Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Water pressure using city water (Read 792 times) previous topic - next topic

Water pressure using city water

'95 U240

Using city water and the pressure starts strong, however, it fades to a trickle fast. 

The incoming water supply from the camp site has a water pressure muffler.

Took mine off to see it would help... Nope.

Any other suggestions?

Happy 4th.

Brian
Brian
Orlando, FL
'95 U240
Toad: '94 Jeep Wrangler

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #1 –
Brian, check the screens on your faucets. I had the same problem two years in a row here at home and found the screens
in the coach were partially plugged. Maybe same for you?
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #2 –
Brian,
We have the same problem. I replaced the check valve at the city water connection. No joy. Faucets are almost new, so I don't thing they are the problem. They can't be, in fact, since the pressure is fine when we use internal water/pump.
Steve & Ginny Hill
96 U295 36'/Wrangler
Tampa

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #3 –
Not the problem:( 

Just taking short showers:)
Brian
Orlando, FL
'95 U240
Toad: '94 Jeep Wrangler

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #4 –
On some FT's, there is a small pressure regulator (non-diaphragm regulator) behind the city water inlet, which you can't see unless you remove the water inlet flange.  Might be either clogged or stuck so that only a small flow is allowed.  Also inspect  check valves (can be same location), which can also get stuck.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #5 –
Logic dictates that there must be a flow restriction somewhere. Enough water "seeps" by the restriction and pressure then builds up. Open a faucet and you get a sudden high pressure surge until the pressure on the downstream side of the restriction is relieved. Then nothing but a trickle past the restriction.

Logic then dictates that Dave is more than likely correct in his diagnosis.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #6 –
Will check that out latter today.

Thanks for the suggestions.

B
Brian
Orlando, FL
'95 U240
Toad: '94 Jeep Wrangler

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #7 –
How's the pressure and flow at the outside connection and through your hose?
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #8 –
When we run into low pressure "city water" connected to the coach, we generally fill our water tank, even if it is only at a trickle, and then we just use the onboard pressure system for showers, etc. when sufficient water has accumulated in the tank.  Annoying, but it works with poor pressure.
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)
 

Re: Water pressure using city water

Reply #9 –
Spent the day at Fernandina... Not a cloud in the sky.


Going to work on the problem after the trip.

Clearly a problem with water flowing from the city connection in the RV.

Will fill up tanks and use internal pump for Sat.

Thanks for you time and thoughts.

Brian
Brian
Orlando, FL
'95 U240
Toad: '94 Jeep Wrangler