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03-27-2015, 08:47 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Moody, alabama
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No hot water gas turns on
How do I tell if my water heater is getting water to it...Winnebago adventurer 2001... I cannot tell which way bypass valve points for on and off
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03-27-2015, 08:57 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Your tank should have a pressure relief valve on the top of the tank. If you are connected to city water turn it on, then trip the safety pressure relief valve. If you tank was empty and you have the valves in the correct position. You will hear air coming out of the valve. If the tank has water in it then water will come out. If you can post a pic of your water valves in the water compartment.
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03-27-2015, 09:52 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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Normally the valve "T" handle on 1/4 turn valves points to water flow direction. Different type valves are not always that way.
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03-27-2015, 10:05 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Once you determine you have water pressure in the tank and you still don't have a flame you could have a bad gas valve solenoid or the 2 sensors could be bad. This is a common problem. But, the control board is another area of concern.
When was the last time the water heater was serviced?
Rick Y
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03-28-2015, 12:37 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Freedom, NH
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Make sure the outside shower valves are turned off. When on, they bypass the inside hot water faucets.
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03-28-2015, 02:01 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Iowa
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open up the drain. if the water keeps flowing you probably turned it the right way.
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03-28-2015, 02:20 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Palisade CO
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Below is a diagram I drew of the Winnebago system. The T handle on the diverter valve as shown is in the operating position. The T points in the direction of water flow.
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03-28-2015, 02:27 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luckiest Dreamer
open up the drain. if the water keeps flowing you probably turned it the right way.
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X2 
Ted
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03-29-2015, 01:58 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Oregon
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Because you are not sure if your water heater has water in STOP turning on the Water Heater until you are sure. If it is empty you will burn it up and have to replace it. 
There should be 3 valves in front of the water heater, one on the inlet, one on the outlet and one that cross connects the inlet to the outlet. These are normally 1/4 turn or quick throw valves. In other words the handle is in line with the pipe when it is open and across the pipe when it is shut. Thus flow when inline and no flow when across or blocking flow.
First verify that lineup then open faucet (HOT side) and either start the fresh water pump of hook up to city water. You should either have water coming out and or here air being pushed out until the water heater is full then start sending water to the faucet. The water will be cold because you DO NOT have the water heater on yet. Now shutoff the water and close the faucet. Now you can light the water heater, either by gas or electric if you have electric. If by gas go outside and listen to the water heater light up at the vent. It should stay on until it reaches temperature. Also the light should come on while it is on and go off when it turns off.
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03-29-2015, 08:00 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockwood27
Make sure the outside shower valves are turned off. When on, they bypass the inside hot water faucets.
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 If they were on the basement would be flooded. But, I have never experienced this. What am I missing here? 
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03-29-2015, 09:56 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Palisade CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperGewl
Because you are not sure if your water heater has water in STOP turning on the Water Heater until you are sure. If it is empty you will burn it up and have to replace it.
There should be 3 valves in front of the water heater, one on the inlet, one on the outlet and one that cross connects the inlet to the outlet. SNIP |
Winnebago uses one diverter valve and two check valves. See the diagram in my podt above.
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03-29-2015, 09:57 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Since this guy hasn't responded I would assume he fixed it
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03-29-2015, 09:59 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Palisade CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jerichorick
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If the shower head is off there will only be a trickle of water if the two valves are on. That will allow a cross feed between the cold and hot water lines and give some odd results.
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03-29-2015, 07:14 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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Since Late Arrival hasn't returned to acknowledge his thread, we're just spinning our wheels now.
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03-29-2015, 08:07 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Moody, alabama
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So sorry I have not responded, but read and worked till company got here then just had to stop and host company...I had themuse the campground bathhouse...company just left and I will continue working on problem tomorrow..thanksfor all good advice. My stopping work point I had hot water running to faucet only when I bypassed the water heater...when I include it in the loop no water goes into tank with pressure release valve open or even with valve open and bottom plug out...is there maybe a backflow valve at water heater that could be bad??? Will be at it again in am...pooped and going to bed...this single grandma is tired and frustrated...thanks again
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03-29-2015, 08:08 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Moody, alabama
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See my Sunday night post thanks for your help
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03-29-2015, 08:10 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Moody, alabama
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jerichorick
Once you determine you have water pressure in the tank and you still don't have a flame you could have a bad gas valve solenoid or the 2 sensors could be bad. This is a common problem. But, the control board is another area of concern.
When was the last time the water heater was serviced?
Rick Y
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Was working... Then after winterizing will not fill up...gas works just no water comes in...
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03-30-2015, 08:40 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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There is a backflow preventer at the cold water inlet to prevent hot water from pushing back into the cold water piping as it expands or a cold water faucet is opened. If it is stuck shut you would not be able to fill the WH.
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03-30-2015, 08:46 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Full-timer/volunteer w/SOWERS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Late arrival
Was working... Then after winterizing will not fill up...gas works just no water comes in...
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So, no mater what you do the tank is dry. The "hot water" you mention above is not hot but simply water flowing from the hot side faucet. Correct? If this is the case you have a bad check valve on the water heater. Just from memory (  ) I think you have one for the cold in and the hot out. Replace the and I think you will be back in hot water. It this case this is a good thing.
At this point I suggest that you call the factory. With your SN they can tell you exactly where the check valve is and the part #. When I did a web search on the topic there are many other RV forums that have found this to be the problem.
Keep us posted. Thank.
Rick Y 
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03-30-2015, 08:46 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Moody, alabama
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I think this is what might be happening..any way to check?
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