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rvnubee
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Nov 16, 2018

Draining the fresh water tank

I would like to drain my fresh water tank so I can refill with fresh water without running it empty with the pump. I have a 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun, model 319MB. I am told there is probably a drain valve that I can open and just drain the water on the ground but I cannot find a valve.

I removed the 4 screws from the outside wall next the the shower by the "Low Point Drain" sign but could not see how to remove the panel. I looked under the bed but couldn't find a drain valve there either. I have searched under the rig but could not find anything that looks like a drain valve near the water tank. Can anyone provide some guidance of where to look or if this is possible?
  • RedRocket204 wrote:
    Nothing in your Coachman manual that explains where to find it?


    most RV owners manuals are generic with no model-specific info.
  • Crawling underneath is the only way I’ve found mine...word you can’t use as in afternoon libation. And sometimes the fresh water tank is directly above it.
  • Many have quit using valves and instead use a pipe cap, just to save a few pennies.
  • Our valve is actually a 1/4 (or half turn) turn plastic petc*ck. Doesn't look like much.
    Wasn't sure I could actually spell it out on this Forum.
  • Crawl under and look for a plastic line with a valve on it. Should be around where your water tank is located.