internal water filter

**kitster** · 09-13-2022, 07:35 PM

We are the proud owners of a 2018 337RLS Reflection. My question is - is there an internal water filter that needs to be changed out at certain intervals? I'm not seeing any reference to a water filter of any kind in the owners manual?

If no internal filter, what would be a good recommended external filter to purchase?

ty

**FlyStar** · 09-14-2022, 04:27 AM

IMO it kind of depends. I use a cheap camco blue in line filter. It lives in the storage area by the nautilus panel so it won’t freeze. This along with pressure regulator and full flow ball valves. I also have a heat traced hose. Kudos to GD for having a power plug in the water bay.

We use bottled water for drinking and coffee. I have seen quite a few campers with elaborate multi stage filters and softeners esp if they are staying put for a long time and the water quality merits the investment and hassle.

**Second Chance** · 09-14-2022, 06:44 AM

The 2018 Reflection 337RLS does not have an OEM whole-house water filter. You have several options: 1) as mentioned, use an in-line filter outside (cannot be done if it gets below freezing at night), 2) install a filter housing inside the bay (like the Solitudes and Momentums have), or 3) install an under-sink filter system with spigot just for drinking and cooking. In our Reflection, we opted for number 1 (but connected it inside the utility bay so it wouldn't freeze). Our Solitude has a whole house filter but we opted to also install number 3 with the AquaCera Cerametix Imperial OBE Filter Cartridge W9522650. This filter is a ceramic shell around a carbon block core. The flow rate is too low for whole house use, but it's the best filtration short of reverse osmosis - and you don't have to bother with bottled water and the plastic waste that creates.

Rob

**kitster** · 09-17-2022, 07:01 AM

Thanks Rob. We have the water filtered purchased and in use. Now we're looking into surge protectors. Another whole realm of options for sure.

**Second Chance** · 09-17-2022, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by kitster

Thanks Rob. We have the water filtered purchased and in use. Now we're looking into surge protectors. Another whole realm of options for sure.

@kitster -

They are SO much more than "surge protectors." An EMS (electrical management system) protects against all kinds of electrical faults - most importantly for your ACs and things with motors is low voltage. I prefer the hard-wired versions as it makes for one less thing to mess with when setting up and tearing down (also less prone to developing legs and walking).

Here are a couple of forum tips for when threads get longer with more participants:

1) If you use "Reply With Quote" (to the right of "Reply") as I have here, folks will know to whom you are responding and that person will get a notification.

2) You can also tag folks using the "@" symbol and their user name (as I have done yours) - they'll also get a notification that way.

Rob