Jim,
I have a '77. Our water tank is mounted under the trailer inside a aluminum
box that is screwed to the frame. There is a large square plate held on
with a single large bolt in the middle that gives access to the wiring and
pick up tubing that has to be removed before taking the tank down. Our tank
is a rectangular donut shape. I hope that Charlie is correct and the leak
is just a fitting or hose. Ours had several leaks and we attempted to have
them plastic welded at a local Plastics America. After three attempts, we
gave up. The plastic has become brittle and cracked as fast as we repaired
the last crack. I ended up having a new tank manufactured as this type tank
is no longer available. Not cheap, but works great.
Look under your trailer around where the entry stair is, in the center of
the trailer. If you have a large metal plate with a single bolt, you can
safely remove the bolt, lower the plate and get a good look at the water
tank to assess where it is leaking.
If yours is a different design you'll have to continue looking for
assistance.
Good luck - feel free to contact off list if I can help further.
Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Burke" <cbburke199@gmail.com>
To: <AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [A/S] fresh water holding tank change
> Jim,
>
> The water storage tank is mounted under the coach. Removal involves
> removing the enclosure that protects it from freezing.
> Odds are the leak is not from the tank its self. The fittings to drain
> or draw water up to the pump are more likely culprits.
>
> Charlie
>
> On 7/18/2011 8:00 PM, jimkurk wrote:
>> hello-have a 1976 27ft international and the fresh water tank seems to be
>> leaking....how does it come out of the coach and how big a job is it to
>> replace. and is there anyone in the spouth dakota/north dakota area that
>> does things like this,thanks
>>
>>
>>
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