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08-16-2015, 05:10 PM
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Water Pur Filter Location
I have a 2016 Cherokee 304BS. I was talking to a fellow camper this weekend that has a FR hybrid. He said all FR campers have a water filer somewhere inside. I always use a screw on outdoor one, not aware of any other one inside. Checked my owners manual and toward the back they mention a Water Pur brand filter. The way it was worded I couldn't tell if one was in there or they were simply suggesting one. I figured if it was in the trailer it would be by the pump. Checked out the compartment where the pump is and saw a shureflo pump and a little canister with a strainer in it. Canister is the size of a spool of sewing thread, pretty sure it's not a filter. Does anyone know if FR installs these filters, or where they would be if one is there?
Thanks.
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08-16-2015, 06:35 PM
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Location: Warsaw,NC
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I heard Forest River was going to quit installing them
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08-16-2015, 06:41 PM
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My Coachmen did not come with one, I am glad for that.
Saved me the trouble of pulling it out and trashing it...... 
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08-16-2015, 10:26 PM
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The other guy is misinformed. My unit did not come with a water filter.
Bob
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08-16-2015, 10:54 PM
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Just returned from two weeks on the Blue Ridge Parkway and found about a jigger full of black sand in the PUR water filter. Can't believe we would have been drinking all that stuff if we hadn't had a filter. I have no clue which CG donated this stuff.
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08-17-2015, 07:13 AM
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I never drink water from the camper, I use bottle water, cooking or drinking
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08-17-2015, 01:02 PM
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I took my out because of many horror stories about leak and put one on my water hose.
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08-17-2015, 01:22 PM
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I took out mine because it was one of the horror stories. It is an "option" package that most that most FR's have.
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08-17-2015, 02:04 PM
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I checked top to bottom - I don't think i actually have one. I hope i'm right! I don't want one, I use the one that screws onto the hose. It's cheap, and easy to toss in the trash after the season. I called FR with my VIN #, and they don't even know if its there or where it would be. How is that possible. They don't know whats in their own trailers??? I had the same issue with the roof. Wanted to know if I have TPO or EPDM, they have no idea - truly amazing to me.
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08-17-2015, 02:36 PM
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Besides some one who has your model chiming in...mine was hidden behind one of those screwed down panels in the rear compartment.
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08-17-2015, 02:45 PM
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Thanks for the info on that. My model seems to be a less popular one. Haven't come across many people here or in general that have it.
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08-17-2015, 03:36 PM
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My ROO is on the way back from Indiana after the factory replaced the floor. The filter broke and flooded my trailer for about 10 hours while I was away. Luckily I had insurance because it would have cost me a bundle! No one seems to want to replace the floor except the factory. I have to say they were real helpful getting it repaired.
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08-18-2015, 07:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackhat6mike
Just returned from two weeks on the Blue Ridge Parkway and found about a jigger full of black sand in the PUR water filter. Can't believe we would have been drinking all that stuff if we hadn't had a filter. I have no clue which CG donated this stuff.
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I am guessing you do not use a filter on your hose ???
I have never hooked up to CG water,,, but I carrier a hose end filter,,,
incase I have to some day !!!
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08-18-2015, 07:40 AM
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Both FR unites We have own,,, TT & MH,,, the filter canister was in the same cabinet as the pump !!!
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08-18-2015, 07:55 AM
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Yes, I do use a Camco inline filter for the hose. In my last trailer I didnt and after awhile the entire system had a sulphur/onion smell. This inline filter for the $17 that it was is worth every penny. Turns out my unit does not have one built in, which i am happy about. Seems like they are more trouble that they are worth. If I found one i would have removed it anyway.
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