Best water Filter

To get rid of hard water you need a water softener not a filter.

I use a GE SmartWater whole house filter with a five micron charcoal filter cartridge followed by a Mark 8000 water softener. It's very similar to the popular "On-The-Go" Portable Water Softener but was cheaper when I was shopping ($240 including shipping).

I got the filter and hose fittings at Home Depot - about $25 for the filter, I don't remember what I paid for the hose fittings. The cartridges cost about $7 each and last two to four months depending on water quality.

Having the filter before the softener keeps particulate matter out of the softener medium.

I also have both units set up with quick disconnects. I use water test strips to check the hardness and don't connect the softener when it isn't needed. I always use the filter.

downtheroad wrote:
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Very friendly and helpful.

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I bought mine from him. He is very helpful and will answer any and all questions. I highly recommend them.

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I suggest you give this guy a call. He is a full timer and really knows his stuff when it comes to RV water filters and regulators.
Very friendly and helpful.

RV Water Filter Store...LINK