Autosleeper Water Tank not working!

Post by **trendyoldbird** » 09 Apr 2006, 14:51

Could somebody please tell me how the water system works. I can't find a pump, is it inside the tank? Can they be replaced (and if so where from), because ours doesn't work? Alternatively, has anyone used the tap with the internal pump sold by Just Kampers - do you think this could be rigged up to work?

Post by **kevtherev** » 09 Apr 2006, 16:55

I have an '86 autosleeper my water pump is in the cupboard where the gas is kept (next to the seat/bed) it's orange/red in colour.
I have my pump on all the time and use the tap to control the flow. The fuse is clearly marked on the control panel

kev

leighinstoke · Post by **leighinstoke** » 09 Apr 2006, 18:17

You will either find a submersible one (usually 'Whale' branded) in the tank or one inside a cupboard somewhere - not too expensive to replace.

You will either have a control switch, tap-triggered switch or a floor mounted push switch.

If you're fitting a new pump - change all your waterpipe for Blue coloured rather than clear (if it is the clear type) as you will get less nasties coming from your tap!

Leigh....

Post by **trendyoldbird** » 09 Apr 2006, 18:33

Thanks for your valuable advice- I'm off to investigate - just once more thing - do you know where I can buy one of these from? Would it be JK?......Rach

Post by **kevtherev** » 09 Apr 2006, 18:42

Autosleeper sell them if you want to replace like for like

Post by **Ivor Brownun** » 09 Apr 2006, 19:49

Towsure sell them as well.

Post by **JazBee** » 10 Apr 2006, 19:03

You may have to prime it as well. i.e. suck the tap, like siphoning petrol without the buzz!! The pump won't do it on its own with no water in the system. Only needs done once and it should then be fine as long as there is water in your tank.

Post by **kevtherev** » 10 Apr 2006, 21:29

The pump fitted to autosleepers can run without priming..as does mine, when the level drops too low just refill and away you go

Post by **missusjen** » 10 Apr 2006, 23:50

Whale submersible pumps are around 12 quid - vailable from your local caravan/camping shop......the foot button thingie is about 6 quid IIRC - also available in caravan shops

Post by **trendyoldbird** » 11 Apr 2006, 19:57

No. I don't have the manual - I'm pretty new to all this!! I'll give them a call and see if I can get hold of one, thanks a lot. Thanks to everyone for their help & advice - I know what I'll be doing this weekend......

Post by **trendyoldbird** » 12 Apr 2006, 21:41

Sorry - i'm a bit new to this.....it's a 1988 1.9 Petrol T25 Caravelle Autosleeper - that's all I know!!

Post by **trendyoldbird** » 15 Apr 2006, 17:00

The control panel didn't have anything on it other than the switches etc. We found the pump, it's in the tank. But with further investigation we've found out that the water hose has snapped off the bottom of the tank!! Plus after taking the control panel off we found that the fuse for the water has come away from the connector, but that can easily be soldered!! We've now got to take the tank off, the bolts are all rusty though!! So thanks for all your help & advice so far....