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08-22-2019, 01:17 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2020 DRV 40KSSB4/F350 DRW
State: Alabama
Posts: 27
THOR #16231
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How do you fill fresh water from a Bladder
I have a 60 gallon bladder that stores extra water for dry camping. On my previous 5th wheel I used a drill pump. Can the DRV pump in water from an external bladder?
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08-22-2019, 03:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeah007
I have a 60 gallon bladder that stores extra water for dry camping. On my previous 5th wheel I used a drill pump. Can the DRV pump in water from an external bladder?
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use a 12 volt transfer pump from the bladder to the fresh water tank/.
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08-22-2019, 03:48 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Use an electric transfer pump as suggested or if the bladder is higher then the fill and tank, you could gravity drain it.
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08-22-2019, 12:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: South Dakota
Posts: 126
THOR #4935
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I use a 12v transfer pump I got a Menard's to pump water into my holding tank from a 450 gallon pickup stock tank. It will last six days on average lol
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08-22-2019, 01:42 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2020 DRV 40KSSB4/F350 DRW
State: Alabama
Posts: 27
THOR #16231
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Thanks guys. I was hoping that the DRV could allow the internal pump to fill the tanks. I will get the 12 volt pump as suggested as the drill pump is a pain. Thanks very much.
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08-22-2019, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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Get another water pump that matches the one in the DRV--use it with leads off the battery. That way, you have a backup when the trailer pump goes out...
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08-22-2019, 04:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2020 DRV 40KSSB4/F350 DRW
State: Alabama
Posts: 27
THOR #16231
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That’s a brilliant idea. That’s why I love these forums. Thanks a million.
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08-22-2019, 04:18 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2020 DRV 40KSSB4/F350 DRW
State: Alabama
Posts: 27
THOR #16231
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I am currently 700 miles from my DRV. Does anyone know what’s the exact brand type in the 2020 DRV 40KSSB4? Would like to order today.
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08-25-2019, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 557
THOR #9431
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How I fill my tank using a bladder.
Takes some simple parts from Home Depot etc.
Two ways to do this with onboard equipment.
Hook your bladder or tank up to the inlet.
Switch the intake to sanitize. This will use the pump to pull water from the inlet instead of the tank.
Using something like Sharkbite or PEX slip on connectors connect your cold water low point drain to your fresh water tank drain. They are both within a foot of each other under the trailer.
A hose and two clamps will work as well.
Open both valves, fill tank.
On my list of things to do is to plumb this internally with a pair of PEX Tees and a 1/4 turn valve between those two lines behind the water compartment.
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Duane
2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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08-25-2019, 03:33 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2020 DRV 40KSSB4/F350 DRW
State: Alabama
Posts: 27
THOR #16231
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This is extremely clever and awesome and the internal fix would be a great mod. Thanks a million.
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09-07-2019, 06:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Tuscany 36 MQ
State: Indiana
Posts: 938
THOR #6280
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Universal Water Pump 12v
Amazon Universal 12V Water Pump $15.99, super cheap!
https://www.amazon.com/Agricultural-...a-700096722852
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09-07-2019, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 34P
State: Arizona
Posts: 131
THOR #5872
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I use a bilge pump for a boat it is surmisable,get a new on not used.
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