Fresh water loss while driving
I know this is an issue with several trailers , and looking to start my spring to-do list... With my ( and many others) trailer , once the fresh water tank is filled , it will run out the overflow to ...
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Lynnmor wrote:ford truck guy wrote:
On ours , the tank is just about up to the floor boards , with the hose running out the top and straight down. There is no where for it to go up...
I replaced the tank with one that had an inlet on top right under the dinette. From there I ran the pipe outside.
If there is no way to go up where the pipes are, then attach long hoses to the current vents and run them to where you can go higher. Install low point drains as needed in the hoses.
Whatever you do, don't install valves to close off the vents, that is an accident waiting to happen.
While I don't disagree there is a potential for a mishap. It not as bad as you make it. The tank will be full at arrival. Water will not flow from the tank properly until you open the vent valve. The poor flow should alert the user to open the travel valves back up!
The real potential for a mishap is if you were to fill tank with both valves closed. However you will be alerted that there is a problem before you need to re fill the tank.
Ball valves are an simple solution,Sharkbite ball valves are an easy solution.
