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Bad Leaking drain [message #192372] Thu, 06 December 2012 09:43 Go to previous message
kerry pinkerton is currently offline  kerry pinkerton   United States
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Spent the first night in the coach. Did OK. As expected when we got up to pee, we were both up for the day....at 4 am. Shocked Laughing

The wife cooked a great breakfast and as she was washing dishes I was outside when I heard water running....lots of soapy water. She had the sink full and pulled the stopper. I had her stop and do it again and sure enough soapy water was pouring off the drivers side of the blank tank.

Here is the link to the photo:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6243-plumbing-woes.html

Pulled the bottom out of the closet so I could see what we had and this is what I see:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6243/C_001.jpg
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6243/C_001.jpg

If you look carefully, you can see a metal flange with a white plastic ring around it. The ring has come loose from the metal flange and you can see through it. When I fill the sink and pull the plunger, I can see water running.

This isn't good is it.

Below you can see where the floor is wet.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6243/C_002.jpg
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6243/C_002.jpg

The actual drain is in the air compressor cabinet. I can't get the camera close enough to get a good shot but it looks like the new VIVAIR compressor and some of the other components are going to have to come out in order to get to it.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6243/C_003.jpg
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6243/C_003.jpg

I'm not sure if the cabinet front is going to have to come out or not????

Also, what exactly is the connection between the drain and the blackwater tank. Is there some type of gasket that has deteriorated or what? This white thing is screwed to the plywood not the black water tank so I'm assuming there is another seal under that which is leaking also.

Also, my hot water heater started steaming and sputtering after I showered last night. (Interesting experience but doable). Is the temperature control switch the same as a standard hotwater heater or something special. This is a 120/12V system...not gas

Help?

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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