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Old 07-17-2014, 10:47 AM   #1
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Water drip left of entry step

I am getting a drip of water coming from a flexible hose to the left of our entry step. It will be a steady drip for a short period, then stop for a period, then continue in this cycle. We are in full hook-up mode. Holding tanks are not full. Any ideas?
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:56 AM   #2
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Ok I was able to look under the coach. There are 2 low point drains there. I do not what these are for, or where the water is coming from? Thanks for any help.
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Old 07-17-2014, 11:00 AM   #3
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They are for draining your system when winterizing..Take you some Teflon tape and put on the threads and tighten back up should take care of it.
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Old 07-17-2014, 01:48 PM   #4
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thanks for your reply. I thought they were the drains for wintterizing the unit, but I have never winterized. Unless it is from the dealer predelivery check.
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Old 07-17-2014, 04:14 PM   #5
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They are screw caps. Try tighening them first.
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Old 07-17-2014, 04:16 PM   #6
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I have the same issue and just re-tighten them once in a while when they start dripping.


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I have the same issue and just re-tighten them once in a while when they start dripping.
I have the same problem.

I think it's designed that way so you know they're there and don't forget about them when it's time to winterize.
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Old 07-17-2014, 09:07 PM   #8
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You may also want to check your refrigerator drain. If the drain hose is not routed properly, the water from the frig will run down the inside of the coach and usually exit where you are seeing water dripping by the step.
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Old 07-17-2014, 09:21 PM   #9
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I would like to see a picture of the steps being under a low point drain. Seems rather odd that the steps are that far under the coach.
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Old 07-17-2014, 11:09 PM   #10
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I had the same issue
I was told by a fellow camper there was too much water pressure at the rv park and I needed a reducer
Put in a pressure regulater between hose and rv and problem ceased
Now I always use a reducer and haven't had a prob since


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Old 07-17-2014, 11:24 PM   #11
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On the low points, get rid of the caps and install stop valves. No screw caps to worry with. That's what I did.
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Old 07-18-2014, 08:36 AM   #12
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Thank you everyone for your feedback. I was just curious if the water that is dripping would be left from the the dealers predelivery check of the unit over a year and a half ago, since I have never winterized the unit. I will install the check valves, great suggestion.
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