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Old 07-22-2013, 07:57 PM   #1
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2011 Rockwood 8285WS Water Leak

Took the 5th Wheel out to the Moondance Jam in Walker Mn. this past week. Great trip but I found a bit of a water leak. The past couple years when I would turn on the water pump it would pressurize the system, then shut off. then in 15 minutes or so the pump would run for 3-4 seconds and shut off. I mentioned it to the dealer and they said to start looking for water leaks. of which I found none. My camping friends said it was normal get used to it. but this week I found moisture behind the toilet on the supply line, I thought was condensation till I looked a bit closer and see the Plastic part that attaches to the water line before the toilet has a leak. I believe the is the vacuum breaker. The Toilet is a Thetford Mod 42070 Style II High. White Tray, and it looks like it should be easy to replace. Beats hauling the rig up to the dealer, and I enjoy these kind of projects. I wonder if that was causing the pump to cycle or not? Anyone replace one of these before. I'll post a picture if I can get it out of my phone.
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Old 07-22-2013, 08:51 PM   #2
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pics of suspected part

I see a drip from the end of the vac breaker
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Old 07-28-2013, 07:15 AM   #3
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I found the part via Google, then ordered it on Amazon. I took off the old one yesterday, it was tougher then I thought. Just no room to work in the back of the toilet. Had to use a mirror, and do a lot by feel. New part should be here in a couple days. Hope it not as tough putting it on and checking for leaks. I may replace the longer hose as well, just in case.
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Old 07-29-2013, 09:38 PM   #4
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Got the new kit today. Came with hoses clamps vacuum breaker and a new bowl seal. Took 10 minutes to install and test. No leaks. Problem fixed
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Old 07-30-2013, 05:35 AM   #5
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Great job and thanks for the pics. Something else for me to keep an eye on. LOL.
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