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01-16-2023, 07:23 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: West Haven
Posts: 62
M.O.C. #27351
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Water pump not pressurizing
Left home headed for Quartzsite. We had NOT winterized but did blow out all the water lines. Filled the water tank.
First night out: no water. Water tank was empty. Added water to the tank. The water pump ran but only sputtered a bit of water at the faucet. No evidence of leak. Thinking it might be the pump, we replaced it and primed it. Still no pressure. (The water we added to tank maintained it's level.) We blew out the lines. No luck. Still no evidence of a leak. (Note: did NOT check the actual lines because can't get to them without taking off the fabric covering underneath.) Decided to check into an RV Park at Quartzsite. Attached to city water and everything works fine. Suggestions????
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01-16-2023, 07:33 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: West Haven
Posts: 62
M.O.C. #27351
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Confirmed that valves in convenience center are not on winterize.
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2021 Montana Legacy 3120RL with Super Solar Flex
2019 Ford F450 DRW 4x4 Anderson hitch
West Haven, Utah Part-Time
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01-16-2023, 08:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Milan
Posts: 623
M.O.C. #13390
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We had this problem once. The pump would run on and on but no pressure. Unfortunately you may have to remove the bulkhead. The connections have a tendency to loosen on the waterlines. This is due in some small part to the twist knobs for connecting water lines on the service panel. A loose connection allows too much air in. Good luck. (are you sure the panel is not in the winterize position?)
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01-16-2023, 08:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,606
M.O.C. #22835
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Winterize position. Happens exactly as you describe. In error, after filling my fresh water tank, I've flipped mine many, many times and was bewildered every time why. Your situation sounds identical. Flip the winterization valve.
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2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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01-16-2023, 09:10 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: West Haven
Posts: 62
M.O.C. #27351
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We have checked all of these suggestions. BUT, we found this morning that the tank has lost about 1/4 of water. It is raining so we can't see where it went. Have yet to crawl under trailer to see if the underbelly fabric is squishy from holding water....
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2021 Montana Legacy 3120RL with Super Solar Flex
2019 Ford F450 DRW 4x4 Anderson hitch
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01-16-2023, 12:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,709
M.O.C. #24086
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How much water did you put in the freshwater tank?
I know the pump will not pull all the water from the tank just because of the way it is mounted. A very slight tilt to the left (drivers side) helps when leveling your rig.
When traveling we carry at least 10-20 gallons for flushing toilet and washing hands. Less than that sometimes the pump won't pick it up.
I have a garden hose inline water meter.
I know from empty to full coming out the vent it takes 42 gallons.
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2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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01-16-2023, 01:42 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: West Haven
Posts: 62
M.O.C. #27351
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Tank was full. We use the online meter too.
We are thinking our sensor was wrong because it showed that the tank was down 1/4 and when my husband went to add water it was already full! No water in underbody as far as we can tell. No water gushing out anywhere.
This is why we thought it was the pump. So we replaced with a new pump. Still no pressure.
We are totally baffled and don't know what to try next......
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2021 Montana Legacy 3120RL with Super Solar Flex
2019 Ford F450 DRW 4x4 Anderson hitch
West Haven, Utah Part-Time
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01-16-2023, 01:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,151
M.O.C. #1920
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Pam, try this link (after it stops raining). Enjoy Quartzsite. https://www.envirodesignproducts.com...p-step-by-step
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01-16-2023, 06:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,709
M.O.C. #24086
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I have read of one case where the supply line (flexible white water hose) from the freshwater tank to the pump had collapsed. When the pump (self priming) tried to suck water from the tank the hose collapsed and no water flow. Worked fine on City water.
The guy was going camping and what he did was connect a hose from the freshwater drain to the winterize port. Turned the winterize valve to winterize, turned on the pump and opened a faucet. It worked!!!
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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01-16-2023, 07:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Milan
Posts: 623
M.O.C. #13390
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rames14
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Great article Ron.
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