I did this in my father in laws, the timer module gizmo was removed and the IN and OUT wire was butt spliced together.I have a 2021 Forrest River Toyhauler.
The fuel station panel is dead.
Anyone know how to bypass this thing and just run a manual switch?
I have power to the panel but it doesn’t light up or respond anymore.
Listen for the gagHow do you differentiate between pumping and sucking?
The timer is in the power distribution center inside.Find the pump and install a switch?
Fuse? Test pump manually yet?
I just don't understand why the need for the timer if there is a switch at the pump?My '09 Fuzion has a simple old school rotary mechanical timer (think hotel hot tub jet timer) and a rocker switch in a mounted right next to the pump station. Simple and convenient.
But there is a switch at the pump?I actually like having the timer on it, it keeps someone from accidentally leaving the pump on (dead headed). Or worse, pumping when there's a leak.
I have the panel in the left.The timer is in the power distribution center inside.
I'm not sure who requires it but the 5er's all have them.
IMO its a real pain in the ass.
This is a newer panel that I'd shit can for sure.
Find the pump and install a switch?
Fuse? Test pump manually yet?
I've never seen the drain function... That might not be needed.I have the panel in the left.
From what I understand it’s a law or requirement for them to be there. I don’t care and if I can I’ll remove it.
This is what I would like to do.
Fuses all seem to be good, there’s power to the panel.
Figure I can put two switches. Main to kill power so it can’t run, then a two way rocker. One to pump and one to drain.
I don’t know if it’s needed or not. It runs the pump backwards to empty the system.I've never seen the drain function... That might not be needed.
edit: you just lift the hose up after you turn the pump off and "drain" the hose?
Never had that feature, pumped gas and diesel for 30 years, the pump never ran backwards to clear the hose...I don’t know if it’s needed or not. It runs the pump backwards to empty the system.
The timer and the switch are both next to the fuel station.But there is a switch at the pump?
Yes that makes sense but that's not what I have ever seen on fifth wheel RV's.The timer and the switch are both next to the fuel station.
That’s a good idea. Might have to try and make something like that.The timer and the switch are both next to the fuel station.
IMO it would be very hard to leave the pump running GGGGGGRRRRRRRRGGGGGRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGRRRRRThat’s a good idea. Might have to try and make something like that.
I wasn’t sure if by replacing the control panel it would make the pump not work.
When you turn it off, it goes through a suck cycle.You open the pump handle so it sucks all of the fuel back into the tank. That way there isn’t any fuel in the line during transport.I've never seen the drain function... That might not be needed.
edit: you just lift the hose up after you turn the pump off and "drain" the hose?
I explained how I do it once I learned what you are actually talking about.When you turn it off, it goes through a suck cycle.You open the pump handle so it sucks all of the fuel back into the tank. That way there isn’t any fuel in the line during transport.
I asked earlier how you manage this, but got the gag joke.
lol. I don’t need anyone to do it. Just wondering if anyone has done it.I explained how I do it once I learned what you are actually talking about.
Turn the pump off, leave handle open and raise hose to "pour" remaining fuel into vehicle tank being filled.
This "feature" seems to be made specifically to sell shit to RV'ers...
It is simply not needed. BUT I don't actually care how you do it, the OP's post sux, more of a too lazy to get involved maybe someone can do it for me from this really shitty picture type of post.
ZERO effort given...
I would t leave it running. My BIL is absent minded and I could see him doing it. Or in the future one of my kids.IMO it would be very hard to leave the pump running GGGGGGRRRRRRRRGGGGGRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGRRRRR
It's possible I suppose but damn hard to do in my experience. If the switch is at the hose I fail to see how you don't hang it back up and flip the switch to make that terrible noise stop. Maybe my pump is super shitty and loud....I would t leave it running. My BIL is absent minded and I could see him doing it. Or in the future one of my kids.
I wouldn't do it, my kids wouldn't do it, I'm sure you wouldn't do it, but I could see it happening. My pump motor is weak and doesn't like being dead headed, so we always put the nozzle in the tank, turn the pump on, and turn it off as quick as possible afterwards to minimize the dead head time.
Is it fast filling? A momentary switch would be a bigger pain in the ass than a timer on mine. My handle doesn't have auto kick out so I'd have to have the SXS close enough to the trailer to run the switch and the valve.Had time today to mess with it. Gonna run a main power switch and a momentary to pump. Jumped power and everything works.
Great Success!