shows the basics of the setup laid out on our sidewalk. It's a very tight...
  19. GL

    2005 34WRL potable water tank replacement

    Good evening, I have a 2006 gooseneck 34 WRL work and play toy hauler. I am looking to replace the OEM water tank. I cannot find any numbers or data on the tank. It is 60 x 21 x 9 in a rectangular shape with a slight overhang on the top sides to make the tank look like a T looking at it from...
  20. LA

    Black water tank plumbing

    How do I get to my waterline thar runs to black tank flush? I have some water coming out of discharge but also water on other side of motor home coming into outdoor storage area
  21. jneum525

    Isata 3 - Fresh Water Tank - Losing Water out the Overflow

    I don't dry camp often, but have noticed when I do, I typically end up at camp with 2/3 of a tank of fresh water (after having filled it completely full prior to leaving) with the loss coming from the sloshing and siphoniong etc. that takes place along the way, while driving. I have seen a...
  22. PO

    Hooking up portable grey water tank

    Hi all, We have a FR 228D with the cassette shower/toilet. I would like to use a portable grey water tank to collect from the sink (hose outlet) on one side and the shower outlet (bigger than a hose outlet, smaller than a sewer outlet) on the other side. My idea is to use a 17 gal Camco Rhino...
  23. JI

    fresh water tank drain

    I have a 22 Coachman Northern Spirit, 1840 I hit a small deer that went under the truck and trailer. The freshwater tank drain was slightly hit damaging the seal between the tank and drainpipe. It now leaks at the seal. There was no damage to the pipe or the tank, only appears that it broke...
  24. CH

    Total novice, greywater tank vent?

    I acquired a permanently situated 1999 Forest River Sandpiper. I do not use the toilet, only use the kitchen and bathroom sinks. My greywater tank is connected to a hose that drains over the hill. I spend the summer at a campground, so no need to use the toilet. About two weeks ago, I...
  25. WY

    Fresh water tank capacity

    Alright I feel dumb asking on here but I was wondering if anyone knows the water capacity for a 2010 stealth fb2312. It looks like I have 2 tanks tied together with a hose. I've searched the forums and Google without much luck on any info for a 2010. The trailer did come with a owner's manual...

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