So the FW tank has an overflow... (1 Viewer)

[DaveFromBarrow]

Newbie motorhomer currently on our first trip in our 2008 Apache 634. I've already got some great insights from this site so thought I'd join in the fun. We're based in Aboyne in NE Scotland but right now on a CL site in Devon. Six nights in and we're loving the experience.

The reason for the title was I decided to fully fill our FW tank and it seemed to be taking a while. I assumed "Fill until the water level rises up the filler pipe" meant - Fill until the water level rises up the filler pipe.... Having stood for some time I decided to look underneath and saw water pouring out of what I assume to be an overflow pipe. We do the same thing on our fire engine.

Anyway, I'm learning fast thanks to my friends and this site. Things I've learned so far.

1. The instrumentation in motorhomes (tank levels etc) is temperamental.
2. That narrow wooden bridge across the stream onto the carpark at Seatown is very tight.
3. How do you repair scratches to your bodywork?
4. Truma heating systems take a while to get warm by which time it's too warm.
5. I love motorhoming!!!

cheers

d

 

[Speve]

Hi and welcome see you learn something new every day?

 

[TheBig1]

I have heard people refer to motorhoming as "roughing it in comfort"

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[Figaro]

 

[Off da Grid]

Glamping on wheels!
Wish mine had an overflow. Mines full when I get wet

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

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[Two on Tour]

An overflow on ours, fill until it puddles under the van.

 

[gus-lopez]

 

[Janine]

Hello and welcome to the Fun

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[David and Sally]

 

[lorger]

Hi and welcome, they say you learn by your mistakes at this rate you’ll be an expert in no time

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

Hi and welcome, they say you learn by your mistakes at this rate you’ll be an expert in no time

It's kinda looking that way!

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[Wagoneer]

The abbreviation FW in the building trade refers to Foul Water. Guess you meant Fresh Water ??? - best not to confuse the two

Anyway, welcome to the forum, use your 5 free posts wisely, after that you'll need to subscribe.

 

[ambulancekidd]

 

[Rodders1234]

Welcom to Fun. Well I learnt something, I did not realise there is an overflow on the fresh water. I’ve had water running underneath when I forgot to close the winter drain valve on the Trumer heater! Enjoy Devon.

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[Riverbankannie]

We will be on a CL at Seaton tomorrow- will look out for bridge ! Tonight at Wiscombe Park

 

[WynandJean]

Hello and welcome from West Midlands. Looks like you're getting the hang of it.

Wyn

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

We will be on a CL at Seaton tomorrow- will look out for bridge ! Tonight at Wiscombe Park

No, Seaton is fine. The bridge in question is at Seatown just down the coast. It's accessed from Chideock. So nothing to worry about

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[DaveFromBarrow]

The abbreviation FW in the building trade refers to Foul Water. Guess you meant Fresh Water ??? - best not to confuse the two

Anyway, welcome to the forum, use your 5 free posts wisely, after that you'll need to subscribe.

I'd seen others refer to freshwater as FW so used it instead of PW Just learning the ropes, feeling my way, one cockup at a time

 

[Podney]

Welcome to this fine place buddy.

 

[grumps147]

You missed number 6, my wallet appears to be getting lighter.

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[HugoBNB]

Welcome

 

[Vipar]

Greetings peeps welcome from Bexley

 

[kevenh]

We’re not builders. Fresh water was my 1st thought for how you used the abbreviation.
Especially as being Motorhomers the other water types are grey black

And don’t worry, I discovered our FW tank had an overflow pipe lower than the filler exactly the same way you did so you’re among friends

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[Minxy]

I'd seen others refer to freshwater as FW so used it instead of PW Just learning the ropes, feeling my way, one cockup at a time

PW to a funster is usually alcohol ...

 

[Lenny HB]

Truma heating systems take a while to get warm by which time it's too warm.

If you have the classic controller it's worth changing it for the electronic CP Plus it gives much better control of the fan.

 

[Snoopy]

Hi and welcome

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[125BEER]

Welcome ,motorhoming is a long curve that you really never see the end of.....

 

[Bonkers the Dog]

Lol, its steep learning curve this game. I assume they all have Of's...

However, learn from my mistakes. I filled mine up a few months ago and all was well; then I wandered off and forgot about it. Sadly I had left the big FWT filler cap off inside the van. This caused the water to rise faster than the over flow could cope and caused a minor flood in the van! It took a lot of mopping and drying to sort it. Luckily it wasn't to bad as I had caught it early on and we were in a hot spell but it sat for two days drying out, lockers open to the breeze, everything in the garage...drying out, SWMBO giggling away at another F/U by the master camper!

As for the marks and scratches? The perenial question... Minor ones polish out, bigger ones buff but good luck if you need a paint match without the codes as I do, its a royal PITA!

I have a few more down the sides from this w/e's adventures in the Galloway Forest where tough branches have scraped down her flanks-the MH, no the wife- looks like another job for the buffer.

Heyho, its there to be used and lightly abused. You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs