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09-13-2017, 02:58 PM
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Water Pressure Issue
Hello to all. We my wife and have been full timing for 3 months love the lifestyle. I need some advice. We have great water pressure outside but the inside has low pressure including outside shower. Even when not hooked to city water
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09-13-2017, 07:55 PM
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Welcome to iRV2 
Tell us all about your RV , could be a common problem with your ; make , model , year.
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09-13-2017, 07:58 PM
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09-13-2017, 08:33 PM
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Glad to have you here in the forum with us. 
If you have inline water filters check to make sure it is not clogged.
Happy Trails!!!
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09-13-2017, 09:06 PM
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Hello and welcome!
I use an adjustable pressure regulator with a gauge, so that I can adjust the pressure if needed. It also allows me to see what the pressure is coming in and then I can adjust it down if need be.
If supply pressure is high outside, but low on everything inside...I concur with checking the water filter. If that's plugged/old, everything after it will have greatly reduced pressure (even if running off of the pump/tank).
Good luck! 
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09-14-2017, 05:46 AM
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About my RV
We have a 2006 National Tradewinds. We use a pressure regulator and an inline filter after the pressure regulator there is a filter for the ice maker and the drinking water in kitchen. I haven't found any other filters. The one is inline before the water pump.
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09-14-2017, 05:48 AM
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Just put on New outside filter
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09-14-2017, 06:24 AM
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Of course, all filters by nature, need to be clean/changed. But, whatever filter is the very first one, if that one is clogged/old, it will lower pressure everywhere. As will having many filters on the initial h20 supply (especially if they're clogged).
Good luck and hope it works out!
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09-14-2017, 07:06 AM
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Please take time to complete your profile to we may be better able to assist you and if not include your equipment info in your posting.
What changed between having good pressure / flow and now? Did you pack up and move? Cycle your slides?
What have you done to troubleshoot it?
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09-14-2017, 07:49 AM
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A question,,, is the "pressure regulator" an actual "pressure regulator",,, OR a "restrictor" like ours is,,,, (sold as a cheap pressure regulator) ... I have leaned the difference on these forums... I plan on getting a a actual "regulator" (adjustable) soon...
Monkey
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09-14-2017, 07:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drivingdaisy
Even when not hooked to city water
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This rules out external pressure regulators and filters.
Most likely a pinched water line.
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09-14-2017, 08:02 AM
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Ok,,, have you ever had "good water pressure" with this rv ? Or is this a new problem ?
Monkey
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09-14-2017, 09:20 AM
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
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09-14-2017, 06:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by monkey
A question,,, is the "pressure regulator" an actual "pressure regulator",,, OR a "restrictor" like ours is,,,, (sold as a cheap pressure regulator) ... I have leaned the difference on these forums... I plan on getting a a actual "regulator" (adjustable) soon...
Monkey
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The pressure regulator I use is non lead and has a visible gauge and a dial. This way you can see the H20 pressure and 'dial in' your preference. I've used a pressure reducer in the past which is not adjustable, it also doesn't have a gauge or dial. It reduces it down to only one set pressure. I think like 20-40 lbs or something like that. I don't use the reducer anymore as I think it's a bit too weak and I just keep it in the coach as a spare just in case.
I use something like this...
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