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judran2 · 02-21-2011, 08:57 AM

repair question

HI! My name is randy and I have a repair question on my airstream.

masseyfarm · 02-21-2011, 09:05 AM

Welcome and go ahead and ask.
Dave

judran2 · 02-21-2011, 09:11 AM

Thanks DaveI live in my airstream for now. But, where u put city water in is good.
But . behind the front side behind the three tires water it dripping out a tube and costing a lot in water. So why is water coming out this tube???

masseyfarm · 02-21-2011, 09:19 AM

Did this just start after the cold weather????
I'm not familiar with your trailer model, but it sounds like the line is cracked or a fitting is loose.
You have detailed the model and year your trailer is so those with the same type may be able to help you.
Dave

mimiandrews · 02-21-2011, 09:25 AM

Is the tube one of the drain lines?

Airstream water systems have drains installed so one can drain the system for winter storage. If that's what you're dealing with, it should have a valve nearby that will close off that tube. Look "upstream" of the leak along that tube.

Airstream water lines are installed above the floor, so they're usually easy to inspect.

If you have an owner's manual, the system should be explained in that. If not, Airstream should be able to supply you one for a year model that recent. Their factory website is a good one. I've had good luck with their customer support people, although our unit is much older.

judran2 · 02-21-2011, 09:53 AM

is someone here to help me???

masseyfarm · 02-21-2011, 09:58 AM

Look here for some suggestions.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f163...hen-62716.html

Mike Leary · 02-21-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by judran2

is someone here to help me???

We all need help. Problem and pics would be helpfull.

judran2 · 02-21-2011, 10:10 AM

water coming out small tube behind tires and running up my water bill how do i fix

HowieE · 02-21-2011, 10:14 AM

Yes, but we need to know what the problem is.

Inland RV Center, In · 02-21-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by judran2

water coming out small tube behind tires and running up my water bill how do i fix

Are you talking about the drain for the AC?

Andy

wasagachris · 02-21-2011, 10:20 AM

OMG he has posted in several sections expecting live chat help. The OP needs to slow down and understand the nature of the forum.

**Kevin245** · 02-21-2011, 10:33 AM

judran2,

We moved your posts into this one thread.

Please elaborate on the problem you're encountering and see if the members can help you out.

Kevin

HowieE · 02-21-2011, 10:37 AM

Open the front closet door and lift the closet floor. In the front left corner you should find a hole down through the subfloor. There are 2 drain valves below the floor. Before you attempt anything see if you can reach down through the hole or crawl under the trailer to see if water is dripping from either of these valves. If it is one of the valves they are 1/4 turn while pulling on the valve stem to open and 1/4 turn while pushing on the valve to close. They are not easy to work and hard to get at so be sure that is the problem before you do anything with them.

Under the trailer behind the center passenger side tire is the drain for the fresh water tank. Check that valve for leaking.

Under the floor of the closet is the Auto Fill Valve. Open the center closet door, you may have to lift the heater tube, you will see a 1/4 in. copper line coming and electric solenoid off the plastic water lines. The switch for this system is on the control panel. If the solenoid leaks or was left on that would have filled the fresh water tank and with city pressure may have cracked something.

Aage · 02-21-2011, 11:02 AM

Andy got it in one: it's the AC drain tube, betcha fiddy bux.

TG Twinkie · 02-21-2011, 05:03 PM

Does this trailer have a pressure relief valve? If city water pressure is too high and the regulator has failed it( the pressure relief valve) will relieve the excess pressure. In a pinch you could go to Lowes or Home Depot and get a pressure regulator for a home sprinkler system and connect it to the end of your water supply hose then connect it to the trailer. Get one that is rated for 40# of pressure.

masseyfarm · 02-21-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aage

Andy got it in one: it's the AC drain tube, betcha fiddy bux.

What does this mean???????????
Dave

Aage · 02-22-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Aage

Andy got it in one: it's the AC drain tube, betcha fiddy bux.

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Originally Posted by masseyfarm

What does this mean???????????
Dave

On many trailers of this vintage, there is a rubber hose that allows the condensate from the roof AC to drain to the ground. It passes between the inner and outer skins and goes from the AC unit, usually coming out just aft of the streetside tires.

"Fiddy bux" is slang for $50.

3 Dog Nite · 02-22-2011, 10:36 AM

How can running an AC in the winter run up his water bill?

Ricky

Aage · 02-22-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 Dog Nite

How can running an AC in the winter run up his water bill?

Ricky

Well it's in the mid-70s in his town today, with 73% humidity. There may be condensate dripping.

How this adds to his water bill is one of the mysteries of the ages, I'm guessing.