RV How To - Fresh Water Tank Issue Resolved
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
- Have you ever had your travel trailer's fresh water tank empty itself going down the road? Boondocking is fun but having little to no water is not. I came up with a method/resolution that just might be helpful to you.
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Same issue. Our tank completely emptied while we drove to a boondocking site. When we returned home, our friend added the valve you made and the problem was fixed. Thanks!!
I am glad that I was able to help. Make a reminder to keep it open when filling or emptying the tank. Pretty much only close it when traveling, otherwise you will drastically damage the tank.
Thanks for the tip! We have the same trailer and had a similar issue just this past weekend, at a state park with only electrical hookups. I filled the fresh tank before leaving the house but the gauge showed 2/3rds full when we got there. It ran down to empty on the gauge by Saturday afternoon (3 young kids, still learning water management :) ) but there was a water spigot a few sites down from us so I was able to use a 3 gallon water tote and make a few trips back and forth to get us through the weekend.
Glad that you were able to keep things moving. Are you going to look into this method before your next trip?
@@HowToRV our next couple trips are full hookups but the next time we are away from water I plan to!
Genius! I wish I thought of this 5 years ago. Lol! Thank you.
I need you to talk to my wife and explain the “genius” part. Lol. She is not convinced yet. LOL
@@HowToRV That’s funny! 😄
🌸 Thanks for the information!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for your help I have the same over flow valve 😊😊
Glad I could help
IMPORTANT: with this vent system, when the water begins flowing from the overflow, TURN THE WATER SUPPLY OFF, and then shut the vent valve off, to avoid blowing up the water tank
Absolutely right. Sorry your experience had to bring you to post a great comment though.
Great video! Will keep it in mind!
Thanks again.
Thanks for the great video! We have the same model and believe we experienced this on our first trip, which happens to be a boon docking one. With the fresh water overflow, is there a possibility that we find water near our toilet area when in drive? When we got to the site, I suspect some water splashes out from our toilet because I can tell the lid of toilet got water slushes around.
I usually keep the water turned off and the toilet empty for travels. Although I have not had that problem, you shored up my thoughts on the matter. Thanks. Hope that your future boondocking trips go better in the future. Also, (I made this mistake) Do not forget to open the valve when stationary. I forgot to open it and almost messed up the tank. Dont tell the wife but she got me to doing something else and I forgot. It was her fault. LOL. Wink.
Had the same problem I thought when it was overfilled it created a vacuum and drained it out. I don't open my valve when I'm camping just when filling up. camp off-grid alot
With not opening the valve when camping, are you concerned of the tank collapsing?
@@HowToRV No not with a 12v pump
3 years of no issues over 100 nights a year
We do a lot of higher altitude boon docking. Ie, filling at sea level and camping at 4k, 5k, or 6k feet. Do you ever have problems with tank in altitude change, with no venting available (since the valve is closed while moving)? As this process is much simpler than replumbing the vent hose on my heritage glen
I have not had any issues at altitudes that you described.
Someone added a valve to the overflow of my trailer before I bought it. After 4 years of ownership, I messed up bigtime today. I forgot to shut the water off when my tank overflow began spilling water. I shut the valve off, but did not shut the water supply off. I overpressurized my tank (didn't break it) and bent the 3 steel support straps. Another repair to do ☹️
That is my fear as well. I hope that the reapirs go easily. Let me know how it goes
Visited an RV repair place today. They suggested using a floorjack and some 2x4 wood, and to try and press the steel bands straight. If the tank does not leak after doing this, they said I should be ok. I am away 2 weeks. Will try this later.@@HowToRV
Do you keep a note in the tow vehicle to remind you about the valve?
I do not but I think that would be a good idea though
Maybe add some hose to the line to make an easier access to it and less likely chance to forget about it
That is a great idea. I was going to do something similar but did not have enough rise to keep water from coming out.
Wait, I'm confused. Isn't that the low point drain? Why would the overflow be at the bottom?
My low point drains for the cold and hot water are located at the front of the RV. This is the drain on mine for just the freshwater tank.
Isn’t that what the vent is for at the inlet where you fill up your fresh water? I have a little screen right next to it that I can hear air coming out from when filling up mine…
I have a Cherokee Wolf Pup and had the same issue. The overflow should be routed to that vent next to the fill cap but the manufacturer decided that requires too much effort. I’ve checked a few others at the dealership since then and it’s the same story. I started using a small rubber stopper once I discovered the issue and it works fine. I insert it once the water starts flowing from the overflow then pull it when we reach our destination.
Very well said Holden. I only wish that my RV vent was connected like Max’s. Thank you for the amazing reply. Couldn’t of said it better myself.
This FR company builds junk ! Cheap corner cutters! They don’t care. When I asked for warranty repair about the vent I was told it wasn’t covered.
From what I understand, the warranty is actually sold to the dealership that you bought it from. The dealer is responsible to sending any claims to the manufacturer. Weird I know but that has been my experience.
Did exactly what u did 👌
Did it work for you as it has for me?
Hate the chairs were older to hard to get out of.
I understand. I have degenerative disc and it seems to help me. It’s all in what fits the individual.
I do have a mess on my 2022 StarCraft, I saw the control panel and show fresh water tank full, soon I notice under the sink where my water pump is, a bad water leak, than at the bottom of the trailer every where. My old 2014 keystone was much easer to fill and shows tank full just when overflow, easy and no problem. Now I am very scary to fill this new 2022 water tank, so many technology and no one put a overflow drain ? Be aware, StarCraft sucks !!!!!
That is odd that they designed it that way. Sorry to hear that you are not happy with your purchase.
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I completely understand. I am no longer creating videos this way. If you dont mind, please see some of my more recent videos and comment there and tell me if you see any difference and opportunities for improvement. Thank you for the reply.