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    Posted: 04 Oct 2013 at 8:07am
For me, letting the horse out of the barn before closing the door, doesn't work.  I have even purchased insurance before having a claim.  Crazy me!!  We have purchased and use an adjustable pressure regulator with guage.  Lets me see and adjust water pressure entering the Pod.  Have noted one location with pressure over 80 psi.  Certainly could be a problem with the plastic internal piping of the Pod.  Adjusted the pressure with the regulator and all was well.  Seems to me, waiting for a disaster before reacting is not something that I'm comfortable with.  I also have a surge protector that has indicator lights that show if the power is correctly connected from the campground.  Have found a couple of instances where the ground was not properly connected and moved to another site.  Don't know if I could have been electrocuted, but didn't want to find out and then have any survivors then react and buy a surge protector.   I certainly don't consider myself an expert on anything, but will continue to share my experiences and let others make up their own minds.  Isn't that what this forum is all about?  Safe Travels.
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Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

We carry bottled water for drinking and cooking. Campground water is for washing and flushing. And I use a brass pressure regulator. $15, unknown brand.

We do the same for water, although we don't use a pressure regulator.  I tried one and with the built-in flow regulator in the shower head I ended up with a trickle.  Haven't used the exterior regulator since.  I haven't ever encountered a problem with campground water pressure where one would be needed.



Honestly I haven't either. My first year with the Pod I drank the Koolaid and thought that every campground had high water pressure and bad power. Now with a bunch of campgrounds behind us I spent money I didn't need to.

Now I try things before accepting the advice of the internet experts. Then I know what works for me.
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Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

We carry bottled water for drinking and cooking. Campground water is for washing and flushing. And I use a brass pressure regulator. $15, unknown brand.

We do the same for water, although we don't use a pressure regulator.  I tried one and with the built-in flow regulator in the shower head I ended up with a trickle.  Haven't used the exterior regulator since.  I haven't ever encountered a problem with campground water pressure where one would be needed.
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We carry bottled water for drinking and cooking. Campground water is for washing and flushing. And I use a brass pressure regulator. $15, unknown brand.
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I am sure just about any water filter will work if it has clean water to filter.  The concern is the occasional really "bad" water at a questionable campground.  As I have mentioned before, funny tummy while camping aint no fun.  You just spent a lot of money on your trailer and want to have as much enjoyment as you can while camping.  For the occasional "bad" water situation the Everpure EV9252-67 H54 is as good as it gets.  Again, check the stats on what it will filter versus the other types.  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  Safe Travels.
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Originally posted by wingnut2312

What is a good water pressure regulator brand? I found the Valterra on Camping World. Has anyone used something different? Along with that, do any of you have water purrifiers? If so, what kind? I know it's not necessary, but you never know what they're putting in the water out there!! Lol
 
Lots of different brands & prices, and lots of different thoughts amongst Podders regarding these questions.  We bought a brass pressure regulator from WallyWorld for $15 that we connect to the water supply faucet, and use a basic Camco in-line filter for $25 that hooks up between the hose and the Pod.  Both are simple and effective.  Are they the absolute best ones available ... most likely not.  However, based on how much we use the Pod, and how much water we use in the process for drinking vs washing/toilet/etc, they work just fine for us. 
 
 
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Camper Bob-do you know the model number?
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I would love to have a mattress, but we have the dinette that converts. We're looking for a topper though!
Will definitely look at the purifier.

Thanks!!!
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Welcome.  There are all prices for water purifiers.  Rather than a long explanation, I will cut to the chase.  We have an Everpure which is hooked up internally at the kitchen sink cold water tap.  Has the best stats for filtering, Guardia, taste, other biologics, etc.  A little expensive about $135. at Amazon.  Replacement cartridges are about $35 at Camping World.  Change it at end of each camping season.  Finally, again, check the stats and you will not find a better water filter.  BTW also consider replacing the mattress.  Safe Travels.
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