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ernie1
Explorer II
Aug 03, 2013

Water pressure regulators

Went to hook up the water line to my rv last night and could not get the water to flow because the regulator wouldn't let water past it. Removed the regulator and hooked up without it and everything seemed to be okay until about 20 minutes later when the entire left front side of the van was flooded with water. Long story short, the campground water pressure was so high that it caused the pressure regulator to close completely and not let water through. When I then bypassed it, the high water pressure caused a connection to fail and thus flood the interior.

So today I'm using the same regulator at another campground and everything seems okay but now I'm determined to get a higher grade regulator with a pressure gauge and is adjustable. I was wondering what brand and features were recommended. I should say that I've been rving for over 40 years and haven't always used a pressure regulator and have never ever had any issues.

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    naturist
    Nomad II
    Aug 04, 2013
    I've been to three campgrounds in the last few years where water pressure required a regulator. The first time it happened, I put the regulator on the side of the trailer when we hooked up, and about 20 minutes later looked out the window to see the hose spewing water from a substantial leak. Yup, the pressure had split the brass fitting. The second time, we were warned at the office checking in that one was necessary, as the city for some crazy reason insisted on delivering water at 150 psi. The third time, the campground was clearly on a well, and the CG being on the side of a mountain, with our site at the very bottom, checked the pressure before hooking the trailer up, and sure enough, just the hose, with no nozzle, shot a stream of water a good 50-60 feet when I cracked open the hose bib. The regulator went on, then the hose and trailer and we had no further problems.

    I agree, a high quality, adjustable regulator is essential. Sorry to hear about the damage to your rig. Now we all know: if the water pressure regulator doesn't let water through, it is a sign you really need that regulator!

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