Water system - using shore water?

[Ronanmd1]

Hey guys - what do I need to do to protect my water system when using shore power. I presume I need a pressure regulator. I picked up one at Canadian Tire. It is an RV water regulator but says it is factory set to 40 psi. Is this too high?

Also, I presume I just connect to the intake, keep the pump turned off, turn on the hose and then just use when I need?

I only used the tank and pump last year and we are heading to a camp spot this weekend that has shore power and water. Figured I better double check before I head out.

Thanks,

Jason

 

[ntsqd]

We carry one of the pressure regulators, a hose, and a 90° adapter so that the hose isn't sticking straight out horizontally from the camper causing it to kink. Never used any of it, but I keep it in the camper just in case.

Also have a dedicated extension cord that lives in the camper.

 

[fish more]

40 PSI should work just fine, my regulator is 40 PSI as well. Like ntsqd, I have never used it. So try it out on your rig and lets us know if you have any hoses burst. Just kidding, you will be alright.

 

[Hobart78]

Went to an outing recently with a buddy of mine in McCloud,CA using his travel trailer. We stayed overnight at a private rv facility. My buddy who has been rv-ing for many years shared with me that he always uses a pressure regulator when hooking up his trailer to a water system. Turns out that the water pressure at this facility was 70-80 psi at the hose bibs. I'm two weeks into rv-ing with my Hawk. I now possess a pressure regulator and intend to always use it when camping and hooked directly to a water system. I also have the 90 degree elbow.

 

[Ronanmd1]

Thanks guys. That elbow sounds like a good idea.

Jason