Couldn't get antifreeze to pump thru - need help

Redufresne

Cleared water out.  Poured 4 gallons of antifreeze into fresh tank.  I set valves as pictured in winterizing pictures, turned on pump (which makes a LOT of noise) but very little antifreeze trickled out for cold water and none for hot.  Tried different valve configuratiins.  Nothing.  Do I have a broken pump? Help, please.

Nomad

If I recall correctly, someone mentioned this before and it turned out they needed to fill the fresh water tank fuller.

Redufresne

Pxlated, i read that, too, but we have four gallons in.  Doesn't seem logical to need more than that.

ScottG

Sounds like a pump priming issue. I think this is the thread PXL is referring to: http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/3817/pump-wont-pump-antifreeze

deputydog

I own a 2015 T@B MAX.   Winterizing procedure by little guy was the following.   Open all valves to drain water. Company e-mailed me positions of valves for winterization.     Using compressor, connect to fresh  water inlet, connecter  is $8.00, and blow out remaining  water.   Pour small amount in all drains.  2-3 or more into fresh water tank and down into toilet.  

deputydog

That's it.   No pumping of anti freeze thru system

Redufresne

Thank you.  We are going to bring to Beckley's and have them blow out lines and drain tanks etc.

Cyclonic

Beckley's will likely do the winterize with RV antifreeze in the lines.  That is fine, and if you have an issue with the water pump they will be able to detect and fix it.

BTW, drove by on Saturday and they had a dozen T@B's on the lot, great place to go if you want to see every model.  They also have one for rent.