What to do if your RV check valve is not working?
If the wye does not have shutoffs, use the disc method described above with the pressure regulator. Freshwater hose: You can screw the male end of the hose into the city water hookup and then kink the hose shut. Not the best on your hose, but it will work until you break camp.
What happens when your check valve goes bad?
Needless to say, when the check valve malfunctions while dry camping miles from a potable water source, losing some or all of your freshwater can put an end to your campout. In my case, the telltale sound of the water pump “zipping” frequently alerted me to the problem.
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Where is the check valve on my grand RV?
Check valve was either bad or in backwards, don’t remember. They said it was a tough job because it was hard to get at. It was either in the wall in the bedroom under the TV or in the back pass through behind the front wall. I would think in the basement. Below the TV is a panel held in by 2 screws for access to the bathroom plumbing.
Can a Winnebago hot water heater be replaced?
Typically Winnebago uses two check valves on the hot water heater and they are notorious for failing, search this Winnebago board for check valve for other stories. And yes, it would be a very good idea to replace both.
Why is the check valve on my propane tank not working?
The gas flow on propane tanks needs to be monitored and that is why the tanks are equipped with a check valve. Low gas flow or propane leaks could be an indication that the check valve needs to be reset. Check valves can be reset without calling a professional.
If the wye does not have shutoffs, use the disc method described above with the pressure regulator. Freshwater hose: You can screw the male end of the hose into the city water hookup and then kink the hose shut. Not the best on your hose, but it will work until you break camp.
Do you need a check valve in a hot water tank?
The inlet (if it has a check valve there) would be an entirely different matter. All you need to do is shut off the water source, let the tank cool and release the tank pressure. Yes, it has check valves on both the bottom of the tank (the cold water inlet to the tank) and the hot water outlet (sends hot water out).
