COLLEGE/EMPLOYER COURSE REVIEW · DRAFT
RV Plumbing & Water Systems
An applied introduction to RV fresh-water supply, pumps, winterization concepts, wastewater components, leak recognition, water quality boundaries, and technician documentation.
← All proposed coursesCourse learning outcomes
- Distinguish fresh, gray, and black water systems.
- Identify pump, accumulator, valves, drains, and common fixtures.
- Trace a simplified RV fresh-water flow diagram.
- Identify signs of leaks and document probable locations.
- Demonstrate safe, nonpotable water-bench inspection procedures.
- Draft a winterization checklist subject to the actual manufacturer instructions.
Instructional modules
1. Safety and system mapping · 2 hours
Sanitation and cross-contamination boundaries, tank types
Sanitation and cross-contamination boundaries, tank types
Label water-system diagrams and develop hygiene plan
2. Fresh-water supply · 3 hours
Fill, city-water regulation, pump and accumulator
Fill, city-water regulation, pump and accumulator
Trace water paths on an unpressurized model
3. Fixtures and leaks · 3 hours
Faucets, valves, traps, seal checks
Faucets, valves, traps, seal checks
Inspect simulated leak points on a low-pressure bench
4. Wastewater concepts · 3 hours
Gray and black tanks, termination valves, odor control
Gray and black tanks, termination valves, odor control
Identify components using dry demonstration panels
5. Seasonal maintenance · 3 hours
Drain points, winterization principles, manufacturer variation
Drain points, winterization principles, manufacturer variation
Build a manufacturer-dependent winterization checklist
6. Documentation capstone · 2 hours
Service work orders, acceptance tests, owner instructions
Service work orders, acceptance tests, owner instructions
Record simulated findings and corrective recommendations
Practical assessment
Dry component identification, controlled water leak observation, service checklist
Proposed learning equipment
- Clear tubing and low-pressure water demonstration bench
- Manual shutoff valves and pump display
- Leak-catching tray, disposable gloves and eye protection
- RV plumbing schematics and manufacturer example instructions