Couldn't get antifreeze to pump thru - need help

Redufresne
Redufresne Member Posts: 100
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
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.
B@t T@b, the 2016 Max S Outback, pulled by Bane, the 2014 Honda Ridgeline.

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    If I recall correctly, someone mentioned this before and it turned out they needed to fill the fresh water tank fuller.
  • Redufresne
    Redufresne Member Posts: 100
    Pxlated, i read that, too, but we have four gallons in.  Doesn't seem logical to need more than that.
    B@t T@b, the 2016 Max S Outback, pulled by Bane, the 2014 Honda Ridgeline.
  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,691
    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
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
  • deputydog
    deputydog Member Posts: 103

    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.  

    TV is a 2007 Jeep Liberty. Own 2015 T@B Maxx s/wet-bath white green. St. Clair Shores, MI.

  • deputydog
    deputydog Member Posts: 103
    That's it.   No pumping of anti freeze thru system

    TV is a 2007 Jeep Liberty. Own 2015 T@B Maxx s/wet-bath white green. St. Clair Shores, MI.

  • Redufresne
    Redufresne Member Posts: 100
    Thank you.  We are going to bring to Beckley's and have them blow out lines and drain tanks etc.
    B@t T@b, the 2016 Max S Outback, pulled by Bane, the 2014 Honda Ridgeline.
  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Member Posts: 1,232
    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.

    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
    Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
    Sterling, VA

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