Will a Battery Powered Water Dispenser Work w/ a Valterra RV Water Tank?
Updated 10/22/2025 | Published 09/24/2025
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Question:
May I use a battery powered water dispenser the one used with 5 gallon water jug with the valterra rv water tank Part Number: R8036?
asked by: Ron
Expert Reply:
Hey Ron. You can't use anything other than a gravity fed or hand pump with the Valterra RV Water Tank item # R8036. They are made from lightweight plastic and are baffled for surge control. They're not designed to withstand any additional pressure that is created from an electric pump.
The Fill Kit for Valterra ABS Fresh Water Tanks item # RK908 is what's recommended to be used with the Valterra RV Water Tank item # R8036
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Valterra RV Water Tank - Non-Toxic - ABS Plastic - 36" x 8" x 16" - 18 Gallons
- RV Fresh Water Tank
- 11 - 20 Gallon Tanks
- 3/8 Inch Fittings
- 31 - 40 Inch Long
- 11 - 20 Inch Tall
- 0 - 10 Inch Wide
- Black
- Valterra
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Jerred H.
10/22/2025
Hey Ron, did you end up trying the fill kit with your Valterra water tank? Knowing how it worked could help others looking for a safe way to use their tank without adding pressure.