You missed one. We use the Frizzlife MV99 RV water filter system. It is also solid block carbon and filters to 0.5 microns. It is also certified by IAMPO R&T against NSF/ANSI 42&53. It has a replaceable cartridge and is designed so that you do not need to turn off the water supply to change it. And to top it off, it includes a pressure regulator. We've used it for about four months and are very pleased with it. And like almost everything else, it is available on Amazon.
We just bought a travel trailer. 4 days I’m! We are staying at one location for the summer and then we will travel down to Florida where we actually live. Thank you so much for the advice, help! It is an amazing gift you give the RV community.
We use a inline filter at the city water but we use a Zero water pitcher for our coffee and to drink. Every evening we run water through two Zero pitchers to have cold drinking water and the other for the coffee pot. We started this after getting some really bad water in Alaska. It was so bad we had to throw away the water hose and buy a new one. And I had used their laundry before I knew the water was bad. We had to go to another laundry and wash our clothes twice to get them clean looking and smelling. Learn a valuable lesson on this trip. Thank you for this video it really explains the different filters. Safe travels.
We use a water filter canister. We use the Pentek/Pentair CFB-PB filter. It is a 0.5 micron carbon block filter and doesn’t significantly affect water flow.
Great topic. What about water softener for RV when filling fresh water tank or hooked up to water at a park. Softened water is not good for drinking, due to high sodium levels, but softened water is so much better for your skin, for suds and for the plumbing and appliances in your rig. Ever wonder why water pipes, water heaters and faucets often don't work properly in RVs.
Phil, just so you know, we used loose carbon granules for our green house filters at the State of California Pollution Research Center, and they worked perfectly. You don't need a solid carbon filter, as long as you have a carbon filter that is filled with activated carbon. The activated carbon, in any setup will attract the pollutants.
I think this depends on if the filter is upright consistently or if people use it laying on its side. We’ve used loose in our RV system and never had a major problem except for Florida water that nothing seems to filter well.
Berkey! It has the limitations of just being for drinking and takes up a lot of space, but we haven't found anything that beats it! We also use the Clear20 as well but we also add a 5 Micron in addition to the two Clear 20 (20 micron particle and the 1 micron inline). We also use the On the Go water softner. That handles the whole camper and then we travel with the Travel Berkey for drinking and cooking! The whole system works well! Thank you for the great video!
Totally agree -For drinking/cooking from sources of unknown quality like all RV’ers encounter on the road, nothing better than Berkey. However, have found my Berkey doesn’t like water from traditional water softeners that recharge using salt.
@@NoGasWelcomeAboard That's really good to know, we haven't seen or had the issue yet with the berkey using the On the Go water softner yet but do know that Berkey does not recommend softned water to be put through their water coolers. Any symptoms that you can point to to say here is where the Berkey has a problem with the softened water? Doe it filter slower or somehow becomes clogged? Its hard for me to rationalize how putting water with less stuff in it clogs the Bekey's filters. Nonetheless, I appreciate the insight and will continue to check the berkey! Thanks!
@@andrewk1916 Four years ago we moved into a house with softened water, so naturally filled the coach tank with that water before our first trip. That’s when I noticed the Berkey water tasting super salty. Transitioned to good old well water for the Berkey at the CG & the salty taste went away. Maybe it was a fluke, but from that point forward I have avoided using softened water in the Berkey and have never encountered that salty taste again.
@@NoGasWelcomeAboard Thanks for the follow-up and pointing the symptoms to watch for with eh Berkey and softened water! WE haven't experienced that with the our portable but that's not to say we're not doing something wrong- maybe it needs to be recharged! Or maybe we put a junction prior to the softener after the filters and fill from there to see if there is a difference. We appreciate the insight and sharing your experience with the two systems!
@@andrewk1916 guys try putting the softener between 2 filters. Pre filter for contaminants then soften then filter again to remove some of the sodium. The standard house filter with a carbon element should work. It does fine in our rig. But the important thing is the softener is protecting your entire rig from corrosion and calcium build up.
We use the Beech Lane External RV Dual Water Filter System. It has two filters. A 5 micron filter and a 0.5 micron filter. $60 for the whole system and filters.
Awesome video and new subscriber from Changing Lanes 😎. Question for y’all, where does the pressure regulator go? Before or after the filter? I assume after due to the fact the filer will slow the pressure down?
Welcome aboard. I have always put it on first. I want max pressure hitting the filter first. I have wanted to add it second....so maybe I will play with it to see if there is a huge difference.
Thank you. So I have purchased the clear20 and I also have an canister filter that I just changed to I thought was a more durable one. I have lost major water pressure and I only assume it was the canister filter. Your thoughts on having two or should we have one or the other? Thanks
Since we tend to spend longer periods of time in one location, we also add the ‘On The Go’ water softener to our Tiffin. We don’t drink water from our rig, so we use the blue 20 micron at the hose, which goes to the water softener, then the ‘in house’ large white filter, and that’s it, other than our residential fridge, which has it’s own filter again, mainly used for ice-cubes. We only put water in our water tank from home, where the city has spent over a Billion $$ on a filtration system for the whole region, with clear Canadian water for the masses. Thanks Phil & Stacy for the explanation, as I’ll now be looking for the brand of filters you mentioned here…which reminds me, when I initially added a new filter to the wet bay, it took some flushing to get rid of the initial black sediment that comes from the filter we currently use!
We use Flow Pur, one canister type for all water, one in-line for drinking water. We also use Every Drop filter in our Whirlpool fridge so that the fridge water and ice are triple filtered. The fridge water is the only water we drink. Being triple filtered, this water smells and tastes great eliminating the need for bottled water.
