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StuartS · 10-16-2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JFXG

I use a dual canister whole-house filter system mounted in the water bay. The first filter element for sediment, the next for taste and odor. I also have mounted an adjustable water pressure regulator on the input line (far right).

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John & Diane, fulltiming since '12 02 DS40, FL, Cat, '04 Element NHSO RVM103

Does the dual canister whole-house filter system do ALL the water - shower & heads?

twojayhawks · 10-16-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jrs

Just to clarify.... Does the Dutch Star already come with an on board (installed) water filtration system?

My 2015 did. It's made by Watts and is located in the wet bay. I have heard it is good for removing harmful sediment as well as a bad taste etc. It is just "one" canister though as I see some have optioned up to more elaborate systems.

JFXG · 10-16-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartS

Does the dual canister whole-house filter system do ALL the water - shower & heads?

To answer both your questions:
In my DS all the water tanks (fresh, gray, black) are approximately in the area of the water bay, but I don't know the precise location of each one.
The filters on my coach were plumbed in by me. They are the second thing the water hits (after the pressure regulator), and all water coming into the coach is filtered.

John & Diane, fulltiming since '12 02 DS40, FL, Cat, '04 Element NHSO RVM103

firedoc · 10-16-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JFXG

To answer both your questions:
In my DS all the water tanks (fresh, gray, black) are approximately in the area of the water bay, but I don't know the precise location of each one.
The filters on my coach were plumbed in by me. They are the second thing the water hits (after the pressure regulator), and all water coming into the coach is filtered.

John & Diane, fulltiming since '12 02 DS40, FL, Cat, '04 Element NHSO RVM103

So I assume you do not have a gravity fill for your fresh water Tank?

JFXG · 10-16-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by firedoc

So I assume you do not have a gravity fill for your fresh water Tank?

That is correct. Pressure hose connect only.

John & Diane, fulltiming since '12 02 DS40, FL, Cat, '04 Element NHSO RVM103

DrDaveMA · 10-16-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Kirk

Sorry...thread creep. I was referring to the surge protector comment that made its way into your water filter thread.

My service manager was Jonas Gingerich, and just in case you're interested in the surge protector, I ordered the Progressive Industries
EMS-HW50C Portable Electrical Management System - 50 Amp.

Do not get the portable unit unless you install it in the coach, get the permanent mounted unit, then you are not going to forget it at a campground and give some one a great Christmas present.

ghaynes754 · 10-17-2016, 09:20 AM

I like the external. In the highly unlikely event that the surge protector literally explodes into a fire breathing, melting hunk of junk I'd like it to happen outside the coach. That being said I don't think I have ever read a posting about either of the two major brands having that type of catastrophic event.

DrDaveMA · 10-17-2016, 11:18 AM

I think the odds of your propane tank/range/hot water heater/RV refer becoming that fire breathing dragon are orders of magnitude larger than the power monitor/surge suppressor. But that's just my opinion, oh yeah, I have had one installed for over 10 years and AT LEAST twice a year it has saved my coach, it more than payed for itself the first year!

Inside or out, GET ONE!

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ARFFMAN · 11-03-2016, 04:10 PM

I noticed that when you installed the duel filter system you have it plumbed so you can bypass the filters if need be. When would you need to bypass it?