199 American Cruiser - water system info?
Hello. Just purchased a 1999 american cruiser. when I added water to the water tank, water was dripping/gushing out at the bottom (rear and front section of the rv); was hoping someone has any inf...
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I really can't tell you any specifics. Some RV's have low point drains for winterizing (check RV owner's manual if you have it); they _may_ have been left open. But it sure sounds like maybe it was exposed to cold weather without being winterized.
You might have a come-back if it was bought from a dealer and supposedly had a pre-purchase inspection or came with a warranty. If it came from a private sale, it was pretty much your responsibility to check things, unless maybe the ad implied 'good condition'. Dunno where you'd be then.
If it froze hard, fixing it will require tracing the lines; access is probably going to be really, really hard. Open cabinets, remove drawers. Locate water pump & tank. Start there. Trace all lines to sinks, shower, water heater, etc. Be aware that freeze damage can split a line, and then it closes up so the damage can be almost invisible. Look really closely with a bright flashlight for lines that appear just as if someone had lightly dragged a lead pencil point along the line. Prepare to test your flexibility and patience.
You may still find the proper type of pipe and fittings at Home Depot or Lowes. I'm not sure they still carry them.
Good luck with it!
Jim, "Support Search & Rescue... get lost!"
You might have a come-back if it was bought from a dealer and supposedly had a pre-purchase inspection or came with a warranty. If it came from a private sale, it was pretty much your responsibility to check things, unless maybe the ad implied 'good condition'. Dunno where you'd be then.
If it froze hard, fixing it will require tracing the lines; access is probably going to be really, really hard. Open cabinets, remove drawers. Locate water pump & tank. Start there. Trace all lines to sinks, shower, water heater, etc. Be aware that freeze damage can split a line, and then it closes up so the damage can be almost invisible. Look really closely with a bright flashlight for lines that appear just as if someone had lightly dragged a lead pencil point along the line. Prepare to test your flexibility and patience.
You may still find the proper type of pipe and fittings at Home Depot or Lowes. I'm not sure they still carry them.
Good luck with it!
Jim, "Support Search & Rescue... get lost!"
