WOW - Easy way to remove water filter

[1st timer]

Originally Posted by bubbles

I believe those issues are with the filter canister that uses the KW1 filter (very expensive). The canister that accepts a standard 10 inch (C-10 type) have not had any reported issues, I think. If these units don't use the KW1 filter I don't believe you will have any issues except when replacing the filter element (water spillage). My unit has the C-10 type filter canister but it is located in an outside bin adjacent to all plumbing interconnects and drains. Just an input that may not be of applicable.

Wow I was not thinking the vibration and shaking of travel would cause the filter to come loose. I understand the reason to remove the filter. Thanks for the clarification. I can see why people would want to remove it. Could be quite a mess if the water pump is left on under tow.

[deartruc]

Nice to pay for a $60 option that breaks on first use, only to have to go though the cost and aggravation of removing it. And, the hopes that their isn't permanent damage when it flooded your trailer.

[RooVader]

Yeah, very frustrating you can't delete the option even when ordering. I am confused now though...do some Roo's have the KW1 and some have the c-10?

[deartruc]

Yours would be a KW1 and it's behind the panel in the rear storage you haven't used.

[deartruc]

Took the housing out today. Had to leave the bracket in place since they installed the filter before finishing the walls. Though the canister appears to have "teeth" on it, there is nothing in the housing to "bite" on to it.

[wicked1]

Originally Posted by kandl

Indeed, but with the OP's new arrangement, water coming from the FW tank is no longer filtered.

The way I used to put water in my other TT was attach the inline Camco filter I have and connect the hose, this way the water coming from the Spicket is filtered before it gets into the RV. I now have a brand new Roo and no water goes into it unless it it connected to an inline filter, saves on smells and crap getting into the tanks.


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[Carrier]

Question I have with these inline filters and the KW1 is how much flow do you loose compared to no filter?

[vinmaker]

If I understand the OP, this is only applicable to the older campers where FR used screw type adapters to attach the pipe to the filter. What FR does now on the units is crimp the Pex pipe directly to the water filter.

The only way now is to cut the crimp off, remove the water filter and then place a splice that has to be re-crimped or use shark bite stuff.

[wicked1]

Originally Posted by Carrier

Question I have with these inline filters and the KW1 is how much flow do you loose compared to no filter?

None most CG's push 70PSI according to my gauge and my regulator lets in 55PSI, works perfectly with my inline and Roo internal filter no issues


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[deartruc]

Originally Posted by vinmaker

If I understand the OP, this is only applicable to the older campers where FR used screw type adapters to attach the pipe to the filter. What FR does now on the units is crimp the Pex pipe directly to the water filter.

The only way now is to cut the crimp off, remove the water filter and then place a splice that has to be re-crimped or use shark bite stuff.

The FR1 uses screw in fittings. That style adapter worked on mine. No leaks so far. Back to using Camco's.

[dado39]

Just had water filter come off on me today well camping on our 6th day out of 9 on my 2014 roo 233s just got back to the camper and It let go found the filter and bowl in the bottom of cabinet. Cleaned up put it back on wacth it start to unscrew itself when water came back on re tightened held for 5 min and did it again ! Removed filter and used a spare shower hose to patch it till home depot opens to get 1/2 coupling. Now another thing for the dealer to fix !!!!

[dannyabear]

No need for dealer; just get a threaded coupling and remove the filter housing.

[dado39]

Going to do that but I paid extra for the whole house filter so dealer will have to fix it with a new one !

[SYE]

If it is a FR1 Canister that takes the KW1 filter, someone probably over tightened it 1 time, or tightened it without a filter in it and broke the locking tabs off of the canister. After this the canister will unscrew itself.

[deartruc]

X2 on the coupler. Yup, paid $70 for the filter that now sits on my garage floor. I also think it was factory over tightened. Was a bear to unscrew but now it does it on its own.

[itat]

I want to either relocate mine or remove it and use it outside. The factory installed it in a very awkward place to access. I want to drain the water from the filter housing between trips so the water doesn’t go stale and it's a PIA to work with where it is now. Mounting it outside would avoid spilling water all over the floor when removing the canister to empty it.

[Red Wolf]

At least you guys can reach your filter. I have to access mine from the left front hatch, remove the basement wall panel, and looking back in there, can see it past the furnace, past the outside water connections, past the exterior shower assembly...

If I stick my arm in there to the shoulder, I can *just* touch the darn thing. Who thought this was a good design?

It's on my list of things to do this month to remove the exterior shower assembly, reach in there and remove that silly filter system. (There's no filter in it, it's just a bowl of water)

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by dannyabear

No need for dealer; just get a threaded coupling and remove the filter housing.

A coupling will require turning one of the Pex fittings which is not good. He needs a Union.

Homewerks Worldwide 1/2 in. Sch. 40 PVC FPT x FPT Union-511-44-12-12B - The Home Depot

[jdubs]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

A coupling will require turning one of the Pex fittings which is not good. He needs a Union.



Homewerks Worldwide 1/2 in. Sch. 40 PVC FPT x FPT Union-511-44-12-12B - The Home Depot

I didn't have to turn a pex fitting when I installed my coupler.


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[DaveSchwartz]

I would have had to turn one of the fittings to remove it anyway. One side was PEX and the other side was a reinforced vinyl stub. I chose to cut the crimp ring on the vinyl stub with a side cutter and use a ring clamp when reinserting it after the coupling was installed.