Where is water fill on 382?
 

Hi,

I'm getting ready to go to Havasu this coming weekend and need to figure out a couple of things, at least. I'm hoping you guys can help me out.

Can someone tell me where the fill is for the fresh water tank on the 382? It's a 2001 if it makes a difference.

Does the toilet use water from the fresh water tank?

When I turn on my vacuflush switch, the pump just keeps running and never shuts off. It does build a vacuum, but it never shuts down. I don't know if it is building a good vacuum and refuses to shut off, or if it is unable to build a sufficient vacuum to shut itself off. Even better, I don't know if it is supposed to shut off, but I'm guessing it is. Any pointers for what might be the problem?

Thanks!
Garrett

Re: Where is water fill on 382?
 

Should have a stainless deck plate and cap on top of the deck starboard side near the bow for water fill.

I believe the vacuflush pump will continue running as long as the switch is on. Just turn it on before use, off after. I'm not sure on this as I rarely use mine. Should be a manual for the vacuflush in your Formula owners pack, if not go online for the (SeaLand?) company and they will have downloadable owners manual in PDF format.

Re: Where is water fill on 382?
 

Freshwater holding tank supplies the sink, head, and transom shower. If you don't already know, it is located under the cushions in the v-berth. Pump will be under the cushions accessed by a small panel on the port side.

Re: Where is water fill on 382?
 

I have crawled right over that water fill about a dozen times and never saw it this past weekend. :rolleyes: I looked out the window this morning and saw it gleaming in the sun from 50 ft away. Dang.

Thanks for the help. :)
Garrett

Re: Where is water fill on 382?
 

Troutly is right,you have a leak. It should shut off.

Re: Where is water fill on 382?
 

Hey, thanks guys. I'll tighten that stuff down on Friday when I'm under the hood, errr hatch. I saw that there is a rebuild maintenance kit online for them, but I'll try the screwdriver approach first.
Garrett