ATF: Sundance - surge protecter/water regulator
- Thread starter caudle
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jimtoo
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Hi caudle,
The water regulator is a must have... even if it is just the one the dealer gives you that is not adjustable. I would strongly recommend a surge protector.
Your original (first) post you ask about a "hole" in your cabinet,,, what was the answer or what did you do about it?
Jim M
The water regulator is a must have... even if it is just the one the dealer gives you that is not adjustable. I would strongly recommend a surge protector.
Your original (first) post you ask about a "hole" in your cabinet,,, what was the answer or what did you do about it?
Jim M
Welcome to the Heartland family, Caudle. I (we) just bought our first fiver which happens to be the same model as yours. We love our unit also. I did a lot of reading on what is needed and have taken a lot of flack and snickers from some about my surge protector. I got a portable 50 amp unit that I adapted down to use with my 30 amp service. It is cheap insurance and one of those things you won't need until it is too late. Then you'll wish you had one.
I have used the water pressure regulator that came with the "Welcome Pkg" and found that it greatly reduces the water pressure for showers & sink but after reading all the issues people have had with leaking at the water connections, this is very tolerable. I may take Jimtoo's suggestion and get a regulator that is adjustable.
Enjoy your Sundance. We live just south of you in Galt. Hopefully we will be seeing you around here on the road or better yet, get together & compare notes. Happy trails to you.
Rod
I have used the water pressure regulator that came with the "Welcome Pkg" and found that it greatly reduces the water pressure for showers & sink but after reading all the issues people have had with leaking at the water connections, this is very tolerable. I may take Jimtoo's suggestion and get a regulator that is adjustable.
Enjoy your Sundance. We live just south of you in Galt. Hopefully we will be seeing you around here on the road or better yet, get together & compare notes. Happy trails to you.
Rod
I'd add a vote for the RV Water Filter Store. I purchased my pressure regulator and hoses from them a number of years ago. I also use a Surge Guard surge protector as I have seen what happens during a power surge and the damage it can cause. Also with the right surge protector it will save you from low voltage and let you know if the power is wired improperly.
rebootsemi
Well-known member
Both are a must I use a Valterra full flow reg A01-1117VP and a Surge Guard 50 amp unit. Have had the surge guard trip a couple of times, usually on low voltage and once with a bad pedestal at a rv park.
