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Old 06-23-2019, 09:06 PM   #1
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We have a 28' Aspen Trail with rear bath. Water pressure is so low we can't even shower in the unit. I'm thinking of installing new faucets in the bathroom. Has anyone else had this issue and replaced faucets? and did it work? The sink faucet has 2gpm on it which is not much. Also any other suggestions welcome.
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Old 06-23-2019, 09:45 PM   #2
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Is this with "city" water hook up or with trailer tank water.
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Did you try removing the flow restrictors on the faucet and shower head?
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Old 06-24-2019, 10:41 AM   #4
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Alot of times the screens in all the faucets will fill up with construction debris including shower head sceens.
Take each one off and check the screens, you might be surprised at the amount of pex pipe junk in there.
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It is with city water. We have not used the fresh water tank and pump yet.
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will try removing the flow restrictors .thank you
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Old 06-24-2019, 11:48 AM   #7
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Will also clean the screens and see what works. Thanks for the info.
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Old 06-24-2019, 01:20 PM   #8
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You should change the shower head to one of these...

ETL 26781 White Body Spa Oxygenics Shower Head.

cleaning the screens will probably help LOTS and 2 GPM is OK for an RV since water is at a premium when you are working off the internal tank and holding water in the gray tank. 2 GPM should be plenty of water if your screens are ok.
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Are you using the cheap non adjustable water pressure reducer? I've seem them throttle the water down to 30psi.
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I will be trying ETL 26781 White Body Spa Oxygenics Shower Head. after reading plenty of reviews. Thank you all for your help.
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We measured the stock shower head with a 8 cup measuring device timed it etc and got gallons per minute. Then Bought a different head that was better.
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We measured the stock shower head with a 8 cup measuring device timed it etc and got gallons per minute. Then Bought a different head that was better.
Did u get the oxygenics?
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Got the oxygenics shower head plus I cleaned up the screens in the other faucets. World of difference. Thanks for all the help 😊.
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