Big berky no question been using 25 yrs ,even carrying overseas with me ,I don't want no plastic junk touching my water , I'm 80 and healthy ,it works 😀
Because I live in southeastern GA, we have high concentration of sulfur in our water. The house water goes through a huge tank that aerates the water and sulfur escapes. Our outside faucet is not run thru this system so when I went to Walmart, I saw the Clear2 0 filter that stated it removes sulfur!! Naturally the box only had one in it which also told me that it's the one to use. Our drinking water will be run thru our much loved Travel Berkey. Thanks for confirming that I did the right thing!!!
I just bought my first RV and I've been looking on UA-cam for all types of information and this is one of the best ones as far as information on filters that information helps..
We even just ordered a jeep because of you thank you so much. And we will full time RV also. A huge thank you for your service and being such amazing people.
We use a standard whole house cartridge water filter. The replacement cartridges are better and cheaper than the inline filters. They don't clog as fast as the inline filters do. I'm building a two stage unit for less than $75 that will use a sediment filter as the first stage and the 1 micron carbon filter as the second stage. As a note, you can clean off the sediment filter just by rinsing it.
Thanks for the info! I do wish you had more brands and technologies, so as not such advertisement. Maybe talk a bit about pressure changes as well. Every filter will drop your pressure, how much depends on the flow rate. Some real world info is always best!
Just for reference from a carbon service guy: The term "channeling" is used for the water passing thru filter without proper contact of the granules. I have a Clear Source 3 stage using carbon block and .5 micron rating. Can be mounted.
Perfect timing, was getting ready to order a canister system that costs $400 but now will be going with the Clear2o with the dirt guard. Thank you for the great info.
Good Job you two. I use the Clear2o system outside, have the two canister setup in the basement (to 1 micron), and a 1 micron drinking water faucet at the kitchen sink. Let's see if anything can get thru that. I think my water is better in the Motor Home than at home, I get better soap suds in the shower than at home.
That CARBON can be lightly whisked by scotch Brite pad to rejuvenate the filter. Hope this helps, the other filter I use occasionally is sayer water filter at 1 micron. It is slow and needs
Thanks for the fantastic video. Excellent, easy to understand advice. We just purchased a used 5th wheel. The previous owner used it as a 2nd residence in a park. They didn't use a water filter because they believed the park water was filtered. I'm heading to the store to get the Clear20 green inline. 👍
Great video and explanation of each. I installed a clear choice on board double filter going thru an onboard water softner. Works great, just a lot of work doing it but worth it. No more hard water. Whewww.
Great content as always you two! We're abt 3 yrs out from replacing our 19yo class A Tiffin with a newer model to full time in. These videos are pure GOLD in educating us on what to do. Thanks and keep 'em coming! GO NAVY! HOOYAH! V/R, ICCS(SS), USN Ret.
I've watched way too many water filtration UA-cam videos and have been suffering from information overload. Your video cut through my mental fog. Our travel trailer has minimal basement storage, so canister filtration won't work for us. The inline filters are the only thing we can use easily. Thanks for making my decision easier.
Great to see you up and around, Phil. Thanks to Stacy looking after you. We use the Dirt Guard / Clear2O combination. Next inline is a single canister activated charcoal filter. Next is our water softener, then the water flows into the fresh water tank. Water we pump from the tank goes through the canister Tiffin installs on their coaches. This is probably overkill, but like you, we drink water from our fresh water tank.
@@ribster2010 It only affects flow into the fresh water tank, but filling the 90 gallon tank takes awhile. We use water from the fresh water tank using the motorhome's pump, which is good flow.
We, too, drink our tank water. I use a whole-house big blue canister to contain high flow ceramic "candles", made by Doulton. Filters to 0.5 microns, removes about any contaminant you can think of! Became an obvious need after travelling thru Newfoundland. Most of their water sources are from surface sources, so often park water fell under boil orders. Does reduce flow rates somewhat, but added benefit is slower filling of gray water tank! To extend time between cleaning the ceramic candles, run a sediment filter upstream of the ceramic filter.
Thanks for all the good info! I purchased all 3 of the green large green bucket the green filter and I put a charcoal filter in the water bay... WoW what a difference..!!! I do have a question when you are only running off your fresh water tank do you drink and cook with the water? If so how did you sanitize your fresh water tank? Thanks for all the great info you guys are sharing and the laughs. Randy Weathington
Hey randy, we flush the fresh water tank twice a year with a bleach solution. With us using the tank and always turning over new tanks, the need to sanitize is not needed that often. We do use the water to cook and drink from the tank when using the pump.
Probably the best non-technical explanation of the differences of inline water filters, yet. We are clean water freaks and were looking for alternatives to the blue inline filter as we use a MultiPure carbon filter system at homebase. At the Tampa Show 2021 we bought a micro green inline and green large sediment remover from Clear2O. (Definitely need to replace 15 months later) But you saved us money because we thought there was also a replaceable filter in the large sediment unit and come to find out it's washable! We also bought the Clear2O drinking water pitcher at that show. Do you have any experience with that to do a video?
We bought the green Clear2O filter and dirt guard last summer. Did the five minute flush prior to hooking up the filter/guard. Water was clear but the well water smell was still present. Will try installing the third stage filter. Thank you for the information.
Thank YOU for doing this video. I will be starting my shuttle bus build in a few weeks. Looking at Water filters was confusing. This system will be perfect ....
I don’t use water filters. Don’t drink the water. But I do have a screen system. And before I winterize it I flush the water system. Thanks this would been nice to watch when I got started in camping. Simple Water System screen pressure regulator drinking water hose done.
I use 2 canister filters. The first filter is a 5 micron filter and the second filter is a 0.5 micron filter. Both has carbon. Our water tastes and smells great no mater where we go.
