RV Water Filters Explained

Above, the fresh water hose is connected to the water filter at the RV's water intake. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When I camp, I generally drink, make coffee and cook with bottled water instead of the water available at the campground. You never know what you're getting.

But, there are those who drink from their RV's tap and it is important to make sure your fresh water tank has been sanitized. But if one drinks the water provided by the campground, having a water filter is a good idea.

That's the topic of an article in RV Life.

They begin it with:

We all need water, but many take it for granted. Open the tap at home and safe drinking water fills your glass, cooking pot, and coffee maker.

Most municipalities treat and ensure the safety of drinking water. Some people still choose to add filters to eliminate the bad taste that can come with treated water. However, the water is filtered and safe for drinking straight out of the tap.

When RVing, access to treated water isn’t always the case. This can result in water that’s unsafe for drinking and can cause issues with your RV.

The easy solution is adding an RV water filter to your RV water-supply system. Just like you may have a filter in your home at the main water supply or under your sink, the setup is similar for RVs.

RV water filters add a level of protection through the filtration of incoming water. They are an easy DIY add-on to any RV.

Canister-style round filters enclosed in a plastic housing direct water through the filter (or filters in some cases), and into the RV water lines. The most common installation location is between the water-supply hookup and the inlet for the water supply into your RV. 

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