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hohenwald48 · 11-13-2017, 06:10 PM

Going to CW may just compound your problems. But, good luck with getting it fixed.

trx430ex · 11-13-2017, 08:22 PM

Test, always test.
Turn the valves off for the kitchen sink.
Disconnect the hose from kitchen sink
Put hose in small pan.
Slowly open valve to see if water flows.
If the water flows, it is a clogged faucet cartridge, has happened to me. The fawcett has to come apart to clean the cartridge. Actually pretty simple these days.

Sounds like a mineral clog.

lenkerb · 11-14-2017, 04:47 PM

Well CW Albuquerque was a total waste of time...we still have three years left on our extended warranty. When I called for an appointment for our heater I asked about staying on property and was told yes...of course it wasn't true and they suggested we stay at the camp ground next door as the warranty cycle takes time for all parties to agree on whatever is decided. I was also told about having the water system checked and that would begin at $124...so we didn't stay at the CW and on our way back home to Florida. I am going to call Thor to see if they might have that cartridge part or could assist in setting up another CW en route. I did watch youtube show explaining how to siphon the water in the water line which I will try tomorrow. I will keep you posted as to what we find out! Thank you!

lenkerb · 11-16-2017, 05:10 PM

sitting in an rv park outside of Amarillo, had a great steak dinner and forgot about the water issue. Today we noticed the water dripping at the sink so we checked all the valves and removed the water filter and pressure gauge and the water dripped more so we let it run and now the kitchen sink has water...not great but water hot and cold. But the toilet still isn't flowing so...not totally okay but better!

lenkerb · 11-22-2017, 10:07 AM

Called Thor and explained the water situation and they couldn't help....but I did get a schematic. Going to try to suction the line coming from the sink...

ThePowells · 11-22-2017, 06:50 PM

Beyond what has already been said, I think any further help would have to be hands on.

Unplanned Tourist · 11-22-2017, 07:10 PM

You have a strange one there. Have you tried disconnecting any lines?
Happy Glamping.

Pullin' Chocks · 11-22-2017, 08:07 PM

If you have an outside shower or hand wash, check and make sure those valves are closed. I understand they can set up a bypass situation in the plumbing. Just a thought for an easy check. Good luck.

**Spdracr39** · 11-23-2017, 06:13 AM

Mine did this and the sprayer had frozen internally and broke No water unless I took the sprayer head off then only through that hose. Replaced the sprayer head for $10.00 at Walmart and all was well again.

Forest Grump · 11-23-2017, 11:44 AM

Personally I would rather not have water flowing out of my kitchen sink, toilets or anything else for that matter.

If you are having and issue with the faucets then why not back trace the plumbing to find the cause?

lenkerb · 11-23-2017, 12:58 PM

thank you all for your suggestions...we are managing to flush the toilet with the shower spray...kitchen sink and sprayer are working as well as the bathroom sink and shower...when we get to our winter place we will begin to troubleshoot by removing the toilet and go from there....water dribbles out the flusher in the toilet so it does seem like something could be blocking it like an air lock...Happy Thanksgiving!!!

trx430ex · 11-23-2017, 08:46 PM

This so feels like a mineral clog, right now the sprayer on my kitchen faucet works great. But fawcett just dribles.

Explain to us how you winterized the rig the previous season?

I believe the water heater was just refilled, then did a mineral shot of scaling off the tank. And went right up into the first 2 appliances used.
1 - Kitchen sink
2 - Toilet

If the water flows from device valve into a container, but not through device. That is a mineral clog. 2nd, if the supply tube to the toilet has a screen on the end of it clogged with minerals, just rip it out with a pair of pliers. As a toilet does not need a screen in a half inch plumbing line. It has much bigger post fish to fry.

You would not have to remove the toilet, just disconnect the water supply. Open the flush, then blow compressed air back the other way to clear it. Then reconnect the water supply, turn on and test.

A Lot of talk about air compressors on a rig, let's see one go to work.

Or the hail Mary pass, 1 gallon of Zep CLR, pumped through the winterizing hose, to blow up everything, and rip the plumbing open.Immediately flush!!

lenkerb · 11-23-2017, 09:16 PM

Williams Az temps dropped below 32; next morning we had the water issues

ThePowells · 11-23-2017, 11:04 PM

Just getting below freezing outside for one night is nothing but a cooinkidink (sez Ziva). Of almost everyline that can freeze, the terlit supply line is probably the least susceptible (probly). There are many other lines that are in a weaker position to freeze, plus if a line that freezes but doesn't burst shouldn't have a flow issue after it thaws.