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05-16-2016, 11:11 AM
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Water pump bowl leak
We found a leak next to the water pump - what we found was the water bowl which I guess is to trap debris is leaking. The bowl is almost facing down and it seems to be dripping through the wire mesh - I heard back from forest river and they said to replace it. Is this easy to do with out breaking something? Also does the water need to be drained from the system and finally it's facing down was it installed correctly? Thanks
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05-16-2016, 11:15 AM
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Did you screw it tight first to see if leaks stops?
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05-16-2016, 11:54 AM
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If the unit is old enough to go thru a winter. Well then maybe it was not drained at that little screen filter correctly. That could cause it to have a crack in the cap from freezing.
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05-16-2016, 12:25 PM
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Water bowl
No I did not try to tighten it , do you mean the plastic cap? With my luck I'll break it. Also the unit is 6 months old - and while I did winterize it I didn't read anything about the water bowl. The bowl is facing almost down is that correct? Does the whole piece need replacement? Thanks for the help
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05-16-2016, 12:32 PM
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Replace entire unit ,yes bowl down!  Youroo!! 
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05-16-2016, 02:27 PM
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Yes the clear plastic. Only medium strength hand tight. No wrenches need to be used. Just tightening is maybe all it needs.
But if that does not fix it then maybe the clear part is cracked. You would most likely need to drain the fresh water tank and take the cap off to inspect closer and the seal.
If it is not cracked then unit needs to be replaced.
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05-17-2016, 07:19 AM
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Thanks I will try tonight and let you know how it goes. Is it possible though to just leave the water pump off and open a few faucets to release pressure? Or do I need to drain the system thanks again
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05-17-2016, 07:23 AM
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Leave pump off and take apart....there will be no pressure as it is on the intake side of pump.....but just open a faucet for piece of mind.
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05-17-2016, 07:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fonzie
Leave pump off and take apart....there will be no pressure as it is on the intake side of pump.....but just open a faucet for piece of mind.
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That filter should be between the tank and pump. If the bowl is cracked just replace the bowl from the new filter, not he whole filter. These are not expensive and readily available.
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05-17-2016, 07:53 AM
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The filter bowl and the water pump chamber are the two items in the water system that are not winterized when only blowing out lines and not adding antifreeze. Not saying the compressed air method is not effective, only that these two items must be addressed separately.
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Originally Posted by Steveanddianne
No I did not try to tighten it , do you mean the plastic cap? With my luck I'll break it. Also the unit is 6 months old - and while I did winterize it I didn't read anything about the water bowl. The bowl is facing almost down is that correct? Does the whole piece need replacement? Thanks for the help
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05-17-2016, 08:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flybob
The filter bowl and the water pump chamber are the two items in the water system that are not winterized when only blowing out lines and not adding antifreeze. Not saying the compressed air method is not effective, only that these two items must be addressed separately.
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^^ X2 ^^
The water pump and the filter/bowl are isolated/protected from the city side of the system by the internal check valve in the pump. During winterization, using compressed air to blow out the lines via the city water port does not address the water left behind in these items.
Yes you can run the pump 'dry' but it really doesn't get all the water out unless you suck some pink stuff in.
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05-17-2016, 08:52 AM
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I had a leak from the bowl when the unit was brand new.
The little black rubber gasket had an imperfection (cut) in it
Dealer gave me a new gasket and all was well
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05-17-2016, 09:09 AM
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A few years back, in my 21rr I would blow the lines for winterizeing and we had a really hard winter and mine cracked. Any RV supply should have that clear cap in stock. Maybe $5-$8 and just use your hand to take off and put on. No need to drain anything. Open a faucet to relieve any pressure as mentioned. A small towel to dry up the little bit of water that might come out. Mine faced sideways in my camper.
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