Okay...it's official...HATE the water filter!!!!!!!!!!

[RalphieAdie]

[ThanksQUOTE=Hoo Dad;277595]BTW Ralph...Nice Truck.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. Its a new addition. Just completed the break-in towing the rv. Like the truck too, a real upgrade from the 2001 Silverado 1500.

[RalphieAdie]

Thanks for the input. The first warm day, its history.

[robert elling]

We purchased our Mini Lite in April 2012. Last travel trailer did not have a on board H2O filter, so.......when the new trailer got home, I went to exploring our new toy. Found the water filter, in a semi awkward spot, and it was full of water. Genius that ran us around the trailer, when we had our run around inspection, did not mention the filter, except that it was in there. He pointed to the locked pass thru door. Well, since we do not boondock, I decided to remove the filter container, and get rid of the water. The filter was rolling around in the pass thru. I put a bucket under the filter canister, and followed the instructions in the book. Seems the "kunckle dragger"' that prepped our trailer, put his muscle into putting the canister on. I found the wrench on the other side of the pass thru, along with some other stuff. Finally got the canister off, and cleaned up the water that missed the bucket. Also found some extra screws that some one left behind. I put the filter in the canister and put the canister back on. We use an external filter, from Wally World. Removal of the filter and clean up of the mess took about 1.5 hours.

All the children in the neighborhood learned new words during the whole process.

[rschoono289]

Alternate to removing filter housing is to place kit consisting of two circular plates (one metal the other plastic) at top of filter housing. The kit blocks AF from entering housing. Trying this solution this winter. Anyone else use this solution?? If so any comments

[bob213]

"rschoono289"....Where do you find this kit?

[Twisty]

Here's one;
Flow Pur RV Motorhome Water Filter Home Purifier Winterizing Device By-Pass Plate Kit - Automotive - RV & Camping Accessories - Specialty RV Accessories

[KyDan]

Or spend just a few bucks more and get a filter with a built in bypass valve.
ALL RVs that come with a filter should come with THIS one or one like it!

Whole House Filter with Bypass Valve - Sam's Club

Keep in mind even with a bypass valve you still need to remove the
canister and drain it for winterization.

[bob213]

If I totally bypass the filter and use my outside filter setup, can I trust the sharkbite or Gator connections as a permanent solution or do I need to get the pex crimper and go that route?

[slide5r4fun]

Here's one;
Flow Pur RV Motorhome Water Filter Home Purifier Winterizing Device By-Pass Plate Kit - Automotive - RV & Camping Accessories - Specialty RV Accessories

Thanks for that link Twisty! Although we winterized our rig today, I just ordered one so I am ready for next year. Not sure how the same device works for a 5" or 10" system but for $20 and some change I'll give it a shot.

[Nigels]

Originally Posted by herk7769

No, but I will put one together.

Thanks Lou you are one amazing guy

[Twisty]

Originally Posted by slide5r4fun

Here's one;
Flow Pur RV Motorhome Water Filter Home Purifier Winterizing Device By-Pass Plate Kit - Automotive - RV & Camping Accessories - Specialty RV Accessories

Thanks for that link Twisty! Although we winterized our rig today, I just ordered one so I am ready for next year. Not sure how the same device works for a 5" or 10" system but for $20 and some change I'll give it a shot.

You're welcome.
The 5 or 10 inch dimension is for the height of the filter. The top OD is a common dimension.
Sears has tons of stuff - still.

[rschoono289]

Bob213, purchased mine at local RV dealership. Looks like commonly available from other links .. thanks

[EastlakeRoo]

Originally Posted by Hoo Dad

I'm sure my system if very similar to yours. So, a few days ago I removed my inside filter canister and replaced with two gator push on type elbows and a straight piece of pex pipe (the newer type of pex pipe). It took longer to go to the hardware store than it did to replace the filter canister. I've been using an in-line water filter for over a year now. It will sure be easier to winterize now! I can take a picture of the work I did if it would help.

I did the same thing. After laying on my back and slidding into the front storage to remove the filter i said this is the last time. The gator fittings work great.

[roblinhsv]

We removed ours 1 week after buying the 5th wheel; we now use a Waterwise distiller for drinking/cooking; an outside sediment filter, and a undercounter filter in the lav. Much happier!

[vizsla owner]

I have been reading about all the issues with the water filters on here. Why not just get rid of the under sink model and use one of these PUR on faucet filters.

PUR Advanced Faucet Water Filter - Silver: Plumbing & Fixtures : Walmart.com

[pwb01]

I simply bought a $3.00 gas siphon at Walmarts and drop the filter, insert the hose, squeeze the bulb once and drain the water. I leave it in the compartment for next time.