Hi. You guys are always so helpful I thought I toss this issue out there...
I returned from a trip, parked my Chinook for a couple weeks and when I checked the systems lights noticed I was low, almost out of water, so I filled up my fresh water tank. Now when I turn on pump, there’s no water coming out of any faucet. I can hear the pump running. It was all working perfectly last time I had used it.
Any easy trouble shooting ideas appreciated.
Thx,
Hollis
Water pump issue/question
Re: Water pump issue/question
Hmm, a mystery.
If it were me, I think the first thing I'd do is make sure there actually is water in the tank. I know you said you filled it, but just to be sure. I think the side entry has the water tank underneath, so not sure if this is possible? (In the rear entry it's under the couch, so you can just look and see how full the tank is.)
Next, presuming there is water in the tank.... how long did you run the pump? Any gurgling or "hopeful" sounds or just nothing? Sometimes it can gurgle a bit while it primes, but likely no more than a few seconds.
Next, have you checked the filter that is between the tank and the water pump (usually right before the water pump)? That can be taken apart and cleaned.
If it's none of the above, you say no water coming out of any faucet. Does the toilet flush? I ask because sometimes the sediment strainers in faucets can clog. I know, all of them at once seems weird, but it's something to check (usually you unscrew the very end of the faucet and there is a sort of screen there. If the toilet flushes but the faucets don't work it could be that.
Another (maybe odd) idea is .... is the vent hose that runs from the outside to the tank crimped or clogged? On the rear entry it attaches to the back (inside) of the filler door (you will see a small opening about 3/8" on the outside filler door area) and is a 3/8" or 1/2" hose leading to the water tank. I don't know if a crimped hose could cause the pump to not work, but it does have to let air in to let water out (likewise if this is crimped or clogged water might not go into the tank because air could not be displaced). Once you look at that hose you will probably see it is black with mold so you might want to replace it (similar potable water hose can be found at "good" hardware stores). The mold is a consequence of the tank venting to the outdoors, which means you "suck in" that outdoor air whenever you run water. It has biology in it, so...
Also it may be possible that the pump has given up the ghost. I'm not sure if it would still "sound right" though if that happened. You could remove the pump and test it with DC power, a couple of bits of hose, and a bucket of water. But that probably wouldn't fit the "easy" definition. For $50 or so you could just replace it (maybe easier than testing it from a pure labor standpoint).
I bet others here can think of additional possibilities too.
BG
If it were me, I think the first thing I'd do is make sure there actually is water in the tank. I know you said you filled it, but just to be sure. I think the side entry has the water tank underneath, so not sure if this is possible? (In the rear entry it's under the couch, so you can just look and see how full the tank is.)
Next, presuming there is water in the tank.... how long did you run the pump? Any gurgling or "hopeful" sounds or just nothing? Sometimes it can gurgle a bit while it primes, but likely no more than a few seconds.
Next, have you checked the filter that is between the tank and the water pump (usually right before the water pump)? That can be taken apart and cleaned.
If it's none of the above, you say no water coming out of any faucet. Does the toilet flush? I ask because sometimes the sediment strainers in faucets can clog. I know, all of them at once seems weird, but it's something to check (usually you unscrew the very end of the faucet and there is a sort of screen there. If the toilet flushes but the faucets don't work it could be that.
Another (maybe odd) idea is .... is the vent hose that runs from the outside to the tank crimped or clogged? On the rear entry it attaches to the back (inside) of the filler door (you will see a small opening about 3/8" on the outside filler door area) and is a 3/8" or 1/2" hose leading to the water tank. I don't know if a crimped hose could cause the pump to not work, but it does have to let air in to let water out (likewise if this is crimped or clogged water might not go into the tank because air could not be displaced). Once you look at that hose you will probably see it is black with mold so you might want to replace it (similar potable water hose can be found at "good" hardware stores). The mold is a consequence of the tank venting to the outdoors, which means you "suck in" that outdoor air whenever you run water. It has biology in it, so...
Also it may be possible that the pump has given up the ghost. I'm not sure if it would still "sound right" though if that happened. You could remove the pump and test it with DC power, a couple of bits of hose, and a bucket of water. But that probably wouldn't fit the "easy" definition. For $50 or so you could just replace it (maybe easier than testing it from a pure labor standpoint).
I bet others here can think of additional possibilities too.
BG
1999 Concourse
Re: Water pump issue/question
my experience with this sort of issue is to go from the source of the water to the output. As Blue said, check the water tank first. Then follow the plumbing from there until it reach the faucet. There is some section that has no water, or has no flow of the water. What ever is before that, is the problem.
If you want to take a short cut, you can try to use the monitor to check the water level, and also disconnect the connection before and after the water pump to make sure water is getting to the pump. If the pump is getting water (after the filter), but nothing is coming out when powered, you probably need to service the pump. If that does not apply, then go back to the source -> faucet method.
If you want to take a short cut, you can try to use the monitor to check the water level, and also disconnect the connection before and after the water pump to make sure water is getting to the pump. If the pump is getting water (after the filter), but nothing is coming out when powered, you probably need to service the pump. If that does not apply, then go back to the source -> faucet method.
2000 Concourse dinette, on 1999 6.8L Ford E350 Triton V-10 Chassis