camperbuds3 wrote: Just a simple tip. When using the screw-type hose clamps, always use the type of hose clamps that can be tighten with a nut driver. You can get the clamps tighter with a nut driver than you can with a screw driver.
Ya know i would say out of everything we did to remedy the situation, using the nut driver to tighten may have helped more than anything. Its frustrating too because the hose clamps we used were the type that takes nut drivers but for some reason we used a flathead. Anyways we also went with the caulking idea as a measure of overkill and i think it was a good idea, while it may be a pain in the butt to deal with if we ever have to disconnect, im sure it helped as much if not more than using the nut driver to tighten. Oh and the last thing i think made a big difference was using hose clamps that fit a lil better, there were only a few that were too big but replacing them was big. Anyhoo hope this helps anyone to not make the same mistakes we made, till nex time....take care enjoy the ride and thanks for the help
Some one mentioned using the narrower band screw clamps and I am in the opposite camp and like the wider ones that cover at least two of the barbs. However, these worm type clamps need to be retightened a couple of times in the first few months up to six to hold long term and and even then need to be checked like one every year to two just like changing your oil.
Larry
2001 standard box 7.3L E-350 PSD Van with 4.10 rear and 2007 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite 8306S Been RV'ing since 1974. TRAILER MODS
Ya that sounds about right, i actually made a point today that we will have to check in on these connections every now and again to make sure they are holding. Im not even sure they hold yet, still waiting for the caulk to dry up and then we'll pump up and try again. Its funny we thought just mapping out a system was the hard part, now i see that was the easy part...
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