Fresh Water Tank Capacity
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timk
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Jon,
You already have everything you need. Pop off the panel behind the docking box. Then just turn a couple of valves to cause the pump to draw from the winterizing tube, rather than the tank.
You can use the water directly from the jugs, or just pump it out of your jugs into the water tank with your garden hose, by sticking it into the hose fill. You'll be surprised how quick it will empty a jug.
TimK
You already have everything you need. Pop off the panel behind the docking box. Then just turn a couple of valves to cause the pump to draw from the winterizing tube, rather than the tank.
You can use the water directly from the jugs, or just pump it out of your jugs into the water tank with your garden hose, by sticking it into the hose fill. You'll be surprised how quick it will empty a jug.
TimK
timk
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I suppose there would be more wear on the pump, pumping your water in and out. There might be a expected lifetime rating somewhere, if a person knew where to look. I don't recall ever wearing one out.
I was just pointing out, that you don't need to get anything new, or haul anything extra, to get the job done. If your pumping 50 gallons in and out every few days or so, I would think a seperate pump would be a good idea.
TimK
I was just pointing out, that you don't need to get anything new, or haul anything extra, to get the job done. If your pumping 50 gallons in and out every few days or so, I would think a seperate pump would be a good idea.
TimK
Uncle Rog
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I concur, however I estimate it would take just shy of a six pack to figure it out and maybe $10-$20 in parts to do a pretty clean job. Nothing to worry about now, maybe in furnace creek in February when I will have some other help to figure it out. I will let you know if I do.....
J
Jim_1899
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Tmk,
I use the suction hose to winterize but I thought it just filled up the water lines and bypassed the fresh water tank. I have never tried to fill my fresh water tank up without a hose but have wondered about this.
Does the suction hose that is located by the heater bypass valves suck the water to the tank.
I use the suction hose to winterize but I thought it just filled up the water lines and bypassed the fresh water tank. I have never tried to fill my fresh water tank up without a hose but have wondered about this.
Does the suction hose that is located by the heater bypass valves suck the water to the tank.
jim1899
The suction hose will definately bypass the water heater and the fresh water tank if all the valves are turned according to the owners manuel. I dont know if there is another configuration of the valves(some open...some closed) that will divert the water to the tank. My guess is that there is as shoreline water can be diverted into the tank. All in all, it is a very good question. Like stated in an earlier response, its at least a six-pack thought process (and still will probably result in a headache)
The suction hose will definately bypass the water heater and the fresh water tank if all the valves are turned according to the owners manuel. I dont know if there is another configuration of the valves(some open...some closed) that will divert the water to the tank. My guess is that there is as shoreline water can be diverted into the tank. All in all, it is a very good question. Like stated in an earlier response, its at least a six-pack thought process (and still will probably result in a headache)
timk
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Guys,
Your over thinking it. The winterizing hose does bypass the tank. But it does go into the supply system, providing pressure just like you were taking water out of your main tank. Just plug one of your outside hoses in, then stick it into the main tank fill opening. Then turn your pump on, and it will pump, out of your jug, into your standard coach plumbing, then out your hose, into the main freshwater tank.
TimK
Your over thinking it. The winterizing hose does bypass the tank. But it does go into the supply system, providing pressure just like you were taking water out of your main tank. Just plug one of your outside hoses in, then stick it into the main tank fill opening. Then turn your pump on, and it will pump, out of your jug, into your standard coach plumbing, then out your hose, into the main freshwater tank.
TimK
J
Jim_1899
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The quick disconnect comes out at the bottom of the docking station? Then you would just extend it with another hose to your fresh water input hole. Then you would not have to purchase a pump right.
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