Cold water system

G Cherokee replied on 13/08/2016 19:41

Posted on 13/08/2016 19:41

Hi again,

Well we've been here a day and really struggling with water system.

With a bit of luck we managed to fill the onboard tank from the aquaroll, and managed to have water all day. But now the tank is empty which I've refilled but the water is not coming thru.

We have,

An on board tank

Aquaroll

Switch panel above door with electrics and battery/water level gauge. Tank or aquaroll switch. 

And a switch labelled " Tank Fill"

Valve under the seat to tank

And a yellow valve switch which I'm guessing is the hot water tank drain.

Can someone please tell me how this all works!!

The guy did explain when we collected van but there was that much to take in its been forgot

Cheers

Dave

G Cherokee replied on 13/08/2016 20:07

Posted on 13/08/2016 20:07

Its a Swift Conqueror 580

The handbook doesnt tell you how to get water to the taps!!

Tinwheeler replied on 13/08/2016 20:21

Posted on 13/08/2016 20:21

So, if I've got this right, you've filled the onboard tank from the external Aquaroll but the water refuses to leave your tank and come out of the taps? 

Is there a switch on your panel for pump/taps? There usually is to allow you to turn the pump off when you go out to avoid returning to a flooded van should a leak develop. 

G Cherokee replied on 13/08/2016 21:08

Posted on 13/08/2016 21:08

Yeah, I've switched the valve off on the feed from the aquaroll. Switched off the tank fill switch, switched to "tank" on the leccy panel but no water

 

Tinwheeler replied on 13/08/2016 21:19

Posted on 13/08/2016 21:19

It's near impossible to diagnose without seeing the set up, GC. My only other suggestions are to appeal for help to someone with a similar van on site, or the warden - although he probably won't be happy at this hour.

Alternatively, you might stand a better chance of finding someone on here who knows if you post in the Caravan section.

Sorry, I can't help further.

Tinwheeler replied on 13/08/2016 21:56

Posted on 13/08/2016 21:56

Wish I had the magic answer, GC. 

I'd throw myself on the mercy of another vanner or warden in your position. If they shy away you'll know you're stinking.Surprised

ABM replied on 13/08/2016 22:11

Posted on 13/08/2016 22:11

Do  you  have  a  button  on  your  control  panel  marked "Levels"   GC  ??

If  you  have = press  it,  it  should  shew  if  your  fresh tank  is  holding  water  and  the  voltage  of  your  Habitation  Battery..

  then  do you  have  button  marked  "water  pump"  or  just  "pump". If  so  Press it  &  you  should  hear  the  pump  going !  If  it  does  not  run, it  sounds  like  an  electric  problem.  If  it  runs  but  still  no  water  ensure  you  have  a  Hot  tap  open,  then  a  Cold  tap  ==  if  no  water  comes  close  both  &  turn  off  pump  'cos  it  may  be  running  dry  ==  some  pumps  can  do  themselves  damage  if  running  dry.

Sadly  here  endeth  any  help  I  may  or  may  not  have  been  able  to  offer  Sad

 

KjellNN replied on 13/08/2016 22:20

Posted on 13/08/2016 22:20

You need to say the model year, as there  have been several different water systems lately.

We have a Swift, but MY 2008.

cyberyacht replied on 14/08/2016 07:16

Posted on 14/08/2016 07:16

Can you pump water through your taps from the aquaroll? That will at least establish that the pump is working. It could just be an airlock.

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