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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-22-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 85
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Posted By noralee
Attaching some pics of my new setup inside. A new...

Attaching some pics of my new setup inside. A new inlet valve and T fitting. A new hot water tank.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-22-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
John, any other recommendations for this new...

John, any other recommendations for this new style that doesn't leak but without the gage?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-22-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Another issue is that there is a humming/buzzing...

Another issue is that there is a humming/buzzing sound coming from the new piping and fittings each time water is on, hot or cold. This has occurred before when making modifications but goes away...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-16-2020, 09:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
So far we have replaced the leaky tank with a new...

So far we have replaced the leaky tank with a new one, and we have replaced the entire water inlet hookup situation. Pictures attached.

The new regulator is leaking, so I think i need to try a...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-29-2019, 11:35 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Ha! Reading this chuckling. (And still awake.) I...

Ha! Reading this chuckling. (And still awake.) I used the water in the camper for a moment a bit ago. Then I heard a wooshing sound. I went to the back and the hose inlet was spraying water all over....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-29-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I came to that same conclusion, John. I went...

I came to that same conclusion, John. I went ahead and ordered the item below. I actually found a used-in new condition from Amazon warehouse for 85$. It is supposed to only have damaged packaging...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-29-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I actually discovered a shortcut with your...

I actually discovered a shortcut with your method. Once there was a groove sawed deep enough into the plastic fitting, I flipped the knife over and used the flat side, wedged it into the groove, and...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-28-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
John and everyone, I had to reflare the propane...

John and everyone, I had to reflare the propane line and finally today got everything heated up. I thought it was a great day, but much to my dismay, I am now seeing leaking from a joint on the tank...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-17-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Very slow and discouraging progress on the...

Very slow and discouraging progress on the heater. I have not been able to tighten the drain plug enough so that it doesn't leak. I plumbing taped it too. The plug is new.

Does anyone have any...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-06-2019, 09:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
This is smart. Thank you, John. Do you just go...

This is smart. Thank you, John. Do you just go slowly to ensure no pieces get pushed inside the tank?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-05-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
John, any ideas on my broken tee fitting...

John, any ideas on my broken tee fitting situation explained in previous post?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-05-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I went to reinstall my heater today and I...

I went to reinstall my heater today and I unfortunately cracked my tee fitting at the bottom of the unit. The threaded part is now stuck inside (still threaded, it broke off flush). Anyone have any...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-17-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I can't tell for sure in the pics here. Do you...

I can't tell for sure in the pics here. Do you caulk around the heater after butyl tape or is tape enough?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-17-2019, 09:50 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Thanks John!

Thanks John!
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-17-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I have also realized today I do not have the...

I have also realized today I do not have the exterior corner brackets. Does anyone have any extras for Atwood before I buy new?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-08-2019, 05:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I remembered something today and feeling pretty...

I remembered something today and feeling pretty foolish. The drain from the water heater has been dripping. And I haven't even connected it because the main exterior water spot is closer to the inlet...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-07-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I hope there is a seal in there because I can't...

I hope there is a seal in there because I can't see where else there could be a leak from the valve. This morning there is evidence of a continued leak so I can rule out the water heater.

The...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-06-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I'm trying to find out if my inlet valve's metal...

I'm trying to find out if my inlet valve's metal base has a hollow space between interior and exterior metal, or if it is one solid piece of metal. It is a round recessed one and I wasn't able to...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-06-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Removed water heater today!! I'm convinced though...

Removed water heater today!! I'm convinced though that it is not the cause of the leaking. Several reasons why.

1. The water would have been hot leaking out and it was not. The surrounding area...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-04-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Also welcoming other tips on removing a water...

Also welcoming other tips on removing a water heater. I must have removed the previous one and I did install this one, but that was quite a while back.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-04-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Grateful for this tutorial. I'm going to...

Grateful for this tutorial.

I'm going to pull the tank out this week. I'm attaching a pic of a cap. Can someone confirm this is the correct piece I need to cap the water line so I can still use...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-31-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I'm pretty confident after some more exploring...

I'm pretty confident after some more exploring that the leak is coming from the water heater bottom.

John, i clearly have not had good water heater etiquette. I was under the impression that...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-31-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-30-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Yes the water in an out pipes are visible and...

Yes the water in an out pipes are visible and there is no visible leakage. Water which I'm still investigating is coming from the bottom somewhere.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-30-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Yes, water heater on unless I leave town. ...

Yes, water heater on unless I leave town.

Was the article staying that the wand thing wasn't required but good as an add on at this point?

Not sure what you mean by charging the camper up.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-29-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I have an Atwood so no rod. I'm not sure if it's...

I have an Atwood so no rod. I'm not sure if it's suggesting I get one at this point.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-29-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
It can be drained I know that. But hoping there's...

It can be drained I know that. But hoping there's another way to explore without having to remove it.

Is it a normal thing for bottom to rot out in 6-7 years?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-29-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
*New info* I was cleaning something and...

*New info*
I was cleaning something and discovered what looks like a leak from the water heater, which is next to the water inlet. I have to inspect it more with my cleaning done and dried. But, the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-25-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
John, I am thinking thru your different ideas....

John, I am thinking thru your different ideas. When I thought before reaching out to forum that the interior moisture was being siphoned from the external leak and winterizing wrap, I out some clear...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-17-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
John, re rust stain: It's possible that water...

John, re rust stain:
It's possible that water was siphoned towards the inlet to make that drip stain, as it has been wrapped from last winter with the leak. So that's not as easy to determine....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-15-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
It's possible that water was siphoned towards the...

It's possible that water was siphoned towards the inlet to make that drip stain, as it has been wrapped from last winter with the leak. So that's not as easy to determine. That's how I discovered all...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-15-2019, 08:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I'm not sure what to do next here. It does not...

I'm not sure what to do next here. It does not seem like there is a leak on the interior, unless it is coming from the inside of the inlet.

Externally, it seems like I may need a new setup which...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-12-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Here is a pic of pex. I want to repeat the...

Here is a pic of pex.
I want to repeat the question if it is possible the interior moisture could be due to condensation? The underground spring water coming in is always cold then sitting in the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-09-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Unfortunately, i have a semi permanent setup so...

Unfortunately, i have a semi permanent setup so it is not possible to put the regulator at the other end. My connection is via pex.

More responding later.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-08-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I will have to come back to this post again, and...

I will have to come back to this post again, and any following. But i can confirm that the dark colored wood inside i know is wet. So there is water inside. Where it is coming from is still unknown. ...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-07-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
I cannot see a drip, correct. I do see evidence...

I cannot see a drip, correct. I do see evidence of moisture in the cutout hole in the wall where the inlet is, FROM THE INSIDE. See pic, it is dark and damp in that cutout space. That is why I...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-07-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Hi Mainah, thx. I just put that tape on to...

Hi Mainah, thx. I just put that tape on to troubleshoot. It hasn't been on there.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-07-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
John, I'm posting pics of the outside regulator...

John, I'm posting pics of the outside regulator as well as the inside fittings. I'm not sure what to inspect/take apart from the inside. There is no visible dripping so guessing that it's coming from...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-04-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
John. Thanks a lot for your detailed...

John. Thanks a lot for your detailed troubleshooting. Yes, I can reach the interior of the city hookup from inside the camper. And yes, there are 2 separate issues going on. One with the hookup...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-02-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,765
Posted By noralee
Water inlet leaks

Hi, I noticed a leak at my water inlet pressure regulator AND at the camper frame directly below and to the left of it. Does that mean the inlet valve has gone bad from the inside? Should I replace...
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