Fresh Water System

Post by **beergut100** » 12 Jun 2007, 14:30

Hi

The interior water system in my van was faulty when I bought it, so has never been used. It has now been serviced and is fully operational, however, I don't know how to use it.

Could anyone point me in the direction of a guide, or just give me a quick run down of how it works?

Cheers

Steve

Post by **Mocki** » 12 Jun 2007, 15:58

what conversion is the van?
can you post pics , give us a clue like?

Post by **beergut100** » 12 Jun 2007, 16:19

Conversion was by Leisuredrive of Salford. The water heater has been removed at some point, so I dont need to know how that works.

I only need to know in very basic terms how the sytem works; i.e. how to get water in and how to empty it out. I know I probably sound like a numpty, but I've not done it before and can find no info on the net.

owlets · Post by **owlets** » 12 Jun 2007, 16:51

where is the water tank, is it under the seat? has it got a big bottle top type thing on it that you undo, or is there a lockable cap in the side of the van?

Post by **beergut100** » 12 Jun 2007, 16:53

If I could figure out how to post pics I'd do so, but these links should give you some more clues

Post by **beergut100** » 12 Jun 2007, 16:54

owlets wrote:where is the water tank, is it under the seat? has it got a big bottle top type thing on it that you undo, or is there a lockable cap in the side of the van?

There is a lockable cap on the side

Post by **beergut100** » 12 Jun 2007, 17:02

Hoorah!

[img:400:300]http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa18 ... /water.jpg[/img]
[img:226:288]http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa18 ... water2.jpg[/img]

Post by **beergut100** » 12 Jun 2007, 17:39

Is it just a matter of pouring water in the lockable bit and emptying it out somewhere else?

And what is the little sockety thing above the lockable cap for?

That's really all I want to know; I know how the pump works.

And I can turn the taps on

owlets · Post by **owlets** » 12 Jun 2007, 18:06

I'd say you are right and you need to unlock that cap to fill up, look underneath the van and you might find an outlet pipe with a twist off cap to empty the tank

Post by **beergut100** » 12 Jun 2007, 18:13

Thanks.

Post by **jamesc76** » 13 Jun 2007, 07:21

the socket thing looks like a power piont on some modern campers they have it so if on site u fill a watter barrel etc then when next to van put submersable pump in barrel plug it in and fill tank ?????

Post by **beergut100** » 13 Jun 2007, 10:19

jamesc76 wrote:the socket thing looks like a power piont on some modern campers they have it so if on site u fill a watter barrel etc then when next to van put submersable pump in barrel plug it in and fill tank ?????

I think I've figured it out now. If I want to use a submersible pump, I have to get one that fits this socket. The Whale Superfil 80 seems to fit the bill, but is a bit expensive and I'm not sure I see the point. What would be the advantage over just filling the tank?

Post by **beergut100** » 13 Jun 2007, 17:03

beergut100 wrote:What would be the advantage over just filling the tank?

Anyone know?

owlets · Post by **owlets** » 13 Jun 2007, 18:05

beergut100 wrote:
jamesc76 wrote:the socket thing looks like a power piont on some modern campers they have it so if on site u fill a watter barrel etc then when next to van put submersable pump in barrel plug it in and fill tank ?????
I think I've figured it out now. If I want to use a submersible pump, I have to get one that fits this socket. The Whale Superfil 80 seems to fit the bill, but is a bit expensive and I'm not sure I see the point. What would be the advantage over just filling the tank?

put some water in your tank and see how things go