Outdoors RV Mountain Series Owner's Manual page 65

Plumbing Systems
Most hose and tubing connections at fittings use a specialized clamp. In an emergency you may be able
to tighten up a fitting connection leak with a standard automotive worm gear hose clamp however you
will want to have it repaired with the proper clamp by your dealership at your earliest convenience.
Spare water line fitting seals and a few hose clamps would be a great addition to your RV toolbox.
Drain trap slip-fittings, drain outlet knife valves, and the drain outlet cap seal are also areas that need to
be checked occasionally for leakage as well.
Leaks caused by freeze damage can usually be prevented by proper winterization of the systems. See the
'Storage and Winterization' chapter for proper winterization procedures. Freeze damage can be
extensive and may include a burst water tank, split water piping, damaged water pump, toilet, or water
heater.
Some models require the use of a 'waterless' drain trap due to space limitations. In the event that a drain
line equipped with a waterless trap becomes clogged you must remove this trap prior to using any
mechanical drain-cleaning device. The internal components of the waterless trap can be easily damaged
and will no longer function properly if a drain clean-out snake tool is used. Pictured below you will see
the differences between the two drain trap designs used.
A typical 'P' trap.
A 'Waterless' trap.
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