I own a 2008 Fleetwood Discovery, while at Bristol Motor Speedway this past weekend I had trouble getting continous hot water to the bathroom faucets. I checked the hot water tank relief valve and found the water there to be very hot, but only for a few seconds at the faucet. This was my first time out after winterizing. Has anyone out there ever run into this problem and if so what is the solution?
Hot water tank
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elkhartjim
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Re: Hot water tank
Turn the outside shower valves off. Good race, wrong winner.
Turn the outside shower valves off. Good race, wrong winner.
TexasClodhopper
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Re: Hot water tank
Chuck, in addition to checking what Jim said, your water heater probably has the bypass valve open as part of winterizing.
I always hated Bristol (it was like watching a Roller Derby with cars), but since they changed the track up it ain't so bad.
Chuck, in addition to checking what Jim said, your water heater probably has the bypass valve open as part of winterizing.
I always hated Bristol (it was like watching a Roller Derby with cars), but since they changed the track up it ain't so bad.
Re: Hot water tank
Hey Guys
I turned off the outside shower and also checked the water heater bypass, unfortunately I still have the same problem. I ran the water for a few seconds in the kitchen and it started out like the problem was corrected but turned cool a few seconds later. I went out to the heater and opened the pressure relief valve and the water was extremely hot, to say the least I'm baffled. The water heater can use propane or electric so I'm currently heating it with electric to see if that's the problem. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Hey Guys
I turned off the outside shower and also checked the water heater bypass, unfortunately I still have the same problem. I ran the water for a few seconds in the kitchen and it started out like the problem was corrected but turned cool a few seconds later. I went out to the heater and opened the pressure relief valve and the water was extremely hot, to say the least I'm baffled. The water heater can use propane or electric so I'm currently heating it with electric to see if that's the problem. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
G
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Re: Hot water tank
u may have more than one valve ,,, some use 3 ,, mine uses 2 ,, ,, but how does the rest of the rv water feel ,,, u know like in the bathroom ,, and such ???
Let us know back on that :approve: :approve:
u may have more than one valve ,,, some use 3 ,, mine uses 2 ,, ,, but how does the rest of the rv water feel ,,, u know like in the bathroom ,, and such ???
Let us know back on that :approve: :approve:
Re: Hot water tank
The rest of the coach is the same way, hot for a few seconds then turns cool but not cold. I've owned several motorhomes and this is the first time I've ever run into this problem, it acts like it has a mixing valve, is that possible? Thanks in advance for the help.
The rest of the coach is the same way, hot for a few seconds then turns cool but not cold. I've owned several motorhomes and this is the first time I've ever run into this problem, it acts like it has a mixing valve, is that possible? Thanks in advance for the help.
elkhartjim
Senior Member
Re: Hot water tank
I don't which floorplan you have, but under the sink in the bedroom is a mixing valve. There is also a mixing valve in the basement. Passenger side, 3rd compartment from the back. Also, you can go to Fleetwood web site and download a plumbing diagram...at least should tell you how many valve you have. Keep us posted.
I don't which floorplan you have, but under the sink in the bedroom is a mixing valve. There is also a mixing valve in the basement. Passenger side, 3rd compartment from the back. Also, you can go to Fleetwood web site and download a plumbing diagram...at least should tell you how many valve you have. Keep us posted.
RE: Hot water tank
Hello All
Just wanted to let everyone know the fix to my hot water tank. I took my motorhome to our local rv dealership and they found the mixing valve located on the tank itself bad. What was really disappointing to me that my motorhome is 15 months old and Atwood refused to pay for the repair ($528.00) even though the warranty is for 2years, luckily I have a extended warranty that paid for the repair.
Hello All
Just wanted to let everyone know the fix to my hot water tank. I took my motorhome to our local rv dealership and they found the mixing valve located on the tank itself bad. What was really disappointing to me that my motorhome is 15 months old and Atwood refused to pay for the repair ($528.00) even though the warranty is for 2years, luckily I have a extended warranty that paid for the repair.