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Autosleeper Water Tank not working!
Posted: 09 Apr 2006, 14:51
by trendyoldbird
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?
Posted: 09 Apr 2006, 16:55
by kevtherev
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
Posted: 09 Apr 2006, 18:17
by leighinstoke
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....
Posted: 09 Apr 2006, 18:33
by trendyoldbird
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
Posted: 09 Apr 2006, 18:42
by kevtherev
Autosleeper sell them if you want to replace like for like
Posted: 09 Apr 2006, 19:49
by Ivor Brownun
Towsure sell them as well.
Posted: 10 Apr 2006, 19:03
by JazBee
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.
Posted: 10 Apr 2006, 21:29
by kevtherev
The pump fitted to autosleepers can run without priming..as does mine, when the level drops too low just refill and away you go
Posted: 10 Apr 2006, 23:50
by missusjen
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
Posted: 11 Apr 2006, 19:57
by trendyoldbird
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......
Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 21:41
by trendyoldbird
Sorry - i'm a bit new to this.....it's a 1988 1.9 Petrol T25 Caravelle Autosleeper - that's all I know!!
Posted: 15 Apr 2006, 17:00
by trendyoldbird
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....