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12-31-2018, 11:14 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Classic
Traverse City
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 185
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Water Filter, Softener, Regulator
We have a 2018 Classic. Getting ready to hook-up a new water softener. What is the recommended sequence for using filter, softener, and regulator?
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12-31-2018, 12:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 25' International
Mound
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 236
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I use pressure regulator, sediment filter, water softener in that order.
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12-31-2018, 01:26 PM
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Rivet Master 
2016 27' International
Sherwood Park
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1,031
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+1. Pressure regulator, filter, softener, in that order.
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12-31-2018, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' Classic
Canfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,559
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That the order I go also.
The softener will change your life! Just love the quality of the water we have now. Just remember if you are also filling your freshwater tank to use the softener.
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Tom & Doty
2019 Airstream Classic 30 Twin
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01-01-2019, 09:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2017 30' Classic
National City
, California
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 34
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Which water softener are you guys using?
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01-01-2019, 06:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' Classic
Canfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,559
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Tom & Doty
2019 Airstream Classic 30 Twin
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01-01-2019, 07:54 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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On the go brand softener.
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01-01-2019, 08:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,102
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Pressure regulator,
primary high flow filter for the whole trailer
plus
triple filter just for drinking water at the sink
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01-02-2019, 05:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 30' Classic
Eden Prairie
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 68
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The 2018 Classic has a built in water regulator
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01-02-2019, 06:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 691
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
Pressure regulator,
primary high flow filter for the whole trailer
plus
triple filter just for drinking water at the sink
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I'm interested in a "high flow" filter, appreciate learning your choice and performance.
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01-02-2019, 08:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,102
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look for any HIGH flow filter at a plumbing or big box store
We added a new brass pressure regulator vs the stock AS unit
The three red valves in the picture or for bypass mode. ie when we replace the filter, we turn all three valves and that bypasses the filter
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01-02-2019, 12:30 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Water Filter, Softener, Regulator
Quote:
Originally Posted by PCJ
The 2018 Classic has a built in water regulator
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Pretty much all Airstreams have one, but It only protects the internal plumbing from overpressure.
A good regulator at the campground connector protects the drinking water hose from overpressure. Important when campground pressure is very high. Helps prevent a burst hose.
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01-02-2019, 04:05 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 22' Sport
Johns Creek
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turk123
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Which length classic do you have and where do you put the softener tank?
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01-02-2019, 05:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' Classic
Canfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,559
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jhess
Which length classic do you have and where do you put the softener tank?
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i have a classic 30! tank goes in the outside rear side storage area. i have the twin classic.
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Tom & Doty
2019 Airstream Classic 30 Twin
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01-02-2019, 06:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 22' Sport
Johns Creek
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 112
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Thank you. We’re thinking we’ll go for the 33 queen and are trying to figure out where a softener could go.
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01-09-2019, 12:56 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 34' Classic S/O
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 115
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I was in the water filter & softener (for RV) business for 5 years, Premier Aqua Solutions, based in Illinois. I attended many AS rallies as well as most of the other clubs and RV shows in FL & PA. I use a pressure regulator at the faucet to keep the pressure on the hoses to 50 psi maximum. Next is a 10 micron sediment filter, either string wound or melt blown foam, then the water softener, then a 10 micron carbon block filter, then into the AS. The carbon block is recommended to remove taste, odor, and chlorine which will pass the sediment filter and softener. The sediment filter is checked periodically and replaced when discolored, usually due to rust or other sediment. The carbon block filter will last 2 times as long with a sediment filter ahead of it. The softener was purchased from G & L RV Specialties, rvfools@yahoo.com.
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2007 34' Classic LTD S/O
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01-09-2019, 01:04 PM
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Married with Airstream
2004 25' International CCD
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 934
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+2 Pressure regulator, filter, softener, in that order. While the AS does have a pressure regulator as standard I use one at the campground source to protect the hose!!
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2013 F-150HD FX4 SuperCrew Lariart (MaxTow) "Red Dragon" 
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01-10-2019, 02:57 AM
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Reads a lot
2017 30' Classic
Titusville
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,209
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Ditto on the sequence on the add-on’s and buried somewhere in all the Alde paperwork you might find that Alde suggests a lower pressure than what AS installed. It’s been a couple of years since I read the owners manual so I don’t remember the exact numbers. AS may have adjusted the regulator since 2017 but I am more concerned about protecting the Alde system than a ruptured external water hose, although that would be unpleasant too.
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01-10-2019, 07:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,102
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@jwgreen
tnx i will add a 2nd filter as per your suggestions
10 micron sediment filter, then a 10 micron carbon block filter
i have no need for a water softener
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