How to empty fresh water tank without pump?
My water pump is not working and I need to get it replaced. Is there a way to empty the full fresh water tank without the use of a water pump? I have 2018 Forest River sunseeker
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There are several ways depending on your RV and it may not be necesary
Some ways: First my rig. If I follow the pipe from the tank outlet there is a quarter turn valve. I turn this and no water leaves the tank so now I can change pump safely (YIPPIE)
next is a T-fitting and the T-line runs to the pump. the Through line to another quarter turn valve to an outlet under the RV to drain (Come back tomorrow)
There is a 2nd outlet on the tank (I installed a petcock)
Some rigs if you crawl under there is either a capped pipe or a valve or both
Court of last resort.
Somewhere ABOVE the tank is a gravity fill.. Siphon hose.
But there should be a drain and a cut off valve to the pump.
Some ways: First my rig. If I follow the pipe from the tank outlet there is a quarter turn valve. I turn this and no water leaves the tank so now I can change pump safely (YIPPIE)
next is a T-fitting and the T-line runs to the pump. the Through line to another quarter turn valve to an outlet under the RV to drain (Come back tomorrow)
There is a 2nd outlet on the tank (I installed a petcock)
Some rigs if you crawl under there is either a capped pipe or a valve or both
Court of last resort.
Somewhere ABOVE the tank is a gravity fill.. Siphon hose.
But there should be a drain and a cut off valve to the pump.
