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Water Pressure regulator

Looking at my Foretravel manual.  No mention about needing a pressure regulator on the fresh water hookup.  Since mine is plumbed with PEX I assume it can withstand pressures simulator to a stick built house. The problem is some campgrounds have very high pressure.  likely higher than any City water supply.

Does every one use a pressure regulator?  I am surprised this was not mentioned in the manual.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

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Reply #1 –
Quote from: tmehrkam –


Does every one use a pressure regulator? 


Can't speak for "everyone", but we certainly do use a pressure regulator when on shore water.  The exception is when filling the tank.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Reply #2 –
We always used one with the FT and continue to do so with the LTV.
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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Reply #3 –
Like Brett and Michelle said, we always use one.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #4 –
Isn't there a factory pressure regulator? I know my '81 has one and assumed my '99 did too.
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2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Reply #5 –
There was a pressure regulator behind the city hookup on our 1997. I removed it. I'm pretty certain FT's have them built in.

You can take the 2 screws out of city hookup, and pull it straight out to see if you have one. It will be screwed onto the back of the fill connection.

Common for them to get clogged and plug up. Have replaced a few

Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

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Reply #6 –
I just recently removed the factory regulator because of a leaking faucet washer...  so now I have an external adjustable regulator.   

 Question is what pressure should I set it at ??  Safely that is.  I have it at 40 now but that seems noticeably less than what the onboard water pump does
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #7 –

We've always carried/used a Valterra model like shown in the link below...set for about 50 psi.  Lots of them that look identical are for sale online under different names and for different prices.  Which one is best?  Don't ask me...

I picked 50 psi cuz our Shurflo 4008 water pump supposedly puts out max (shut-off) pressure of 55 psi, but I have never measured it.

Amazon.com: Valterra RV Water Regulator, Lead-Free Brass Adjustable Water...

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Reply #8 –
This is what we are using.  Hope it last forever,, not cheap.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #9 –
Always use one even when filling the tank.
I always keep the pressure under 40
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

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Reply #10 –
This is the one we use. High flow.  Fixed Regulators 

Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

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Reply #11 –
If mine has a built in regulator I have not found it.  It is a 2006 nimbus.  I have been using one like I used on the travel trailer.  My well is limited to 50 psi so I hooked it up when filling the tank without the regulator.  Took 1/2 the time to fill the tank.

That got me wondering.  I need to get a better pressure regulator because mine is too restrictive. Some RV parks and state parks can approach 100 PSI.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

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Reply #12 –
Never used a water pressure regulator. Always ran of the internal tank and water pump even when hooked up in a campground.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Reply #13 –
I use a pressure regulator and a particulate filter (at least) hooking up to any water source.  The filter helps keep all the fine bits of sand, rust and other stuff in the water out of your coach.  Even if you are just filling the tank your plumping is subject to whatever pressure the source provides without a pressure regulator.  Easy to do, protects your coach.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #14 –
X2 on filter. I have one on quick release fittings, lay it in the bay, anytime city water is hooked up.

I also use the adjustable one set at 50 psi (internal one removed). One park we stay at in Parker Az. is  75-80 psi, until you turn the water on, then drops to 40 psi. It is a gravity system.

Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

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Reply #15 –

I have stayed at parks where water pressure is north of 140psi. I've also stayed at some where it fluctuates, so what you get when you're hooking up might not be what the max pressure is.

I use this one: Amazon.com: Renator M11-0660R Water Pressure Regulator Valve. Brass Lead-free...
and have one of these (which can't fail) as a backup: Amazon.com: Camco (40055) RV Brass Inline Water Pressure Regulator- Helps...

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1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

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Reply #16 –
Particulate Filter

Amiad Tagline Filters — DripWorks.com

The one I have is an FAMCP34.  It looks like it comes with a 155 micron screen but you can get them as low as 50.  Under $20.  This has 3/4 pipe threads.  They have all of the fitting you need to go to hose fittings on each end.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #17 –
Thank you guys.  I am finishing sanitizing my fresh water tank. Then I will change my fresh water filter and see how it is.  I might have to upgrade my pressure regulator.  Particulate filter is not a bad Idea either.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Re: Water Pressure regulator

Reply #18 –
The tagline filter I mentioned above has a valve on the bottom of the filter case to flush the filter. In addition unscrew the filter case and it is a perfect place to add a disinfectant of your choice.  It gets your fill hose as well without having to try to pour the disinfectant down the end of the hose.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN