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AIR LOCKS
Many people assume their fresh water tanks are full ( after they have ‘ filled ’ them with a hose ) when , in fact , they are not . Sound familiar ? This is often due to an air lock in the fresh water system . The breather hose can become blocked or kinked , preventing the trapped air within the fresh water tank to dissipate , resulting in an air lock and a tank that is difficult to fill .
SPLUTTERING TAP
If a tap starts to splutter when you turn on the water pump ( and the water tanks are deemed full ), it might mean you have a kinked or partially blocked hose or a small leak , allowing air to enter the system between the tap and water pump , or between the water pump and water tanks .
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RV FEATURE
If all of this is in order , check that your 12V pump is working properly and that it is receiving enough power from the onboard battery .
If twin or triple water tanks are installed , remember to ensure your link taps are open to allow water to flow to the tank that is connected to your 12V water pump . Some systems have multiple water pumps while others might only have one water pump connected to one water tank only . Get to know how your system is connected .
If your RV has a hand or footoperated water pump and you have a spluttering tap , it could be that the seals need replacing .
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