splicefreely Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 just got a 91 itasca spirit which I like very much, but it has a couple of water issues. when I fill the water supply tank I get a steady slow drip from two small drain pipes directly under the fresh water tanks, doesn't stop until the water tank is empty. Number two is the two drain valves in the cabinet under the stove leak when the lines are pressurized by the pump. I started to disconnect the lines thinking I could just replace them but found that they were difficult to remove, guessing that since they were drains they must drain into something, probably the waste water tank directly under the valves. anyway is there any way I can address these issues without going to the shop??? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Sliicefreely, I just went through that on a 1994 Winnebago Warrior. They are the same coach from what you described. The draines that are located above the gray tank drain onto the gray tank not into it. Kinda weird location to me. The drain valves are unique to Winnebago, your Itasca Spirit is just a upgrade from the Winnebago. Kinda like a Chevrolet to a GMC truck if you know what I mean. Anyway you may be able to pull the small round gray plunger out from the valve and replace the o-ring, mine wouldnt come out. Took it to a rv repair and they replaces the two valves under the range with brass valves, the valve under the couch was not leaking, holding my breath. $112.00 dollars later no leaks. The valves are no longer available. Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splicefreely Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Thanks so much for the info i'll try pulling out the plunger... then off I go to the repair shop.... the plastic valves that are leaking are no longer available??? but the brass one are??? thanks again steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Yes and no. The brass ones that were installed in mine are not replacement valves bot something that would fit with new fittings and pipe. Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAatTheCape Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I have a 93 winnie warrior & have had a 92 itasca spirit - both RB321 - (with the sofa) . Sounds like you are describing the drain valves. Have you tried opening & shutting them a few (or more) times? They might seat after a while. They are used to drain the system for cold weather. Do they leak more when the system is pressurized? Have you had your sofa out yet? (assuming you have the 321 - the smaller version does not have a sofa). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splicefreely Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 yes they are the drain valve and the leak more when pressurized, i started taking it apart thinking i could replace it my self, but then promptly broke one of the connectors in half.... the two water lines come in and split off to the sink and the shower/bathroom (i guess) with the leaky drain valve in the middle check out the picture and relay any info you might have... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 yes they are the drain valve and the leak more when pressurized, i started taking it apart thinking i could replace it my self, but then promptly broke one of the connectors in half.... the two water lines come in and split off to the sink and the shower/bathroom (i guess) with the leaky drain valve in the middle check out the picture and relay any info you might have... thanks photo.JPG A good RV outfit should have all the fittings you would need to fix it. The drains are for convenience if you do a good job with antifreeze or air pressure you really don't need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splicefreely Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 thanks to all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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