My setup uses a spindown flushable inline filter for sediment. 05mg and a second unit for smaller particles then my water softener then a two stage carbon setup 👌🏾
Was pleasantly surprised to see you endorse the Clear-2O. I retired from 30 yrs public water supply operations (& seabees pwc, btw). I began using it when they first became available. Within 6 months it (both stages) saved my RV from massive mud and sludge contamination the blue would have allowed-at a 5⭐️ LA resort! Ive moved on to 3 stage cartridges plus softening but preach Clear-2O to anyone that asks. BTW:didn’t see any softening on your rig. Do you?
It is a good day. I learned something I didn’t know before about the difference between solid carbon block and the granular carbon. Good to know. Thanks for the video!
As always, we found this video very informative. This is an often-overlooked add-on to your RV. We have been using the two-stage canister Clearsource filter system with 5 and .2 micron filters for about 2 years. I agree with Phil, having a quick connection makes the setup much faster. To prevent making a mess when you first turn on a faucet in the RV, I make a point to purge the air out of the system and hose before I connect the water line to our RV.
We started with the blue inline filter that everyone starts with and then switched to the Clear20 green one because the blue one started to have charcoal particles flake off in the hose and it was not good. Even after we starting using the Clear20 we still bought Spring Water because we sill did not believe it was good to drink from the tap but after watching your video we started to drink from the tap and it tastes great plus the 1 gallon jugs of Spring Water was getting harder to find and taking up to much room in the RV. The only downside we see for the Clear20 is that the water pressure is even lower but we just fill our freshwater tank and use our water pump and that seems to help a lot when taking showers, etc. Thanks for sharing! ~ Shion and Matthew
Thanks. I am on a well pump at home and we are considering Weekend RV trips. I am interested in filtration and am concerned about bacteria lingering in filters. We have heavy sediment so I wonder what will help to not clog up filters like we have in the past. Thanks for your channel and this information
Just got back from a 4 day trip to a state park and the water smelled awful so we''ll going to purchase a Clear2o dirt guard system to try. Perfect timing for your video Thanks and keep them coming.
If your just filtering for taste 3 filters are fine, pre , carbon, post. If your trying to remove hardness from water mixed bed resin's or RO is what you need.
we use clear20 in line. we can use the water from the tap for boiling/cooking, but for drinking and more direct consumption, think of mac and cheese, we also have a zero water canister inside the rv that we use
I want to thank you for making this video. We followed your recommendations and for our first RV trip we have enjoyed great tasting water !. In our previous trips water was a hit or miss. Now we know we will have great water.
Thank you for the excellent overview. I would highly recommend the RV water filter store as an option for everyone outfitting their RV water needs including but not limited to water filters, water filter housing, water softeners, hoses regulators etc. I did a lot of personal research and found this site and their staff very knowledgeable.They are an excellent family run business with high-quality products.
Sure, I just bought 2 of the blues the other day. Hopefully I can return them. I didn't realize how little filtering was in them. Thanks for this video!
I'm running a 5 micro to a water softener then thru a 1 micro filter. We use a zero water filter container in the fridge for drinking. Works pretty good change filters every 60ty to 90ty days depending on location plus recharging the water softener.
We’re filling time in a rv park near Brunswick, GA.. well water smell is so bad, I am using 3 inline Clear20 filters. water Pressure is down but no more sulfur smell.. one wouldn’t cut it… never experienced this before. Been to a to. Of rv parks with well water.. 1 inline filter was always enough till now.. Full time RVing up and downs and smelly water lol
I have installed all 3 great taste really pleased. I have another question. Did you get a drop in water pressure from when you are using city water? And do you use a water softener? If so what kind? Thanks for all your great info.. Randy Weathington
We only notice a drop in pressure when the inline filter in the dirt guard has done its job and clogs. We do use a softener, the On The Go. It is listed on our gear page on our website, todayissomeday.net
Good video for h2o filters....I learned something, thanks. I looked at the quick hose disconnects links. I shy away from plastic ones because they deteriorate from the sun and heat. I have had several crack at home. I like the metal ones, but I see why you get corrosion on them. I read the description and they are aluminum! I found solid brass ones on Amazon. I don't think they will corrode. A little more money, but worth it. Thanks to you both for the great videos, and thank you for your service!
Great info.... Our RV we ordered is due in this month and we were looking to get an inline filter to install before the water hits the rv canister filter... Thank You.
You sold me! I have been wondering what type of water filter I should get for my new 5th wheel. I'll be buying the Clear 2-0 green inline filter this week. Thanks guys!
Thank you both for taking the time to give us the information we need to make decisions for our own needs. We're workcamping in the Colorado rockies all summer. The campground is awesome, beautiful, but the water isn't smelling great coming out of the tap. The blue inline filter we have been using just isn't cutting it, so wee just ordered the Clear 2 O inline and dirt guard.
After watching an episode of 'two tired teachers', they had a faucet filter. I use a faucet filter (Pure) at home and bought a cheaper Brita faucet filter for the camper. After giving it a 3 day test, I gave it a 2 thumbs up.
Solid video on filters. I"ve been using a blue loose charcoal filter but i then run it into my Berkey inside the camper for solid charcoal filtering. Been RVing for almost 5 years now. Found you guys from the Hanks and I love the Today is Someday moto. Im selling my home and in process of trying to just make it happen. Thanks!
Love how you two break things down, easy to understand what you’re telling us about. Will be looking for C2 0 filtering system. Now my question for you, would you still use a deionized or does the Clear 2 O do the same. I love the duel canisters system, would love to install in line with house with third bringing everything down to 1 micron. Thanks for a great video.
Thanks for another great video, guys! I’ve been using the “green” pair and can rally tell the difference. One thought - I place my pressure gauge/regulator on the coach end of the filter pair. I am less concerned with the pressure going into the filter than I am with the pressure leaving the filters for the coach. If I cant get adequate pressure the filters being clogged is a possibility, but if pressure is set upstream, low pressure to the coach could have a number of causes. (Just a thought - from an admitted techno-nerd!). You all continue to be the absolute best!!
