SECTION 7 -
PLUMBING
7-10
NOTE: We recommend that you dump all
holding tanks before traveling to avoid
carrying unnecessary weight.
Using On-Site Sewer Hook-Ups
The sewage drain hose may remain attached to
the sewage drain outlet while the motor home is
parked and connected to an on-site sewage hook-
up.
When using a sewer hook-up, keep the dump
valves closed until a tank becomes full or when
preparing to leave the site. This keeps the solids
in suspension, allowing them to be carried out
with the liquids when the dump valves are
opened. If the valves are left open, the liquids
will drain off, leaving solids in the tank. Should
this accidentally happen, disconnect the sewage
drain hose, fill the tank about half full with water,
and drive a few miles to dislodge the solids. A
few starts and stops will aid in the process. Then
reconnect the sewage drain hose and drain in the
normal manner.
NOTE: Always keep sewage drain outlet
capped while sewage connection is not in use.
Holding Tank Level Indicators
See
“Systems Monitor Panel”
in
Section 4–
Appliances
for further information on the
monitor panel and checking tank levels.
See “Specifications” in
Section 1–
Introduction
for tank capacities for your model.
WATERLINE & TANK DRAIN
VALVES
The water drain valves are used to drain water
from the water tank and the water supply lines
when preparing the motor home for storage or
when sanitizing the water system.
To open or close the drain valves, turn the
handles in the directions indicated by the
following illustration.
Drain valve locations are listed in the
Water
System Drain Valve Locations
chart at the end of
this section.
D R A I N
D R A I N
C L O S E
C L O S E
I N - L I N E
V A L V E
L I N E - E N D
V A L V E
Waterline Drain Valves
(Typical)
Waterline Drain Valve (Typical)
Water Tank Drain Valve (Typical)