Nautilus P1 has leaking connections
I'm totally stumped by my inability to stop the swivel connectors to stop leaking on my Nautilus P1 system !! I first noticed a slight drip when the valves were in position to power fill the fresh water tank. I thought the rubber cone washer was just bad so I replaced it. The leak got worse. Then I purchased a new swivel connector which includes the cone washer and installed it properly with pex cinch clamps and tool. Leak is still there. I played around with not tightening it much (1/4 turn past snug) then tightened it more.......leak got worse the tighter I made it. The Manifold on the back of the panel looks good. I removed it and gave it a thorough examination and saw no cracks and the threads look good.
I'm totally stumped by this. I normally have good success with fixing about anything but for some reason this Nautilus P1 panel has become a royal pain in the rear. Would appreciate suggestions or ideas.
I found my leak. It was in the threads of the manifold. I pulled this manifold out three days ago so I could get an up close examination. I expected to see a crack or a deformity but it looked perfect so I re installed it. Changed the swivel connector twice but it still leaked. Changed the cone washer seal 3 times using different brands. The tighter I tightened it the more it leaked. I finally ordered a new manifold and that cured the problem. I don't know why this leak started because I have winterized properly each of the 9 years I've owned this trailer. So if anyone has a leak and changing the swivel connector or cone washer does not correct it then order the section of manifold you need. $$
