Fresh Water Fail

[TaftCoach]

After two years I'm going to label my fresh water hookup system a failure.

I decided the quickest, most leak proof method would be screwing an assembly with my water filter and 90° elbow to the TT, connecting a Y fitting to the spigot then connecting the hose with QC fittings. I could store the filter separate from the hose. I also liked heavier metal fittings with easy to grip and turn knobs. Each screw together connection was taped and very tight. No drips.

The QC at the spigot was the first to go. I kept the Y attached to the hose.

I searched out the highest rated QC fittings but hard water deposits quickly make them difficult to connect.

So I may be storing the filter with the hose or twisting hoses together. When I can't be camping I'm thinking too much about camping lol

[JFlightRisk]

I've looked at, but never tried the QC fittings yet but use lots of brass fittings.

A 90* off the TT to the blue filter, a Y with shutoffs (hose on one side, and a place for the flushing hose on the other), water hose to another Y with shutoffs (hose on one side and a beverage can/bottle rinsing nozzle on the other), then the pressure regulator to the spigot. I do carry a couple of brass 45* fittings in case the spigot is close to the ground.

[TaftCoach]

I like the idea of moving the Y from the spigot.

[Kevin Cooper]

Get a plastic container with a lid, put your fittings in it, pour mix of 1 cup white vinegar and 3 cups water mixed. Water deposits will be gone by the time you are at your next campsite.

[CAG]

We have some of the hardest water in the nation so my solution has been both in the RV and at home, a water softener.

I have a Y with a direction valve at the hose bib with one line going to the black flush and the other going directly to the water softener. From there the line goes to the RV water input.
I had a filter prior to the softener and removed the inside filter but found I really did not need either with the softener in line. If someone wanted a filter either location would be fine.

On top of not having calcium build up on everything inside and out your wife will love the soft water in the shower.

[Kevin Cooper]

I just installed a water descaler in my house that is rated for 600,000 gallons of water. Thats 12 years in our house. No salt, no electricity. After the install, all the faucets scale disappeared over time. I am very pleased with it.

[TaftCoach]

Originally Posted by Kevin Cooper

Get a plastic container with a lid, put your fittings in it, pour mix of 1 cup white vinegar and 3 cups water mixed. Water deposits will be gone by the time you are at your next campsite.

That's what I've been doing. It seems easier to twist.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by Kevin Cooper

I just installed a water descaler in my house that is rated for 600,000 gallons of water. Thats 12 years in our house. No salt, no electricity. After the install, all the faucets scale disappeared over time. I am very pleased with it.

What brand? Post a link if you can.

[Kevin Cooper]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

What brand? Post a link if you can.

This is the one I bought. It is AO Smith. I also bought a matching carbon filter rated for 600,000 gallons. Installed in late February. The popping noise from the crust on electric heating elements also went away. So, I’m very happy with it. Since I have heart condition, I didn’t want a salt water softener.
Link: https://a.co/d/3SnYuSz

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by Kevin Cooper

This is the one I bought. It is AO Smith. I also bought a matching carbon filter rated for 600,000 gallons. Installed in late February. The popping noise from the crust on electric heating elements also went away. So, I’m very happy with it. Since I have heart condition, I didn’t want a salt water softener.
Link: https://a.co/d/3SnYuSz

Thanks..

[Kevin Cooper]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Thanks..

Just so you know! The biggest complaint about them is getting them to not leak where the fittings connect. The fittings must have tapered pipe thread. I finally got them to not leak with brass tapered nipples. Then used flex hoses in case I need to take them out later.

[garywilson]

Originally Posted by TaftCoach

After two years I'm going to label my fresh water hookup system a failure.

I decided the quickest, most leak proof method would be screwing an assembly with my water filter and 90° elbow to the TT, connecting a Y fitting to the spigot then connecting the hose with QC fittings. I could store the filter separate from the hose. I also liked heavier metal fittings with easy to grip and turn knobs. Each screw together connection was taped and very tight. No drips.

The QC at the spigot was the first to go. I kept the Y attached to the hose.

I searched out the highest rated QC fittings but hard water deposits quickly make them difficult to connect.

So I may be storing the filter with the hose or twisting hoses together. When I can't be camping I'm thinking too much about camping lol

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And you need the QC fittings why?
I tried using QCs for a year...they weren't so Q, so I quit the quick.
'Y' at faucet, followed by filter, then pressure regulator, then hose, then a 'cut-off' valve, then a 90-degree to the RV.

[Camper_bob]

I so very much would like to use QC connections. But I've never had any that didn't leak profusely. So I gave up on them a long time ago.

Now I just carry a pack of gaskets of different shapes.

All brass, standard spin-on, I go from a regulator to a Y at the spigot. One side of the Y goes to my blue filter, then a 90 into the city water connection. The other side of the Y is for "utility", including the tank flush.