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Originally Posted by Carl n Susan
Since you stated the PRESSURE dropped at all the faucet locations, I agree with Bob. It is likely the check valve on the water heater has failed or is clogged.
We really need to know the model of your 2004 Montana to help with the repair.
The check valve is located on the inside edge of the WH. Getting access depends on your model Montana. That is why knowing the Model is so important. Sometimes you can get to the WH and the check valve by removing the wall in the pass through compartment. Or you may be able to remove a panel from an inside compartment of the Montana to access the check valve.
The check valve is relatively easy to replace (or by pass if you NEVER winterize) once you gain access. It will be tight and requires a good hefty wrench to loosen it.
The filters/screens are part of each faucet. The sink ones are usually on the spigot. The shower lines (and maybe the kitchen line) may have them where the transition from Pex to flex lines occur.
It has been a long time since I saw a 2004 model. You do not have a convenience center unlike newer models. I suspect it is plumbed into the bypass valve?
Correct
You have to remove the anode rod to drain the MH tank. Once you do that, the Camco wand is great to use to flush out the crap and corruption laying inside the tank.
Once a year is a good start. As it depends on the quality of water you have, you can go longer or maybe shorter. This also allows you to check the anode for deterioration (and need for replacement).
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Thank you! I was able To figure out where the check valve is, I’ll have to drain it out and run to the rv store tomorrow for the check valve, camco wand and anode rod.Ill have to find where the flex and pex meet so I can check all the filters too . We are on a SoCal desert well, the water is less than spectacular . Hopefully this will fix the issue. Thank you for being so informative wane helpful, I greatly appreciate it!