Water pump suction side question

[Beachseeker]

2009 FF X230DS. I thought the water pump was bad because I had "gurgly" water from the fresh water tank. I replaced it, (surprise) no change. So now I realize it must be a problem on the suction side. Other than the piece of hose which attaches to the pump and disappears into the floor how do I access the rest to repair?

Or if I'm totally on the wrong track, what track should I be on?

Thanks,
Jon

[atwowheelguy]

On mine, the suction line hose attaches to the side of the tank near the bottom of the tank, and is exposed and visible. If the connection is tight at the tank, then there may be a wear point between the tank and the pump where a hole has been worn in the hose.

[RipVan]

Ya, sounds like air is being drawn into the system. Check/recheck the connections between the tank and the pump. As mentioned, the short piece of tube between the tank and pump may be the source of the air draw. Lastly, the pump may be shot.

[Saltynuts]

hook up and make sure the pump is working.... put a hose on the side of the pump where the water goes in and check it. Other thing does your water tank still have water in it? If so and the pump is working you could have a problem like I did when the trailer was new. The problem was with the pick up tube in the fresh water tank was not sitting on the bottom and would not pick up the last 1/3 of the tank. I had to go buy 1 foot of hose and replace it from under the trailer. Easy fix. Maybe yours fell off and its sucking air or its just the shitty craftsmanship of shitty cruiser RV like mine was. Did it ever work?

[RipVan]

Originally Posted by Saltynuts

hook up and make sure the pump is working.... put a hose on the side of the pump where the water goes in and check it. Other thing does your water tank still have water in it? If so and the pump is working you could have a problem like I did when the trailer was new. The problem was with the pick up tube in the fresh water tank was not sitting on the bottom and would not pick up the last 1/3 of the tank. I had to go buy 1 foot of hose and replace it from under the trailer. Easy fix. Maybe yours fell off and its sucking air or its just the shitty craftsmanship of shitty cruiser RV like mine was. Did it ever work?

Those are darn harsh words from a Canadian especially since “sorry” was added at the end of the statement

[Saltynuts]

Originally Posted by RipVan

Those are darn harsh words from a Canadian especially since “sorry” was added at the end of the statement

???? ya sorry for Cruser RV. WTF has Canadian got to do with it?

[twinster2]

Trace the pickup tube to the water tank under the trailer. It's unlikely that there is a hole in the tube. More likely that the connections are leaking or that the outlet of the tank is above the water level in the tank. If connections are held on by radiator clamps, try tightening them. Two questions to ask you: 1) is the tank completely filled? 2) did you always have this problem?

[RipVan]

Originally Posted by Saltynuts

???? ya sorry for Cruser RV. WTF has Canadian got to do with it?

We’ll, I guess things, they are a changin’! There was a time when Canadians were thought to be a bit more “reserved”, with the non- Canadian joke of “sorry” being added as an afterthought when coarse language slipped into a conversation. My age is showing
P.S. to the related reply: correction, “especially since “sorry” WASN’T added at the end of the statement”

[dustyone]

I had this same issue. It was the hose itself. Changed hose all well. I put a bright light flashlight against hose and could see air bubbles in the hose a pinhole in line. Line is exposed under my 210 and it probably got hit by a rock.

[dustyone]

Beachseeker,
I was wondering if you found the problem? What was the cure?