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Post by ecramer22 on Mar 22, 2021 9:31:34 GMT -5
So I dewinterized this weekend to make sure everything was working before our first trip in the brand new 251VRK. For some unknown reason, when running the water pump and drawing from the holding tank, it takes an incredibly long time to pressurize and the pump to turn off. When I turn on a faucet, the water pressure is strong but fades off to a slow trickle after just 10-15 seconds but continues to run at this slow trickle until I turn it off. The pump then takes 2-3 min to repressurize before shutting itself off. And the cycle repeats.
I used the bypass valve/hose and drew water right from a full 5 gal bucket and when pulling from that source, the pump works perfectly, shutting off nearly instantly after shut-in off the faucet.
Any ideas why my draw from the water tank is not working correctly
Thanks in Advance!
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Post by WrkrBee on Mar 22, 2021 17:35:50 GMT -5
Has the supply hose from the fresh water tank to the pump collapsed? It may have trash or crud in the supply hose, also.
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Post by ecramer22 on Mar 22, 2021 19:25:31 GMT -5
Cant see the hose past where it goes underneath. I have taken apart and moved all around to see if there was a kink with no luck. Can barley get any air into it and definitely won't pull water up. Its brand new and its not worth taking the whole underbelly insulation etc off to get to it. I'll take it to the dealer if I can't figure out. It almost seems like here is a check valve on backwards at the tank. I can push air in but barely get. it back out.I would expect a check valve to allow me to suck water up the tube but not allow it to backfill the tank. But I don't even know if there is any valve between the pump and the bottom the fill hose to the tank.
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Post by WrkrBee on Mar 23, 2021 6:46:36 GMT -5
I've seen hoses inner layer crack and form a flap inside. Basically forming a check valve. Many hoses have an inner layer impervious to what it was designed to carry and the outer layer for abrasion resistance. Happened on one of my truck brake lines years ago.
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Post by greenhorn on Mar 31, 2021 19:05:30 GMT -5
I have had the same issue with my water pump. I had to turn it on and off from the switch bcuz it would not shut off automatically. I ran all the faucets after dewinterizing to get all of the air out but it never fixed it.
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Post by WrkrBee on Mar 31, 2021 21:37:32 GMT -5
I have had the same issue with my water pump. I had to turn it on and off from the switch bcuz it would not shut off automatically. I ran all the faucets after dewinterizing to get all of the air out but it never fixed it. My pump has an Allen head screw in the middle of the pump to adjust the pressure. I had to turn my pump 90° so I could see it and adjust it (another Venture lack of design thought, adjusting screw was facing the outside wall and about 1.5" from it). |
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Post by greenhorn on Apr 1, 2021 4:31:20 GMT -5
Thanks I guess I'm going to have to try that too. I'm sure learning alot about how to fix and repair things since owning a TT. It being a 2019 model I thought I had a little time.
Silly me
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Post by fotohouse65 on Apr 5, 2021 7:57:24 GMT -5
Another thing to check if this is your first use of the trailer. When was doing my initial checks on all systems (something the dealer should have done but obviously didn't) I found the screens at the faucets clogged with various debris. The kitchen faucet clogged with sawdust that was apparently in the line reducing it down to an almost unusable flow. The bathroom faucet had PEX chips clogging the screen also greatly reducing flow.
I like our trailers layout and options but Venture has some work to do when it comes to Quality Control. Camping World also has much improvements needed to make with regards to pre-delivery inspections.
Rv'ing is an adventure, even before the first trip.
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Post by WrkrBee on Apr 5, 2021 9:03:59 GMT -5
I found the screens at the faucets clogged with various debris. The kitchen faucet clogged with sawdust that was apparently in the line reducing it down to an almost unusable flow. The bathroom faucet had PEX chips clogging the screen also greatly reducing flow. How can they get sawdust in plumping lines? I guess they push the PEX hose through sawdust piles. And PEX chips? It should be cut with a blade cutter. Guess they are using a hacksaw. Truly, sloppy workmanship. Venture, are you listening? |
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Post by fotohouse65 on Apr 5, 2021 9:47:27 GMT -5
I found the screens at the faucets clogged with various debris. The kitchen faucet clogged with sawdust that was apparently in the line reducing it down to an almost unusable flow. The bathroom faucet had PEX chips clogging the screen also greatly reducing flow. How can they get sawdust in plumping lines? I guess they push the PEX hose through sawdust piles. And PEX chips? It should be cut with a blade cutter. Guess they are using a hacksaw. Truly, sloppy workmanship. Venture, are you listening? The PEX chips looked like it was cut with a circular saw, probably cutting several pieces the same length at the same time. It would make sense from a production standpoint, but how hard would it be to blow out the lines prior to final install? |
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