Water Regulator ?

[michguy]

I have a 2005 National TropiCal T370 which I bought last April.. The Product Brochure that National produced says that the Coach has "...pressurized water fill with regulator."
It also says that all specifications are "... subject to change without notice." I have no idea whether or not my Coach has a regulator. Where can I look to see if I have one or not ?

[awarnes]

For under $10 go buy one.

Arnold

[Richard S.]

Your water pressure regulator is built in to the fresh water in let panel.

[kennersonf]

I had to replace my water inlet last year because it leaked. The inlet has a built in regulator and I bought it at Camping World. Here's the link Hypro-shurflo Llc - Chromed ABS Plastic City Water Entry - Faucets & Inlets - Camping World

[Fred and Bonnie]

Like Fred K., I replaced my leaking inlet with the C/W item, the regulated pressure is slightly higher. I belive the original item was 50psi, the new item is 60psi.

Fred

[michguy]

Thanks everybody! I think my low pressure situation was caused by having the two regulators on my inlet hose.
Michguy

[Richard S.]

Just as a note, if your built in water pressure regulator starts to leak it has FOUR screws on the back side that hold it together. Over time you may need to tighten the screws up to stop leaking.

[kennersonf]

As Fred said, the new inlet is 60 psi instead of 50 psi. Through my research I found that the 50 psi inlet is no longer made (called the manufacturer). In addition to the new inlet I bought the valterra adjustable regulator and could not be happier. It's pricey but to me it was well worth the money. I set it for 50 psi and have plenty of volumn or flow. Also purchased at Camping World. Here's the link Valterra Products - Adjustable Water Regulator - Lead Free - Faucets & Inlets - Camping World I tried all the less expensive so called "high flow" regulators but the flow was not adequate.

[wa8yxm]

Hey that first regulator linked to.... I have one, nice unit, like it a lot.

Now, To find if you have one on the coach: Look at the "BIB" (benzel) around the city water inlet.. IF there is a regulator behind it there SHOULD be a vent hole, normally below the water inlet (But no grarantee there) if no vent hole, likely no regulator.

Step 2, remove the benzel, usually just 3 or 4 screws and you can pull it out anywhere from an inch to several inches.... You will see the reguator (looks like the one linked to as an "inline" above, in fact they are identical save for two parts) if it's there.

NOTE: Regulators come in assorted sizes.. Many are small cylinders, about 3/4" in dyamater with a hose fitting male on one end female on the other.. (The body IS the male fitting) Avoid these.. The "High Capacity" ones with the bright color grip on the female end are a bit better, The Sur-Flo unit linked to above is the MINIMUM I will accept (Though Camco's one with "Wings" on the cylinder is not too bad)

The Watts (Parent of Sur-Flo) whole house regulator 1/2 inch or bigger.. Those work

NOTE: in some campgrounds I use two.. A Watts on the park end to protect my hose and filter and the Sur-Flo between filter and "house" (RV) The Watts is adjustable, Mine is set, I think for 60-65 PSI as the "First stage"

[speed racer]

I beleive you will find that these regulators ar very restrictive and reduses the water flow that is your real problem. On my 05 Dolphin I replaced the inlet with one without a regulator and perchased a whole house regulator that is made for 3/4" pipe and that solved the shower problem.

[wa8yxm]

I do admit the Sur-Flow does restrict somewhat.. The little 3/4" cylindrical in-line jobs restrict A-LOT. The big Watts I use,, not so much that I've ever noticed.

Filters (in-line types) cause a much greater restriction, which is why I do

Faucet--------Hose------ Filter-Regulator-Hose-rig (note shorter hose) in most parks and

Faucet-Watts 60 PSI---------hose---etc On high pressure parks.