Feb-24-2018 11:43 AM
Mar-04-2018 07:51 AM
DutchmenSport wrote:
Right after we purchased our current camper (4 years ago), we were at a KOA campground in Georgia. The campground manager told us we would need a pressure regulator if we hooked up the hose to the campground water because the campground water pressure was over 70 psi and that was more than most campers can handle.
I took his advice seriously and after setting up at the site pulled out the regulator I had from my previous camper (like the 2nd one in your post). I was about ready to hook up the hoses when I had a startling moment of realization; what if the regulator failed?
It was at that moment I made the decision to just fill my on board water tank and and use my on-board water pump. Filling the fresh water tank has no pressure in the tank at all. I've been doing that ever since! Even on sites that have water available, I've never hooked up to the water spigot. Why take chances? The on-board water pump is designed to be at the correct pressure for the plumbing in the camper. It will not endanger anything, and there is never anything to worry about. Granted, it makes a little noise, but that's a little inconvenience I absolutely do not mind dealing with.
Last Summer I put in a new water pump, changed locations slightly, and now it's much quieter. I will not hook up directly to a spigot, and don't mind filling my tank several times when needed if on a full hook-up site. I also never have to worry about blown lines either.
If you have not considered this as a viable option, well ... there it is. It's still your choice how you want to handle it. Good luck! The most important thing is that you enjoy your camper based on your style of camping!
(However, if you really want my opinion on the regulator, get the one with the gauge and the ability to adjust the pressure.) Hook it up at the spigot, then the hose. Not hose to spigot and then regulator at the camper. This helps protect the garden hose too.
Mar-04-2018 03:01 AM
Mar-02-2018 09:55 AM
Feb-25-2018 01:50 PM
Feb-25-2018 12:49 PM
Feb-25-2018 11:03 AM
Passin Thru wrote:
In my camping from CA to Fl over 40 years I have never used a regulator.
Feb-25-2018 10:45 AM
theoldwizard1 wrote:
For you guys that "run on the pump" have you changed out the OEM pump ? Most OEM pumps are OBNOXIOUSLY load !
Feb-25-2018 09:29 AM
Feb-25-2018 06:41 AM
jim1521 wrote:Exactly. Every 5 days or so I hook up the hose, fill the fresh water tank, then put the hose away again. Exact same steps you would use if you were filling the fresh water tank before dry camping or boondocking.DutchmenSport wrote:
Right after we purchased our current camper (4 years ago), we were at a KOA campground in Georgia. The campground manager told us we would need a pressure regulator if we hooked up the hose to the campground water because the campground water pressure was over 70 psi and that was more than most campers can handle.
I took his advice seriously and after setting up at the site pulled out the regulator I had from my previous camper (like the 2nd one in your post). I was about ready to hook up the hoses when I had a startling moment of realization; what if the regulator failed?
It was at that moment I made the decision to just fill my on board water tank and and use my on-board water pump. Filling the fresh water tank has no pressure in the tank at all. I've been doing that ever since! Even on sites that have water available, I've never hooked up to the water spigot. Why take chances? The on-board water pump is designed to be at the correct pressure for the plumbing in the camper. It will not endanger anything, and there is never anything to worry about. Granted, it makes a little noise, but that's a little inconvenience I absolutely do not mind dealing with.
Last Summer I put in a new water pump, changed locations slightly, and now it's much quieter. I will not hook up directly to a spigot, and don't mind filling my tank several times when needed if on a full hook-up site. I also never have to worry about blown lines either.
If you have not considered this as a viable option, well ... there it is. It's still your choice how you want to handle it. Good luck! The most important thing is that you enjoy your camper based on your style of camping!
(However, if you really want my opinion on the regulator, get the one with the gauge and the ability to adjust the pressure.) Hook it up at the spigot, then the hose. Not hose to spigot and then regulator at the camper. This helps protect the garden hose too.
Dutchman, when you do this, I'm assuming you have to periodically go out, turn the hose on, fill the tank, then turn it off again, is that correct? I like the sound of your idea, but don't fully understand the steps involved.
Feb-25-2018 05:19 AM
Feb-25-2018 04:53 AM
Feb-24-2018 06:44 PM
Feb-24-2018 06:27 PM
jim1521 wrote:DutchmenSport wrote:
Right after we purchased our current camper (4 years ago), we were at a KOA campground in Georgia. The campground manager told us we would need a pressure regulator if we hooked up the hose to the campground water because the campground water pressure was over 70 psi and that was more than most campers can handle.
I took his advice seriously and after setting up at the site pulled out the regulator I had from my previous camper (like the 2nd one in your post). I was about ready to hook up the hoses when I had a startling moment of realization; what if the regulator failed?
It was at that moment I made the decision to just fill my on board water tank and and use my on-board water pump. Filling the fresh water tank has no pressure in the tank at all. I've been doing that ever since! Even on sites that have water available, I've never hooked up to the water spigot. Why take chances? The on-board water pump is designed to be at the correct pressure for the plumbing in the camper. It will not endanger anything, and there is never anything to worry about. Granted, it makes a little noise, but that's a little inconvenience I absolutely do not mind dealing with.
Last Summer I put in a new water pump, changed locations slightly, and now it's much quieter. I will not hook up directly to a spigot, and don't mind filling my tank several times when needed if on a full hook-up site. I also never have to worry about blown lines either.
If you have not considered this as a viable option, well ... there it is. It's still your choice how you want to handle it. Good luck! The most important thing is that you enjoy your camper based on your style of camping!
(However, if you really want my opinion on the regulator, get the one with the gauge and the ability to adjust the pressure.) Hook it up at the spigot, then the hose. Not hose to spigot and then regulator at the camper. This helps protect the garden hose too.
Dutchman, when you do this, I'm assuming you have to periodically go out, turn the hose on, fill the tank, then turn it off again, is that correct? I like the sound of your idea, but don't fully understand the steps involved.
Feb-24-2018 05:50 PM