Help, I am an idiot

pbrown45

I have a 2023 320 Boondock. Today, when sanitizing the tank and lines, I pumped my solution into the camper. When I went inside to open faucets and turn on the pump, the water came out of the infill or back into the bucket.

Yes, I am in dry camp mode, even my wife says I am in dry camp mode - she's always right. So, what have I done wrong?

TourDeForth

I’m no plumbing scientist but my first guess is one of the valves you moved to switch from sanitize to dry camp mode is not seating fully. If you can figure out which one it is, here’s a video on how it may have slipped and how you might get it back to its normal position https://youtu.be/YUzPBK4qU44

pthomas745

What has happened (probably) is the "check valve" there behind the city water fill has become stuck.  It is a common problem, and I do not think you are an idiot!

The check valve may simply be misaligned, and did not settle back into the proper spot after you filled the trailer.  Or, the little screen that sits there at the city water connection is preventing the valve from resetting properly.

Take the hose off, look at the screen and see if you can remove it.  You will see the little valve behind the screen.  Some owners have taken something simple like a "blunt" device and maneuvered the valve back to the proper "closed" position.

This check valve issue has happened to many owners.  

pbrown45

That's a strong possibility. Dang it, I wish I had thought of that. Thanks!

pbrown45

Well, it was the check valve. Once again, the brain trust has saved me bacon. Thank you!