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04-22-2015, 11:41 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Jefferson City
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M.O.C. #15871
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Slow Shower Drain
I recently used the shower in my 2015 3610RL for the first time. The draining water is extremely slow at best. It drains like a sponge or sock is somewhere in the drain line. The bathroom and kitchen sinks drain fine. I made sure all drain valves are open and I can see no obstructions looking into the drain. Before I start disassembling things, I figured I'd try the forum first. Maybe it's something I failed to do. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
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04-22-2015, 12:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
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M.O.C. #13395
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They don't have a regular trap, just a one way valve.
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04-22-2015, 12:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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The shower drain should have a white rubber "liner" in it that you can see when looking into it. This is an assembly that replaces a normal p-trap and down inside about five inches the rubber is flattened so that tank smells can't enter the rv. Mine sometimes sticks itself together and then water will get ankle deep before water pressure opens it...then it will work normal for a long time before doing it again. Usually if we are out of the unit for a week or two. Sounds like yours has mostly stuck itself together. Try inserting a smooth chopstick down the drain and wiggle it a bit. By the way, the assembly on mine isn't very good at keeping tank smell out. So on my list of things to do this summer is to install a regular p-trap. Good luck with yours... john
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04-22-2015, 01:07 PM
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Location: Jefferson City
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jcurtis934 was right on! I followed his suggestion and it worked perfectly! The shower drain is working great! Thanks to all and especially to John.
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04-22-2015, 01:14 PM
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And thanks to KOLCB!
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04-22-2015, 03:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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Well done MOCers!
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04-22-2015, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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Ours was getting extremely slow to drain, and looking into it, appeared to be all scummed up with hair and such. Obtained a small diameter bottle brush that would fit past the drain fitting and the drain looks like new and drains like new too. Another bit of regular maintenance to add to the list.
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04-23-2015, 12:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
Here is what it looks like.
This one is installed upside down but can be removed without tools for cleaning. It does collect hair and soap so it needs cleaning Periodically.
Ours is located in the basement and is easy to reach.
Phil P
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04-23-2015, 04:12 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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We had that problem until we installed one of those stainless sink strainers http://www.amazon.com/Camco-42273-As...+sink+strainer Now we have to clean the stainer after every other shower, but no more drain problems.
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11-13-2021, 09:30 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Easley
Posts: 56
M.O.C. #29160
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I’m so glad I read your drain problem, I have the same problem and now know how to fix it.thank you
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