Why is my caravan not pumping water?

Why is my caravan not pumping water?

The reason this can often happen is because of the height of the water pump inlet on the caravan. Most caravanners want to stand their Aquaroll up on its base for stability, and use the top screw cap for the water pump. However, some caravans (generally older vans) have a pump inlet port fairly low down.

Should caravan water tanks be full or empty?

4. Empty the water tanks. If you’re storing your caravan for an extended period, it always pays to empty the water tanks. Simple fill with fresh water before you take to the road and you’re right to go.

How does caravan water pump work?

In most caravans, submersible water pumps ensure that the water flows. These pumps are simply suspended in the water tank and, with a 12 V motor, they pump the water from the tank to the points of consumption. When you open a tap in your caravan, a micro switch starts the pump.

What is a grey water tank on a caravan?

What is a grey water tank? Well simply put, grey water in a residential home setting is any waste water that isn’t from the toilet system (black water). That includes the kitchen sink, shower, basins, washing machine etc.

How do you clear an airlock in a caravan?

The drain down valve is closed i.e. boiler/Alde (yellow valve on most vans).

1. Turn on the pump.
2. Open cold tap on kitchen sink and run until flowing constantly.
3. Open cold tap on vanity sink and run until flowing constantly.
4. Open cold tap on shower and run until flowing constantly.
5. Go back to kitchen sink.

Should you travel with water in your caravan?

A well-designed caravan should be stable regardless of how much water it is carrying. If you find that your caravan is unstable with empty water tanks, regardless of the prevailing weather conditions, you probably need to look at how other items are stored in it to ensure you haven’t incorrectly distributed the load.

How long does water last in a caravan?

Two weeks is the simple answer to how long to keep fresh water in an RV tank IF you aren’t using the water and refilling during that time. When water sits unused in a tank, it can become unsafe and therefore undrinkable.

Do I need to prime my RV water pump?

If you’ve just performed RV maintenance on your water pump, you will have to prime the pump before it starts working again. Priming is the process of getting water into the pump so that it can carry out the rest of the pumping process on its own.