Chris, don't do this. I learned the hard way. I am also using the pair of green Clear20 filters but once I hooked up to an RV park with the pressure regulator downstream rather than on the faucet. Unfortunately the water pressure was 90psi at the park, and it cracked the lid to the pre-filter, forcing me to buy pre-filter to replace it.
This is probably pretty important information for most Rv'rs. The hose attachment water filters (better ones anyway), seem to be quite a bit more expensive than the canister versions. The canister versions will more than pay for themselves in short order with their cheaper filters and greater capacities. That 1 micron solid CO2 fills up real quick without a good pre-filter. Also as you said the canister styles flow is better also. So if your going to be using them for long, (and have the room) you might as well start with a canister. As far as the Sand filter (20m), you only need to use that if your hooking up to well water in the majority of circumstances. I would start with a 5 micron on city water and use a 1micron or less as your secondary. That should do just fine for all but the most finicky. If you want the absolute most pure water, you'll have to add an RO filter too. We use to say that was the best all around back when I was selling water systems decades ago, however now it is questionable if it is the best DRINKING water. But that is a issue all it's own.
So I'm guessing you don't use a Berkey? We have had one for 3 yrs now. So we should still use the in line Clear2O and a water softener? I am finding hard water deposits and I can't imagine it what our pipes look like.
Great video! We only camp a few times a year, weekend trips and occasionally a week long camping trip. How would you suggest storing the water filters and hoses to minimize bacteria growth? I do sanitize the campers water system each spring. I walk the water out of the hoses after each trip. Should I be leaving the hoses open on each end? In-line water filters, leave them open ended, standing vertically in a bucket so they can drain and dry? Thank you for any advice! Dave
I absolutely love the Clear 2 O filter! We used the blue filter last year and it just didn't do a good job. I switched to the green Clear2O filter and wow what a huge improvement! It removed that sulfur smell you get with most well water and it actually tastes good. We can actually used the water drinker faucets in the camper! Well worth the extra money for it.
Thanks for this video. This was perfect timing. I was debating on which system to get. I think I'm going with the canister system. Today was a perfect day.
Very interesting and well presented information I really prefer all the filters that I can get coming into my coach I carry a small device that measures parts per million in water samples. A bottle of water from for instance Dasani tests at 7 ppm a bottle of water from Costco tests at 15 ppm. The water coming out of my filtered system in my coach test 39 ppm. The water that comes from the city supply at my sticks and bricks test at 893 ppm so where am I more happy drinking my water from my filtered system in my coach just about no matter where I am. Thomyt
Very infomercialesque. The education was useful, but I’d rather see a variety of filters that are similar to the Clear20 instead of comparing apples to oranges.
We have this one: kit.co/youmeandtherv/rv-electric-water-hookups/on-the-go-rv-water-s We have it connected after the Dirt Gurad/inline filter, hose from the inline filter to the water softener, then into the rig connection.
Excellent video with really good information. We switched to the green Clear2O filter and pre-filter shortly after we went full time because the water quality varied so much between states. We noticed a huge difference in our water after switching.
Hi guys - thanks for all your great videos! After watching this video, I ordered the Clear2o pre filter and two of the RV/Marine filters. One of the filters was defective right out of the box (no water would pass through). I emailed the company two weeks ago asking for some help and they have not responded. Obviously not your fault, but thought you might want to know what kind of customer service they provide. Love your channel!
You missed one. We use the Frizzlife MV99 RV water filter system. It is also solid block carbon and filters to 0.5 microns. It is also certified by IAMPO R&T against NSF/ANSI 42&53. It has a replaceable cartridge and is designed so that you do not need to turn off the water supply to change it. And to top it off, it includes a pressure regulator. We've used it for about four months and are very pleased with it. And like almost everything else, it is available on Amazon.
Thanks for sharing! I didnt know about this one.
I have the same one.
We just bought a travel trailer. 4 days I’m! We are staying at one location for the summer and then we will travel down to Florida where we actually live. Thank you so much for the advice, help! It is an amazing gift you give the RV community.
You are welcome! Enjoy your adventure!!
We use a inline filter at the city water but we use a Zero water pitcher for our coffee and to drink. Every evening we run water through two Zero pitchers to have cold drinking water and the other for the coffee pot. We started this after getting some really bad water in Alaska. It was so bad we had to throw away the water hose and buy a new one. And I had used their laundry before I knew the water was bad. We had to go to another laundry and wash our clothes twice to get them clean looking and smelling. Learn a valuable lesson on this trip. Thank you for this video it really explains the different filters. Safe travels.
Yikes! sounds like you guys really had an ordeal at in Alaska! Thanks for sharing.
We use a water filter canister. We use the Pentek/Pentair CFB-PB filter. It is a 0.5 micron carbon block filter and doesn’t significantly affect water flow.
Great topic. What about water softener for RV when filling fresh water tank or hooked up to water at a park. Softened water is not good for drinking, due to high sodium levels, but softened water is so much better for your skin, for suds and for the plumbing and appliances in your rig. Ever wonder why water pipes, water heaters and faucets often don't work properly in RVs.
We use one, but it is not a Clear 2o brand, so we didn't discuss it in the video. We have the On The Go water softener.
Phil, just so you know, we used loose carbon granules for our green house filters at the State of California Pollution Research Center, and they worked perfectly. You don't need a solid carbon filter, as long as you have a carbon filter that is filled with activated carbon. The activated carbon, in any setup will attract the pollutants.
I think this depends on if the filter is upright consistently or if people use it laying on its side. We’ve used loose in our RV system and never had a major problem except for Florida water that nothing seems to filter well.
