Water fill on roadtrek 200

[Wilkie]

I have a 2001 roadtrek 200 V. Chev model I’m stumped and hope someone here can help. When hooked up to city water supply. It fills my Portable water holding tank and overflows Just replaced my bypass valve ( to fill my holding tank ) just in case it was bypassing and it still filled my portable water tank what the heck do I do !! Is there a shut off somewhere ? Nothing is in the manual

[mkguitar]

Hey Wilkie
Welcome to the Forums


There are a few 200 owners here, as well as other R/T models


I'm sure you'll get some ideas by lunchtime


Cheers, Mike

[k1hog]

On my 2004 RT 200P this valve switches between fill fresh water tank and city water.

[Wilkie]

Originally Posted by k1hog

On my 2004 RT 200P this valve switches between fill fresh water tank and city water.

So is mine . But connected to city water it still filled the holding tank ! Just replaced the red valve in case it was faulty but holding tank is still filling ! Done the obvious drained and ensured the tap was in closed position Still filling the holding tank having to shut city water off and use the water pump to get water ????

[SteveJ]

Originally Posted by k1hog

On my 2004 RT 200P this valve switches between fill fresh water tank and city water.

If you have that valve in that position and the tank is over filling either that valve is leaking or possibly the check valve in the 12 volt water pump is leaking.

Does that valve have any water leaking out the bottom when you have the water system pressurized with the 12 volt pump with no hose or plug in place?

As a matter of course I almost never hook up directly to a city water supply. I use the on board tank and fill as required using the gravity fill in the side door. It's easier to get to and in my case a limiter on overflowing the grey water tank as none of my tank indicator lights work. This is an issue I was going to address but the work around is convenient so I've never bothered. I just tally up the showers and when I get to 7, it's time to fill and dump. With the Covid thing the black tank tends to get a bit fuller as I/we are not using public restrooms while traveling. Just one more adjustment to these times, the level gets obvious when getting full. I only go into a gas station if I'm low on beer and they have a beer cave.

[k1hog]

SteveJ, you are my man. Cold Beer!

As far as water issues, I use on board water. On less thing to hook up and unhook.

[Wilkie]

Thanks for the response
Just replaced the valve yesterday so that’s off the check list 12 volt water pump is noisy and sucking air a little when running where is the check valve for that or is it a part of the pump

[mkguitar]

Wilkie
you do have a pressure regulator on your hose from city water?
anyway, I told you the smart Guys would be along

Mike

[Wilkie]

Yes I do have a pressure regulator installed

[SteveJ]

Originally Posted by Wilkie

Thanks for the response
Just replaced the valve yesterday so that’s off the check list 12 volt water pump is noisy and sucking air a little when running where is the check valve for that or is it a part of the pump

Check valve is in the pump. I would get a new pump and keep the old for a spare as it does knda sorta work.

[rowiebowie]

Originally Posted by SteveJ

Check valve is in the pump. I would get a new pump and keep the old for a spare as it does knda sorta work.

I couldn't remember this solution, but SteveJ did. I think he nailed it.

If you are handy, I believe you might save a few bucks by buying a rebuild kit for your pump. But due to the danger of leaks, I personally would replace the whole unit. Probably $60 to $100 tops.