Thanks ! I remember similar problems on a Sprite Alpine we used to have. When we get our new caravan I'll make sure we take some food spray oil with us
Hi, I had the same problem. In the end I went over to the Whale kit and kept the Truma as a spare. The Whale is a much better design IMHO. Great video , cheers Nick
I use vasaline But mine seems to be sucking air and wont get up to pressure, newish pump new inlet pipe, still no luck , no water leaks, must be on the inlet side, see if I can get a new socket
I see that Swift didn't fit the push fit pipe inserts on your van either. I expect they omit them to save money, despite the recommendation of John Guest (who make the fittings) to always fit a pipe insert and a retainer clip. It's really shoddy of Swift to skimp on this (which only costs a couple of quid per caravan) given what they charge as it eventually leads to leaks. I took a couple hours to disconnect every red and blue pipe then fit inserts and retaining clips to my caravan after one of my connecters started leaking. It would have taken the Swift production operator a few seconds to fit them during the build. As for those O rings, I smear the tinniest amount of silicon grease on mine. Helps insertion and removal of the pistol grip .
Vaseline should not be used on O rings as it can degrade the rubber. As you have used olive oil is fine but better still is a food grade/water safe silicone spray or grease.
Thanks ! I remember similar problems on a Sprite Alpine we used to have. When we get our new caravan I'll make sure we take some food spray oil with us
Thanks for watching & glad to be of service 👍
Hi, I had the same problem. In the end I went over to the Whale kit and kept the Truma as a spare. The Whale is a much better design IMHO. Great video , cheers Nick
Another option
In the field, I've found the best solution is to rub cooking oil on the o rings and in the socket aperture.
Brilliant, was having the same problem today, used a bit of olive oil and problem solved, many thanks.
John - im so glad it was of use!
Need to get one for my old caravan
Yeah. I use silcone grease on the o rings. Fits in perfectly. Part of usual maintenance.
Another great idea - everyday is a school day!
I use vasaline But mine seems to be sucking air and wont get up to pressure, newish pump new inlet pipe, still no luck , no water leaks, must be on the inlet side, see if I can get a new socket
Silicone lubricant is what should be used for any oring
I see that Swift didn't fit the push fit pipe inserts on your van either. I expect they omit them to save money, despite the recommendation of John Guest (who make the fittings) to always fit a pipe insert and a retainer clip. It's really shoddy of Swift to skimp on this (which only costs a couple of quid per caravan) given what they charge as it eventually leads to leaks. I took a couple hours to disconnect every red and blue pipe then fit inserts and retaining clips to my caravan after one of my connecters started leaking. It would have taken the Swift production operator a few seconds to fit them during the build. As for those O rings, I smear the tinniest amount of silicon grease on mine. Helps insertion and removal of the pistol grip .
Good tip on the grease!
Spot of food grade grease/oil, job done.
Lubrication! Wait until the engineering world hears about that. 😂😂
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I would say you could also use a little Vasalene ..
Thats what I have always done, works a treat, but always carry a few spare "O" rings as well to avoid any problems. ( and a jar of Vaseline!!)
Vaseline should not be used on O rings as it can degrade the rubber. As you have used olive oil is fine but better still is a food grade/water safe silicone spray or grease.
Good to know
Food grade grease is the answer, yes it is a thing 👍
I just put some vasaline on the oring
A fair point & Im sure any lubricant will work - yet another undocumented feature