What kind of water hose do you need for a camper?
The length of water hose you need for your RV will vary depending on where you’re camping. Most RVers use a 50′ or two 25′ drinking water hoses with a 5/8″ inner diameter. There are different types of hoses and accessories including non-kink hoses and quick disconnects that will help match up with your setup.
What size water lines are in a camper?
In RVs, manufacturers typically use translucent non-colored PEX for all plumbing runs. Further, two sizes are used, 3/8-inch and ½-inch. These are the standard size because the outside diameter of the tubing is about 1/8-inch greater than the called-for size. Also, PEX is inexpensive.
What is the difference between city water connection and fresh water connection on a camper?
City water is used when you are at a place that supplies water for you through the use of a faucet. Hook hose from faucet to city water inlet and you’ll have water when needed. Fresh water is used to fill up the water holding tank when you are going somewhere that doesn’t provide water.
Should you travel with water in your RV?
Having an empty freshwater tank when storing your RV for more than a couple of days is a good idea. It’s not a sealed container, so bacteria and other organisms can grow inside. In fact, cleaning and sanitizing your tank regularly is a good idea.
Can I run my water pump while connected to city water?
No, you should not run the RV’s fresh water pump when hooked up to city water. The city water system should provide sufficient water pressure for your RV’s fresh water system. If the city water pressure that you are using is too high it can damage the water lines in your RV.
Can you use any hose for RV water?
A: Most garden hoses are heavy-duty and designed to withstand a variety of conditions. RV water hoses work in the same way but must be certified as drinking water safe. While it’s debatable if you should drink from a garden hose, you can be sure the water you drink from an RV water hose is safe.
Can you use a regular garden hose for RV?
Typical garden hoses aren’t designed for human consumption, no matter how many drinks you may have snuck out of them as a kid. The materials used to manufacture them can leech plastics, heavy metals, or other contaminants into the water. Do not use a garden hose for your RV water hose!
Is RV PEX the same as House PEX?
The outside measurement of the Pex in your house will be the same as the Pex in your Rv. (if you are sure it is Pex)It is the same as rigid copper as well. Not only does Home Depot sell the PEX tubing you need, they also sell a line of “push-on” connectors sold under the name “Shark Bite”.
What are the red and blue hoses under my camper?
They are the “low point” drains. Blue is the cold and red is the hot side. For those that winterize their RV they are used to drain all the water from the fresh water system.
How does the water system in a camper work?
An RV’s water system basically revolves around three separate holding tanks: potable water, black water, and gray water. It holds fresh, clean, drinkable water that is pumped through your RV’s faucets, shower, and toilet. Gray water is wastewater that’s drained from the kitchen and bathroom sinks as well as the shower.
Do you poop in your RV?
To poop in an RV toilet or not to poop. However, while you make deposits in an RV toilet the same way as the throne in your home, an RV toilet functions differently from a home toilet and requires specific habits to avoid clogs, odors and misreading sensors, something you never want to have to deal with while camping.
What kind of water does an RV have?
At first, the system that delivers the water to meet your needs can seem complicated. You have both hot water and cold water. You have fresh water, gray water and black water. There’s a water pump and a water heater. There’s a fresh water tank and a city water connection. There are RV plumbing fixtures and RV plumbing fittings.
How do you hook up water to a camper?
To hook up to campground water, find and remove the cap labeled “city water connection.” This connection runs the water directly to your pipes, bypassing the fill tank. Install your regulator and filter to the spigot, then thread your potable water hose to the filter. Connect the potable water hose to the threads on the side of the camper.
Can a pop up camper have a water supply?
Whether it’s a pop-up camper or a giant motorhome, any brand new RV will have a water supply and sink already installed. As such, this guide is more for someone who is doing a thorough renovation of their RV or is researching upgrades to their current system.
How can I control the water in my RV?
The water pressure at some campsites is too high for the small tubes running through your camper. It could cause serious damage if you’re not careful. Connect a lead-free pressure regulator like this one to the spigot before you attach the potable water hose. You’ll be able to monitor and control how much water is flowing into your RV.