Finally got the new RV out over the weekend and everything went well. The only problem was there was hardly any water pressure in the shower. The sinks and toilet were fine. I think it may have been the water pressure at the campground but then the sinks wouldn't have worked properly. Has anyone experienced this? I did't fill the fresh water tank and use the pump, just city connection.

Have you checked the shower head to see if they have a restrictor in there?They like to do things like that to "save water"If you unscrew the shower head and look in there you should be able to see if it has a tiny hole. Cordless drill and a bit will cure that.

I would check the shower head first to make sure you have no restrictions. Sometimes you don't get a good flow with some shower heads that have a water saver. Turn on the water without the shower head and see if you have good water flow.

Crud gets caught in the screen in the shower head...especially on new RVs. Usually little pieces of plastic from the manufacturing process.

Also, if you are using an inexpensive inline water pressure regulator, they will reduce flow as well as pressure. Invest in a Valterra or Watts adjustable pressure regular with a pressure dial so that you can adjust the pressure without restricting flow. Fifty-Sixty bucks compared to fifteen but it makes a big difference. I thinks Watts is better as it can be rebuilt.http://www.rv-dreams-journal.com/2010/05/rv-water-pressure-regulators-related-matters.html

NHIrish wrote:Also, if you are using an inexpensive inline water pressure regulator, they will reduce flow as well as pressure. Invest in a Valterra or Watts adjustable pressure regular with a pressure dial so that you can adjust the pressure without restricting flow. Fifty-Sixty bucks compared to fifteen but it makes a big difference. I thinks Watts is better as it can be rebuilt.http://www.rv-dreams-journal.com/2010/05/rv-water-pressure-regulators-related-matters.htmlx2 I have a watts and it makes a big difference.

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Rosscoe40
Explorer
Apr 07, 2014
I had a cheap regulator on and thought that may be the issue but I took it off and it didn't make a difference. I'll check the shower head and hose.
Thanks for the advice.
donn0128
Explorer II
Apr 07, 2014
Next thing is if you have the cheap stock shower head nothing you do will help it. Go to the store and buy an Oxygenics shower head. Probably one of the best inexpensive mods you can do to make a real shower even with low water pressure.
DavidP
Explorer
Apr 07, 2014
NHIrish wrote:
Also, if you are using an inexpensive inline water pressure regulator, they will reduce flow as well as pressure. Invest in a Valterra or Watts adjustable pressure regular with a pressure dial so that you can adjust the pressure without restricting flow. Fifty-Sixty bucks compared to fifteen but it makes a big difference. I thinks Watts is better as it can be rebuilt.

http://www.rv-dreams-journal.com/2010/05/rv-water-pressure-regulators-related-matters.html

x2 I have a watts and it makes a big difference.
NHIrish
Explorer
Apr 07, 2014
Also, if you are using an inexpensive inline water pressure regulator, they will reduce flow as well as pressure. Invest in a Valterra or Watts adjustable pressure regular with a pressure dial so that you can adjust the pressure without restricting flow. Fifty-Sixty bucks compared to fifteen but it makes a big difference. I thinks Watts is better as it can be rebuilt.

http://www.rv-dreams-journal.com/2010/05/rv-water-pressure-regulators-related-matters.html
the_bear_II
Explorer
Apr 07, 2014
Crud gets caught in the screen in the shower head...especially on new RVs. Usually little pieces of plastic from the manufacturing process.
jimmycrack
Explorer
Apr 07, 2014
I would check the shower head first to make sure you have no restrictions. Sometimes you don't get a good flow with some shower heads that have a water saver. Turn on the water without the shower head and see if you have good water flow.
BobsYourUncle
Nomad
Apr 07, 2014
Have you checked the shower head to see if they have a restrictor in there?
They like to do things like that to "save water"
If you unscrew the shower head and look in there you should be able to see if it has a tiny hole.
Cordless drill and a bit will cure that.

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