REMOVED NAUTILUS ---tired of the leaks and hard to get tools into

**ForBruce** · 12-04-2022, 07:21 PM

Well it went down to 48 degrees and that when my NAUTILUS began to leak. Getting a tool into the back was a challenge. So i made my own system that has more features than the NAUTILUS and easier to access the back area.
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NOTE... the valves used have unions on both side making replacement less than a 5 minute job and no rip off pricing either . Also eliminates internal o-rings causing a problem.

see the photos.... the hardest part was mounting ( 1"copper colored standoffs from Lowes) the back side was easy and not a challenge.

**SGT ROC** · 12-06-2022, 10:31 AM

Nice Job!!!

**traveldawg** · 12-06-2022, 01:56 PM

Nice job. If/when I replace mine I will refer to this. Thanks for posting.

**SGT ROC** · 12-06-2022, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by traveldawg

Nice job. If/when I replace mine I will refer to this. Thanks for posting.

Heck, I might hire him! @ForBruce, Do you contract out?

**dryfly** · 12-06-2022, 07:22 PM

@ForBruce

Great work. Looks good. Is there any place to find a schematic diagram of the OEM Nautilus system in Grand Design trailers? I'd like to see how all the valves direct water.

**Scott'n'Wendy** · 12-07-2022, 04:49 AM

Nice work! I haven't touched the nautilus on our trailer yet, but have looked at it thinking when I replace the soft hose, that there must be a more sensible way to plumb it. Looks like you designed a more sensible way.

A couple questions
In boondock mode....the faucets are shut off. Or appear to be.

And the pump valve. That is the output of the pump when the pump is running?

**CajunRVman** · 12-07-2022, 05:05 AM

Impressive! Thank you for sharing.

**ForBruce** · 12-07-2022, 08:17 AM

The pump connection is the input of the pump and the faucets get shut off because the output of the pump gets directly into the cold water line

**ForBruce** · 12-07-2022, 08:22 AM

Did not find any schematic on the Nautilus nor did I look for one.
I find the Nautilus to be nothing but a nightmare because if you're in a Campground and you're stuck with a broken Nautilus there is nothing you can do.... Other than trying to find and schedule a repair person...