valves under camper

[smarch53]

I was just looking at my 99 Coleman Westlake, which i have only used 4 times, and found 2 water hoses with valves underneath the unit right in front near the chassis.  I have no idea what these are for, and can't find anything about them.  Does anyone have any idea of what these are for?  Thanks for the help


Steve

[hoppy]

If your set-up is anything like my Mesa, the two valves are used to drain the hot and the cold side lines of the water system.

 I open both these valves for the ride home, which will drain the water out of the lines leading to the galley sink, outside shower, and the water heater. In your case, it should drain the lines leading to the inside shower also.

 The under floor water storage tank is drained by removing the plug at the bottom of this tank.


  Hope this helps.

[AustinBoston]

Their primary purpose is to drain the hot water heater.  They drain much of the plumbing system, but do not completely drain anything, and won't drain the main water tank at all.

Austin

[tlhdoc]

Like the others said they are for draining the water heater.  Most of the water will come out of the "cold" hose, and air will go in through the "hot" hose to replace the water.  I added a valve to my water tank so that I can drain it with out removing the plug.  I know I would loose it if I kept taking the plug out to drain the tank.