Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 05-26-2017, 04:32 PM   #1
HotelCaliGal
 
Driftin Di's Avatar
 
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
1991 35' Airstream 350
portola valley , California
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 83
Fresh water filter

Would love to hear recommendations on what brand and where to buy your filter for the fresh water tank, even if not planning on drinking the water your skin absorbs what is in the water when you shower, wash hands or dishes with it. Thank you!
Driftin Di is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2017, 04:34 PM   #2
Rivet Master
 
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor , New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
This is the standard one used by many:

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-40043-T.../dp/B0006IX87S

It comes as a two-pack I believe.
OTRA15 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2017, 05:17 PM   #3
3 Rivet Member
 
2011 27 FB International
Vancouver , British Columbia
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 228
Are you asking about filtering the water you put into the tank, or filtering the water as it comes out of the tank?

For the prior, I suppose any hose filter like the one previously mentioned. For the latter, see a post by kscherzi here:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f163...-151582-2.html
mixedpuppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2017, 05:29 PM   #4
Rivet Master
 
TheGreatleys's Avatar
 
1974 27' Overlander
Baltimore , Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,042
I use an RV water softener for anything that goes in the tank. Protects the water heater and dishwasher from scale buildup and allows me to use minimal soap. I use a zerowater pitcher for drinking and cooking.
TheGreatleys is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2017, 08:19 PM   #5
Rivet Master
 
prairieschooner's Avatar
 
1958 18' "Footer"
Idyllwild , California
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 645
Caution! If you have Copper Tubing you may not want to use a Water Softener! or for that matter a complete system Reverse Osmosis System! Do a Google search on the disadvantages.
RO is "hungry" water and is looking for the minerals that were taken out.
Water Softener uses Salt...need I say more?
We carry Bottled Spring Water for Drinking but since we have no shower we don't worry about that.
__________________
Steve
1958 California Built 18' #18-4092
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f106...on-122678.html
prairieschooner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2017, 08:23 AM   #6
Rivet Master
 
TheGreatleys's Avatar
 
1974 27' Overlander
Baltimore , Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,042
Quote:
Originally Posted by prairieschooner View Post
Caution! If you have Copper Tubing you may not want to use a Water Softener! or for that matter a complete system Reverse Osmosis System! Do a Google search on the disadvantages.
RO is "hungry" water and is looking for the minerals that were taken out.
Water Softener uses Salt...need I say more?
We carry Bottled Spring Water for Drinking but since we have no shower we don't worry about that.
No, softening water does not harm copper tubing. Acidic water will harm copper, but that's totally unrelated to softening. And a softener doesn't add salt to the water. It exchanges hardness ions (calcium and magnesium) for sodium ions. It's essentially an even trade. You use salt to regenerate the resin to replenish the sodium you used and flush out the hardness you accumulated.

You're right about RO water though. Reverse osmosis does create water that is aggressive to yellow metals. That's why RO systems use stainless steel or plastic tubing. You certainly shouldn't fill your tanks with purified drinking water.

FWIW I have 10 years experience in the water treatment industry.
TheGreatleys is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2017, 08:49 AM   #7
4 Rivet Member
 
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake , Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 496
Although better than nothing, the Camco filter is not very effective. As a better choice, go to the RV Water Filter Store and get a double 10" filter with 1 sediment filter and 1 carbon filter. I got a 1 micron sediment and a .5 micron carbon filter. For drinking water, I use the Seagull IV. It filters to .4 microns and takes virtually all the bad stuff out. This eliminates all the bottled water and will pay for itself in about 50 years! Your health is worth the investment.
__________________
2016 Flying Cloud 26u
2017 Silverado Duramax 4x4
Equalizer Hitch
Bgibbs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-22-2018, 11:25 PM   #8
2 Rivet Member
 
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Scotts Valley , California
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 82
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bgibbs View Post
Although better than nothing, the Camco filter is not very effective. As a better choice, go to the RV Water Filter Store and get a double 10" filter with 1 sediment filter and 1 carbon filter. I got a 1 micron sediment and a .5 micron carbon filter. For drinking water, I use the Seagull IV. It filters to .4 microns and takes virtually all the bad stuff out. This eliminates all the bottled water and will pay for itself in about 50 years! Your health is worth the investment.
Bgibbs, did you mount the double 10" filter in your Flying Cloud somewhere, or do you take it out each time you connect?
25Twin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-22-2018, 11:39 PM   #9
Rivet Master

 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona , California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
Hm. I have lots of room under my sink area...

Who needs pots and pans anyway?
__________________
Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
rmkrum is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2019, 08:03 PM   #10
Rivet Master
 
waninae39's Avatar
 
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR , Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,077
whole house high flow filter plus triple filter just for the sink
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	triple flilter for seperate sink tap- drinking only.jpg
Views:	69
Size:	95.4 KB
ID:	331867   Click image for larger version

Name:	high flow water filter.jpg
Views:	79
Size:	253.0 KB
ID:	331868  

waninae39 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2019, 09:17 AM   #11
New Member
 
2017 22' Sport
Lawrenceville , GA
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39 View Post
whole house high flow filter plus triple filter just for the sink
Waninae, could you help me better understand where you installed the high flow filter on your Airstream?
tessellated is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Cracked Moen water filter = no water use in our trailrr! Annabellelly Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10 03-14-2017 08:24 PM
Will paper air filter change dynamics of engine with K&N filter? Astrodokk Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 23 09-05-2016 02:24 PM
What is best water softener & water filter? 2Tex4Fun Fresh Water Systems 1 10-30-2011 02:42 PM
1969 Overlander Int'l water question - filter on outside water hook up? edmund015 Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 3 08-20-2009 10:30 PM
Water Pressure Regulator & External Water Filter safarijim Off Topic Forum 7 02-01-2007 08:17 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:35 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.