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Old 02-24-2018, 02:40 PM   #1
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How important is this...?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7JZTYX...epyourdaydream

I have been enjoying my new-to-me 2016 RL20 for the past 4 months. What I've been doing is what I'd call RVing-lite. Staying in my rig for 2-4 days/wk approx 2hrs away from home as I'm working in a remote location. The park I'm in has me in a spot where I have electrical hook-up only and I use the public facilities which are cetainly suitable. Have not hooked up water or anything like that - basically like staying in a dry cabin, so to speak.

In a couple months, I will move to a new location and will have full hook ups and am getting prepared for that. Do I need this regulator with a guage on it or is this one sufficient:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZD08U...DPR6S7QB&psc=0

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That's the one I currently have, yes having a guage is better in terms what the pressure your getting but I have no issues with the one I have.

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Old 02-24-2018, 02:49 PM   #3
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Yes, it reduces the incoming water pressure to your rig so that you don’t blow a water line or fitting.
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Yes, it reduces the incoming water pressure to your rig so that you don’t blow a water line or fitting.
My question is whether the gauge is important to have. I was certain that a regulator itself is a necessity.
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Old 02-24-2018, 02:58 PM   #5
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My question is whether the gauge is important to have. I was certain that a regulator itself is a necessity.
Only issue with that one is your assuming that it's always working, with a guage one you can look at it and see if it's doing its job. Like I said I just have the regular one and it's fine for my use.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7JZTYX...epyourdaydream

I have been enjoying my new-to-me 2016 RL20 for the past 4 months. What I've been doing is what I'd call RVing-lite. Staying in my rig for 2-4 days/wk approx 2hrs away from home as I'm working in a remote location. The park I'm in has me in a spot where I have electrical hook-up only and I use the public facilities which are cetainly suitable. Have not hooked up water or anything like that - basically like staying in a dry cabin, so to speak.

In a couple months, I will move to a new location and will have full hook ups and am getting prepared for that. Do I need this regulator with a guage on it or is this one sufficient:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZD08U...DPR6S7QB&psc=0

Thank for your input.
Over time I have ended up with three like the one you show. One is plastic and the others are brass. The only issue I have ever noticed with those type of pressure regulator is the volume of water is lacking. They work fine for us hooking up to water once or twice a year for a few days. I have read that this other type does not have that trouble as bad. I have never tried one. The time you spend in your TT you might want to look into it.

https://www.amazon.com/Santu-Pressur...gulator-&psc=1
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Old 02-24-2018, 04:04 PM   #7
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My question is whether the gauge is important to have. I was certain that a regulator itself is a necessity.
I'd say the gauge is a preference. I prefer a gauge so I know what the pressure actually is and that the regulator is working.
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I currently have a Watts whole house regulator which is no longer available. When mine croaks, this is the one I plan to replace it with. I use separate water gauges.

https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/F1001.htm
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I also have a couple of pressure regs like the one you show but I use one that I paid a little more for. It is adjustable and has a gauge. Like Duke I feel the adjustable has better flow. The little ones like you are eyeing will work but I think it leaves the shower a bit wimpy.
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I've used this one for a few years. It's been great, and the important thing is there is still good FLOW after the pressure is reduced.

https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/F3004.htm
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My question is whether the gauge is important to have. I was certain that a regulator itself is a necessity.
No, not really important. However, if you decide to get the "cheapie", this is the one I use cuz it has a little higher allowable pressure.
https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-A01-1122VP-Lead-Free-Water-Regulator/dp/B003YJJHI0/ref=pd_sbs_263_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003YJJHI0 &pd_rd_r=FG4ZGH2HSBQ2CQAVZC6P&pd_rd_w=gaf3J&pd_rd_ wg=JaSs0&psc=1&refRID=FG4ZGH2HSBQ2CQAVZC6P
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And if you do not have a regulator, to be safe, you can always use the fresh water in your FWT, and refill it when needed.

I've done this sometimes just so I could "recycle" the fresh water. Use the older water, and replace with new fresh water.
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I have the same one for the past 2 years. Works just fine for the price but I’m moving to the adjustable one with a gage. The water pressure is reduced way to much with the cheaper one. I have more water pressure with the pump. Either way you have to have something.
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I'd agree that the gauge is nice just for more info, but mine is stuck so no better than my "dumber" one now.
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Bought mine at Wally World I think 10 bucks real cheap insurance!
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I got rid of my fixed regulator some time back and have been using one of these for some time. About $30 on Amazon.
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I have been enjoying my new-to-me 2016 RL20 for the past 4 months. What I've been doing is what I'd call RVing-lite. Staying in my rig for 2-4 days/wk approx 2hrs away from home as I'm working in a remote location. The park I'm in has me in a spot where I have electrical hook-up only and I use the public facilities which are cetainly suitable. Have not hooked up water or anything like that - basically like staying in a dry cabin, so to speak.

In a couple months, I will move to a new location and will have full hook ups and am getting prepared for that. Do I need this regulator with a guage on it or is this one sufficient:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZD08U...DPR6S7QB&psc=0

Thank for your input.

Personally I use the regulator with the gauge. It's adjustable and you need the gauge to set the pressure and monitor the pressure. If the supply pressure varies drastically you might have to tweak or make minor adjustments to the pressure to your RV.

I also use the brass water hose isolation valves and a 2/3/ and/or 4-ways so I have extra hose connections at the water source. I connect to a spare nozzle to flush out the black tank with, non drinking water hose, that I can disconnect when done flushing.

I find the brass water hose quick connects useful also. Makes for a speedy set up.
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When using the adjustable regulators, what is an acceptable psi to get good flow but also keep the plumbing safe?
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I rarely use one. When at RV parks their water pressure is regulated low. I have, to often, had to change the blue torpedo water filter to get better pressure. Good pressure is important, if you have a ice maker and tankless water heater. Camping in the driveway or in a family's yard is a different story. True city water is unregulated water pressure and can hit in the high 80psi. Additionally, I have camped where the campground manager inspected for a pressure reducer. Something about they pay for the water coming in and going out. Go figure.
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We highly recommend using a pressure regulator when you visit any RV park. Very cheap insurance.

We used to use a metered regulator several years ago until we dropped it. We quickly discovered a number of parks we visited had pressure that occasionally spiked as high as 75-100 PSI. It doesn't take much imagination to wonder what would happen if a pex line popped and rained water inside your trailer for 4-8 hours while you're away on a day trip. Even though we always use a regulator with our trailer, we still sometimes turn off the water (and the hw heater) when we depart for more than 2-3 hours---the same thing we do when we depart our brick and mortar home for more than 2-3 days.

For those who may not completely trust their non-metered, $10-$15, pressure regulator, it doesn't hurt to place two of them in series with each other for some added redundancy/security/protection.
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