Replace gravity fresh water fill?

lkc001

Anyone replaced your fresh water fill?  I thought I read somewhere someone had done this & it is easier to fill the water tank?

pthomas745

This thread?

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/4671/replacing-the-gravity-water-fill/p1

ScottG

I guess it depends what you mean by easier. It's still a gravity feed so a different filler won't necessarily resolve the "burping" issue raised in another recent discussion.

I find that I'm often filling my tank from a jug with a pour spout, so the original little flapper door thingy--despite being a bit leaky--works pretty well for that purpose without requiring additional hoses or connectors.

Sharon_is_SAM

After a year, we managed to crack the original cap for the Fresh Water Fill.  We replaced it (per nuCamp) with the threaded JR products polarwhite version purchased via Amazon.  We still use a silicone adapter spout that screws onto the end of a hose.

lkc001

yes, that little flapper door gets in the way. . . I'll check out the other thread mentioned here--Thanks!

ScottG

FWIW, I do fully expect to break that little flapper door at some point, and am surprised it hasn't happened yet. Maybe the first mod this season will be a new fill port and siphon for my jug!

lkc001

Thanks everyone for all the info!

Dalehelman

The little flapper does not usually break. It can snap out of place. With a little work it can be snapped back into place. I’ve done this 2or 3 times.

Sharon_is_SAM

Yes, we snapped it in and out of place, then cracked it.  I think it happened when we were filling using a heavy water jug.  Anyway, the siphon solves that heavy lifting task.

jkjenn

Dalehelman said:

The little flapper does not usually break. It can snap out of place. With a little work it can be snapped back into place. I’ve done this 2or 3 times.

Mine broke off (plastic broke.)

Dalehelman

@jkjenn you just don’t know you own strength.

jkjenn

Dalehelman said:

@jkjenn you just don’t know you own strength.

Lol....heavy 5 gallon water container slipped.

Marceline

Sharon_is_SAM said:

After a year, we managed to crack the original cap for the Fresh Water Fill.  We replaced it (per nuCamp) with the threaded JR products polarwhite version purchased via Amazon.  We still use a silicone adapter spout that screws onto the end of a hose.

I bought this part but I couldn't figure out how to get the old one out without damaging the trailer wall. Any tips? 

Sharon_is_SAM

I had it done by nuCamp.  Austin and Mark did it.

mreric

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Shutoff-Efficiently-Eliminates-Backflow/dp/B0006IX850/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1547078685&sr=8-3&keywords=camco+water+fill


I have been using this-   best $3 dollar item 

db_cooper

Marceline,

It's got a bead of caulk around it.  I think i used an old credit type card  to loosen it.  Once you the the screws out,  gentle pulling  pressure will get it out. 

Be prepared for it to take longer than you think.  I couldn't  connect  the new one as the hose was too short.  The old fitting has a longer collar.  I bought a short hose and a hose clamp to finish the job.  15 minute job took 3 hours. 😁

Marceline

db_cooper said:

Marceline,

It's got a bead of caulk around it.  I think i used an old credit type card  to loosen it.  Once you the the screws out,  gentle pulling  pressure will get it out. 

Be prepared for it to take longer than you think.  I couldn't  connect  the new one as the hose was too short.  The old fitting has a longer collar.  I bought a short hose and a hose clamp to finish the job.  15 minute job took 3 hours. 😁

Mine is a 2013, which is the first year that Pleasant Valley manufactured them (I think). The fill seems to be glued in with something much stronger than caulk - maybe even epoxy. I tried heat and couldn't get it to loosen at all. 

rcuomo

Marcelina, did you try M.E.K. to break the bond?  Also try DeBond a spray solvent that is used to break the bond of 3M 5200 an adhesive caulk used in the marine industry.