Rv Check Valve Problem

The fix is easy and you can probably do it yourself.

Rv check valve problem.

The problem was a bad check valve on the water pump. The valve is meant to prevent city water from leaking into the fresh water tank. Great job thank you. Go whole hog and replace the pump itself.

The pump check valve may be stuck. In this video i remove and disassemble the rv s city water input connection. Winterized the rv water pump last year and i can t get to work this year. You can always hire a plumber to evaluate the problem or call the rv manufacturer.

Inside is a plastic check valve plunger a spring retaining clip and small rub. Check for a rebuild kit for the water pump and find out if the internal check valve is a user serviceable part some art some are not. Second check to see if you left the drain open when filling up the water tank. I had a problem finding these check valves for my rv water heater locally.

Inside is a plastic check valve plunger a spring retaining clip and small rubber o ring. Check amazon or rv water filter store for options. The valve is designed to let pressured city water enter the rv s plumbing system when hooked to a charged hose bib via your water hose in an rv park and prevent the water pump from pumping water out of your potable water tank onto the ground when not hooked to a charged hose bib. First check to see if the shut off valves are open.

Add your own 1 way check valve to the water line on the inlet side of the pump. For those just entering the rv lifestyle there is a check valve behind your city water hook up. Our city water connection has been weeping water when using the onboard water pump and fresh water tank for dry camping. There are several things you need to check to ensure your water pump is working again.