ATF: Big Country - Water Pressure

Bob Vaughn

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2016

• #1

What is the plumbing water pressure rated at......I know some rv's are higher than others and I also know different parks have higher pressure than others. What pressure can I safely run in my 2011 Big Country....

 

olcoon

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2016

• #2

If I'm not mistaken, I believe it's 40 lbs. PSI

 

gasman

Camp Socializer

• Dec 20, 2016

• #3

As I recall it is either 80 or 100 lbs. It may say in one of the Heartland User Guides under the Tools tab. The preset regulators are listed between 45-55 lbs. I have my adjustable regulator set at 55 lbs.

 

danemayer

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2016

• #4

No need to guess. You can read about plumbing in your trailer manual. Heartland says max is 60 psi. 40-50 is a good regulator setting.

 

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TedS

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2016

• #5

The RVIA rv standard prescribes testing the water system at 80 to 100 psi.

 

danemayer

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2016

• #6

TedS said:

The RVIA rv standard prescribes testing the water system at 80 to 100 psi.

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A test probably lasts for 60 seconds and is intended to identify leaks. Running at high pressure over a period of time could cause leaks.

 

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TedS

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2016

• #7

10 minutes

 

mlpeloquin

Well-known member

• Dec 21, 2016

• #8

Bob Vaughn said:

What is the plumbing water pressure rated at......I know some rv's are higher than others and I also know different parks have higher pressure than others. What pressure can I safely run in my 2011 Big Country....

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45psi and do not flush your black water tank unless it too has a pressure regulator. There are at least two PEX connections on the way to the tank. Don't ask me why I know this, but Shark Bite fittings makes the repair easy.