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PLUMBING
Fresh Water System
Fresh water is supplied to the travel trailer by two alternate sources:
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The external hook-up (City or park water)
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Self-contained water (On-board storage tank).
External Water Hook-up (City or Park Connection)
To use the external water system, connect the water hose from the city or campground source to
the hose connector on the side of your unit. Be sure to run the water for a few seconds to clear
the hose before connecting to the unit. A check valve at the water pump prevents city water
from being fed back through the pump and into the water tank. Another check valve prevents
water from being pumped out through the city water connection when the self-contained water
system is being used in the unit. The water heater is equipped with a safety-relief valve, which
will open if a surge of pressure should occur. The water system has been tested for leaks at the
factory at 100 PSI.
NOTE: Bigfoot suggested to us that a 60-pound regulator be used on the
system (see below for the manual’s recommendation). RV stores sell water filters, which take
impurities out of the incoming water and limit calcium build-up.
IMPORTANT
EXCESSIVE WATER PRESSURE. Some city or campground water systems may operate
at pressures that can damage the water system in your travel trailer, or cause water pump
failure. If pressure at your site is over 70 PSI you must use a pressure regulator. The
recommended pressure range is from 35 PSI to 45 PSI. Your RV supply Dealer can advise
you on the best choice regarding water pressure regulators.
IMPORTANT
The 12-volt DC water pump switch should be in the “OFF” position when the travel trailer is
connected to a city or campground source.
Self-Contained Water System
The fill spout for the onboard fresh water storage tank is located on the outside of the travel
trailer. The electric 12-volt DC pump supplies the pressure for the self-contained water system.
You can check the approximate water level by pressing the “water” rocker switch on the monitor
panel. False readings could be caused by water with low mineral conten
t (WOW, we missed that
statement in previous readings of the manual.)
Fresh Water Fill Instructions (See Diagram)
The access door for the fresh water fill spout is located on the side of the travel trailer. The fill
spout is connected by a hose to the onboard fresh water storage tank. There is a small vent hole
adjacent to the filler spout. This vent releases air from the onboard fresh water tank.
Fill slowly and be sure that the hose you use to fill the on-board water storage tank is smaller
than the water fill opening to allow excess water and air to escape as tank fills. The higher the
pressure of water you force into your water tank, the greater the likelihood of damage to your
travel trailer. When you force water into a water tank you can actually balloon a 40-gallon tank
to accept 60 gallons of water, swelling a tank to a size too large to be contained in the area that
houses the tank. This pressure can actually cause damage to the structural integrity of the travel
trailer as well as interior damage.