Fresh water overflow tube question

[FPM III]

If the vent hose from your FWT is accessible from the inside or you're willing to crawl underneath your RV to attach it, this is what I have used for years to prevent water loss from the tank until I'm setup and level.

Lisle part# 23000 hose pinch-off pliers

It's easy to attach and remove and... It works!

[Gazoo]

So as it turns out, I’ve been sanitizing my fresh water tank yesterday and today. 16XRB has 26g tank. I added 1/2 cup bleach. I’ve filled past full and drained it about 10 times so was able to watch my siphon action. I tried turning on pump and running water for 10 seconds, did not appear to help. It pretty much did the same thing every time. After full, it drained about 3 gallons. (Est.). Maybe the owner before me fixed it or I’m lucking out.

BTW, bleach had to be flushed through about 4 tanks worth. I’d suggest less bleach. I also cranked up hot water heater and flushed all faucets. After 4-5 the water still didn’t taste right. Then I realized I was using my garden hose (at least 5 years old).... doh! Switched to white and 2nd flush of the tank worked. Lesson learned.

Oh, btw we use bottled water for drinking but I didn’t want bleach in my eyes from the shower. Ha!

[Javin]

Originally Posted by Gazoo

Why is this an issue? So some water spills out... I’m not sure I follow the need to fix it. I just filled mine up 15 mins ago, I lost maybe a gallon?

We backed into a camp site on a hill a couple times and the water just kept coming out. I lose quite a bit from hilly areas when the trailer is tilted.

For me a synthetic wine cork that I had fit my tube and worked great to stop this problem.

[SusieG]

we have water on the floor when we hook up to city water the fresh water fills up. Jayflight rb14 baja.