W H T; Outside Shower; The Fresh Water System - Jayco Jay Series Owner's Manual

D
epending on your camping trailer model,
there may be two different water systems in
your RV: the fresh water system and the
waste water system. If so equipped, the fresh
water system consists of all or some of the
following components: the fresh water holding
tank, fresh water connections, water pump,
outside shower assembly, water heater,
faucets, shower and
system. If so equipped, the waste water
system consists of all or some of the following
components: the sewage holding tank, drains
and toilet.
Recreation vehicles shake and vibrate while
going down the road. It is possible for
plumbing fittings to come loose. Check all
fittings, pressure and waste, for leaks before
each trip or before vehicle storage as part of
your normal maintenance:
□ Inspect all faucets, the water purification
system (optional) and sink connections
(including drain baskets or filters).
□ Remove the access
equipped, inspect the shower faucet
fittings and shower drain lines.
□ If so equipped, inspect connections at the
water pump and water heater.
At the end of every trip, you should drain any
unused water from the fresh water system.
There are labels affixed to the exterior of the
RV's sidewall that indicate the locations of the
water system drains and fills. Be aware some
drains may be located inside the RV (once the
exterior label is found, go inside to find the
drain corresponding location).
T F W
HE RESH ATER
All water contains contaminant and mineral
particles that can cause fresh water system
odors. Untreated well water is a major source
of water system odors. The fresh water (or
potable water) system
sanitization and winterization to take care of
all the components within the plumbing
system and help discourage the growth of
bacteria and other organisms that can
contaminate the water supply.
water purification
panels. If so
S
YSTEM
needs periodic
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
DO NOT drink
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality.
F W H
RESH ATER OLDING
The fresh water tank can be filled by pressure
filling through the fresh water inlet (called city
water) or by gravity fill. There are plastic
overflow tubes plumbed into the fresh water
holding tank. They allow water to flow out of
the water tank. Occasionally, you may see
water coming from the overflow tubes (located
underneath the RV) when the fresh water
holding tank is filled. This is normal, and is
caused by external circumstances, including
the RV being parked on an incline, or the
motion caused by starting or stopping the RV
during travel.
Do not cap, block or modify the fresh water
tank overflow tubes in any way. Enough water
pressure can build up during the filling
process to damage the plumbing system if the
overflow tubes are obstructed.
F W C
RESH ATER ONNECTIONS
Never leave the RV unattended while filling

the fresh water system.

There are two types of direct exterior fresh
water connections in your RV: city water and
gravity fill.
City Water
Fig. 7.1 Fresh water connections
SECTION 7
water deemed
T
ANK
Gravity Fill
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