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Old 10-26-2016, 06:16 PM   #1
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Low point drain shut off

We just bought a 2001 Safari 27Twin and when we went to hook up the city water...water started pouring out of our low point drain. The tank reads 2/3 full, but if we try to use the water pump, water starts pouring out as well. We can't figure out how to properly turn off the low point drain! HELP!!! We are FT and have no water!!!
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Old 10-26-2016, 06:33 PM   #2
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You have to find the shut-off valve, which should be fairly close to the drain pipe from which the water is coming. Look under beds/sofas, inside cabinets and vanities, etc. etc.. [edit see below -- roadside exterior rear storage compartment -- look on the right inside this compartment for a drain valve, and also under the dinette roadside seat for two other valves.]

Do you know that the plumbing worked correctly before you got the trailer? If it was not winterized properly, the low-point drain may actually be closed already, and you have a busted pipe from frost damage.

Do you have an owners manual with the trailer?

Good luck!

Peter

PS -- I think this is your manual:

https://www.airstream.com/wp-content...ibambi2001.pdf

On p. F-15 [PDF p. 75/135] is a sketch of the plumbing system for the 27' SB Safari. Which of the drains is the one in question? In the middle of the sketch, it refers to 2 low point drains typical ["Typ" = arch. drafting term of art] but not clear where these drains are IMO.

On p. F-8 [PDF 68] it talks about the drains as being brass below the trailer, and maybe one more on the right as you look inside the roadside rear storage compartment. Plus two valves under the roadside dinette seat. The old owners manuals were not necessarily accurate for each model, but this one gives you a variety of places to look. Good luck!
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Old 10-26-2016, 07:53 PM   #3
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My 13 classic both drains have the brass valve below the belly pan...
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Old 10-27-2016, 12:29 PM   #4
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Wondering if you found the shut-off valve OK, and its location?

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We just bought a 2001 Safari 27Twin and when we went to hook up the city water...water started pouring out of our low point drain. The tank reads 2/3 full, but if we try to use the water pump, water starts pouring out as well. We can't figure out how to properly turn off the low point drain! HELP!!! We are FT and have no water!!!
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I'm guessing that on a 2001 the valves are inside in an accessible spot near where you see them from the outside. Maybe near the water heater or pump.
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We were able to get it closed. The valve was a bit rusted!
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Thank you so much for your help, Peter!
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Thank you so much for your help, Peter!
Happy to help. Just curious where the valve was?

Thanks,

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