Berkey! It has the limitations of just being for drinking and takes up a lot of space, but we haven't found anything that beats it! We also use the Clear20 as well but we also add a 5 Micron in addition to the two Clear 20 (20 micron particle and the 1 micron inline). We also use the On the Go water softner. That handles the whole camper and then we travel with the Travel Berkey for drinking and cooking! The whole system works well! Thank you for the great video!
Totally agree -For drinking/cooking from sources of unknown quality like all RV’ers encounter on the road, nothing better than Berkey. However, have found my Berkey doesn’t like water from traditional water softeners that recharge using salt.
@@NoGasWelcomeAboard That's really good to know, we haven't seen or had the issue yet with the berkey using the On the Go water softner yet but do know that Berkey does not recommend softned water to be put through their water coolers. Any symptoms that you can point to to say here is where the Berkey has a problem with the softened water? Doe it filter slower or somehow becomes clogged? Its hard for me to rationalize how putting water with less stuff in it clogs the Bekey's filters. Nonetheless, I appreciate the insight and will continue to check the berkey! Thanks!
@@andrewk1916 Four years ago we moved into a house with softened water, so naturally filled the coach tank with that water before our first trip. That’s when I noticed the Berkey water tasting super salty. Transitioned to good old well water for the Berkey at the CG & the salty taste went away. Maybe it was a fluke, but from that point forward I have avoided using softened water in the Berkey and have never encountered that salty taste again.
@@NoGasWelcomeAboard Thanks for the follow-up and pointing the symptoms to watch for with eh Berkey and softened water! WE haven't experienced that with the our portable but that's not to say we're not doing something wrong- maybe it needs to be recharged! Or maybe we put a junction prior to the softener after the filters and fill from there to see if there is a difference. We appreciate the insight and sharing your experience with the two systems!
@@andrewk1916 guys try putting the softener between 2 filters. Pre filter for contaminants then soften then filter again to remove some of the sodium. The standard house filter with a carbon element should work. It does fine in our rig. But the important thing is the softener is protecting your entire rig from corrosion and calcium build up.
We use the Beech Lane External RV Dual Water Filter System. It has two filters. A 5 micron filter and a 0.5 micron filter. $60 for the whole system and filters.
We us this. Changed our drinking water life! 😊
Awesome video and new subscriber from Changing Lanes 😎. Question for y’all, where does the pressure regulator go? Before or after the filter? I assume after due to the fact the filer will slow the pressure down?
Welcome aboard. I have always put it on first. I want max pressure hitting the filter first. I have wanted to add it second....so maybe I will play with it to see if there is a huge difference.
Thank you. So I have purchased the clear20 and I also have an canister filter that I just changed to I thought was a more durable one. I have lost major water pressure and I only assume it was the canister filter. Your thoughts on having two or should we have one or the other? Thanks
Since we tend to spend longer periods of time in one location, we also add the ‘On The Go’ water softener to our Tiffin. We don’t drink water from our rig, so we use the blue 20 micron at the hose, which goes to the water softener, then the ‘in house’ large white filter, and that’s it, other than our residential fridge, which has it’s own filter again, mainly used for ice-cubes. We only put water in our water tank from home, where the city has spent over a Billion $$ on a filtration system for the whole region, with clear Canadian water for the masses. Thanks Phil & Stacy for the explanation, as I’ll now be looking for the brand of filters you mentioned here…which reminds me, when I initially added a new filter to the wet bay, it took some flushing to get rid of the initial black sediment that comes from the filter we currently use!
We use Flow Pur, one canister type for all water, one in-line for drinking water. We also use Every Drop filter in our Whirlpool fridge so that the fridge water and ice are triple filtered. The fridge water is the only water we drink. Being triple filtered, this water smells and tastes great eliminating the need for bottled water.
Thanks for sharing!!
Big berky no question been using 25 yrs ,even carrying overseas with me ,I don't want no plastic junk touching my water , I'm 80 and healthy ,it works 😀
Because I live in southeastern GA, we have high concentration of sulfur in our water. The house water goes through a huge tank that aerates the water and sulfur escapes. Our outside faucet is not run thru this system so when I went to Walmart, I saw the Clear2 0 filter that stated it removes sulfur!! Naturally the box only had one in it which also told me that it's the one to use. Our drinking water will be run thru our much loved Travel Berkey. Thanks for confirming that I did the right thing!!!
I just bought my first RV and I've been looking on UA-cam for all types of information and this is one of the best ones as far as information on filters that information helps..
We even just ordered a jeep because of you thank you so much. And we will full time RV also. A huge thank you for your service and being such amazing people.
We use a standard whole house cartridge water filter. The replacement cartridges are better and cheaper than the inline filters. They don't clog as fast as the inline filters do. I'm building a two stage unit for less than $75 that will use a sediment filter as the first stage and the 1 micron carbon filter as the second stage. As a note, you can clean off the sediment filter just by rinsing it.
Thanks for the info!
I do wish you had more brands and technologies, so as not such advertisement. Maybe talk a bit about pressure changes as well. Every filter will drop your pressure, how much depends on the flow rate. Some real world info is always best!
Noted!
Just for reference from a carbon service guy: The term "channeling" is used for the water passing thru filter without proper contact of the granules. I have a Clear Source 3 stage using carbon block and .5 micron rating. Can be mounted.
Perfect timing, was getting ready to order a canister system that costs $400 but now will be going with the Clear2o with the dirt guard. Thank you for the great info.
Glad I could help
If you were going to buy berkey filter canister still do it . It will be extra filtered water. Use in your home and camper.
Good Job you two. I use the Clear2o system outside, have the two canister setup in the basement (to 1 micron), and a 1 micron drinking water faucet at the kitchen sink. Let's see if anything can get thru that. I think my water is better in the Motor Home than at home, I get better soap suds in the shower than at home.
Thanks for chiming in! You probably do!
