Relocating City Water Inlet 69 Trade Wind

[GoToasterGo]

I am in the process of rebuilding my 1969 Trade Wind and with that I would like to relocate my city water inlet. The original design had a hard line coming out form under the bumper at the street side. I don't like this original design for two reasons. First I would like to avoid any unnecessary snag hazard underneath my trailer. Second the old design leaves a lot of that pipe exposed to the elements which is not ideal for winter camping.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a place where they wish there's was located?
Any recommended (re)locations?
Any locations that are NOT recommended?

Thanks for the help!

[Bubba L]

We camp mostly in state parks where, when you back into your spot, the power and water is in the street side. In our 66, we placed the water inlet on the street side near the rear at finish floor level. It’s all PEX with Wirsbo Uponor fittings which made installation easy. We also placed quick connects on the connector and water hose for ease of connection. We will install the water inlet in the same location on our 55, hopefully next year. Good luck. Bubba

[GoToasterGo]

Originally Posted by Bubba L

We camp mostly in state parks where, when you back into your spot, the power and water is in the street side. In our 66, we placed the water inlet on the street side near the rear at finish floor level. It’s all PEX with Wirsbo Uponor fittings which made installation easy. We also placed quick connects on the connector and water hose for ease of connection. We will install the water inlet in the same location on our 55, hopefully next year. Good luck. Bubba

Thanks Bubba! That's exactly the sort of answer I was looking for.

[dbj216]

Yep, street side rear is the general convention. Most campgrounds have their utilities in that general area. I too mounted the city water inlet above the subfloor. It is naturally heated that way. But the water hose to the connection is not heated and has frozen on me more than once.

David

[GoToasterGo]

Thanks for the picture David! That looks great

[dbj216]

You're welcome GTG: I'm getting prepared for a similar arrangement in my 75 Overlander 27'. I like convenient hookup on a dark, rainy night backing into the assigned campsite. I never cared for the 66 Trade Wind "one stop service center" idea. Getting on your hands and knees to connect a city water line or shore power in the rain is a hassle. My 75 Overlander is the same way.

David