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05-01-2006, 03:08 AM
Rusty
Fresh Water Tank Mysteries...
I noticed a slight leak under StaRV II on my way back from stargazing; it's from the fresh water tank area - there's a steel box that has partially rusted through.

The question is, does anyone know the composition of the fresh water tank - is it steel? Or is this just a box holding a plastic tank...?


Rusty

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05-01-2006, 08:08 AM
Bill N.Y.
quote:
Originally posted by Rusty:
The question is, does anyone know the composition of the fresh water tank - is it steel? Or is this just a box holding a plastic tank...?
Welcome back to the forum Rusty. How's your vacation going? My tank is how you just described it. I found a spot that was soft from the band strap holding it down. Because it was loose it rubbed the plastic tank down a little. If I didn't catch I would have had a leak.


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05-01-2006, 06:24 PM
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My original water tank was polyethylene.


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05-05-2006, 09:45 PM
Rusty
I've been under the Barth again (this time in my yard, not a Lowe's parking lot). Even though the tank was nearly full, there was no leaking. However, it looks like the tank itself (since I seen only a fully welded steel box) is all-steel.

Anyone have info on this? It's not anything like I've seen on other M/Hs....


Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
05-06-2006, 05:19 AM
Bill N.Y.
quote:
Originally posted by Rusty:
Even though the tank was nearly full, there was no leaking.
Could it have been the overflow/vent line. How about condensation?

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05-06-2006, 07:36 PM
Rusty
The leak appeared to come from inside the steel box, where there's considerable rust at the drain line connection. it may be a loose connection at the drain line fitting, but I need to do some prep work first.

I need to get rid of the rust and see what I can see...


Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

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Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields