On waking up one morning to find a very soggy carpet is not the best way to start the day.  It was more than an upset glass of water.  There was obviously something wrong.

We traced the dribble back to the cupboard door, under the table, behind which lived the water-pump.  We had to take down the table and move everything from around the area for a clear floor and remove the carpet. On investigation, it was indeed the pump. Bernard had great difficulty unscrewing it lying on his front with his gammy knees and portly tummy and called for the help of one of the campsite wardens at Sewardstone Road, where we were staying.

He was really helpful and they both discovered that it was the filter and a flange.  Bernard had cleverly taken photos as the operation took place so that he would remember where everything went.  How great that we have digital cameras now.  In the past we would have had to have used a Polaroid camera for instant photos.

We took the bits down to Cranham  caravan suppliers on the Southend Road near the M25.  They were able to order the bits which would be sent direct to the campsite.  We would be without water for a few days, but this would not be too much of a problem at this campsite, with its great facilities.

Three days later, the bits arrived and Bernard once again prostrated himself. The photos on his camera proved invaluable. Everything was put back into place as usual.

However the leak was not cured and the very next day the procedure was repeated with Bernard applying silicone to the joints.  Still no luck and after three attempts Bernard resorted to going once again to Cranhams and bought a complete water-pump.  So trying to save money didn’t work, just aggravated Bernard’s knees and temper!

We have now had the motorhome for six-and-a-half  years so one water-pump in fairly constant use is pretty good going.