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03-01-2016, 01:38 PM
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Replacing whole RV water filter
We have a new Columbus fifth wheel. I am trying to install the water filter and can't for the life of me loosen the canister. I dont
want to break the plastic canister and I am bending the wall it is mounted to. Eventually I am replacing the filter system but for now I just want to get this filter in there. Any tips or tricks? Thanks.
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03-01-2016, 01:44 PM
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Is there water in there now? Youroo!! 
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03-01-2016, 01:46 PM
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Yes. Do I have to drain it?
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03-01-2016, 01:46 PM
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If the answer is Yes,open a fixture to releave All the Pressure! Youroo!!
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03-01-2016, 01:47 PM
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If you are using enough force to tweak the wall stop!
Just get an inline filter and us it.
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03-01-2016, 02:26 PM
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It's a pretty flimsy wall. Doesn't take much. Guess I'll get the new filter system sooner than later.
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03-01-2016, 02:34 PM
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Good, sooner the better for you and your unit...
I was concerned you may crack the head or the canister and not notice it until it was to late.
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03-01-2016, 02:59 PM
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If it is a factory installed filter...
Try pushing upwards (towards the mounting head) on the canister before turning.
Most folks don't realize the head has teeth and the canister has tabs.
Pushing up on the canister releases the contact of the teeth/tabs so it can be loosened.
Conversely, when installing, twist until aligned and pull down on the canister slightly to lock the teeth/tabs in place.
A small dab of silicone grease around the o-ring seal makes the process a whole lot easier.
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03-01-2016, 03:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
If the answer is Yes,open a fixture to releave All the Pressure! Youroo!! |
x2.. Open the faucets and filter should come right off.
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03-01-2016, 03:03 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Replacing whole RV water filter
Relieving the water pressure is the key!
Once relived
That filter housing will unscrew easily.
When reinstalling DO NOT tighten housing, just align the arrows and the tab.
If used correctly this housing and filter are great!
People that do not know how the system works tell you to just throw it away and buy something else.
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03-01-2016, 03:07 PM
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If they are still installing the FR1/KW1, you may want to read this to decide what you will do when your first filter is ready to be changed:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...yth-53734.html
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03-01-2016, 03:41 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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This is a photo right from the company's website, notice in the picture it's actually to tight.
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03-02-2016, 01:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rblake39
We have a new Columbus fifth wheel. I am trying to install the water filter and can't for the life of me loosen the canister. I dont
want to break the plastic canister and I am bending the wall it is mounted to. Eventually I am replacing the filter system but for now I just want to get this filter in there. Any tips or tricks? Thanks.
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Release the pressure by opening a faucet in house 
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03-02-2016, 01:50 PM
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Once pressure is released housing will remove easily.
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03-02-2016, 02:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
If it is a factory installed filter...
Try pushing upwards (towards the mounting head) on the canister before turning.
Most folks don't realize the head has teeth and the canister has tabs.
Pushing up on the canister releases the contact of the teeth/tabs so it can be loosened.
Conversely, when installing, twist until aligned and pull down on the canister slightly to lock the teeth/tabs in place.
A small dab of silicone grease around the o-ring seal makes the process a whole lot easier.
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X2. Release the water pressure first, then follow the above instructions.
Not easy, but it does work.
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03-02-2016, 03:07 PM
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Thanks everyone. Gonna give it another go tonight. I appreciate all the input.
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03-03-2016, 09:52 PM
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I'm sure you are using it...but it's worth mentioning that the filter housing is splined to be used with a matching plastic spanner wrench. On my filter version that wrench spreads out the turning torque enough to prevent any distortion of the housing. Even with the wrench I have to put some muscle to it. Good luck.
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03-04-2016, 11:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rblake39
We have a new Columbus fifth wheel. I am trying to install the water filter and can't for the life of me loosen the canister. I dont
want to break the plastic canister and I am bending the wall it is mounted to. Eventually I am replacing the filter system but for now I just want to get this filter in there. Any tips or tricks? Thanks.
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I am guessing you have the canister removal tool ???
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03-04-2016, 11:27 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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If the canister was installed correctly the last time it should screw off by hand.
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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03-04-2016, 11:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
If the canister was installed correctly the last time it should screw off by hand.
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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With out the use of the tool ???
Really !!!
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