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Pangaea_Ron
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May 01, 2013

Can rough roads create a suction from the water tank vent?

I have been driving some windy and hilly roads on Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast with the MH, and it seems that I have lost water from the water tank. Can surging water in the tank leak out the vent...
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tpi
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May 01, 2013
Pangaea Ron wrote:
Lynnmor

I agree about the check valve, thus my earlier question about pressurizing the tank. Upon thinking about it, even a plug should have a small hole to allow the tank to vent for expanding water, etc. I might (probably would) forget to remove it for use.

Re-routing the line seems to be the best option.


At least there has to be some kind of provision for venting pressure. Elevation changes come to mind and can create a considerable pressure or vacuum situation.

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