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Water pressure

Do others use a pressure regulator on the water hose to protect the coach water lines , if so what type , the one I am currently using seems to restrict the flow too much
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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We use a Valterra A01-1114VP High Flow Stainless Steel Water Regulator.  I'm very happy with it.  Definately a better shower than running off the pump. 

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Douglas and Amanda
1997 40' U320 "Brawley"
2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Motorcade #17266 Escapee #113692

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We use a Valterra adjustable regulator

Valterra A01-1117VP Brass Lead-Free Adjustable Water Regulator : Amazon.com :

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Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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I also have had good luck with the Valterra adjustable. 
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

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Reply #4 –
I always use a pressure regulator (like most others Valterra) set at 40 psi, with no volume issues. Some CG water pressure can get very high especally if it is a municipal water system. I have seen pressures over 100psi, don't need that on the old 15 year old plumbing.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #5 –
I installed a Watts residential regulator (from any good hardware store).  Totally adjustable and no flow problems.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

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FYI

Just purchased the unit Michelle uses.  Looked around and the Amazon link is the cheapest and with free shipping if you choose it.

$50.88
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Keith

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Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

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Like the build quality of the watts , any thoughts on hose , good flow and quality
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Forgot to ask what pressure do you set regulator to , 50 , 55 ??
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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We never need high volume hoses and it is more important to have a small footprint when coiled up, so we only use good white 1/2" 25' water hoses. We carry several so we can always reach water, even if pretty far away.

I have read that some garden hoses have dangerous chemicals in their construction and a are not fit for drinking water.
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Quote from: Jimmyjnr –
Like the build quality of the watts , any thoughts on hose , good flow and quality
I installed this Watts, no issues, high quality, I set to 45 PSI. A while back I posted the installation of it here.
Good luck,


Watts Adjustable 263A Regulator, but with stainless steel exterior parts kit listed below installed, 2" diameter 0-160 gauge, 4-4.5 gpm

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Rick

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Reply #12 –

I guess I can add a drip or two here ...

We use drip irrigation on all of our gardens etc at home.  They like to have managed pressure so for campground connections I just use an inline 40psi pressure regulator from the drip irrigation supplier.  They are about $8.00 each

Pressure Regulators - Senninger Lawn & Garden Regulators (Hose Thread)

I also use a very fine mesh particulate filter on incoming campground water to protect internal parts in the coach.  These are about $20.  Same thing in our house for our well water.  I had to add hose fittings.

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I also have an inline water meter that accurately measures how much water I add to the tanks.  We never seem to be able to add the advertised tank qty to an empty tank. And then there is the hot water in the Aqua Hot.  Everything empty to full up, fresh and hot, how much?  We can maybe put in 96 gallons or so.  About $18 at Amazon.

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Roger

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN
 

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I use the Watts filter with stainless steel parts and the oil filled gauge. 30-45 psi seems adequate for our purposes. Most of the time we use water from the fresh tank under pressure from the 12vdc pump. We let the pump set the pressure. We also bought a good fresh water hose from RV Water Filter Store: Standard Filter Canisters for Whole RV. Rick sells good stuff. He also provides personal attention if you want it.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX