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05-22-2013, 07:47 AM
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Low Water Pressure Throughout Trailer
I have a 2013 Silverback 35QB4 and we are on our own 1/2 acre lot with a cistern and pump. I have 2 connections at the pump, one to my trailer and one for a garden hose thats free to use outside for watering trees / plants etc.
There is plenty of pressure coming from the pump itself as the garden hose has enough pressure to spray off decks, wash boat etc. Yet, the pressure within the trailer is very low everywhere, shower, toilet, sinks, etc. The pump is set to max out at 60 psi and I don't have a pressure reducer at my connection to the trailer.
Any ideas? Am I missing something simple?
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05-22-2013, 07:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean
I have a 2013 Silverback 35QB4 and we are on our own 1/2 acre lot with a cistern and pump. I have 2 connections at the pump, one to my trailer and one for a garden hose thats free to use outside for watering trees / plants etc.
There is plenty of pressure coming from the pump itself as the garden hose has enough pressure to spray off decks, wash boat etc. Yet, the pressure within the trailer is very low everywhere, shower, toilet, sinks, etc. The pump is set to max out at 60 psi and I don't have a pressure reducer at my connection to the trailer.
Any ideas? Am I missing something simple?
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Is your water filter plugged?
There should also be a sediment screen near your pump.
Very fine micron filter?
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05-22-2013, 08:13 AM
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Check the screen where you hook up the hose to your camper.
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05-22-2013, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Is your water filter plugged?
There should also be a sediment screen near your pump.
Very fine micron filter?
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I do have a water filter and it's fairly new so it should be fine. Saying that though, I will simply remove the filter and see if that makes a difference. Sadly I'm not back out there for a couple weeks so I can't even try it out for a while.
Thanks.
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05-22-2013, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Sean
...Any ideas? Am I missing something simple?
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Remove all the aerators on the faucets and clean and throw the water savers away, (the little flat washers with a hole in them)
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05-22-2013, 10:44 AM
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daydreaming about camping
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean
I have a 2013 Silverback 35QB4 and we are on our own 1/2 acre lot with a cistern and pump. I have 2 connections at the pump, one to my trailer and one for a garden hose thats free to use outside for watering trees / plants etc.
There is plenty of pressure coming from the pump itself as the garden hose has enough pressure to spray off decks, wash boat etc. Yet, the pressure within the trailer is very low everywhere, shower, toilet, sinks, etc. The pump is set to max out at 60 psi and I don't have a pressure reducer at my connection to the trailer.
Any ideas? Am I missing something simple?
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had a similar problem in our old pop-up. curiously the pressure was ok off the pump. found a couple dozen dead ladybugs in the inlet line...
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05-22-2013, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeplj8
had a similar problem in our old pop-up. curiously the pressure was ok off the pump. found a couple dozen dead ladybugs in the inlet line...
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HA, I'm going to tell my wife and daughter that and see if they freak out.
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05-22-2013, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Remove all the aerators on the faucets and clean and throw the water savers away, (the little flat washers with a hole in them)
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I'll take a look. I didn't know each faucet has a restrictor on it.
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05-22-2013, 11:11 AM
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daydreaming about camping
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Originally Posted by Sean
HA, I'm going to tell my wife and daughter that and see if they freak out.
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mine still will not drink the water from the tap...
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05-22-2013, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeplj8
mine still will not drink the water from the tap...
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Cant say I blame her.
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05-22-2013, 11:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeeplj8
mine still will not drink the water from the tap...
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Mine do or they go thirsty.....
I got beer so I'm good... 
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05-22-2013, 11:53 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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City slickers..........
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05-22-2013, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
City slickers.......... |
See..........where I get it from??
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05-22-2013, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BombDoc
See..........where I get it from??
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Aaaaaa yep
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05-22-2013, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BombDoc
See..........where I get it from??
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And from both forks of his tongue too!
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