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Old 04-08-2017, 07:08 AM   #1
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Apex water pump

Apex TT. Hooked up at campground. Shortly after water was leaking out of the fresh water fill connection. Is there a bypass or diaphragm in the water pump allowing city connected water to fill fresh water tank? THANKS
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There is a check valve in the city connector. If there is a screen on it remove it and use a screw driver or similar to gently push it in to release.
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Disregard, though I read city connection..
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The pump itself acts as the check valve. Is your fill a gravity fill or a hose connection to fill the tank.
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Gravity fill for fresh water
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Ok the pump should be acting as the check valve. If it is dribbling out might be a bit of grit. Try disconnecting the city water, let the pump push water through the lines and see if it clears the leak. If not might need a check on the pump by taking the diaphragm off to see if it is faulty. Is this the first use of the trailer or just a new problem.
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Old 04-08-2017, 10:42 AM   #7
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Ok the pump should be acting as the check valve. If it is dribbling out might be a bit of grit. Try disconnecting the city water, let the pump push water through the lines and see if it clears the leak. If not might need a check on the pump by taking the diaphragm off to see if it is faulty. Is this the first use of the trailer or just a new problem.


All my sinks have good pressure except my bathroom sink. It's very low. I'm connected to city water.
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All my sinks have good pressure except my bathroom sink. It's very low. I'm connected to city water.
Did you remove the faucet aerator and look for debris?
Sometimes the individual faucet cartridges get debris in them as well. I've even seen plastic shavings where the water lines attach to the faucet. You'll need to disassemble the faucet and inspect.
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Thanks gonna go check now
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Thanks gonna go check now


Gonna have to do this after this camping trip once I drain all the water
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Gonna have to do this after this camping trip once I drain all the water
You can just unscrew the aerator and check it. You won't get any water flow as long as the tap is turned off.
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