RV Water Filters and Hoses in Ocean View, NJ
On a seasonal site at the Jersey Shore, your trailer's water hose usually stays connected from spring until fall, so the filter is working every day you're there, not just for a weekend. We carry drinking water hoses, inline water filters and replacement cartridges at our parts counter in Ocean View.
Water Parts We Carry
Bring your old filter or cartridge with you when you come in. Filters and cartridges come in different sizes, and having the old one in hand is the easiest way to match it.
- Drinking water hoses
- Inline water filters
- Replacement filter cartridges
How Often Should You Change an RV Water Filter?
Most inline RV water filters should be replaced every three to six months, or at least once a camping season. Check the package too, since most list a rating in months or gallons, and go by that first.
A filter on a seasonal site wears out faster than one that only goes out for a few weekend trips. Water runs through it every day you're there, and it stays connected between visits. A season at Ocean View Resort runs from mid April to mid October, which is at the long end of what most filters are rated for. On a full-season hookup, plan on changing the filter partway through if your filter's rating is shorter.
Replace the filter sooner if it was left connected over the winter. It may also be done early if:
A kinked hose or low pressure at the campground can also lower the pressure, and an old or garden hose can change the taste, so check those too.
- the water pressure at your faucet drops
- the water starts to taste or smell off again
Use a Drinking Water Hose, Not a Garden Hose
A drinking water hose is made to carry water you'll drink. Most garden hoses aren't, and water that sits in one on a warm day often picks up a plastic taste. If your water tastes off, check the hose before you blame the filter.
Drinking water hoses are usually white or blue and are labeled for drinking water. A few habits will keep yours in good shape:
- Use it only for drinking water
- Keep it separate from any hose you use to rinse the sewer connection
- Cap both ends when you store it
- Replace it if it cracks or a fitting is damaged. A leak at the connection is often just a worn washer
Take the Filter Off Before Winter
When you close up for the season, disconnect the hose and remove the filter. A filter left outside can freeze and crack, and it shouldn't sit with water in it until spring. It's best to start each season with a new one.
Our service department can winterize your unit for you at the end of the season. If you're a seasonal camper at Ocean View Resort, our Spring Start package covers your water hookup. Our technicians connect your unit to the water supply, flush out the system and inspect it before you arrive. We also offer a yearly water filter replacement as one of our pre-season services, so the new filter is in before you get here.
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Pick Up Filters and Hoses in Ocean View
We carry filters, cartridges and hoses in our 3,500-square-foot parts showroom. If you're staying at Ocean View Resort, we're right on the property, so you can pick them up on your way back to your site. While you're here, you can browse the rest of our parts and accessories.
Get in TouchOcean View Trailer Sales
2555 US-9
Ocean View, New Jersey 08230
(609) 624-0370
Common Questions About RV Water Filters
How long does an RV water filter last?
About three to six months for most inline filters, or the number of gallons on the package, whichever comes first. If a filter sat connected over the winter, start the season with a new one.
Does a water filter lower water pressure?
A new filter lowers the pressure only slightly, usually not enough to notice at the faucet. A noticeable drop often means the filter is clogging and is due for a change, though a kinked hose or low pressure at the campground can cause it too.
Can I use a regular garden hose?
Not for the water you drink. A garden hose is fine for washing the trailer or rinsing off the deck, but the hookup to your unit should be a hose labeled for drinking water.
Do I need a filter if the campground water is already treated?
A filter is still a good idea. Treated water often has a chlorine taste. Most inline RV filters use carbon, which reduces that taste and catches sediment from the campground's water lines.