Clear as mud, Big SMILES! Great lesson. Thanks!
You should try a 90 degree angle on where you have that small "cheater" hose to take more pressure off.
That CARBON can be lightly whisked by scotch Brite pad to rejuvenate the filter. Hope this helps, the other filter I use occasionally is sayer water filter at 1 micron. It is slow and needs
Thanks for the fantastic video. Excellent, easy to understand advice.
We just purchased a used 5th wheel. The previous owner used it as a 2nd residence in a park. They didn't use a water filter because they believed the park water was filtered. I'm heading to the store to get the Clear20 green inline. 👍
Great video and explanation of each. I installed a clear choice on board double filter going thru an onboard water softner. Works great, just a lot of work doing it but worth it. No more hard water. Whewww.
Great content as always you two! We're abt 3 yrs out from replacing our 19yo class A Tiffin with a newer model to full time in. These videos are pure GOLD in educating us on what to do. Thanks and keep 'em coming! GO NAVY! HOOYAH! V/R, ICCS(SS), USN Ret.
I've watched way too many water filtration UA-cam videos and have been suffering from information overload. Your video cut through my mental fog. Our travel trailer has minimal basement storage, so canister filtration won't work for us. The inline filters are the only thing we can use easily. Thanks for making my decision easier.
We have a RODI system in our house. When we sell this month, we will take it with us in the rv.
Great to see you up and around, Phil. Thanks to Stacy looking after you.
We use the Dirt Guard / Clear2O combination. Next inline is a single canister activated charcoal filter. Next is our water softener, then the water flows into the fresh water tank. Water we pump from the tank goes through the canister Tiffin installs on their coaches. This is probably overkill, but like you, we drink water from our fresh water tank.
How does all that filtering effect your water flow?
@@ribster2010 It only affects flow into the fresh water tank, but filling the 90 gallon tank takes awhile. We use water from the fresh water tank using the motorhome's pump, which is good flow.
I love your channel and your pragmatic approach to RV life. Thank you for the great info!
We, too, drink our tank water. I use a whole-house big blue canister to contain high flow ceramic "candles", made by Doulton. Filters to 0.5 microns, removes about any contaminant you can think of! Became an obvious need after travelling thru Newfoundland. Most of their water sources are from surface sources, so often park water fell under boil orders. Does reduce flow rates somewhat, but added benefit is slower filling of gray water tank! To extend time between cleaning the ceramic candles, run a sediment filter upstream of the ceramic filter.
Excellent video. Only problem I have is no water pressure after adequately filtering the water 😢
I don't really need this information for my immediate purpose but it's interesting to know. Thanks.
Thanks for all the good info! I purchased all 3 of the green large green bucket the green filter and I put a charcoal filter in the water bay... WoW what a difference..!!! I do have a question when you are only running off your fresh water tank do you drink and cook with the water? If so how did you sanitize your fresh water tank? Thanks for all the great info you guys are sharing and the laughs.
Randy Weathington
Hey randy, we flush the fresh water tank twice a year with a bleach solution. With us using the tank and always turning over new tanks, the need to sanitize is not needed that often. We do use the water to cook and drink from the tank when using the pump.
Probably the best non-technical explanation of the differences of inline water filters, yet. We are clean water freaks and were looking for alternatives to the blue inline filter as we use a MultiPure carbon filter system at homebase. At the Tampa Show 2021 we bought a micro green inline and green large sediment remover from Clear2O. (Definitely need to replace 15 months later) But you saved us money because we thought there was also a replaceable filter in the large sediment unit and come to find out it's washable! We also bought the Clear2O drinking water pitcher at that show. Do you have any experience with that to do a video?
Love this! We do not have their drinking water pitcher.
You two are the best! Thanks for your contribution making our industry better.
You're the best!
Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I just bought a pack of 2 of the "blue" ones. 😥 but I will be getting the green ones from now on.
Glad I could help!
We bought the green Clear2O filter and dirt guard last summer. Did the five minute flush prior to hooking up the filter/guard. Water was clear but the well water smell was still present. Will try installing the third stage filter. Thank you for the information.
Thank YOU for doing this video. I will be starting my shuttle bus build in a few weeks. Looking at Water filters was confusing. This system will be perfect ....
I don’t use water filters. Don’t drink the water. But I do have a screen system. And before I winterize it I flush the water system. Thanks this would been nice to watch when I got started in camping. Simple Water System screen pressure regulator drinking water hose done.
I use 2 canister filters. The first filter is a 5 micron filter and the second filter is a 0.5 micron filter. Both has carbon. Our water tastes and smells great no mater where we go.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks I needed to here this being a newbie in RVing.I appreciate all of your videos and talks.Wally
My setup uses a spindown flushable inline filter for sediment. 05mg and a second unit for smaller particles then my water softener then a two stage carbon setup 👌🏾
Was pleasantly surprised to see you endorse the Clear-2O. I retired from 30 yrs public water supply operations (& seabees pwc, btw). I began using it when they first became available. Within 6 months it (both stages) saved my RV from massive mud and sludge contamination the blue would have allowed-at a 5⭐️ LA resort! Ive moved on to 3 stage cartridges plus softening but preach Clear-2O to anyone that asks. BTW:didn’t see any softening on your rig. Do you?
It is a good day. I learned something I didn’t know before about the difference between solid carbon block and the granular carbon. Good to know. Thanks for the video!
Glad it was helpful!
As always, we found this video very informative. This is an often-overlooked add-on to your RV. We have been using the two-stage canister Clearsource filter system with 5 and .2 micron filters for about 2 years. I agree with Phil, having a quick connection makes the setup much faster. To prevent making a mess when you first turn on a faucet in the RV, I make a point to purge the air out of the system and hose before I connect the water line to our RV.
Thanks for adding on! We appreciate it!
