Picture this. You’re heading down the road with your family in tow when suddenly your RV faucet springs a leak. Or maybe it’s that your black water is overflowing and there’s no dump-site for miles. Or worse yet, your toilet won’t flush and your crew is getting antsy. Whatever the plumbing issue is, you know you don’t want to be stuck in the boonies without help!

Here’s a list of 5 of the most common RV plumbing issues: 

  • Plumbing system leaks
  • Clogged waste water tanks
  • Toilets not flushing or not filling back up
  • Water Pump Issues
  • Waterline Issus

Plumbing System Leaks

Having a leak somewhere in your RV plumbing system is never a welcome challenge. Fortunately, your RV’s plumbing system is smaller than a whole house plumbing system. Unfortunately, it may be more difficult to access the plumbing lines in your RV or to fix the issues if you aren’t prepared ahead of time.

The greatest threat with any plumbing leak is that unless you catch the leak early on and act quickly, you could be facing mildew growth and even mold buildup wherever the leak originates. It’s important to get to the source of the leak quickly and call for backup if you don’t have replacement or maintenance parts to fix it.

Clogged Waste Water Tanks

A clogged water tank is a surefire sign that something deeper is going on behind the scenes of your RV’s plumbing system. RV water tanks can hold a considerable amount of liquid, but when it comes to the waste water tank, it doesn’t take much to clog the whole process, literally. You can try to pour boiling water down the toilet in hopes that it will break things up or add clog digesters to your black water tank. If your DIY solutions don’t do the trick, it’s better to reach out for professional help than risk the issue getting worse.

Toilet Issues

The cause of most toilet issues is often a simple one: too little water. Water helps waste flow down the pipes freely, but if your crew is prone to using too much toilet paper in the process, the pipes could easily get clogged up. It requires more effort in keeping your gray water tank stocked up on water, but you won’t regret being able to flush your toilet without worrying what’s going to get stuck on the way down.

Water Pump Issues

An RV’s water pump helps maintain pressure in the water lines to aid in water getting from the freshwater tank to faucets, toilets and showers. Over time your RV’s water pump might just succumb to overuse issues and eventually the water pressure will slow down because there won’t be enough pressure available to get it where it needs to go. Unless an RV repair service has a solution to re energize your water pump, you might be looking at the cost of installing a new one altogether.

Waterline Issues

An RV’s water lines nearly resemble a spider’s web, in that there are many lines leading to many different spots. From the outside looking in, it probably appears a little chaotic. Fittings are the most important component of making sure all of these lines lead to the right places and do their jobs properly. If fittings are loose, broken or missing, you’ll be dealing with potentially disastrous leaks that could leave your RV vulnerable to water damage.

On The Go RV Plumbing Repair

Next time you’re on the road and you’re not sure whether your RV can hold off without a plumbing check-up, give We Get Around RV Repair a call at 817-936-3659 for 24 hour service. Our team will have your rig diagnosed in no time and come up with a plan to get you back on the road as soon as possible. When you’re in a lurch, there’s no better team for the job!