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csdavis62 · 06-01-2011, 05:08 PM

OK so any solutions for the family not shutting off the water pump switch when they run the fresh water tank dry. I am afraid that before long the pump will burn out. I am amazed that there is not a shutoff function when the tank runs dry......

Thanks in advance for any solutions

Senior Chief · 06-01-2011, 05:20 PM

Uh, do they not notice when the water stops coming out of the taps?? And how often are you or they checking the fresh tank levels?

I think you have a behavioral problem, not a hardware issue.

csdavis62 · 06-02-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Senior Chief

Uh, do they not notice when the water stops coming out of the taps?? And how often are you or they checking the fresh tank levels?

I think you have a behavioral problem, not a hardware issue.

Oh no doubt!! But a 5, 7 & 12 year old don't pay much attention to mechanical details. Also when the air conditioner is running it is sometimes difficult to hear the pump running. The pump also runs for a few seconds after the water is shut off until the pressure returns to trigger the pump to shut down. By then a 5 year old is in another world.

I do monitor the levels but sometimes I am not near a suitable fill station with potable water. The family runs in and uses the bathroom and there you go empty tank and the pump is running.

I guess I was thinking/wishing there exist some sort of shutoff switch which would remove power from the pump when there was not water on the supply side.

maybe not

njs42 · 06-02-2011, 09:46 AM

My rig has three switches---one in the equipment bay. Have you looked there? I cannot imagine a rig without---look some more, closets, by the front door, switch panel, under the sink etc; If not and provided you have easy access you could put one in easy enough. I certainly would.

njs42 · 06-02-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by njs42

My rig has three switches---one in the equipment bay. Have you looked there? I cannot imagine a rig without---look some more, closets, by the front door, switch panel, under the sink etc; If not and provided you have easy access you could put one in easy enough. I certainly would.

I should add it is good to have lighted switch to be able to see whether it is off or on from a distance and at a glance. Especially in your situation. It is a good reminder for the kids as well----"make sure the light is off", a little more reinforcing.

WE turn the pump on when we need it and off when finished---two adults and even we mess up on occassion. Good luck.

csdavis62 · 06-03-2011, 06:06 AM

I do have a lighted switch on the control panel along with the the controls for the slides, generator, etc. I guess I need to follow the advise to turn off the pump and only activate it when needed. I may try to devise a way to deactivate the pump when the tank goes empty which would be my preference.

Looks like a business opportunity for someone with basic engineering skills...

njs42 · 06-03-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by csdavis62

I do have a lighted switch on the control panel along with the the controls for the slides, generator, etc. I guess I need to follow the advise to turn off the pump and only activate it when needed. I may try to devise a way to deactivate the pump when the tank goes empty which would be my preference.

Looks like a business opportunity for someone with basic engineering skills...

I wonder? MAybe some way to have the tank fill when low?

Barring that ---invent some way to make turning the pump on and off fun for your kids----a reward -------or make it a joke something funny------I grew up with 4 brothers and sisters and whenever we needed to remember somethign my mother made a game of it-----

Who knows this pump "problem" may turn out to be a special memory of all this time camping--------