We started with the blue inline filter that everyone starts with and then switched to the Clear20 green one because the blue one started to have charcoal particles flake off in the hose and it was not good. Even after we starting using the Clear20 we still bought Spring Water because we sill did not believe it was good to drink from the tap but after watching your video we started to drink from the tap and it tastes great plus the 1 gallon jugs of Spring Water was getting harder to find and taking up to much room in the RV. The only downside we see for the Clear20 is that the water pressure is even lower but we just fill our freshwater tank and use our water pump and that seems to help a lot when taking showers, etc. Thanks for sharing! ~ Shion and Matthew
I have been using the dirt guard and the 1 micron filter and it really improves the taste of the water.
Thanks. I am on a well pump at home and we are considering Weekend RV trips. I am interested in filtration and am concerned about bacteria lingering in filters. We have heavy sediment so I wonder what will help to not clog up filters like we have in the past. Thanks for your channel and this information
Glad it was helpful! The dirt guard may just do the job.
@@todayissomeday thanks. I will look into the dirt guard.
Just got back from a 4 day trip to a state park and the water smelled awful
so we''ll going to purchase a Clear2o dirt guard system to try. Perfect timing for your video Thanks and keep them coming.
I used the Clear2 0 inline by itself and it severely lowered the flow rate of the water. 1gpm vs 5gpm without the filter.
Yes it will! We made that mistake too! It will also clog really fast. That low micron is working way too hard! Needs help with a prefilter.
If your just filtering for taste 3 filters are fine, pre , carbon, post. If your trying to remove hardness from water mixed bed resin's or RO is what you need.
Holy Moley 😳😳 Thank you for giving us all information that's alot of work and is appreciated 😀 Safe Travels ❤
Our pleasure!
Perfect timing! I was just looking to find the best water filter for our RV. Not liking the cheap inline cartridges.
I just purchased the green one your testing
we use clear20 in line. we can use the water from the tap for boiling/cooking, but for drinking and more direct consumption, think of mac and cheese, we also have a zero water canister inside the rv that we use
I want to thank you for making this video. We followed your recommendations and for our first RV trip we have enjoyed great tasting water !. In our previous trips water was a hit or miss. Now we know we will have great water.
Glad it was helpful!
We have been using Clear2O filters, and were glad to find out about the solid carbon filter. That is really a game-changer! Thanks, folks!
I didn't find this filter on Amazon. I will look at Camping World or Wal-mart. Thank you so much for this video.
You are so welcome!
we just bought a berkey for our house and will be using it in the rv ! great and helpful review
Thank you for the excellent overview. I would highly recommend the RV water filter store as an option for everyone outfitting their RV water needs including but not limited to water filters, water filter housing, water softeners, hoses regulators etc. I did a lot of personal research and found this site and their staff very knowledgeable.They are an excellent family run business with high-quality products.
Thank you for this video. Our campground has well water and we are trying to figure out which filtration system would be for us.
Thank you so much! I think I’ll go with the green c20 filter!
Loved, loved, loved the colander comparison! I don’t rv but I watch you religiously every week. You two are great, thank you.
Sure, I just bought 2 of the blues the other day. Hopefully I can return them. I didn't realize how little filtering was in them. Thanks for this video!
I'm running a 5 micro to a water softener then thru a 1 micro filter. We use a zero water filter container in the fridge for drinking. Works pretty good change filters every 60ty to 90ty days depending on location plus recharging the water softener.
Hey Mike! Good to see you! Hope you guys are doing well. Thanks for the info.
We are in cascade mt fly fishing the missouri river. It is absolutely beautiful here we have a bunch of big horn sheep in the side lot.
This is very good information. I will be changing my inline set up now. Thanks so much for the video!
You're so welcome!
You need a 90-degree brass fitting for the wet bay.
We’re filling time in a rv park near Brunswick, GA.. well water smell is so bad, I am using 3 inline Clear20 filters. water Pressure is down but no more sulfur smell.. one wouldn’t cut it… never experienced this before. Been to a to. Of rv parks with well water.. 1 inline filter was always enough till now.. Full time RVing up and downs and smelly water lol
I have installed all 3 great taste really pleased. I have another question. Did you get a drop in water pressure from when you are using city water? And do you use a water softener? If so what kind? Thanks for all your great info..
Randy Weathington
We only notice a drop in pressure when the inline filter in the dirt guard has done its job and clogs. We do use a softener, the On The Go. It is listed on our gear page on our website, todayissomeday.net
Going to Camping World tomorrow. Boy, the things I didn’t know. Thanks. Alan
Good video for h2o filters....I learned something, thanks. I looked at the quick hose disconnects links. I shy away from plastic ones because they deteriorate from the sun and heat. I have had several crack at home. I like the metal ones, but I see why you get corrosion on them. I read the description and they are aluminum! I found solid brass ones on Amazon. I don't think they will corrode. A little more money, but worth it. Thanks to you both for the great videos, and thank you for your service!
I am convinced. I just ordered the inline and the dirt filter. Thanks!
Great info.... Our RV we ordered is due in this month and we were looking to get an inline filter to install before the water hits the rv canister filter... Thank You.
You sold me! I have been wondering what type of water filter I should get for my new 5th wheel. I'll be buying the Clear 2-0 green inline filter this week. Thanks guys!
Thank you both for taking the time to give us the information we need to make decisions for our own needs. We're workcamping in the Colorado rockies all summer. The campground is awesome, beautiful, but the water isn't smelling great coming out of the tap. The blue inline filter we have been using just isn't cutting it, so wee just ordered the Clear 2 O inline and dirt guard.
After watching an episode of 'two tired teachers', they had a faucet filter. I use a faucet filter (Pure) at home and bought a cheaper Brita faucet filter for the camper. After giving it a 3 day test, I gave it a 2 thumbs up.
