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Sequence or Water line to POD

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Topic: Sequence or Water line to POD
Posted By: barbnphil
Subject: Sequence or Water line to POD
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 5:23pm
At 72, my wife and I have purchased a POD 180.  Please note, we have never ever done anything like camping with a travel trailer including a R Pod.  (I am making checklist and I sure need it.)Big smile

I did a quick search and did not find the answer to the following:  what is the proper sequence of water line from spigot to Pod.

I have a pressure regulator, filter, hose.

Questions:  Do I need more items and what is the proper order.

Please help and thanks.




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Phil and Barbara
New 2017.5 RPod Owner
2004 Titan
New to Poding and Camping



Replies:
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 6:15pm
Pressure regulator, hose, filter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMnek4JHqns&feature=youtu.be - Why use a regulator?


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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 6:16pm
My regulator and filter is at spigot end, then at TT I have a 90 degree that directs hose down, to take load off TT connection. I use an adjustable regulator and a WalMart filter.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."


Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 6:46pm
+2 

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171


Posted By: barbnphil
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 3:43pm
Thanks for the assistance.  I like the idea of an  "L" at the TT.  I can see how that5 would take weight off the TT water connection.


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Phil and Barbara
New 2017.5 RPod Owner
2004 Titan
New to Poding and Camping


Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 4:21pm
I would also recommend a heated water supply hose - IF - you plan stays in campgrounds during freezing conditions. I know I spent 8 weeks in an AL campground at the end of last year, and the weather was cold. The heated hose was a real problem solver. They are pricey, most parks insulate their spigots, that water hose is an issue. Also when you get a regulator - get an adjustable regulator with gauge. Don't be cheap, the repairs won't be.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."


Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2017 at 12:31pm
Spigot - Regulator - Hose - Filter - Pod

Even though some say that they're very careful to keep dirt out of the freshwater hose, I don't have that much faith, which is why I want the filter at the Pod.

As for connection of the filter to the Pod, I use the flexible "hoselet" that comes with the Camco filters.


Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2017 at 4:29pm
When I put regulator, hose and filter on spigot, I turn water on before connecting to Pod, to ensure it is passing clean flow. Then after determing I am getting clean water I attach to Pod.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."


Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 10:51am
I think the only "must" is the regulator first. That way, none of the other components are put under undue stress. The rest is all personal preference.


Posted By: barbnphil
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 2:59pm
Sincerely, thanks very much.  Every response is appreciated and helpful.  I am glad I joined the forum.


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Phil and Barbara
New 2017.5 RPod Owner
2004 Titan
New to Poding and Camping



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