Freedon Elite 22FE (2017) Water pump

[pacemaker]

I am getting the fresh water tank filled up when I connect to the park water. After I turn off the park water and turn on the water pump, it makes a lot of noise and then when it starts to pump it pulsates. I've never noticed this problem in other RVs I've owned. My questions are: 1) is this normal (the pulsating water and noise)and is it a pump problem, 2) Where is the water pump located on this model so I can check it. I'm trying to avoid a trip to the dealer. Thanks

[gentilebrian]

Originally Posted by pacemaker

I am getting the fresh water tank filled up when I connect to the park water. After I turn off the park water and turn on the water pump, it makes a lot of noise and then when it starts to pump it pulsates. I've never noticed this problem in other RVs I've owned. My questions are: 1) is this normal (the pulsating water and noise)and is it a pump problem, 2) Where is the water pump located on this model so I can check it. I'm trying to avoid a trip to the dealer. Thanks

Maybe there is air in the line. Mine sounds similar when there is air or no water. Turn everything on to possibly let out any air.

[Oneilkeys]

In my first Vegas, Thor connected the water pump directly to the solid water line even though the directions are explicit in teliing you to put in a peace of flexible hose between the pump and solid water line. My pump was noisy, pulsated and finally failed after 18 months. When I replaced it, put a piece of flexible hose between the pump and water line and fastened down the water lines - which Thor just laid on the floor - my problems ended.

I don’t know where you’re pump is in the Freedom Elite. In the Vegas it is under one of the beds. Should be near the fresh water tank.

[ducnut]

Pull the lower kitchen cabinet drawers and have look under there, for your pump.

[nosticks]

Come on people, these pumps make so much racket when operating, you'd have to be totally deaf not to be able to locate it. I can't believe how many posts there are about finding where a water pump is located.

Here's a clue, it will be close to your water tank.

[pjciii]

I have a 2016 22fe. The water pump is behind the panel facing the fridge. Below the wardrobe and the pantry. Take all 4 screws out and pry it open. I replaced screws with velcro on all 4 corners for easier access. Hope that helps
Patrick

[pacemaker]

Thanks for all of your inputs. I looked under the dinette, but it wasn't there. I'll try the panel under the pantry. Do you all think that the pump is to blame for the fresh water tank filling up when hooked up to park water?

[gmc]

Originally Posted by pacemaker

Thanks for all of your inputs. I looked under the dinette, but it wasn't there. I'll try the panel under the pantry. Do you all think that the pump is to blame for the fresh water tank filling up when hooked up to park water?

There is a check valve that should prevent city water from getting to the fresh water tank.
Common for debris to prevent this valve from closing completely, and the result is a full/overflowing fresh water tank.

Should all be located near the pump.