Water Filtration System MOD

[JasonG-BNA]

I wanted an easier and more permanent water filtration system in my 2800BH. After researching many systems costing upwards of $500, i realized that I could build my entire system for about $200. With this system you can use any standard 2.5" x 10" filters in any configuration you choose.

i will say this could have been done cheaper with flexible hose and hose clamps, but I like to make things more complicated.

Filter System - $110
Amazon Link - Filter


Pressure Regulator - $25
Amazon Link - Regulator

Pex adapters, fittings and accessories - (Lowes) $50

Install time 90 minutes

 

[John & Kim]

Good morning, Jason!

I appreciate you sharing your water filtration pics above. I have been thinking about doing something similar once we get settled at a campground for an extended period. Great job by the way, very neat and professional looking.
I have a question for you does it help with the water taste at all?
Thanks,
John & Kim

 

[JasonG-BNA]

I did make a difference, although I have not camped in any place that has really bad water. I also have the RecPro Water softener that I put in line at the hook up, that does make a big difference when the water is hard. I still use bottled water in the ice machine but otherwise i have no issues drinking from the tap.

 

[John & Kim]

I did make a difference, although I have not camped in any place that has really bad water. I also have the RecPro Water softener that I put in line at the hook up, that does make a big difference when the water is hard. I still use bottled water in the ice machine but otherwise i have no issues drinking from the tap.

Awesome, Thank you!!

 

[traveldawg]

Thanks for posting this, Jason. Kind of sorry I paid so much for ClearSource and was buying their filters. Going to have to examine where and which filters to use going forward.

 

[JasonG-BNA]

Well, on the plus side, if you like the clear source filters they are a standard filter and you can use in other systems like this one. Alternatively, you can use other filters in the clear source most likely.

I have found that there are literally 100's of filters out there, So I guess it is figuring out which ones you prefer. for me these seem to do what they need and remove the taste. I am considering trying the set that adds alkalinity to the water.

 

[Mechanic Bob]

I wanted an easier and more permanent water filtration system in my 2800BH. After researching many systems costing upwards of $500, i realized that I could build my entire system for about $200. With this system you can use any standard 2.5" x 10" filters in any configuration you choose.

i will say this could have been done cheaper with flexible hose and hose clamps, but I like to make things more complicated.

Filter System - $110
Amazon Link - Filter


Pressure Regulator - $25
Amazon Link - Regulator

Pex adapters, fittings and accessories - (Lowes) $50

Install time 90 minutes

Nice looking work!

 

[Wandering5thwheelers]

I wanted an easier and more permanent water filtration system in my 2800BH. After researching many systems costing upwards of $500, i realized that I could build my entire system for about $200. With this system you can use any standard 2.5" x 10" filters in any configuration you choose.

i will say this could have been done cheaper with flexible hose and hose clamps, but I like to make things more complicated.

Filter System - $110
Amazon Link - Filter


Pressure Regulator - $25
Amazon Link - Regulator

Pex adapters, fittings and accessories - (Lowes) $50

Install time 90 minutes

Thanks so much for the pictures, a great help. Can you tell me the type of filters you used? Are any reverse osmosis?
Thanks

 

[Wandering5thwheelers]

I wanted an easier and more permanent water filtration system in my 2800BH. After researching many systems costing upwards of $500, i realized that I could build my entire system for about $200. With this system you can use any standard 2.5" x 10" filters in any configuration you choose.

i will say this could have been done cheaper with flexible hose and hose clamps, but I like to make things more complicated.

Filter System - $110
Amazon Link - Filter


Pressure Regulator - $25
Amazon Link - Regulator

Pex adapters, fittings and accessories - (Lowes) $50

Install time 90 minutes

Sorry, also, how does this affect your pressure at the tapes?

 

[RickLight]

I did something similar 2 years ago and love it!
Only 1 filter (dirt level), on my input. A better one at the sink. Single filter holders are very inexpensive!

Note: We were out almost 6mo this year and I saw some film build up at the end. Since 2x10 filters are "whole house size" I knew we wouldn't clog them. But a 3mo clean out is probably in order.

 

[Txdabj1]

I wanted an easier and more permanent water filtration system in my 2800BH. After researching many systems costing upwards of $500, i realized that I could build my entire system for about $200. With this system you can use any standard 2.5" x 10" filters in any configuration you choose.

i will say this could have been done cheaper with flexible hose and hose clamps, but I like to make things more complicated.

Filter System - $110
Amazon Link - Filter


Pressure Regulator - $25
Amazon Link - Regulator

Pex adapters, fittings and accessories - (Lowes) $50

Install time 90 minutes

Nice build, Jason! What fitting did you use to connect the pex to the garden hose? I haven’t found a fitting that looks sturdy enough.

 

[JasonG-BNA]

I decided to put the pressure regulator in-line after the garden hose so the garden hose went into that, and then at lowes I got a 3/4" pex to GHT to come out of the regulator into the pex. I also used this on the city / tank inlet so it is all brass. Here is a link to the same fitting on Amazon.

I don't recommend using any of the PVC / Plastic versions of the adapter and such, they break easier and I feel the crimp of the PEX to brass is much more secure.