Whole-house water filter System

[Sailor]

We just got our 2011 Grand Canyon, and love it. However we looked at so many different 5ers that I don't remember if the GC has a Whole house water filter system. The GC is in storage a long ways from the house or I would just go look. If it does not have a whole-house water filter installed the DW has told me I need to put one in.

Thanks for any help!

 

[RollingHome]

No Replies, Um, did you stump the forum ? Maybe try calling the dealer or HL cust. serv.

 

[davebennington]

Rollinghome,

I do not believe that any of the Heartland coaches have a whole house filter installed from the factory. I have seen several as well as mine installed as a mod. Purchased from Lowes or Home Depot they are about $40.00 if I remember correctly.

Dave

 

[tcbrady]

The Landmarks do not a whole-house water filtration system but as Dave said they can be installed after market. thanks, Coley

 

[plumberdude]

sailor.
we are new at this fifth wheel stuff also but as you tell i am in that world of water.(clean type only)
we installed a canister type of filter, with a few extras, and a water reg. you really don't know about cg water pressure.
lowes or homedepot has them.
good luck
pat

 

[Sailor]

Thanks everyone I will put this on my mod list of things to do!

 

[TXBobcat]

I know there are a few that have a water filter system such as what I am using. There is a good web site that is run by a full time RVer's. RV Water Filter Store .

I have a set of water filters in a basket that I set on the ground outside. I went to Lowe's and bought two filter canisters, connected them together with a coupler and put on quick disconnects.




Here is what SilverRhino did.

I had a water filter in my SOB and it broke and water was everywhere. I would not install a water filter inside my trailer. I don't want to risk any leak causing problems inside the trailer.

BC

 

[jmgratz]

Why two Bob?

 

[JohnDar]

I've shown it before, but I'm not proud, so here it is again. Mine is sort of a hybrid between TXBobcat's and SilverRhino's. I bought the canisters, filters, and regulator from the RV Water Filter Store and put the whole shebang in a big plastic tote. The tote and cover keep it from getting spattered with mud and bugs as it sits under my rig. Inside, I can store spare hose and fittings. Keeping it protected from sunlight helps the plastic, too. I've reconfigured it a bit to put the regulator after the filters instead on before them. The filter system connects to a distribution manifold in the UDC.
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[Sailor]

Has anyone tried one of these, and how do they work? TastePURE KDF/Carbon Water Filter. It says that it will filter the following.

Larger capacity filter lasts an entire season.
Greatly reduces bad taste, odor, chlorine and sediment in drinking water with a 100 micron fiber filter. Durable in-line, exterior mount filter has a wider body to increase flow. Includes flexible hose protector to minimize kinking that impedes water flow.

Features

• 100 micron fiber barrier ,High flow carbon filter with KDF to prevent bacteria growth ,Disposable , Includes anti-kink connector

Helps protect against:

• Aluminum
• Bacteria
• Bad taste
• Cadmium
• Chlorine
• Fungus
• Heavy Metal
• Hydrogen sulfide
• Iron
• Lead
• Mercury
• Mold
• Odor
• Turbidity (cloudiness)
• Sediment

 

[JohnDar]

My first filter is a RV-SED1, 1 micron sediment filter.

The second one is:
Model: F1Pb (CFB-PB10)
Class: I
Microns: .5
Flow: 3-4 gallons/minute
Life: 6-12 months
Material: fiber block carbon
Notes: Removes cysts, lead, and heavy metals.

100 microns, might as well have an open pipe there. There is good information at this website:

http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/ABFiltration.htm

 

[TXBobcat]

Why two Bob?

Hi Jim
I guess your asking why two filters? One to get rid of sediment and the charcoal to get rid of the tastes that are in some of the water. JohnDar gives a pretty good explanation. However my first one is a 20 micron I think.

BC

 

[lwmcguir]

Don't go above 20 micron for the sediment and don't reuse the charcoal filter after the season. Best to change out the charcoal filter every 90 days at a minimum. The charcoal removes chlorine and after while becomes bug food for the bugs that get past due to no chlorine residual left in the water. You can buy a combination charcoal/sediment as well if you want to use one housing. Again don't forget to change it out or you would be better of without one at all.

 

[DanDargay]

I have been using this type filter for several years and very happy with them. I have filter hooked up at the fresh water inlet located @ the UDC. I use a quick connect fitting and the short connector hose hat comes with the filter. Makes a nice neat arrangement that fitts inside the door protected from dirt and grime.

 

[DanDargay]

I was referring to the TASTE PUREfilter when replying to the post.