No room for Camco Pump Winterizing Kit

[breeves2245]

Bought the Camco Converter Winterizing Kit and checked the install video. My water pump intake is about an inch from the front wall in my pass through storage.

So no room to install the three way valve unless I reposition the water pump. Not sure how easy that is with all the other lines connected.

Thinking I can omit the three way valve. The permanent three way valve allows you to connect the anti-freeze hose connector to the top valve the next time making for a quick setup.

Can I unplug the suction hose from the fresh water tank and put the anti-freeze hose there?

Or is the pump easy to reposition?

Keystone Passport SL 229RK

[slow]

What brand pump do you have? Some are easier to adapt than others because of the fittings.

Do you have access to view the pump from above? If so repositioning may not be a problem. While at it, isolate it with a hose kit and a isolation pad under it. Search the forum for ideas.

[breeves2245]

I'll research isolation pads, no idea what they are. I have a Flojet Model 03526-144. See pic.

[LHaven]

Originally Posted by breeves2245

I'll research isolation pads, no idea what they are.

Rubberized pads meant to reduce the transmission of pump vibration noise. Most of the reduction actually comes from the softer hoses in the new hose kit, but the pad helps.

[slow]

If your flow jet pump has the sliding locks like on this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/Flojet-R352614...2895020&sr=8-2
You can get a quick connect fitting for the flow jet pump that you would use for winterizing instead of the Camco kit. Just add a hose to the fitting to draw antifreeze.

Here is one of many fittings available for the flojet pump:
https://www.amazon.ca/Flojet-20381-0.../dp/B0000AZ771

You slide a lock on the pump to unlock the existing fitting on the intake, and replace it with your winterizing fitting and hose. Place a towel down to collect any water you may spill when doing the swap.

BTW: it is easy to install an inlet filter to the flojet pump.

Here is what I had done with our 23RB back in the day:
https://www.keystoneforums.com/forum...pictureid=3685

Dollar shop foam gardening knee pad for isolation.

[breeves2245]

That is the work around, the quick connect with a 90 degree elbow! Easy peezy. Thanks so much.

[boatguy]

Originally Posted by breeves2245

I'll research isolation pads, no idea what they are. I have a Flojet Model 03526-144. See pic.

Hey @breeves2245 ,
We also have a 229RK (2021)
Where exactly is your 12v pump located? I need to remove my pump and check for a check valve problem . Recently during our last stay , when hooked up to "city" water, our fresh water tank was filling up ......thinking it must be a problem with the pump check valve letting water bypass into the fresh tank.
I am guessing its located in the front pass through storage area, on the slide out side behind that curved access panel ?

Thanks for any help.

[breeves2245]

Yes, behind that curved panel. A few screws to take, it comes off easy. They sure used a lot of room with that panel to protect the pump.

[boatguy]

Originally Posted by breeves2245

Yes, behind that curved panel. A few screws to take, it comes off easy. They sure used a lot of room with that panel to protect the pump.

Thanks ! Will have to pull out the pump and see what going on next .