Low Water Pressure

[TMMason]

Most of the parks we stay in have moderate water pressure at best. Any tricks out there in getting better pressure - in particular, the shower? I realize it will never be like home.

[vinmaker]

Not sure anything can really be done if the flow of water coming into the RV lacks pressure/volume.

[Paradise115]

I replaced the stock showerhead with an oxygenics showerhead. I got it at Amazon. Really made a difference.

[Brother Les]

Originally Posted by TMMason

Most of the parks we stay in have moderate water pressure at best. Any tricks out there in getting better pressure - in particular, the shower? I realize it will never be like home.

Always have a pressure regulator on your hose from the campground water supply. Your water line will only take so much pressure as those line also are not 'like the ones at home'. To get better 'pressure' at the shower... try a different show head.....

[TMMason]

Thanks for the advice. Think I'll have to check out some different heads. I'd been told before by an RV rep to turn on the water pump even if the tank is empty to boost pressure.

[K5bryan]

Oxygenics shower head is wonderful. Feels like the one at home now!

[bend302]

Oxygenics x3

One of the best things I ever did. Couple that with an adjustable pressure regulator set to 50 psi and it is almost like home. Of course, if the campground has low pressure, you can't get more PSI.

Another trick is to use your water pump and onboard water tank for a shower. On my unit, if the incoming pressure is lower than the onboard pump pressure setting, the pump will run and the shower will be better. Of course you need to monitor the fresh water tank to be sure there is enough water for a shower.

Bill

[Paradise115]

I don't think it's a good idea to run the water pump if you're hooked to city water. At least that's what I've always been told.

[Brother Les]

Originally Posted by TMMason

I'd been told before by an RV rep to turn on the water pump even if the tank is empty to boost pressure.

imo, leave the water pump off if you are using campground water. Start with better shower head.

[mud yapster]

Unhook your water hose and see how good the pressure is without being hooked to your RV or regulator, if the pressure seems good then maybe your inline filter system (if you have one) is clogged and needs the filter replacing. I have also seen a water pressure regulator malfunction and not let enough water pressure thru. As the others have said though if the parks pressure is low there isn't much you can do.

[Kaadk]

In that situation, I plan on just using the park's water supply to fill the FW tank and then run off the tank and pump instead of the city water.

Oh, and about that one post above where the dealer told you you could run the pump with an empty FW tank... don't do that. Running pump and city water together is debatable, but the one we all agree on is to not run it without water. Always make sure there's water in the tank when running the pump.

[rana]

Originally Posted by bend302

Oxygenics x3

X4 Right up there with one of the best mods I've ever done. You might also consider putting in a pre-pressurized accumulator tank. They aren't "too" spendy and really make a difference. They are adjustable.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...productDetails

[TMMason]

Again, thanks for the generous and thorough advice. Now to pick the shower head. Too many to choose from.

[themounties]

X5 on the oxygenics, it is amazing, DW says it has too much pressure now, ha it is staying.

[heavynlori]

X10 on the oxygenics showerhead

I was the big skeptic but now a huge promoter - awesome product should be standard in every camper !!


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[Timex]

Oxygenics shower head, adjustable water pressure regulator(throw away the cheapo plastic regulator) and remove the water restrictor in the faucet. Somewhere around the outflow of the faucet will be a plastic washer looking thingy, this is the restrictor.

Not necessarily on the subject of water pressure, and in a way it is. When hooking up the water hose, from the faucet, connect the adjustable regulator, the in-line filter(what I use), then the hose to the city water inlet. Too many people put the regulator on the end of the hose going to the TT. You want the pressure regulated before it goes thru the filter and the hose. Why put the un-needed strain on the filter and hose?

Just my thoughts, now go take on the day.

[ACE110]

If you are using a regulator I would check it. I had the same problem, using a reasonably good brass regulator. Removed it & used a older unit (also brass with a gage, but not as compact as the newer one) & no more low pressure.


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[TMMason]

My iPad version doesn't appear to have a thank you button. Don't want my sincere thanks for everyone's response.