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Water pressure and windows in 2006 8318SS
We purchased a used, one owner 2006 Rockwood 8318SS and it seems we've had nothing but problems with it. Hoping someone here with the same camper can give us some advice.
First we are having water pressure issues. When we first filled the tank with water at home, the water pump didn't work so we purchased a new one. Shurflo 45psi, 3.5 gal. After we replaced the water pump, the water pressure was not very good especially in the shower. We switched out the shower head handle with the one outside and it seemed to help a little bit. We are continuing to get air in the lines when you turn on any faucet, shower or toilet as it spits. The water pressure is still low for the water pump we purchased. We have checked everything we can think of including the water heater. We also checked all the faucets for the screens and have removed the ones that still had them, same issue.
When we purchased this camper, there was a lot of rusty residue in the shower and sinks. The previous owner told us that they camped at a campground all summer so I am assuming that was from that campground's bad water. They did give us an extra water filter system so I'm assuming that they used them. Not sure if this would cause issues with the water pressure though but I thought I would mention it. We've been camping for over 20 years and had many campers so we know what kind of pressure we are supposed to be getting. When the water pump is on, it is noisy and vibrates the entire camper but we think we need to insulate that area for the sound. Also, I should mention that we boondock all summer on our lake property and bring water in to fill the tank. Does anyone else have issues with the water system in this camper? Anything we can check besides taking out the underbelly to check the water lines?
Second thing are the dang sliding windows. They are so hard to open and close. We've put WD40 on them but they are still hard to open and close. We've hurt our fingers on them a few times - that's how hard they are! The wind out windows are fine so its just the up and down ones. Anyone else had issues with these windows sticking?
We have other issues with this camper such as the sewer tank waste will not go out as it builds up with toilet paper even when we use thin biodegradable paper. It doesn't matter if we have the valve open continuously or shut, it still builds up. Anyone else have issues with this?
There are other issues but these are our main concerns.
Thanks!
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