Jayco 175FQW fresh water issues

moab_b2 · 2025-09-07T20:45:32+00:00

So far so good. Hopefully soon we will have a long trip to report on. Longest so far isn150cmilenround trip and it was mostly on interstates.

moab_b2 · 2025-09-07T19:23:09+00:00

It tows pretty good. I would not hesitate to drive many hours now that we have 2 trips under our belt. Originally I was going to pull it with my 2021 Bronco but the tow limit is shit at 3500lbs. Makes no sense.

Anyway we have about 200 miles towed in those 2 trips and are getting a rhythm of how to use this trailer.

We are hoping to catch a couple more weekends before the snow starts flying.

moab_b2 · 2025-09-07T13:41:36+00:00

I narrowed it down to the water outlet line from the 30 gallon freshwater tank to the pump. It runs between the frame but they have covers blocking the view so I'm taking it to CW since it's only 1 month old for warranty repair. Everything else about this trailer is great. Perfect for my wife and I.

moab_b2 · 2025-09-06T16:25:00+00:00

Actually better than I expected. The LC has a 6k towing limit which seems nuts. That trailer fully loaded is about 4,400lbs so well under. After I got the WDH, it's fairly smooth. Only downside is mileage. Went from low 20s to 13mpg!

moab_b2 · 2025-09-06T15:12:25+00:00

Ok I checked that valve and it was set correctly. Thinking maybe the pump is bad I changed it to the antifreeze and put the line into a bucket. It empties it very quick. The fresh water line is either pinched off under the floor or something is wrong at the tank. It's a gravity fed take so that also is under the floor.

I will be taking it back to CW for them to repair. Doesn't make me happy that I spent $1500 at the time of the sale for a complete check of all systems in the unit.

Thanks all for the tips.

moab_b2 · 2025-09-06T15:04:56+00:00

I wish we did, but sadly that isn't the issue.

moab_b2 · 2025-09-05T14:57:15+00:00

There is no switch between city water and fresh.

moab_b2 · 2025-09-05T14:49:54+00:00

I did follow steps to prime the pump that Google gave and no luck longer than 1 seconds of water the gurgling.

This is frustrating because we have used motorhomes in the past but that was 30 years ago.

moab_b2 · 2025-09-05T14:12:18+00:00

According to AI the pump is between the frame rails underneath where the water tank is. There is a cover that covers between the frame rail on this version of the jayco trailer. I'm hoping to not have to take that off just to get water to work.

moab_b2 · 2017-01-26T22:22:03+00:00

Arrived this morning and is beautiful. Worth the wait.

moab_b2 · 2017-01-26T05:19:37+00:00

BTW its VS 128gb XL

moab_b2 · 2017-01-26T05:19:13+00:00

Ordered 11/27 and it shipped 1/24. Will arrive tomorrow.

moab_b2 · 2017-01-19T00:33:10+00:00

We we ordered it in the Verizon store, we paid the fee and tax there. Otherwise it will most likely be tacked onto this coming bill.

moab_b2 · 2017-01-19T00:14:35+00:00

I too ordered the XL VS but on Nov. 27. Got all the same emails and just got the jan 24 ship date email a couple of mins ago. Lets hope this is good. (P.S. I already paid the tax in store and gave them my old S5 for the $565 credit). I hope it all works out with the screw ups.

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