Exterior Shower

[toskeysam]

It figures that the ONE thing we did not checkout during the walkthrough was the exterior shower.
Spent the day here...on the road.... flushing and sanitizing the system(s). When I went to hook up the exterior shower hose and nozzle...it would not go into the quick disconnect. The wire bails are retracting when I push the sleeve, but the hose fitting will not go in. I suspect it may be something as simple as a stuck spool in the assembly, but thought I would float a message here before I turned the ape-man loose on it.
Thoughts anyone??? The nearest dealer is miles away.....

[Kwils25]

It takes a little more force than you would expect to connect it. I think it is because the system is under pressure. Try turning off your water pump and opening a faucet to let off some of the pressure.

[toskeysam]

Tried it with system drained and open....no joy

[Protagonist]

Exterior shower connections on Interstates change from one model year to the next, and apparently even within a model year. Pictures of your particular connection may help.

[toskeysam]

Will post a pic tomorrow. It does not match the manual...or the parts list. It has individual valves for hot and cold water, with a stainless steel QD fitting in the center position. Looks like standard sink setup, but fitted with the QD in the center post position.
Have also sent a note to Airstream Customer support. Those guys have. Been very helpful in other areas.

[David M]

On mine, I had to take a screw driver and punch the plunger in with the palm of my hand. I think my dealer detached the hose with the pump on and the valves open, and the pressure pushed the plunger outward. Now, I make sure I turn the outside valve off and relieve the pressure before detaching the hose, and no more problems 👍

[toskeysam]

OK... Took off the quick disconnect fitting. Soaked it in hot water. It released....... All is well.