City water connection

[Tuzi]

My wife & I are rv newbies, we bought a Triumph 31T. Before we take it out I’d like to go over some of the appliance operations. Question: Connecting to city water. I read to use a water filter and pressure regulator, can you leave the faucet on and open the drain line so the tanks don’t fill?
Does anyone live in Phoenix that I could get in touch with?

 

[Russellvh]

I never leave the black drain open. You will get several opinions on the grey. I will leave the greys open until a couple of days before dumping the black. I want galley and shower water to flush out the sewer line after dumping the black. I never stay more than 3 weeks in any location. Just me.

 

[GTS225]

Question: Connecting to city water. I read to use a water filter and pressure regulator, can you leave the faucet on and open the drain line so the tanks don’t fill?

Let's clarify what you're asking. Are you referring to JUST the fresh water supply? If so, you should be able to open the incoming city water valve, and not worry about the tanks filling. There's supposed to be a check valve built into your water pump that prevents that from happening. If your tanks are filling with the city water pressurized, then either the plumbing is incorrect, or (more likely), the check valve in the water pump is bad.

The filter and regulator is a very good idea, as one can't guarantee that where you're hooked up has a steady and reasonable pressure. Additionally, you can't be assured as to the cleanliness of the supply.

Roger

 

[Kevin D Pem]

You know you're just getting opinions right??? So that's my legal disclaimer.

I personally never keep connected to the grid! However I have a times been in parks.

I rely on the house equipment to supply water, so I turn off at hose bibb when not filling the tank. What that does for me is:

Protects my plumbing from pressure issues.
Continually refreshes water in the fresh water tank.
Removes any concerns about flooding due to plumbing failures.

Filters? Yes I use one while filling the tank! I don't waste my time with sediment Filters because they don't offer any benefit, (in my opinion). I have not had my carbon block filters plug up due to sediment. Carbon block filters remove most of the common poisons found in our modern water supplies. With of course the exception of fluoride! I use other filters to remove most of that! And short of a water soften minerals are not removed.

I see no problem leaving the gray open. I use sink strainers so no solids find their way into the tank.

Black? Never leave the black tank open! Should I repeat that? Never!!!

 

[Tuzi]

Ok..Thanks. On another we've had refrigerator problems since we've bought our rv. It has really not worked. Question: When you plug into shore line at a park do you turn off the main battery switch? I had it plugged in at home for about 4 days before we left for our weekend get away. Refrigerator was warm and stayed warm until we got to our park sight, now refrigerator is working fine...we are puzzled.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Ok..Thanks. On another we've had refrigerator problems since we've bought our rv. It has really not worked. Question: When you plug into shore line at a park do you turn off the main battery switch? I had it plugged in at home for about 4 days before we left for our weekend get away. Refrigerator was warm and stayed warm until we got to our park sight, now refrigerator is working fine...we are puzzled.

I'm guessing you have a two way fridge and I suspect you were expecting it to run on just propane. Even though your fridge may run on propane it still requires an electric power supply. Shutting down the power shuts down the fridge. These are not the most efficient units to start with so it does take a while for things to cool down from a new start. If you can keep power to your RV (even 15 amp) will keep your fridge cool when in storage.

Darrell

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I'm guessing you have a two way fridge and I suspect you were expecting it to run on just propane. Even though your fridge may run on propane it still requires an electric power supply. Shutting down the power shuts down the fridge. These are not the most efficient units to start with so it does take a while for things to cool down from a new start. If you can keep power to your RV (even 15 amp) will keep your fridge cool when in storage.

Darrell

Let me clarify. Your fridge requires a 12 volt power supply to run on propane.

 

[Tuzi]

Our refrigerator is a GE 12v only compressor type, Owners manual states start refrigerator 24hrs before your trip, I've had our plugged in for 4 days and it still is warm!

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Our refrigerator is a GE 12v only compressor type, Owners manual states start refrigerator 24hrs before your trip, I've had our plugged in for 4 days and it still is warm!

Check the gasket! Touch the cooling plate to see if it is working. Don't overlook the troubleshooting guide at the back of the manual!