by rvmentor | Sep 28, 2021 | Appliances, Black Tank, Freshwater Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Water, Water Heater, water heater, Water Systems, Winterization, Winterize
So it is getting cold, let’s talk about winterization of your RV’s water system. Q: When should I winterize? A: Here is my take: As a 16 yr RV owner, I will call it quits and winterize once wind chill gets to 28 degrees. Or ambient temp of 30 or less for...
by rvmentor | Jun 18, 2020 | Electricity, Sanitation, Stuff you need, Toilet, Water, Water Systems
So you’re a new RV owner, what do you need before your first trip out? This blog post will be updated as new things come along and recommendation of others, mostly for RVing for Newbies Facebook group. Not part of it, click here ->...
by rvmentor | Jun 9, 2020 | Water, Water Heater, Water Systems
Do I need to flush my water tank(the one that heats water)? Pick up one of these: https://amzn.to/2YdXIBw or one of these: https://amzn.to/3xf9xt6 If you purchase this first one, I highly recommend you put a clamp where the grey tube meets the black part, otherwise...
by rvmentor | Jun 3, 2020 | Black Tank, Water, Water Systems, What is this?
What is this? The top “valve/connection”? Some RVs have a built-in RV black tank flush system, which allows you to connect a hose directly to an inlet valve to essentially power wash your tank. … This rinser is designed to spray water in multiple...
by rvmentor | Jan 8, 2020 | Freshwater Tank, Shower, Toilet, Water, Water Systems
Q: Do I really need a water pressure regulator? A: Water lines in RVs should have no more than 60-65 psi. That is a very comfortable pressure for faucets and showers in your RV, could it handle more, probably but do you want to risk it? Here is the water pressure...
by rvmentor | Jan 3, 2020 | Appliances, Shower, Water, Water Systems
Q: Why does only of my faucets(fill in the blank, kitchen sink, bathroom, etc) have little or no pressure, yet the others work fine? A: Keep it simple, unscrew the end of the faucet where the screen/filter is, see if it is clogged up, if so, clean it out, put it back...
