What to Know About the RV Check Valve for Fresh Water Systems Video

I drew up a little diagram of how RV water systems are typically designed and attached it below to make it easier for you to see each component. I believe what you're referring to is simply just the fresh water tank drain, which you could use…

We do have some check valves available from Valterra and Camco, both of which are big in the RV plumbing industry and have great reputations. The 2 most popular check valves that we have are parts #P23415LFVP, which has 1/2" MPT x MPT fittings,…

The Camco RV and Marine Disposable Water Filter #CAM40043 will last, on average, three months. As you mentioned, that is only a ballpark because of how differently people use it; if you are camping 100 percent of the time it is realistic to expect…

The main reasons why trailer tires blow out is heat generated from under inflated tires and overloading the tires. Trailer tires should be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. A tire in the same size but with a higher ply rating would…

I have listed out a few options for you below. Unfortunately, there isn't anything that tells us what water pump you currently have in your 2010 Tiffin Allegro, so I have listed out water pumps that work with a different number of fixtures. 2…

Trailer tires should be inflated when they are cold and should be inflated to the max psi rating on the sidewall. In your case you would want to run 80 psi. If you don't inflate them to the max psi figure you will lose weight capacity and…

To increase your load carrying capacity for tires and wheels you will need to replace the wheels as well as the tires. Since you said you do not want to replace the wheels on your trailer I recommend staying with the 6-ply tires like part…

The arrow on the RV Check Valve for Fresh Water Systems #37262195 is confusing but it actually shows the direction the water WON'T flow and not the direction it does flow. It is an odd way to illustrate the function of the valve but we confirmed…

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

The electric lockout doesn't do anything to the actuator itself, it is a solenoid that doesn't let the fluid pressurize to case the wheel cylinder or brake caliper to engage. The coupler not returning to the forward location has more to do…

I apologize for any confusion on what the proper torque specs are for 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer wheels. I attached a picture of a chart to the right that details what the proper torque specs are for a trailer wheels lugs based on lug size, wheel…

Correct, the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR will indeed still continue to calibrate without a trailer connected, but without the constant LED light. Per Redarc, if you just drive normally - even without a trailer connected - the…