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Re: Water line confusion

Reply #25 –
No problem fast filling these Foretravel water tanks.  It will take whatever you got!
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Re: Water line confusion

Reply #26 –
Thanks Chuck, at my house I have a bit over 60 psi so I use a regulator any time I put water in any RV  ^.^d
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Water line confusion

Reply #27 –
Quote from: Bob and Julie –
I wish that was the way on mine but alas its not. A previous owner must have changed things cause when you look at my pictures it don't look professionally done. I will post a pic on the wet bay side. Its confusing. I think I can make it a lot better, for me and  anyone that comes after, while getting rid of some hose that is not needed. Will have to look at it. I want to be able to fill the tank by solonoid, from inside so the fill switch works. Right now, it doesn't unless you mess with 4 shut off valves. I know Foretravel didn't make it this way... I mean, who would?

Bob, that is a mess of valves you have! You mention two water filtration and Aquahot. Are the extra valves there to bypass one or both of these systems? Or to do so independently of each other. It certainly looks crazy from your pictures but what if the PO had some obscure method to the madness. Wish I could help you more. I do agree with you, something much simpler should be done. Especially since by all accounts what you have isn't standard FT practice for your build. Does anyone have picts of plumbing builds close to yours that might help in a restoration or starting point for mods you want to make?
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Re: Water line confusion

Reply #28 –
Same year and model. This is what I have, don't know how much is original. Hook up the hose push fill button, tank fills. Push the fill button again, then push the water pump button and it is using the on board water tank. Push the water pump button again and water from the source pressurizes the system. Haven't used the outsides source system yet so I could be wrong on that part.
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Re: Water line confusion

Reply #29 –
Thanks again for all your suggestions. Looks like water to the aqua hot goes from the top of the cold maniblock to the aqua hot, then to the top of the hot side maniblock, but could be wrong. Will have to trace out the lines.
What I'm thinking of doing is to have the tank fill from a 1/2 inch entry controlled by the solonoid after the filters, with 1 valve to switch over to pressure city water. That eliminates 1 valve on the wet bay side.  Going over to the pump side, only 2 valves needed, 1 to drain tank,1 to drain hot side for winterizing.  That would free up a lot of space,get rid of 3 valves and create additional storage space above pump.
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Re: Water line confusion

Reply #30 –
Quote from: Bob and Julie –
Looks like water to the aqua hot goes from the top of the cold maniblock to the aqua hot, then to the top of the hot side maniblock,

OEM this is correct.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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Re: Water line confusion

Reply #31 –
One last question on doing the fast fill.

Do you leave this cover out? 

I was going to go through it too but where the hole would have to go is on the angle side of it and the tank is about 7.5" behind the cover.

Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Water line confusion

Reply #33 –
Thanks bdale, I will have to take a saw with me when I go back out as it wont slide out. I pulled and banged on it and it will only come down about 6 inches.
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Water line confusion

Reply #34 –
I made a 2pc stainless cover and mounted them with adhesive backed HD Velcro.  Works great.  Keep fiddling, it does come out.
John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
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Re: Water line confusion

Reply #35 –
Quote from: John  and Stacey –
I made a 2pc stainless cover and mounted them with adhesive backed HD Velcro.  Works great.  Keep fiddling, it does come out.
John
Thanks John, I bet that look nice in there  ^.^d
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Water line confusion

Reply #36 –
Here is a pic of my split panel.
John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: Water line confusion

Reply #38 –
Yes, many stainless fab shops close.  Some I did myself, some I had done.  16 gauge is 1/16" approx the thickness of a nickel.  We have a BBQ Grill Mfg Co close and they use only 16 gauge SS for their grills.  I have had one for the last 12 years, still as new.  Watch my neighbor drag his SOB to the curb every few years. (Cheap Stainless)
John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: Water line confusion

Reply #39 –
All covers are off and thrown away.  Important to see what is up there, leaks, criters, and the spaces can be used for storing things.

Slanted above freshwater tank cover is removed with a couple of screws.
 

Re: Water line confusion

Reply #40 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
All covers are off and thrown away.  Important to see what is up there, leaks, criters, and the spaces can be used for storing things.

Slanted above freshwater tank cover is removed with a couple of screws.
Thanks Barry, I did get it loose but it is like the walls have swelled or something as I can only get it down about 5".

I did notice some nice storage area up there but the 7" that that cover sticks out.  ^.^d
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5