In - coach Water Filter

[CarolK55]

On average, how often do you have to change your coach water filter? We’ve had to change ours twice in the last 2 weeks which seems excessive considering our first filter went for 6 months. We’re using the same Newmar Flo-Pur 6 filter that came with the coach. Thanks for your help,
Carol

[TJ]

I change mine every 4-6 months, depending on how much we have used the coach. Why are you changing your filter so frequently? What signs are you seeing that tells you the filter needs changing?

TJ

[TonyDi]

My whole house filter usually last us the entire season and we are on the road as much as 4 months of the year. I suppose a lot would depend on how much water you are using. When my 2 grand kids travel with us my water consumption soars. I might not make it the whole season if they were with us all the time.

[4B77]

I've had them last the entire season and I've had three in a season. If you visit a campground with bad water, the filter will do its job and clean you water supply. If water flow decreases, I check the filter and change as necessary.

[tom chelbana]

Water filters come in many different filter materials. Some water filters are as tight as 1 micron which would plug up within a week or 2. We use a 10 micron filter which is good for around 2 to 4 thousand gallons or stated another way 2 to 3 months.When water pressure and flow go down it's time to check or replace your water filter.

[FLJOE]

We have been full time since last November and still experimenting with our filters. Tried a 2-pack from GS and now have one in from Menard's. Generally speaking they have all been cheaper 10" (5 micron) type whole house filters and are lasting about 3 months.

[ptw]

We change our filter every six months. Although, we did have one plug up within a week in an Ohio state park campground, early spring with rusty water.

[NealC]

I purge the city water faucet prior to connecting as typically "yuck" comes out first and I don't want this in my filter or my coach. I use the filters recommended by Newmar (micron size, etc.) on Newgle and buy them in 4 at a time on Amazon. You want that "stuff" filtered, not filters just lasting longer to save money. There was a recent article I read on a RV mailing I get weekly about water quality and campgrounds and ecoli - be careful and get your water filtered properly!

When I see max timeout errors on Autofill it's a sign to change the filter. I typically change mine quarterly. Filters are there for a reason, you can help matters by purging city water and if really desired put one of those blue filters inline at the city water connection which I used to do and stopped.

RV water filters on Amazon

Is Campground Drinking Water Contaminated?

[We_B_Tripn]

I agree with purging the stagnant water out of the hose bib before hooking up to the coach. I tend to even wipe them down with a Clorox wipe if I remember.

However keep in mind that these filters are for sediment and taste, they are not going to filter out E-coli bacteria.

Bill

[twojayhawks]

I've been changing just once a year with the same brand element my coach came with. I only bother as some protection from sediment for my plumbing/appliances. I also carry a spray bottle with alcohol & give the hook up a quick wipe (and run some water) before I hook my water hose.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by NealC

I purge the city water faucet prior to connecting as typically "yuck" comes out first and I don't want this in my filter or my coach. I use the filters recommended by Newmar (micron size, etc.) on Newgle and buy them in 4 at a time on Amazon. You want that "stuff" filtered, not filters just lasting longer to save money. There was a recent article I read on a RV mailing I get weekly about water quality and campgrounds and ecoli - be careful and get your water filtered properly!

When I see max timeout errors on Autofill it's a sign to change the filter. I typically change mine quarterly. Filters are there for a reason, you can help matters by purging city water and if really desired put one of those blue filters inline at the city water connection which I used to do and stopped.

RV water filters on Amazon

Is Campground Drinking Water Contaminated?

Anyone used/installed an ultraviolet light sterilizer like those listed in the second link?

[NealC]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Anyone used/installed an ultraviolet light sterilizer like those listed in the second link?

Will it whiten my teeth? [emoji51]

[TechWriter]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Anyone used/installed an ultraviolet light sterilizer like those listed in the second link?

Yep, I use a Sterilight UV filter in my water filtration system:



While I don't know if it whitens teeth, a UV filter pretty much kills all bacteria, virus, and cysts. A UV filter also kills algae which left unchecked can do a number on your water system.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by TechWriter

Yep, I use a Sterilight UV filter in my water filtration system:



While I don't know if it whitens teeth, a UV filter pretty much kills all bacteria, virus, and cysts. A UV filter also kills algae which left unchecked can do a number on your water system.

Holy cow! Looked at the link to your system. Certainly set a high bar wrt capabilities and challenge of installation!