Subscribe To This Site
XML RSS
Add to Google
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Subscribe with Bloglines
Home

SEARCH

Search Our Site

LEARN

The RVers Blog
Online RV Training
RVing  Articles
RV Digital TV Tips
Types of RVs
Diesel or Gas?
Rent An RV
Buying a RV
RV Loans
Used RV Inspection
RV Newsfeeds
The Gazette
Ask RV Questions

OUR STORES

RV Accessories
Sporting Goods
Kindle Store
RVers Gift Shop
The NASCAR Store
RV Book Store
Buy Or Sell An RV
RVer Mall

SHARE

Camping Recipes
RVing Tips
Your Favorite Place
Why You Love RVing
Funny RVing Stories
Submit An Article
Share Our Site
Contact Us

DESTINATIONS

Camping in the USA
Camping in Canada
Camping Planner

LINKS

RVing Links

LEGAL INFO

Disclaimer
Ad Disclosure
 

How Can I Stop The Fresh Water Tank On My Motorhome From Leaking?

by Daniel Deveau
(Cyr Plantation, Maine)

I purchased a 1996 Catalina Coachman Class C tandem axle motorhome on eBay.com last week. The previous owner stated everything works. I later found out the motorhome has been idle for 6 years. As I am filling the water supply with a garden hose on the water supply inlet it approached 80% fill capacity it started leaking.

Do I have to remove siding or whatever to access the fresh water tank to investigate where these leaks are coming from? I have looked everywhere and cannot find diagrams to assist me.

Thank you

Danny

ANSWER: Greetings Danny thanks for submitting your question on our Ask An RV Question Page.

I believe based on what you are saying that there is not a problem with your fresh water holding tank. I believe that the problem you have is with the water level sensor in your RV's fresh water holding tank. Holding tank gauges and sensors on RVs are notorious for giving inaccurate readings.

Even though the gauge is showing that the tank is only at 80% capacity I believe that indeed the tank is actually at a 100%. When a fresh water tank is filled up above 100% it is designed to leak out the excess water. So in my opinion you do not have to take out your fresh water tank as there is no problem with it.

If I were you I would not even go to the trouble or expense of replacing the fresh water level sensor or gauge. Just remember that when the gauge reads 80% that it is actually at 100%. Or you can do what most RVers do (including myself) and fill up your fresh water tank until water starts coming out and then you will know it is full.

I hope that this information is helpful to you and I also hope that you enjoy your new RV.

Happy RVing

RVing Al

Are You Looking For RV Parts, Accessories and Camping Supplies At Great Discount Prices? Visit Our RV And Camping Store.

I Love My RVing Website!!!!

Watch This Free Video To Learn How To Build Your Own Successful Website

Subscribe To Our Free e-Newspaper The Everything About RVing Gazette

Custom Search

Comments for
How Can I Stop The Fresh Water Tank On My Motorhome From Leaking?

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Rating
starstarstarstarstar
Water tank fill problems
by: Don H.

I have a Next level 5th wheel 2005 and i have a new problem. When i fill my tanks with fresh water it will start to leak out of the overflow and i turn off the water but it keeps leaking out the over flow. it is syphoning out the tank down to 1/4 tank. I needed the water for a trip so i put a 1/2" plug on the pipe and i could use a full tank of water. I don't know why it is syphoning out all of a sudden. Any ideas? Thanks Don.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Ask An RV Question


footer for rving page