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  1. JC

    Battery drain even when on shore power

    Greetings, went camping this weekend and the battery would drain down even when plugged into shore power, it is a new deep cell battery and was showing full charge when we left home. Plugged into shore power at the campground but it would not hold the full charge and had to plug into the vehicle...
  2. AW

    Low Point Drain Dripping

    We have a 2021 Cherokee Arctic Wolf 287bh (this is the 1st travel trailer we’ve owned so we are learning lots. Today after using the shower (we‘ve only used it 2 or 3 times) I noticed some dripping from the low point drain under the trailer. When I tightened the cap the leak stopped. My question...
  3. PI

    shower drain plumbing question

    I have a 2017 5'er that the shower drain was acting up at the end of the year last year. Today I took the drain line apart and there is a white fixture about mid way to the gray tank. It's about 6 inches long and the water passes through it. I accidentally found that it had some kind of...
  4. EcoBuckeye

    Draining water at the campsite - why?

    As I was leaving the campground this weekend, I saw a guy draining his low-point drains directly onto his campsite pad. He was otherwise packed up and appeared to be ready to leave. We were already rolling so I didn't stop to ask, but I'm still wondering two days later - why would he do this? It...
  5. MNtraveler

    MBS - drain and replace old DEF

    I need to drain and replace my DEF since it dates to 2019, only used once last year. When I looked underneath the DEF tank was covered by a shroud. It that easily removed and replaced, or will I need new plastic pop snap pieces or something like that? Any other tips and tricks for this other...
  6. DO

    Black tank won’t drain

    My buddy has a 2013 Fleetwood Storm and black water tank won’t empty and it is full. When opening the black tank valve, it sounds like a small amount may come out, very small amount but doesn’t empty. Any thoughts to help him?
  7. ST

    Freshwater Tank Drainage

    I saw an earlier thread on the full draining of the fresh water tank. No matter what i do i still have about 20% left in the tank. Any suggestions? I have a 2021.5 34B. Thank you.
  8. CK

    Fresh water drain

    How do I drain my fresh water tank on a 2019 coachman chapparel. I found the low point drains (red and blue).
  9. PoppySteve

    Several Black Tank Drain Plumbing Leaks

    On our 2011 Sunseeker 2860, I have started having some drain pipe leaks. One is coming from the bottom of the hose band at the top where I drew the blue line. One appears to be at the joint circled in the photo. The blue arrow shows the water trickle from the leaks. I would like to try and...
  10. TI

    Kitchen sink draining slowly

    Hope y'all can provide some help.... We have a brand new Brookstone 398 MBL and the kitchen sink is not draining. I've taken apart as many of the plumbing fixtures I can get to, and they're all sparking clean. I did notice a 3rd release valve outside today for "Liquid Waste", could this be...
  11. JR

    2020 Wildwood 27RE Battery Drain

    Trailer battery draining during travel - 7 hours OTR and not enough juice to open a slide. Battery Cutoff switch engaged; only thing running is refrigerator. Background: Dealer replaced factory battery with O’Reilly AP deep cycle battery prior to purchase. 8 months later battery would not...
  12. RO

    cardboard gasket for shower drain?

    Shower drain started to leak. Determined that putty/sealant/gaskets for the drain next to the shower floor (pan) had failed. I mention all those things since they are all present. In addition to a black, flexible gasket, I see what looks likes a cardboard one. A spacer? They used a...
  13. DR

    How Do You Close These Drain Valves?

    Hello All, Have a new to us truck camper ( Alpenlite ) . The previous owner drained the tanks prior to winter and we are now trying to fill tanks for a trip. Unfortunately, the drain valves seem to be "stuck" in the open position, and thus water simply drains back out. Not sure hoe to close...
  14. CH

    bathroom sink drain stopper

    When trying to use the bathroom sink to wash up I invariably knock the drain plug out. Does anyone know if it can be replaced with a popup? That would be flush with the sink. I looked at the drain and the section for the popup lever can be replaced but I didn't think to look at the drain...
  15. Sagecoachdriver

    Add new larger Fresh water tank drain

    My Forester has a small pex hose draining the water and it takes forever. Obviously, adding another outlet to the tank is not an optiion. Has anyone tried putting a "Y" at the base of the filler tube and added a ball valve? I think that hose is 1" and would surely drain the tank in no time...
  16. PO

    looking for a fresh water drain/petcock replacement

    The T handle of my fresh water drain broke off. I can barely get a grip on it with pliers. Looking for a replacement. where do I order from? I see these 2 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006JLSN8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A357DXKF6TUWJ3&psc=1...
  17. Bob-0

    Shower Drain

    Was preparing the water pump for another season and just happened to look up. Noticed water , soap scrum on the aluminum floor framing under the shower. Found out the shower drain was leaking. Took the drain apart and found the gasket, made from foam was not sealing and deformed. I think it...
  18. RE

    Fresh Water drain leaking

    The drain going up and into the tank and surrounding by black "guck" (sealant ?) is loose and leaking. Do I have to remove the black stuff or can I apply an additional sealant? I am a seasonal camper and only need water from this tank, should a problem occur from the well water supply . Any...
  19. GS

    Clear Water Tank Drain, Water Heater & Filter Bypass

    I have recently purchased a 2003 Lexington. Could someone tell me where the Clean water drain is located. I have found 3 pairs of low point drain hoses (one pair near the clean water tank), the vent hose to the clear water tank, but no specific drain for the tank. From what I have been reading...
  20. JI

    Residential Refrigerator defrost drain/pan

    When our 33IK silverback sits for a few months (florida) we get a bit of surface mold primarily in the kitchen area. I don't believe we have any leaks but we are starting to think it may be from water sitting in the drain pan of the refrigerator. Does anyone know if there is a drain line that...
  21. GR

    Trouble finding low point drains on Salem 16RKB

    Hi. Does anyone know if a Salem 16 RKB has low point drains? Nothing found underneath. Not mentioned in the manual.
  22. FR

    2021 Grey Wolf 23MK Low point drains

    I tried to look at the entire underbelly of my new rig and I cant seem to find the red and blue low point drains anywhere. I have my "T" handle fresh water drain but cant find the plumbing drains. Any help for locations to look in would be appreciated.
  23. DA

    How often should you drain a Truma tankless water heater.

    Hello All. This is our first motorhome with a Truma. We have used it one one trip so far and it seems to work great. Due to our daughter's wedding and some other commitments, we won't be using our motorhome for about 2 months. Should I drain the Truma until our next trip or is ok to store it...
  24. RO

    Bathroom sink drain

    I have a Roo 183. It comes with a plug for the bathroom sink. Looking for a screen or something. Anyone have any ideas
  25. BI

    Outside sink drain connection

    I seem to be missing an adapter for the outside sink drain on my '16 Flagstaff T21QBHW. Does anybody know what size the thread/pipe is so I can make an adapter for a hose? Thanks in advance. Jim

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