JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
I guess I've been living on borrowed time by not having a drain pad under our washer. Didn't know they existed when it was installed back in 2009, until I read about them here. So yesterday, while running the last of three loads I observed a small drip from the pin box cover. Sure enough, it was damp under the machine So I've ordered a drip pan and will mess with the machine when return to the rig at the end of the month, since we're leaving tomorrow. My guess is a loose drain hose inside the cabinet.
Jim Hutt's installation guide was useful in figuring out the drain pad install, but my machine was mounted to the floor with the floor brackets. Is it necessary to anchor the 150 lb. machine inside the pan by running screws for brackets (if there's room) through the pan and sealing them with butyl?
Flash Forward 9/2/2013: OK, we came back to Camp Gotchurwallett yesterday and today I got into the washer problem. Disconnected everything and pulled the rear and top panels off. Could not find any evidence of a leak. Checked the plumbing connections in the trailer wall and nothing found. But, I'm still suspect of the soft rubber tubing in the front of the washer that runs from the soap dispenser into the tumbler. Unfortunately, it's virtuall impossible to get at it without completely disassembling the whole machine. I got tired of monkeying with it and pushed it back into its spot for now. Next round will be to try running it and see if I can find where the water is coming from. Once I figure that out and correct it, I'll install the drain pan I bought. That's another exercise in itself. If I can't fix or find the leak, the machine may be history.
Jim Hutt's installation guide was useful in figuring out the drain pad install, but my machine was mounted to the floor with the floor brackets. Is it necessary to anchor the 150 lb. machine inside the pan by running screws for brackets (if there's room) through the pan and sealing them with butyl?
Flash Forward 9/2/2013: OK, we came back to Camp Gotchurwallett yesterday and today I got into the washer problem. Disconnected everything and pulled the rear and top panels off. Could not find any evidence of a leak. Checked the plumbing connections in the trailer wall and nothing found. But, I'm still suspect of the soft rubber tubing in the front of the washer that runs from the soap dispenser into the tumbler. Unfortunately, it's virtuall impossible to get at it without completely disassembling the whole machine. I got tired of monkeying with it and pushed it back into its spot for now. Next round will be to try running it and see if I can find where the water is coming from. Once I figure that out and correct it, I'll install the drain pan I bought. That's another exercise in itself. If I can't fix or find the leak, the machine may be history.
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