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    Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 3:12pm
Originally posted by ilthyn

Does anyone know why my shower only trickles out water?
I dismantled the whole assembly and blew through it, so it is not plugged (unless both hot and cold are plugged.)
Never used it for the first two years as my ex did not want mold etc. The sink and toilet pressures are just fine.
Seriously, it is just a trickle.
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ilthyn


Did you ever solve your problem? We have a similar issue too.
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We have the same problem. The water pressure is low at all the faucets. We put a water regulator on the in line. Do we need one with a gauge on it?  
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Originally posted by rda54

We have the same problem. The water pressure is low at all the faucets. We put a water regulator on the in line. Do we need one with a gauge on it?  

Low water pressure inside the camper is usually due to contaminants in the piping or faucets. Each faucet has a screen which becomes clogged with debris left over from manufacturing or dirt in the water supply. Remove the screens and clean them. The inlet of the pump also has a screen which is subject to the same clogging. Clean it. In some cases the debris can become lodged in the fittings or faucets themselves, particularly in the shower. Again, remove and clean. Use and inline filter to prevent sand etc. from entering your water system.

An inline pressure regulator is advisable since CG water systems can vary from very low to dangerously high. A regulator will limit high pressure to a safe 30-55 psi. Most cheap regulators also limit the flow so you don't get a satisfying shower flow at full open. See http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8690&title=water-pressure-regulators-and-flow-rates for a discussion.
Consider the Fairview WR-RV55 regulator: http://www.easternmarine.com/water-pressure-regulator-brass-wr-rv55
It is preset and allows maximum flow as I discussed in the post. You do not need a gauge on a regulator unless it's adjustable, which you also don't need. Just soaks up money.
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easternmarine.com shipping/handling cost looks ridiculous to me.
Product cost: $23.99
Shipping/Handling to 77418: $20.39
Total to doorstep: $44.38
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Originally posted by RCRFish

easternmarine.com shipping/handling cost looks ridiculous to me.

The EasternMarine site was only for product reference. Try http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/Fixed.htm. Shipping for $6.92 to 77418 via USPS.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 11:55am
Originally posted by CharlieM

Originally posted by RCRFish

easternmarine.com shipping/handling cost looks ridiculous to me.

The EasternMarine site was only for product reference. I bought mine from http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/Fixed.htm. Shipping for $6.92 to 77418 via USPS.
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McCarter & TheBum, question about your posts on draining out the water heater from time to time. Since we chase the warmer weather as full-timers we haven't had to winterize. Do you still suggest this? How do we do this? Thanks!
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Very easy, you should inspect the condition of your anode, probably yearly. Remove the anode. Of course do not have water connected and some say to release pressure valve and certainly do not do with HOT water in tank. As part of winterizing I have already opened low point drains. Use appropriate socket. Once removed your tank will probably have some accumulation of scale in the bottom of it. I could actual feel it with my little finger. You can clean it out by using a hose set on "jet" sprayed directly into the anode hole or with the small wand CAMCO sells that attaches to your hose, which is what I use. They scale stuff will wash out and be visible on the ground. The Kymooses video on YouTube reference "winterization" gives a visual. If I didn't winterize I would still do the water heater inspect and clean.
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Thanks to All for information. I will try and act on it once the water becomes "mobile" again, here in Canada SmileSmileSmileSmile    I have cleaned most of the filters. Part of my assessing problem is that my Ex never allowed use of the shower, so now I have discovered the problem and don't know if it has always been there, although I am pretty sure it used to be better.
I will update later, certainly if I find the problem. 
My pump intake filter  did have some dead critters in it, so regular cleaning should be done.
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Thanks, All, for the input.
I have cleaned most of the filters, the one input to the pump had critters in it. The Pod is a 2011, so I guess there can  be buildup through that time.
I will check some more once the water has become "mobile", here in Canada.Smile
Part of my problem is that my Ex would not allow use of the shower, so I do not remember if it was ever good.
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