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Sequoia · 11-05-2018, 07:23 PM

In my attempt to winterize our trailer for the first time, I am stuck at opening the water water filter. I can't seem to get it open in order to remove the filter. I am using the plastic wrench provided. I am reluctant to put too much pressure on it so as to not break it. Any suggestions?

FleetMan · 11-05-2018, 07:33 PM

Get a bigger strap wrench, make sure the filter housing is stabilized so you do not snap off the mounting or any plastic piping. On our MH, I wedge a piece of wood between the filter housing and the side of the compartment to stabilize it if it does not want to twist off easily.

Bob_C · 11-05-2018, 07:35 PM

X2....

777 Driver · 11-05-2018, 07:52 PM

The water system is completely depressurized, right? If it's difficult to remove while it's installed, perhaps you can remove it and get a better grip on it.

Good luck.

Take care,
Stu

A32Deuce · 11-05-2018, 08:53 PM

Open a faucet and see if it comes off then.

larliebler · 11-06-2018, 10:28 AM

I just had the same issue on my rig and the issue was that it unscrews clockwise. I'm not sure if it's the same issue for you, but I thought I'd mention it. I would not have known to unscrew the filter canister clockwise, but I watched a YouTube video on the water filter system trying to figure it out and I saw in the video that it unscrewed clockwise.

Mr_D · 11-06-2018, 10:40 AM

Clockwise us the standard way to remove a filter canister. Never seen on any other way in fact.

larliebler · 11-06-2018, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_D

Clockwise us the standard way to remove a filter canister. Never seen on any other way in fact.

For a newbie, it's intuitive to assume it would unscrew counterclockwise like most other things. You would think they would idiot proof it with something on the canister showing it loosens clockwise.