nelsonck1
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Last year we purchased a Pilgrim Open Road fifth wheel. It has an enclosed underbelly. Recently, after filling the fresh water tank, we've noticed water dripping from around a tube sticking down through the enclosed area. From reading other postings, it seems as though the water might be coming from the tank overflow tube, but shouldn't this tube terminate somewhere outside of the enclosed area so that the water doesn't build up inside the enclosed area? We're wondering how/where to find the overflow tube so that we can determine if this is really the cause of the water drip. Would appreciate any suggestions.
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JJBIRISH
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yes it should...
its not a over flow but a vent tube that is usually right near the fill cap
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My overflow tube is right above the fill hole. I would think what you are seeing could be the tank drain. Maybe they did not cut a hole inthe fabric for the drain.
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Is it dripping from the tube or around the tube? Could be condensation wicking down the drain tube, which is what that tube sticking through the belly is.
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I would agree its probably the drain tube for the tank. Look at it and see if it has a screw off cap or valve. Mine has a screw off cap. You may have a bad valve or crack in the cap.
The overflow tube is near the fill hole.
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I think my "overfill" tube is an overfill tube as it is surrounded by a piece of flat tubing the expands when water runs out.
Anyway, it's on the bottom of the rig on the aft end of the tank. The fill is probably 8' forward of the tank. So , they are 10-12' apart.
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JJBIRISH
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with most stand right in front of the fill tube while filling, I assure you, you will know when it full...
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nelsonck1
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Thanks for all the ideas. There is what I assume to be a vent tube right near the fill connection. We've never filled it to the point where water comes squirting out this tube.
The water that drips/runs out from the enclosed bottom comes from AROUND the tube, not from the tube itself. There's a lot more water there than what would develop from condensation. The tube I'm talking about is actually the fresh water tank drain tube - to completely drain the tank. There is a screw cap on this tube.
Additional suggestions/ideas are welcomed.
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Luke Porter wrote:I think my "overfill" tube is an overfill tube as it is surrounded by a piece of flat tubing the expands when water runs out. Yep, keeps the critters out but still lets the water out.
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Quote:The water that drips/runs out from the enclosed bottom comes from AROUND the tube, not from the tube itself. There's a lot more water there than what would develop from condensation. The tube I'm talking about is actually the fresh water tank drain tube - to completely drain the tank. There is a screw cap on this tube.
Sounds like you have a leak in a fitting up near the tank itself. Some small drips, especially ones that are not under a lot of pressure, will seal themselves over time. Minerals build up and seal the loose fitting. It may be worth removing the bottom protection and seeing if it is just a loose band clamp or a standard pipe fitting that is loose.
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