Airstream Interstate water fill system
The rep at the RV show in Boston today described a water system in which connecting to city water automatically fills the 26-gallon freshwater tank. I have only owned a Class C, in which these we...
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On both my 2005 Pleasure-way Plateau TS and my 2011 Great West Van Legend Sprinters I had separate fresh water fill for the fresh water tank and city water connection. The city water connection did not fill the fresh water tank. It would keep the Suburban 6 gallon hot water tank full. I haven't looked at the new Pleasure-ways but knowing their long time consistent practices I doubt it would be different.
There is an advantage to city water hooking up when you can get it at a campsite. One is can leave your fresh water tank alone if you intend to travel with it partially full. Secondly, city water pressure is generally better than Shurflo pumped water in stronger flow and consistent flow. You can leave the pump turned off. Thirdly, you can take longer than normal showers more naturally without all the conservation techniques. Same with the dish sink in practice. Combined with a sewer hookup you can behave just like home. If you have no sewer hookup then you are back to being a little more cognizant of your water use and filling the grey tank but still have the better flow.
There is an advantage to city water hooking up when you can get it at a campsite. One is can leave your fresh water tank alone if you intend to travel with it partially full. Secondly, city water pressure is generally better than Shurflo pumped water in stronger flow and consistent flow. You can leave the pump turned off. Thirdly, you can take longer than normal showers more naturally without all the conservation techniques. Same with the dish sink in practice. Combined with a sewer hookup you can behave just like home. If you have no sewer hookup then you are back to being a little more cognizant of your water use and filling the grey tank but still have the better flow.
