Fuel station transfer pump

[JedMichele]

My rig is a raptor 352 with the dual on board gas tanks.

This whole fuel system has been a absolute joke.
First was figuring out how to turn it on..... got that now. Second was getting it to pump...... pump was installed half assed and the inlet was kinked.
Third was trying to fill it at the gas station...... the fill opening was installed too low so you can't fill it without jacking up the whole side of the rig.
Now to my current problem...... my Gen tank ran out so I went to transfer some fuel. The pump won't turn on. No lights at all on the pad next to the tanks. Check fuses under the sink and no issues. Don't see any loose or broken wires. Is there another fuse somewhere? Is there something else to look for?

Side note question....... what kind of run time should I expect from my 5500 onan for 30 gallons of gas?

[chuckster57]

What year is your rig? Do you have an inside fuel gauge? Some have a 15 minute timer inside the coach.

[JedMichele]

Originally Posted by chuckster57

What year is your rig? Do you have an inside fuel gauge? Some have a 15 minute timer inside the coach.

2022 Raptor 352
There's 2 "fuel gauges" one is on the on/off switch pad outside next to the tanks. The other is integrated into the in-command system. (A system with a whole host of problems itself) I haven't seen any evidence of a timer anywhere. This was the first time I've tried using that pump in almost a month. It just won't power up.

[chuckster57]

I would check for 12VDC on both sides of the outside switch.

[Essvar]

The switches on the exterior next to the pump have been problematic, I know a number that have needed to be replaced. Mine included. When mine was acting up I could get it to come on with a little frustration "persuasion"

[JedMichele]

Solved........

Wasn't able to do much in the dark and rain last night. The panel, switch, whatever you want to call it decide to give up, can't find any reason why. After sorting out all the wires today I hotwired it and got it pumping to fill my Gen tank. When I get somewhere that I can find the right parts and have a little time I will be fixing all the garbage back there. Mounting the pump in the right location, adding a fitting or 2 to keep the hose from kinking, and mounting a switch INSIDE the compartment with on off and reverse flow.

It's truly amazing to me how cobbled together these rigs are.

[Rickmeyertire]

Fuzion 379. Thought it would be very nice to have on board fuel.
1st trip, 17 people at our race camp no one brought gas cans. Dependent on my Keystone My Keystone. Never will rely on that plan.
Jumped to use it, then blown fuse,replaced it,still nothing.
Had to get D battert operated fuel pump and another Gan can to go with my 8 at home.
Get gas and pump it into my Gen tank.
If this was the only problem I had I would understand. I had shower leaking across the floor, bed slide stuck. ($600 motor bad) shelf fell upart ,door fell off and wall breaking between left and right side in bedroom. Etc...
Upset most of the trip.

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by Rickmeyertire

Fuzion 379. Thought it would be very nice to have on board fuel.
1st trip, 17 people at our race camp no one brought gas cans. Dependent on my Keystone My Keystone. Never will rely on that plan.
Jumped to use it, then blown fuse,replaced it,still nothing.
Had to get D battert operated fuel pump and another Gan can to go with my 8 at home.
Get gas and pump it into my Gen tank.
If this was the only problem I had I would understand. I had shower leaking across the floor, bed slide stuck. ($600 motor bad) shelf fell upart ,door fell off and wall breaking between left and right side in bedroom. Etc...
Upset most of the trip.

New or used trailer ??? If new, your dealer didn't do you any "favors" by ignoring the need to do a "quality PDI" before delivery to you. If used, there's no telling how the previous owner "used/abused" the trailer....