Thanks for sharing.
I use the blue 20 micron filter right now but I’m also still new to it. I’m definitely gonna upgrade to the green 1 micron in-line filter
Also love you music at the end of your videos.
thanks!
Solid video on filters. I"ve been using a blue loose charcoal filter but i then run it into my Berkey inside the camper for solid charcoal filtering. Been RVing for almost 5 years now. Found you guys from the Hanks and I love the Today is Someday moto. Im selling my home and in process of trying to just make it happen. Thanks!
Phil & Stacy so much great information. Super thanks. Hope to see you both again sometime.
Our pleasure friend!! Yall take care.
Joe and I are enjoying your videos! Tell us about the artist for all your music!
Love how you two break things down, easy to understand what you’re telling us about. Will be looking for C2 0 filtering system. Now my question for you, would you still use a deionized or does the Clear 2 O do the same. I love the duel canisters system, would love to install in line with house with third bringing everything down to 1 micron. Thanks for a great video.
We do not deionize.
Thanks for another great video, guys! I’ve been using the “green” pair and can rally tell the difference. One thought - I place my pressure gauge/regulator on the coach end of the filter pair. I am less concerned with the pressure going into the filter than I am with the pressure leaving the filters for the coach. If I cant get adequate pressure the filters being clogged is a possibility, but if pressure is set upstream, low pressure to the coach could have a number of causes. (Just a thought - from an admitted techno-nerd!). You all continue to be the absolute best!!
Chris, don't do this. I learned the hard way. I am also using the pair of green Clear20 filters but once I hooked up to an RV park with the pressure regulator downstream rather than on the faucet. Unfortunately the water pressure was 90psi at the park, and it cracked the lid to the pre-filter, forcing me to buy pre-filter to replace it.
@@SuperSushidog Thanks for the info ‘ guidance! I will return to the conventional configuration!
This is probably pretty important information for most Rv'rs. The hose attachment water filters (better ones anyway), seem to be quite a bit more expensive than the canister versions. The canister versions will more than pay for themselves in short order with their cheaper filters and greater capacities. That 1 micron solid CO2 fills up real quick without a good pre-filter. Also as you said the canister styles flow is better also. So if your going to be using them for long, (and have the room) you might as well start with a canister. As far as the Sand filter (20m), you only need to use that if your hooking up to well water in the majority of circumstances. I would start with a 5 micron on city water and use a 1micron or less as your secondary. That should do just fine for all but the most finicky. If you want the absolute most pure water, you'll have to add an RO filter too. We use to say that was the best all around back when I was selling water systems decades ago, however now it is questionable if it is the best DRINKING water. But that is a issue all it's own.
I respect your recommendations and hope you have one for a water softener. Be safe.
We do use the On The Go water softener. Check it out here: todayissomeday.net/gear-utilites
So I'm guessing you don't use a Berkey? We have had one for 3 yrs now. So we should still use the in line Clear2O and a water softener? I am finding hard water deposits and I can't imagine it what our pipes look like.
Great video and great information, thanks for sharing with us! Safe Travels! Zoe and Ramon
Great video! We only camp a few times a year, weekend trips and occasionally a week long camping trip. How would you suggest storing the water filters and hoses to minimize bacteria growth? I do sanitize the campers water system each spring. I walk the water out of the hoses after each trip. Should I be leaving the hoses open on each end? In-line water filters, leave them open ended, standing vertically in a bucket so they can drain and dry? Thank you for any advice! Dave
Excellent informative video. Let’s me know I am getting the green inline system.
We were able to find both at Walmart in Sault Ste Marie. Love it!
Super informative! Thank you for breaking that down.
Hope the Phil is recovering well.
Lou & Angie
I absolutely love the Clear 2 O filter! We used the blue filter last year and it just didn't do a good job. I switched to the green Clear2O filter and wow what a huge improvement! It removed that sulfur smell you get with most well water and it actually tastes good. We can actually used the water drinker faucets in the camper! Well worth the extra money for it.
Thanks for this video. This was perfect timing. I was debating on which system to get. I think I'm going with the canister system. Today was a perfect day.
Glad we could help
Very interesting and well presented information I really prefer all the filters that I can get coming into my coach I carry a small device that measures parts per million in water samples. A bottle of water from for instance Dasani tests at 7 ppm a bottle of water from Costco tests at 15 ppm. The water coming out of my filtered system in my coach test 39 ppm. The water that comes from the city supply at my sticks and bricks test at 893 ppm so where am I more happy drinking my water from my filtered system in my coach just about no matter where I am. Thomyt
Very infomercialesque. The education was useful, but I’d rather see a variety of filters that are similar to the Clear20 instead of comparing apples to oranges.
Great Info! Thank you. I better understand and will stop by walmart to get the Clear products.
Please talk about your water softener and where and how it figures in to your water set up. Thank you.
We have this one: kit.co/youmeandtherv/rv-electric-water-hookups/on-the-go-rv-water-s We have it connected after the Dirt Gurad/inline filter, hose from the inline filter to the water softener, then into the rig connection.
Excellent video with really good information. We switched to the green Clear2O filter and pre-filter shortly after we went full time because the water quality varied so much between states. We noticed a huge difference in our water after switching.
Did your camper come with the curtains? I was wondering if you can recommend a place that we can get them?
No, I did them myself. They were actually my dining room curtains before I sold the house
Hi guys - thanks for all your great videos! After watching this video, I ordered the Clear2o pre filter and two of the RV/Marine filters. One of the filters was defective right out of the box (no water would pass through). I emailed the company two weeks ago asking for some help and they have not responded. Obviously not your fault, but thought you might want to know what kind of customer service they provide. Love your channel!
That is unfortunate, Rick. Send us an email with your info and we will see what we ca do to nudge them.