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Old 12-07-2016, 08:43 PM   #1
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Water pressure regulator needed?

On a 2015 Lacrosse 318 BHS. Going in March to Disney Fort Wilderness and I read somewhere their water pressure is at 80 psi, should we definately get an adjustable water pressure regulator?.
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Old 12-07-2016, 09:11 PM   #2
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On a 2015 Lacrosse 318 BHS. Going in March to Disney Fort Wilderness and I read somewhere their water pressure is at 80 psi, should we definately get an adjustable water pressure regulator?.
I have not been there but 80 seems high. Seek out a member named "ependydad". He will be able to give you the scoop there.
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I would buying one and then use it..
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Old 12-07-2016, 09:29 PM   #4
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Water Pressure Regulator

I would use one if possible. We camped at Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington, KY last summer. They told us to use one since their pressures were 95 psi where we were located.
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My pressure regulator is always hooked up- I don't know what the water pressure is.

Maybe ask on www.fortfiends.net - there's very possibly someone there now.
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Actually, I'll be back there in January. I can check it then.
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We use one all the time. For the $15.00 cost it's cheap insurance.
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We use one all the time. For the $15.00 cost it's cheap insurance.

If you ever go nuts and buy one of the $90 Watts-based ones, you'll be shocked and amazed at how much better water pressure can be. I had to switch back to my $15 one and I can't wait to get mine back!
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Old 12-07-2016, 09:52 PM   #9
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If you ever go nuts and buy one of the $90 Watts-based ones, you'll be shocked and amazed at how much better water pressure can be. I had to switch back to my $15 one and I can't wait to get mine back!
I agree! Mine is set at 60PSI. Won't turn on the water without it.
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We used to frequently camp at fort wilderness back when our son was younger and we had a Disney season pass. The water pressure is the highest I have ever seen. Much higher than most city pressures . I wouldn't be surprised if it is over 80 psi. Definetly get a pressure regulating valve. They are not too expensive and you won't have to worry about rupturing a line in the camper.
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I agree it's worth having one anyway but with that said I do not and was there multiple times without issue. Just recent in November for 2 weeks.
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Old 12-07-2016, 10:59 PM   #12
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I would definitely get a "regulator." Be aware that's there's a big difference between a regulator and restrictor. Get the regulator...
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Old 12-08-2016, 06:42 AM   #13
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Thanks everyone. I ready ordered one. Yes, cannot afford to rupture anything too many headaches to save $50.
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I would definitely get a "regulator." Be aware that's there's a big difference between a regulator and restrictor. Get the regulator...
Your statement is very true, but most people will go to the camp store or Walmart and just buy the 20$ restrict or! Youroo! !
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When you use a regulator put it at the faucet before your hose. While at a campground in Branson we were told the pressure was so high it could blow the hose if you just leave your regulator on the RV side.
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The park we winter at has them on all the parks water stand pipes. They are put on and locked with an Allen screw. I'm not sure what the pressure is prior to the regulator they use. Probably higher on the water station side of the park ??

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On a 2015 Lacrosse 318 BHS. Going in March to Disney Fort Wilderness and I read somewhere their water pressure is at 80 psi, should we definately get an adjustable water pressure regulator?.
Adjustable water pressure regulator - never hook to a water pedestal without one!

https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-A01-...sure+regulator

Fort Wilderness aside, you would be amazed at the variable water pressure out there - I have seen it as low as 20PSI (nothing you can do about that!) to a pipe busting 180PSI!

Since you have a newer RV, in all likelihood they used PEX for your plumbing. You can safely set your max PSI to 60-65PSI and enjoy residential quality showers in your camper.

Bottom line is I always use a water pressure regulator (it is permanently attached to my water manifold) - even when we had our 5er, the Water pressure regulator was the second thing attached to the utilities pedestal (#1 item was a Progressive EMS - another don't leave home without it item!)

https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-I...rogressive+ems
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The park we winter at has them on all the parks water stand pipes. They are put on and locked with an Allen screw. I'm not sure what the pressure is prior to the regulator they use. Probably higher on the water station side of the park ??

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I have seen "anti-siphon" adaptors set screwed on the hydrants at many C/G but never pressure regulators! Youroo! !
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Well after reading all this information I have been send by all of you great friends now, I went to Amazon and purchased a $40 adjustable water regulator and also a Progresive Surge Protector and after ordering it then read the comments about getting a EMS instead, husband says we will try this Surge Protector instead of returning it, keeping my fingers crossed.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY EVERYONE .... and once again THANKS.
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The park we winter at has them on all the parks water stand pipes. They are put on and locked with an Allen screw. I'm not sure what the pressure is prior to the regulator they use. Probably higher on the water station side of the park ??
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I have seen "anti-siphon" adaptors set screwed on the hydrants at many C/G but never pressure regulators! Youroo! !
youroo is correct.
In some states it is required by code they be installed.
They are NOT pressure regulators so don't be fooled into thinking they will regulate the water pressure.
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