Sand and debris in water lines

4x4Bob, do you mean this filter?

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-40671-Replacement-Cartridge-Filter/dp/B000BUQOEA/



Is that a filter or just a housing?

We spent the winter in Webster and the water is so hard. I had a lot of build up in my WH when I got home. My neighbor had water softener cartridges. I didn't really notice until we got home and I was draining the WH. I ended up putting a air hose into it through the drain while letting the city water connection run. I would guess your getting a calcium build up. Try some CLR to clear the screens.

filter housing may be obtained at the box box stores use one or two. If you get to where the water does not taste fight add a charcoal filter in the second one with a sediment filter in the first one.

I use a different kind of water filter. It is a CX-90 by taste pure.
It has a light blue outer case/housing that is semi-transparent so you can see what is going on inside.

The filter it self is a combination of ceramic and charcol and it filters down to .3 micron.

I have built a small wooden holder that resembles a H-Beam. Two sides slip down over the rear bumper and two sides stick up about 4 inches to hold the filter tied down with a rubber cord. Then I connect to the TT with a short section of white hose.

This filter part is replaceable and will last about a year. If the ceramic part becomes dirty you can clean it with a pad that comes with it.

This will stop the sand and stuff from getting into your TT.

Bob

I use a Camco water filter at the spigot and as mentioned, always run the water before connecting to the trailer to flush out the hose. Haven't had a sand problem. You can buy larger filters if you travel in sandy areas and either hook it into the plumbing or run it inline on the outside and mount it on a bracket. You might also consider flushing out your water heater.

Can't say I've ever had that problem. Couple things you may do to help prevent sand. It's only going to come from one source ... your hose! Be sure you are not dragging the ends of your hose on the ground. When you attach the hose to the campground spigot, run water through the hose for a minute to flush out anything that might have gotten into the hose when hooking it up. As best as you may try, the ends will probably still touch the ground. Third, when you run water through the hose and before attaching to your camper, wash the end of the hose (outside) by letting water splash on the hose itself, usually with your hands. If you fill your fresh water tank instead of connect to city water, this will wash the outside of the hose that gets stuck in the camper tank hole. And last, when you close up shop, roll up your hoses and connects both ends of the hose to itself so dirt and sand cannot get in the hose. And last, if you drain your fresh water tank, when it quits draining, turn the drain valve off so dirt and sand cannot enter the tank by the drain. Also, if you pull the plug on your water heater, after it's finished draining, put the plug back in immediately. There again, sand and dirt can enter your camper's water only by open access to the elements.