Lets go through some of the most common rv water pump problems and how to fix them.
Rv water pump check valve stuck.
In this video i remove and disassemble the rv s city water input connection.
Air sucked in pump.
The backflow valve could be stuck.
The pump check valve may be stuck.
There are several reasons why a rv water pump may malfunction or not work at all.
Turn off water pump.
If after you complete your tasks and turn off the water and the pump continues to run and run your rv water pump is likely leaking somewhere.
If the water level is low or the tank is empty the water pump won t work.
Check the gauge on your tank.
Rv water pump is noisy.
Rv water pump have good life but they also need regular maintenance.
Run water at a faucet for 10 15 seconds.
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.
Check for a rebuild kit for the water pump and find out if the internal check valve is a.
First you should check the freshwater tank to make sure there is water in it.
Rv shurflo water pump runs but no water troubleshooting.
Rv water pumps should turn on every time you flush the toilet or turn on a faucet.
With basic knowledge one can fix these minor and common issues.
If your tank is full look at the water.
Often times this is enough to reset the check valve inside of the water pump.
If the pipeline is all good and there are no cracks no loosened joints then the next step would be to see if you are getting any water near the water pump through the line that connect between the fresh water tank and the suction of the water pump.
Turn on campsite water.
If it happens repeatedly there are a few solutions to fixing it.
Inside is a plastic check valve plunger a spring retaining clip and small rub.