When connected to mains water, pressure from tap is strong, but when connected to van the tap pressure in the van is very low and need to use the pump.
There does not appear to be in taps turned of underneath. Van is Nextgen.
Bill B said
09:34 AM Apr 21, 2018
Pressure reduction valve needs cleaning or replacing.
Snippy said
09:36 AM Apr 21, 2018
Bill B wrote:
Pressure reduction valve needs cleaning or replacing.
Thanks Bill,
Silly question, where will I find that, or what does it look like?
Bill B said
09:46 AM Apr 21, 2018
If there a brass cylindrical fitting where you attach the mains water hose to the van, that is the PRV
They look like this : https://www.caravansplus.com.au/mains-pressure-limiting-valve-350kpa-p-16749.html
-- Edited by Bill B on Saturday 21st of April 2018 09:50:06 AM
Snippy said
10:00 AM Apr 21, 2018
Thanks Bill, will check it out.
Aus-Kiwi said
03:57 PM Apr 21, 2018
Mine looks like a tap .
vanman said
04:07 PM Apr 21, 2018
The American Shurflo reducing valve is incorporated into the tank filler.
They are relatively easy to replace if you can get to the back of them to remove the tank filler hose. Mine is in a small cupboard beneath the fridge.
They are a non serviceable product and cost around $55.
CaravansPlus sell them https://www.caravansplus.com.au/images_tiff/2016/006154-al.jpg
Chris
-- Edited by vanman on Saturday 21st of April 2018 04:14:10 PM
-- Edited by vanman on Saturday 21st of April 2018 04:14:30 PM
-- Edited by vanman on Saturday 21st of April 2018 04:15:23 PM
vanman said
04:18 PM Apr 21, 2018
When mine played up the water pressure in the van increased so you may have a different problem.
Chris
Cupie said
11:25 PM Apr 21, 2018
I would check the in line water (particle) filter.
Mine is just a black poly cylinder with screwed ends that allow you to remove & clean a simple particle trap. It's the type used in many home garden sprinkler systems.
Snippy said
05:55 AM Apr 22, 2018
Thanks everyone,
Mine is like the one that Bill's link illustrates.
Does the inline particle filter usually reside nest to the water pump? Have had heated discussion with the dealer as our van does not have one, we put one in ourselves.
Will try changing PRV first and take it from there.
If all else fails, our van is getting serviced in a couple of weeks.
Once again, thank you all for your input, I will advise the outcome, although it might be a couple of weeks away.
Bill B said
07:16 AM Apr 22, 2018
Pull the PRV apart and it will probably have some grit/gunk in it which restricts the water flow.
Cover the hose inlet whilst travelling to keep dust/ road grime out of it.
Bill B said
08:59 AM Apr 24, 2018
Snippy wrote:
When connected to mains water, pressure from tap is strong, but when connected to van the tap pressure in the van is very low and need to use the pump.
There does not appear to be in taps turned of underneath. Van is Nextgen.
Did you clean/replace the PRV ?
Snippy said
01:37 PM Apr 24, 2018
Bill B wrote:
Snippy wrote:
When connected to mains water, pressure from tap is strong, but when connected to van the tap pressure in the van is very low and need to use the pump.
There does not appear to be in taps turned of underneath. Van is Nextgen.
======================
Did you clean/replace the PRV ?
Hi Bill,
Just arrived Armidale, hosing down with rain. Will remove and clean tomorrow, let you know how it goes.
Cheers
-- Edited by Snippy on Tuesday 24th of April 2018 01:39:30 PM
Bill B said
12:07 PM May 16, 2018
Kevin, did you solve your pressure problem ?
Snippy said
01:00 PM May 16, 2018
Hi Bill,
PRV has been replaced but it is faulty, works both directions so is being replaced next week, will et you know the result.
Bill B said
03:10 PM May 16, 2018
Snippy wrote:
Hi Bill,
PRV has been replaced but it is faulty, works both directions so is being replaced next week, will et you know the result.
When connected to mains water, pressure from tap is strong, but when connected to van the tap pressure in the van is very low and need to use the pump.
There does not appear to be in taps turned of underneath. Van is Nextgen.
Thanks Bill,
Silly question, where will I find that, or what does it look like?
-- Edited by Bill B on Saturday 21st of April 2018 09:50:06 AM
The American Shurflo reducing valve is incorporated into the tank filler.
They are relatively easy to replace if you can get to the back of them to remove the tank filler hose. Mine is in a small cupboard beneath the fridge.
They are a non serviceable product and cost around $55.
CaravansPlus sell them https://www.caravansplus.com.au/images_tiff/2016/006154-al.jpg
Chris
-- Edited by vanman on Saturday 21st of April 2018 04:14:10 PM
-- Edited by vanman on Saturday 21st of April 2018 04:14:30 PM
-- Edited by vanman on Saturday 21st of April 2018 04:15:23 PM
Chris
I would check the in line water (particle) filter.
Mine is just a black poly cylinder with screwed ends that allow you to remove & clean a simple particle trap. It's the type used in many home garden sprinkler systems.
Mine is like the one that Bill's link illustrates.
Does the inline particle filter usually reside nest to the water pump? Have had heated discussion with the dealer as our van does not have one, we put one in ourselves.
Will try changing PRV first and take it from there.
If all else fails, our van is getting serviced in a couple of weeks.
Once again, thank you all for your input, I will advise the outcome, although it might be a couple of weeks away.
Cover the hose inlet whilst travelling to keep dust/ road grime out of it.
Did you clean/replace the PRV ?
Hi Bill,
Just arrived Armidale, hosing down with rain. Will remove and clean tomorrow, let you know how it goes.
Cheers
-- Edited by Snippy on Tuesday 24th of April 2018 01:39:30 PM
Hi Bill,
PRV has been replaced but it is faulty, works both directions so is being replaced next week, will et you know the result.
Your not having much luck are you.