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11-15-2019, 11:57 AM #1
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Imagine and XLS Water Hose Connection
I'm pretty sure I've decided on the XLS 23BHE and wanted to make sure I get myself 100% camp ready when I pull out (I let a lot of stuff go with the old camper). One thing I've been looking at is the water connection on these units. What do most people do at the water connection since the whole to feed the hose through is almost directly below the inlet? I've considered a 90 or 45 degree connector or maybe a short pigtail hose with a loop. Just curious what everyone else has done to take some strain off that inlet and the hose with that tight bend. Bonus points on opinion on whether or not to have dealer install battery to do it myself.
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11-15-2019, 02:34 PM #2
Not familiar with your model, but a 90 degree fitting is a great way to reduce hose strain.
Install the battery yourself, not hard to do, make sure they are connected in parallel otherwise you will end up with 24v. Also, if using lead acid, make sure it's in a vented battery box.
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11-15-2019, 02:57 PM #3
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11-15-2019, 03:03 PM #4
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11-15-2019, 03:06 PM #5
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11-15-2019, 03:18 PM #6
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The 45's enabled me to get close to the wall so I could use the copper straps. They allowed more options for angles and positioning to fit. I started with a 90 going down to the hatch, but quickly realized I gained no stress relief.
I'm sure there's a hydraulic difference between two 45s and one 90, but can't claim that as a motivator.
The flow meter means I never have to guess how much water went in.
I have another flow meter on the end of my dedicated black tank flush hose - same reason - no guessing.
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11-15-2019, 03:37 PM #7
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As a side note, try to avoid fittings that are labeled "outdoor irrigation use only." Admittedly, I drank from the garden hose and a well as a kid and handle firearms & ammunition daily, so I'm already poisoned, but we should try to plumb with "approved" parts.
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Scott & Fonda
2015 F-250 SuperCrew SRW, 6.7L TD
2020 Imagine 2670MK.........Equal-i-zer 1400#
Kayaks: Perception Expression 11.5 and Carolina 12
Bikes: Specialized S-works Amira, Felt Z95, DelSol Lxi 6.1, Electra Townie
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11-15-2019, 08:58 PM #82023 Momentum 398M-R
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11-16-2019, 07:25 AM #9
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Yeah, I wouldn't even hook up a garden hose to sanitize my old camper. I gravity fed the solution. Ive just used a simple pressure reducer but you all have me wanting an actual regular too lol. I'm thinking about a 45 or 90 then loop it with a 4ft leader hose. Camco makes a 4ft length. Then drop that through and do the filter outside. I can fiddle more once I actually get it. This will just be to get me going.
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11-16-2019, 07:28 AM #10
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Re-pack bearings necessary?
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