In my case the fix above wasn t an option.
Rv water pump check valve replacement.
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Shurflo and flojet water pumps replace your old existing water pumps in your camper or motor home.
For those just entering the rv lifestyle there is a check valve behind your city water hook up.
The arrow on the check valve should be pointing towards the water pump.
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The fix is easy and you can probably do it yourself.
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Our city water connection has been weeping water when using the onboard water pump and fresh water tank for dry camping.
Check for a rebuild kit for the water pump and find out if the internal check valve is a user serviceable part some.
The check valve should go on the hose coming from the fresh water tank.
Step 2 place a new check valve on the line.
The hose coming from the fresh water tank also has the typical switch for winterizing.
Manufacturers such as keystone forest river and jayco all use shurflo water pumps in all of their units.
Step 1 with the water off take off the current check valve.
If it happens repeatedly there are a few solutions to fixing it.
The valve is designed to let pressured city water enter the rv s plumbing system when hooked to a charged hose bib via your water hose in an rv park and prevent the water pump from pumping water out of your potable water tank onto the ground when not hooked to a charged hose bib.
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Repair the check valve parts are available at any well stocked rv parts store or replace the complete pump if it s old and you use it a lot.
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Does it matter if the check valve is place before or after the switch.
Rv water pump rv check valve rv city water inlet with check valve.
I figured what was happening is the check valve was leaking due to a dislodged worn or damaged o ring.
Add your own 1 way check valve to the water line on the inlet side of the pump.
The water pump was in a place with difficult access.
Inside is a plastic check valve plunger a spring retaining clip and small rubber o ring.
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Make sure the arrow on the valve is pointing right at the fresh water tank.