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Saint_Augustine
Explorer
Jun 11, 2017

Can't use continuously connected water hose?

I recently bought a 2015 Pleasure Way Excell. It was used. All works except for the fresh water system. It was delivered to me with a full fresh water tank and maybe that should have been a clue. I used only the fresh water tank on my maiden 2 day camping trip. I didn't want to carry that much water. Next time out and I'm still out, I hooked the camp water to the fresh water intake and thought all was ok until.i saw water pouring out of the fresh water tank overflow. I had to stop using direct water feed and work through the tanks. Is there a valve that camp water should close to avoid interaction with fresh water tank? Thanks if you can help. Bob
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jun 11, 2017
    The check valve in the pump isn't working. You can add a separate one or take apart the pump, clean it and it will probably work again.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Jun 11, 2017
    Mine has a two position switch labeled something like NORMAL and POWER FILL. In the NORMAL position water goes thru the pipes for normal use. In the POWER FILL position water goes to the fresh water tank for filling.
  • joebedford's avatar
    joebedford
    Nomad II
    Jun 11, 2017
    On mine, there's a check valve that closes off the onboard tanks if there's city water. If that's the problem, easy repair.
  • WILDEBILL308's avatar
    WILDEBILL308
    Explorer II
    Jun 11, 2017
    The water fill valve may be bad allowing it to fill the fresh water tank. The check valve on the water pump may be bad.
    Bill
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2017
    There should be a non-return fitting between inlet and the tank. If jammed open a non return valve it ain't no more.

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