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Water pump and generator

Good afternoon, hoping to get some help diagnosing a fuse issue with my water pump and generator CO issue. Water pump fuse appear to be blown, it’s D11. However the tank level panel is also out. We tried to just replace the fuse and it still appears to be blown.

We are also having issues with my generator CO alarm. The first few times we used the generator we had no issues. The last two times we have used it the CO alarm has gone off at 6am after using it all night. I am unsure what the issue would be or how to fix it. Trying to avoid using a mobile tech. Any help appreciated. Thank you!
 

BryanValRox

Elite Member
Kathryn, welcome to the forum!

Could you supply more details?

What model coach?

What model genset? Installed or portable?

Does you WP fuse blow immediately? Does it work for a while after replacement?

Stating the obvious here for some, a fuse blows when excessive current travels thru it.
Having said that, you could have shorted wiring, a bad pump motor, or even debris in the pump impeller causing increased amp draw.
Also ensure the fuse is rated properly for the circuit.(Check your pump for a tag that would show amperage. You could also try disconnecting the pump wires from the coach and via a fuse of the same rating, see if the pump would operate properly with a power and ground hooked directly to the battery for testing. This would narrow down a bad pump or shorted coach wiring.

Regarding your CO alarm……..This is concerning and VERY Dangerous! I would recommend that you STOP USING the genset until you get this figured out……….your safety is at risk!!!

The CO alarm obviously is trying to tell you of the danger within your coach.

CO would have to be entering the coach in some way to set the alarm off.

If a portable set is being used, try a different placement, consider wind direction and ensure the exhaust is being blown away from the coach.

If an installed set, the genset exhaust system will need to be inspected for exhaust leaks. Ensure inspections from the set itself all the way to the end of the exhaust piping. Be sure to check for leaks, smashed pipe, and the proper distance of pipe extension beyond the coach wall.

In either case, be sure to check your slide seals to ensure that they are in good shape and have flipped properly on all sides. Ensure windows and vents are shut and sealing. Check microwave wall vent.

Also , if the exhaust is exiting near the wet bay, one entry point could be where the water hose enters the wet bay.

Does this only happen when the genset is running?

Remember that your oven, furnace and water heater (when on gas) are CO producers as well.
 

Lantley

Prominent Member
Are you referring to the interior CO detector? Its quite possible you are getting CO in the RV and the alarm is working as designed.
If you are getting CO into your unit you need to invest in a Genturi system.


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Thank you all for the feedback! It is a 37V 11 alliance valor 2026. The generator is built in and the exhaust pipe is going on the other side under the bedroom slide out the CO alarm is only going off when the generator is running and has been running For over six hours. The first three times we used the generator all night. There was no issues then the last two times it has worked fine all night then went off around 6AM in the morning.


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BryanValRox

Elite Member
Thank you all for the feedback! It is a 37V 11 alliance valor 2026. The generator is built in and the exhaust pipe is going on the other side under the bedroom slide out the CO alarm is only going off when the generator is running and has been running For over six hours. The first three times we used the generator all night. There was no issues then the last two times it has worked fine all night then went off around 6AM in the morning.


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Any chance you could post a few pictures of the exhaust pipe and its routing? Where it located and where it ends, in relationship the the side of the coach?
 
Also for my water pump, it is a 10amp fuse. We just tried to change it and when I turned the pump back on it popped again. So will probably just take it in tomorrow. Could be there is an actual problem with the water pump. Making a big trip soon and will need to be able to boondock.


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BryanValRox

Elite Member
So as far as the exhaust goes, I would be a concerned that the CO could be entering via the water hose pass thru connection. I think I would also see if someone could apply more of a bend to the pipe without collapsing it, so it doesn’t blow back directly towards the area under the slide.

The fuse popping immediately, indicates a dead short……..could be the pump or wiring.

Might be best to take it in or get a mobile tech if you are not comfortable troubleshooting electric or environmental issue(your CO Issue)

Just some thoughts
 

Lantley

Prominent Member
Without a Genturi CO may enter your unit. Wind direction and run time are a factor.s But it appears your CO alarm is working. Genturi's exist in the RV world for a reason. They raise the exhaust above the roof line to ensure CO does not enter the RV.
Without a Genturi there will always be a CO risk.
 
Thank you both so much! Very helpful. We plan to bring it in tomorrow and get the fuse shorted out. We did have a water leak from the blank tank clean out. It went under the cabin in the from. Possible there was water damage from that to the water pump. You think that could be possible?


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BryanValRox

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Thank you both so much! Very helpful. We plan to bring it in tomorrow and get the fuse shorted out. We did have a water leak from the blank tank clean out. It went under the cabin in the from. Possible there was water damage from that to the water pump. You think that could be possible?


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You are very welcome!

Anything is possible as far as the pump and leak goes.

Good luck with the repairs.
 
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