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RE: [A/S] Low Water Pressure



Hi Lee,
I have a 1998 34' Limited, and had the same problem after the
International in Sioux Falls. I found the problem to be lots of sand or
dirt in the screen that is part of the female connection for the water
hose connection to the trailer. I now clean the little screen about once
per year or when I notice the city water pressure low in two different
campgrounds in a row. I have not been able to get the screen out of the
fitting, so I just take Mary's little brush she uses to brush butter on
things when she cooks and stick it in the hose connection and rotate it
around a few times. I then use the hose to flush out the loose particles
before hooking it back up. I have found this to work every time.
I also took my shower head off the flexible hose and drilled out the
restrictor hole a small amount to give myself more flow in the shower.
This will cause your water usage to go up when you shower, but I was
willing to live with that. I enjoy my shower every day, and like lots of
water.
I agree with other people that it is not a good idea to raise the
pressure regulator to much and take the chance of rupturing your
plumbing.

Joe Scudder
WBCCI 86245