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Katdaddy
Explorer II
Oct 29, 2018

Air in water lines??

Hey folks,
I just back from a 10 day trip to the Smokies. We camp at the Cades Cove campground. For those that do not know, there are no hookups in the campground. It is dry camping. During the trip we kept getting sputtering from the cold water faucets like there was air in the line and occasionally the water pump sounded like it was running a little rough. I tried running the water to get the air out but the problem persisted. Stock shurflo water pump. Any ideas what I have going on?
As always I appreciate your help.

8 Replies

  • Charles2222's avatar
    Charles2222
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2018
    Removed water line fron suction on tank,installed T in drain,connected pump suction line to side of T.Tanks are to flat and easy for water to move to off side and suck air.Fixed my problem
  • Katdaddy's avatar
    Katdaddy
    Explorer II
    Oct 31, 2018
    Found the fitting on the tub and the inlet side of the pump a little loose. Tightened them and it seems the problem is gone. Thanks for all the help.
  • Ski_Pro_3's avatar
    Ski_Pro_3
    Explorer
    Oct 30, 2018
    It's sucking air in from someplace. Mine did this and found the winterizing valve had a cracked fitting on it. Those valves are expensive, so I just ended up removing it. I won't winterize anyways, camp all year round.
  • RedRocket204's avatar
    RedRocket204
    Explorer
    Oct 29, 2018
    If you have one of those clear strainers on the input side of your water pump, make sure that is snug and also not cracked. I've had one crack on me before. As already mentioned, check the water pump fittings for snugness and cracks.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Oct 29, 2018
    Sometimes it takes a day or two for the pump to quiet down after a trip.

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