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08-08-2014, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Pflugerville, Texas
Posts: 40
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Water Filter
This may be old news to some but I just discovered the hidden water filter in my 8289 is only connected to the cold water side.
I was about to spend big $$ to replace when I caught it. I flushed the cold water for 30 seconds or so to get the chlorine out of the lines and, voila, fresh tasting water.
The filter is by WaterPur and so far does a good job cleaning out the bad taste.
Ken
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08-08-2014, 08:20 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 70
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Checked my 8280 and it's the same--just cold water filtration. Good to know, but likely won't change how we use our water. We bring along purified water for drinking. I guess the point of only filtering cold is making it taste good and be safer for drinking.
I change my filter yearly regardless of usage. I find my dealer price of $20. reasonable. Actually, any thing purchased there (Wana RV in Shipshewana, IN) is always reasonable, from Honda generators to hose end fittings.
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08-08-2014, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
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If the water is filtered before going into the water heater there would be no need to filter it again.
The factory filters I have seen are before the fresh water tank.
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08-08-2014, 09:14 AM
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AKA: 'tiredTeacher
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Richmond, Virginia
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My TT (2604WS) has the water filter on the inlet side of the entire water system. Water goes from either on-board tank or city inlet, through the filter, then splits to the heater and cold side supply.
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Richmond, Va.
2010 Tundra 4X4 5.7L V8
2014 Rockwood 2604WS
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08-08-2014, 09:58 AM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Posts: 671
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^ X2
The entire system is filtered, both hot and cold.
However, not wanting to hassle with changing the filter which was behind the storage compartment wall, I bypassed it an now use dual external filters on the City Water Supply.
The only downside to this is that when using the pump and water from the Fresh Water Holding Tank is does not pass through the filter. HOWEVER, I filter the water that is put into the Fresh Water Tank as I fill it.
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
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08-08-2014, 09:59 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Pflugerville, Texas
Posts: 40
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I was surprised to find only cold water filtration. That's why I wanted to alert those that may have the same situation.
Ken
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08-08-2014, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 292
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBennetts
This may be old news to some but I just discovered the hidden water filter in my 8289 is only connected to the cold water side.
I was about to spend big $$ to replace when I caught it. I flushed the cold water for 30 seconds or so to get the chlorine out of the lines and, voila, fresh tasting water.
The filter is by WaterPur and so far does a good job cleaning out the bad taste.
Ken
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Hmmm.... Are you sure?
I assumed that all trailers had the filter at the intake after the tank and it fed to the cold pipes and water heater from there. That's how mine is. Is your filter right by your pump?
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08-08-2014, 12:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 1,458
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i just removed my inline water filter in my Flagstaff version of the Rockwood 2109s. The water filter is before the Hot Water split so all water is Filtered
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08-08-2014, 12:20 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Posts: 671
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBennetts
I just discovered the hidden water filter in my 8289
Ken
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Ken, just for clarification in the event that you have an additional filter under your kitchen sink for the cold water tap, where is the "hidden water filter" that you're referring to located?
Is it behind one of the walls in the understorage area, or is it under the sink or elsewhere?
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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08-08-2014, 03:18 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Pflugerville, Texas
Posts: 40
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I used the term "hidden" but only because it's enclosed behind a door with hinges on both sides. It's next to the pump and water heater.
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09-17-2014, 12:31 PM
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23ss ROOster
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 83
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Mine was behind this same door with hinges on both sides, preventing access into this area. I removed one side of hinges and use it now as a door, easily able to get into this area for access to water filter, water heater, and water lines. Why does Rockwood put double hinges on these doors in production?
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09-19-2014, 07:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 2,317
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I was told not to drink water from a CG even with a Camco inline water filter, just wondering if anyone does? We bring filtered water from home
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09-19-2014, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Southern Alberta Canada
Posts: 131
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I bypassed our water filter last year after a slow leak on the input side, and the hassle of trying to winterize with the canister in place. We drink only bottled or filtered water from home, so having a near unaccessible water filter is an unnecessary part in our camping world.
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09-19-2014, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
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I use one of these just not to contaminate my Rv tanks and smells of CG well water, works perfect and you can't beat $10 per unit per season price
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09-19-2014, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Lower Michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wicked1
I use one of these just not to contaminate my Rv tanks and smells of CG well water, works perfect and you can't beat $10 per unit per season price
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I also use one of these, along with the built in filter. We have had no issues drinking or cooking with the CG water.
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09-20-2014, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
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Next season I am switching to this one just because I can put this under my kitchen sink and have it mounted
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09-20-2014, 10:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wicked1
I use one of these just not to contaminate my Rv tanks and smells of CG well water, works perfect and you can't beat $10 per unit per season price
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Where can we buy these (Blue Inline Fiters) for 10.00$? Youroo!! For that price I would use one on the hose that I Wash the (Truck/Camper) with!
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09-20-2014, 10:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
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They are all sold on Amazon I bought a 4 pack for $40 but not the inline ones they tend to be slightly more
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09-20-2014, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wicked1
They are all sold on Amazon I bought a 4 pack for $40 but not the inline ones they tend to be slightly more
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The one in your (Post#14) looks like a (Inline) if not how does it Work? Youroo!!
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09-20-2014, 11:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 644
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Twenty one dollars for a 2 pack at walmart
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