Do I have to use water regulator
I have been using a water regulator on my hose for years. I would love to do away with it and have a normal shower. Do I really need to use a regulator, or is the plumbing in my FW strong enough to ...
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On my first TT, I used a regulator. On my second TT, I used a regulator for about 4 years and then the second 4 years I did not. On my current TT I am not using a regulator.
BUT!
I am not using a regulator because I fill my fresh water tank at the camp ground and use my on-board water pump. When the fresh water tank gets low, I fill it again.
Why?
Because I do not want blown plumbing inside my camper. Once we pulled into a KOA campground the office persons told us to be sure to use a regulator at the camp site because the water pressure was over 80 psi and most campers are designed for around 40 psi. I had a regulator, but it was one of the small ones you get as a freebie when you purchase a new RV. Really, had no idea how "truly" reliable it was. So I decided to fill my fresh water tank and pump from there. Ever since, I've been doing it that way. The on-board pump is designed to pump only so much pressure, which is in safe tolerance of the camper plumbing. I've never had a problem or a worry doing it this way. There is always adequate water pressure from all my spigots and shower and faucets. And I never have to worry about broken or busted water hoses or water leaks if we are gone. When we leave I almost always just flip the switch to the water pump, and "BINGO"... no water pressure to worry about.
That's how we do it!
BUT!
I am not using a regulator because I fill my fresh water tank at the camp ground and use my on-board water pump. When the fresh water tank gets low, I fill it again.
Why?
Because I do not want blown plumbing inside my camper. Once we pulled into a KOA campground the office persons told us to be sure to use a regulator at the camp site because the water pressure was over 80 psi and most campers are designed for around 40 psi. I had a regulator, but it was one of the small ones you get as a freebie when you purchase a new RV. Really, had no idea how "truly" reliable it was. So I decided to fill my fresh water tank and pump from there. Ever since, I've been doing it that way. The on-board pump is designed to pump only so much pressure, which is in safe tolerance of the camper plumbing. I've never had a problem or a worry doing it this way. There is always adequate water pressure from all my spigots and shower and faucets. And I never have to worry about broken or busted water hoses or water leaks if we are gone. When we leave I almost always just flip the switch to the water pump, and "BINGO"... no water pressure to worry about.
That's how we do it!
