Hose Connection for Fresh Water Fill Hose to Inlet and Tank
Published 11/20/2018
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I am replacing the the gravity FW fill hose on my Lance 1575. Both connections were done with hose clamps. The one connecting to the main tank appeared to have pipe dope on the interior of the pipe and also a red plastic plug that set in the inner diameter of the main inlet of the tank - I have no idea why that was there, as it seems it would even just restrict the water flow when filling. My question is are hose clamps fine for connecting, or do you recommend some type of pipe dope or sealer between the filler hose and the bibs they connect to tank and inlet from exterior of the trailer?
asked by: Ralph O
Expert Reply:
The Valterra City Water Inlet for RVs - White - Gravity Fill # A01-2001VP is most likely similar to your Lance 1545. The Camco RV Plastic Fresh-Water Fill Hose - 1-1/4" Diameter - 10' Long # CAM36601 will work fine using hose clamps like # H03-0006 as you stated on the barb fittings.
The red plug you are referring to doesn't make sense to me. Our tanks like # R8060 have a red plug that is for the bottom open fitting on the tank, not near the top where you would fill it. I recommend the Valterra ABS Tank Fill Kit - Straight Barbed Fill # RK908 to connect to the tank.
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: 2 stage regulator
- Search Results: propane regulator
- Shop: Greystone Propane RV Cooktop with Glass Cover - 2 Burners - Black - FFD
- Shop: Valterra Lockable RV Gravity Fill Water Inlet
- Search Results: smart plug
- Shop: SmartPlug RV Power Inlet and Connector - 30 Amp - Black
- Shop: Camco Low-Pressure LP Gas Regulator w/ 12' Long Hose
- Shop: GE Profile Propane RV Rangetop - 2 Burners - 12" Wide - Stainless Steel
- Shop: MB Sturgis Single Stage Propane Regulator
- Q&A: Can the Lippert Tongue Jack Head Be Rotated and Realigned
- Search Results: e23zv
- Q&A: Recommended RV Stereo For Great Sound Quality
- Article: Converting Your RV Water Heater to Tankless
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 18" Lift - 3,500 lbs
- Q&A: Length Of Safety Cable on Trailer Breakaway System Recommendation
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Q&A: Replacement GE Air Conditioner for a ARC15AACBL2
- Video: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor Feature Breakdown
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Video: Feature Review - Big Truck Big RV Trailer Jack Foot Scale with Tongue Weight Gauge
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: Best Brake Controller Option For 2010 Toyota Tundra With Factory Tow package
on RV Water Hose
