So, where does the water go once you’ve run it at a faucet, shower, or toilet? Well, your RV is equipped with wastewater storage tanks. So, water from your RV sinks and indoor shower will drain into the gray tank. Once there, it’s called “gray water,” and it needs to be di...
1)How to Flush an RV Water Heater 1.1)Gather the Tools and Items Needed for the Job 1.2)Prepare your RV the Night Before You Flush & Clean Your Water Heater 1.3)Turn Off the Water Supply and Water Pump 1.4)Remove the Access Panel ...
Turning on an electric RV water heater is not complicated. Follow these simple steps:Step 1: Make sure there is water in the hot water tank before proceeding. If you are not sure if you have water in your water tank, open the pressure-release valve to check....
Let the water flow through the tank a few times to ensure that solids that may be stuck in the bottom of the tank can be loosened and rinsed away with the water. Automatic rinsing systems will allow the water to flow without much work on your end. However, if you have an older RV ...
An RV uses up to three different tanks for the water systems. Typically an RV will use a fresh water tank, a black water tank that houses sewage and toilet waste, and a gray water tank that holds the waste water from sinks and drains. If you need to remo
With proper planning, you shouldn’t have to go too far out of your way to get to an RV dump station.Once you have a good understanding of where the dump stations on your route are, you can hit the road with a clear and calm head. You don’t have to worry that your, uh… ...
“Blanking” the inlet of the pump, by closing a valve, and allowing the pump to run pumping “nothing”is all that is required. Running gas ballast during this process will help the pump warm up faster. 2. Run a gas ballast while pumping vapours ...
6. Run Wires for DC Appliances The fuse box of an RV will support both 120V AC and 12V DC power. Appliances that use AC power include the TV, refrigerator, water heater, and AC outlets. Your DC power supplies electricity to the lights, fan, USB outlets, water pump, heater fan, etc....
Here is a good starting point to help you understand RV electricity: different components in an RV are designed to run on different types of power, either 120-volt AC or 12-volt DC. If your RV is plugged into a power pedestal (AC power) then it makes sense how your AC dependent compo...
Now pressurize the water lines with RV antifreeze by turning on the water pump. Open both the hot and then cold on the faucet until antifreeze starts to flow. Open these taps up slowly to release any air. Watch the level of your RV antifreeze jug so that it doesn’t run dry. ...