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02-08-2007, 04:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2003 31' Classic
Valparaiso
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 83
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Leaky Freshwater Tank
Help!
Finally got to Florida only to find out my freshwater tank does not hold water.
Need to repair or replace. How difficult a task is this?
98 31' excella 1000. luckily I don't need it right now, but will in the not too distant future.
Thanks for your help.
Bob Adney
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02-09-2007, 03:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rochar3
Help!
Finally got to Florida only to find out my freshwater tank does not hold water.
Need to repair or replace. How difficult a task is this?
98 31' excella 1000. luckily I don't need it right now, but will in the not too distant future.
Thanks for your help.
Bob Adney
I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know
this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their
great respect, they don't even invite me.
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Sorry, can't help, but saw this so I figured I'd bump it up for ya. Good Luck!
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02-09-2007, 06:49 AM
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Is the drain valve closed? It seems too simple, but I would try moving it and see if the leak stops.
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02-09-2007, 07:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Sometimes the drain valves go bad. Believe john hd put up a thread on replacing his...
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02-09-2007, 08:29 AM
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Desert Fox
1985 31' Sovereign
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 250
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Leaky Tank
Hi,
My fresh water tank leaked only when I drove. I had to take it out and replace it. It is about a days work if you have a floor jack.
The tank was crakedf on top from end to end. That is why it leaked only when I over filled it or went around a corner.
The biggest pain was on how to hang the new tank and hook it up. I did what the factory did use duck tape.
Regards russell in sunny Tucson Az.
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02-09-2007, 09:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,701
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Definately better than a black tank leak...not as odoriferous but almost as annoying.
It would help if you could tell where it's leaking from...it may be a simple repair, a loose fitting or it might require a new tank completely - depending on the source.
I know you aren't "vintage" yet, but this page of resources is great! Check out Inca Plastics specifically. Although with a '98 I'd bet an Airstream dealer could get you a new tank from the factory...assuming it's the tank that needs to be replaced and not a drain or fitting which they could probably get as well.
Shari
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02-15-2007, 05:05 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1992 29' Excella
Nashville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 17
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When I bought my 92, I also had a fresh water leak. Expecting the worst, I dropped the inspection plate on the driver side, by the drain valve. Luckily, all that was wrong was a split plastic hose between the tank and the drain valve. The valve is a couple of bucks and you can get the hose at Lowes/Home Depot.
Hope your's is as easy as that. I expect mine wasn't properly winterized (completely drained) by the PO.
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