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Explorer

Jul 22, 2015

Leaking Water while boondocking

Today is our first time boondocking with our new MH. I filled the fresh water tank to the top then we headed to our boondock spot at the beach.

When I turned the pump on water came out of the "fresh water fill" inlet. This was due to the diverter valve being in the wrong position. When I switch the position water just leaks out of the fresh water fill inlet. If I leave it in this position I can use the pump and build pressure BUT water still pours out (slowly). If I change the position of the valve is stops pouring out UNTIL I turn the pump on. Then it is just pumping it out.

Is it possible that I have just over filled the fresh water tank and that's why its leaking while in the closed position?

Camper = 2005 Holiday Rambler Admiral.

Class A

14 Replies

enblethen
Nomad
Jul 22, 2015
I would verify that the pump is installed correctly. Check water line connections.
Check the power to the pump to insure it is rotating in the correct direction.
Has it ever worked?
Does it work properly when connected to city water?
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2015
Does the coach have a winterization by-pass as well? If so, the setting their might be incorrect.
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Jul 22, 2015
I had the fill valve go bad on my Monaco coach. A quick fix is to go to a hardware store and buy one of the shut off valves for hose bibs. This stopped the leakage. I'm guessing that you have had an O-ring failure within the valve.
gemert
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
Is this a new coach to you? Has it worked correctly before? It sounds like a check valve on the pump outlet. I'm not anywhere near an expert but thats what I would be looking for. Let us know what it is please.