Dropped something in fresh water tank

Caliburt · Oct 27, 2013

Hi,

Bit embarrassing but managed to drop jubilee clip of end of garden hose, into fresh water tank. Have tried to fish for it with a magnet but think i need to open up.

does the lid screw on or is it just pushed on, any tips on opening or other ideas appreciated!

thank you!

calikev · Oct 27, 2013

Oh dear :censor the best thing to do is empty the tank then unscrew the large round lid found in the wardrobe under a round plug it will be tight I used a small piece of wood tap it round gently with a rubber mallet once undone you should be able to reach in and retrieve the jubilee clip :thumb

I made a tool for undoing mine after the first time good luck

Yelekreb · Oct 27, 2013

Use a magnet on a string. Unless the clip is non magnetic - which it's bound to be!

Caliburt · Oct 27, 2013

All sorted, the wood and mallet worked a treat, once loosened it was easy to unscrew and retrieve.

thanks!

rcsb · Oct 28, 2022

calikev said:
Oh dear :censor the best thing to do is empty the tank then unscrew the large round lid found in the wardrobe under a round plug it will be tight I used a small piece of wood tap it round gently with a rubber mallet once undone you should be able to reach in and retrieve the jubilee clip
I made a tool for undoing mine after the first time good luc

calikev said:
Oh dear :censor the best thing to do is empty the tank then unscrew the large round lid found in the wardrobe under a round plug it will be tight I used a small piece of wood tap it round gently with a rubber mallet once undone you should be able to reach in and retrieve the jubilee clip
I made a tool for undoing mine after the first time good luck

Hi

I've been trying to open the fresh water tank to get at the pump. I've tried the piece of wood and mallet without any luck. @calikev can you send me a picture of the tool you made, or the tool itself!

Does anyone else have any ideas?

This is for my 2015 Cali SE.

Many thanks

Rick

marchugo · Oct 28, 2022

I use this to open the lid. Use it through the opened wardrobe at the end of the Cali.

Or make one yourself from a piece of wood with two bolts.

Regards from Amsterdam,

Marc.

marchugo · Oct 28, 2022

Or with wooden bolts...

Marc.

WelshGas · Oct 28, 2022

9 year Thread resurrection. Must be the winner.

marchugo · Oct 28, 2022

We’re not afraid to help any members of this great Cali community...

Regards from Amsterdam,

Marc.

rcsb · Oct 29, 2022

WelshGas said:
9 year Thread resurrection. Must be the winner.

And the prize is....

rcsb · Oct 29, 2022

marchugo said:
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Or with wooden bolts...

Marc.

Thanks Marc, really appreciate your help.

Rick

kurienp · Oct 29, 2022

WelshGas said:
9 year Thread resurrection. Must be the winner.

Nope! I think the HTR award is currently held by @capt kirk for his post in thread 'Portable BBQ/fire pit' https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/portable-bbq-fire-pit.728/post-608993

capt kirk · Oct 29, 2022

kurienp said:
Nope! I think the HTR award is currently held by @capt kirk for his post in thread 'Portable BBQ/fire pit' https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/portable-bbq-fire-pit.728/post-608993

Id like to thank my wife friends and family, this award means so much and i will always keep it safe and close to my heart. (see my ebay page)

Michael Minta · Oct 29, 2022

rcsb said:
Hi

I've been trying to open the fresh water tank to get at the pump. I've tried the piece of wood and mallet without any luck. @calikev can you send me a picture of the tool you made, or the tool itself!

Does anyone else have any ideas?

This is for my 2015 Cali SE.

Many thanks

Rick

Hi. It's a pain isn't it! I struggled for a long time as i needed to replace the pump. Eventully I bought the special tool, and still struggled. Then released the pressure by opening up the inlet and it released really easily. im in Essex if you want to borrow the tool?

marchugo · Oct 29, 2022

Michael Minta said:
Hi. It's a pain isn't it! I struggled for a long time as i needed to replace the pump. Eventully I bought the special tool, and still struggled. Then released the pressure by opening up the inlet and it released really easily. im in Essex if you want to borrow the tool?

If you empty the fresh water tank, firstly always take off the inlet, because emptying causes a vacuum in the tank.
But then the lid may be still stuck.

After opening the lid succesfully, applay a tiny bit of vaseline before closing the lid.

Marc.

rcsb · Nov 1, 2022

marchugo said:
If you empty the fresh water tank, firstly always take off the inlet, because emptying causes a vacuum in the tank.
But then the lid may be still stuck.

After opening the lid succesfully, applay a tiny bit of vaseline before closing the lid.

Marc.

Hi Marc

rcsb · Nov 1, 2022

Hi Marc

I did think about a vacuum in the tank. I assume that takin the filler cap off must release the pressure. Anyway, I've given up the DIY approach and going to take the van to a local van and caravan specialist. I spoke to them on the phone and they seemed to know what they are doing.

I'll report back.

Thanks again everyone

Rick

MarkRubinstein · Nov 1, 2022

rcsb said:
Hi Marc

I did think about a vacuum in the tank. I assume that takin the filler cap off must release the pressure. Anyway, I've given up the DIY approach and going to take the van to a local van and caravan specialist. I spoke to them on the phone and they seemed to know what they are doing.

I'll report back.

Thanks again everyone

Rick

I found it easy to open after leaving the filler cap off (no vacuum) and then using a wrench and hammer handle suggested in this post

Post in thread 'How to Fix Kitchen Tap and Water Pump Problem and solution.'
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...r-pump-problem-and-solution.10211/post-575783