Shower head pressure

[Fredordman]

Any good options for improving the water pressure at the shower head?

[poppin_fresh]

myredracer wrote:
I think our Oxygenics was a waste of $$. We turn the flow as low as possible to minimize water into the grey tank and the Oxygenics spits out a dribble at low flow. The Oxygenics is touted as being the cat's *ss for saving water but think it's overated. Just my internet opinion...

I somewhat agree with you.

Reading the reviews and opinions I thought the Oxygenics was going to be just like a home shower with a fraction of the water usage. While it is a little better than the stock shower head, it is far from miraculous in my experience.

[1stgenfarmboy]

I was giving my new 2017 a good going over yesterday and at the 12v pump where the pex transitions to rubber then hooks to the pump there was a kink that almost had it shut off, but if yours does it while beeing hooked to city water then I don't think that could be it.

[trail-explorer]

Bumpyroad wrote:
are you using a cheap charley Walmart special $9 pressure regulator?
bumpy

What the heck is a Cheap Charley pressure regulator?
I looked at Wal-Mart and they don't sell that brand.

[trail-explorer]

djgarcia wrote:

1. clean the shower head to remove calcium build up.
2. when showering, turn on both the shore line water and the trailer water pump at he same time.

Doesn't work if you don't have a city water hookup.

[fx2tom]

I've been so happy with our RV Oxygenics I bought their home version for the house.

[Lynnmor]

Fredordman wrote:
Any good options for improving the water pressure at the shower head?

Just so you know, the pressure is the same regardless what shower head, faucet or whatever, that you use. The quantity and spray pattern is all that is regulated. If you do have a pressure issue, it may be the city water supply, your regulator if you have one, or the water pump if you are using it.

[Durb]

I changed to the high flow regulator (silver colored instead of brass) and drilled out the shower head restrictor. My wife has long think hair and she is fine with it now.

[myredracer]

I think our Oxygenics was a waste of $$. We turn the flow as low as possible to minimize water into the grey tank and the Oxygenics spits out a dribble at low flow. The Oxygenics is touted as being the cat's *ss for saving water but think it's overated. Just my internet opinion...

With an adequate city water pressure of 45-65 psi, either the OEM or Oxygenics should provide enough spray. Is the piping to the shower blocked or does the head have calcium building or is there sediment in the valves? If not, it is what it is. Old Biscuit above has an option. When we first got our TT new, it had a really bad kink in a PEX line to the shower.

[Old-Biscuit]

djgarcia wrote:

2. when showering, turn on both the shore line water and the trailer water pump at he same time.

Only ONE will supply water

If city water pressure is higher then pump start set point pump will not run
If pump runs then it's discharge pressure will close check valve in city water connection



AS to OPs question
Shower has a flow resistor in it.
Either in end of hose or in shower handle
Some can be removed.
Some have to be 'enlarged'......just use a 1/4" drill bit

Without them higher flow rate

Aerators on end of faucets have them also. They can easily be removed


Some folks change out to an Oxygenics Shower Head.
Mixes air/water for feeling of increased flow

[Bumpyroad]

are you using a cheap charley Walmart special $9 pressure regulator?
bumpy

[TxTiger]

Oxygenics works very well.
https://www.amazon.com/ETL-26781-White-Oxygenics-Shower/dp/B00F5MUB66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489763558&sr=8-1&keywords=oxygenics+rv+showerhead

[scbwr]

This Camco shower head/hose works for us!

Usually, there are more options available at Amazon including Prime, and we bought a chrome look model.

[MarkTwain]

Fredordman wrote:
Any good options for improving the water pressure at the shower head?

1. clean the shower head to remove calcium build up.
2. when showering, turn on both the shore line water and the trailer water pump at he same time.