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Plumbing-Outside

Outside Plumbing

FlowJet RV Macerator Pump Demos and Review

Flowjet RV Waste Macerator Pump Review Feature Photo

Usually, a couple of times a year, Anne and I visit my sister and her family at their home in Victoria, BC. We can park our RV in the driveway and hook up to power and water, but no sewer. Not having a sewer hookup limited our stay. Once the waste tanks filled up, we … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews

Testing RV Water Supply for Total Dissolved Solids

TDS Water Meter Feature Photo

In this video, I test out a new water testing gadget I recently picked up off Amazon. The HM Digital Com-80 Hydrotester can quickly test water for both Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). First, I test the TDS found in our current RV Park water supply, and then I check the water … Read more

Categories Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews

Deluxe RV Water Filter System Review – Clearsource Ultra (Three Stage)

Clearsource Ultra 3 Stage RV Water Filter Feature Photo

A few years ago, a company called Clearsource contacted me and asked for a LYRV review of their dual-stage water filter system. They claimed it was built from the ground up with RVers in mind. The water filter hardware incorporated stainless steel connections and oversize canisters along with a powder-coated steel stand. The unit looked … Read more

Categories FW Upgrades, Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews

Quick and Clean RV Waste Tank Dumping Setup

Quick RV Dump Feature Photo

In this video, I show myself dumping our Keystone Cougar’s 3 RV holding tanks at a rest stop dump station. I show how quick, clean and efficient the task is with my custom sewer system setup. The OEM sewer arrangement has been modded to allow my Waste Master sewer hose to always be connected, by … Read more

Categories FW Upgrades, Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews, RV Tips & Tricks

My Ultimate RV Sewer System Modification

WasteMaster Storage Upgrade Feature Photo

You may remember last year I gave the Waste Master RV Sewer System a full Love Your RV review. I was very impressed with the design and quality of the hose and connections. In the last year, it hasn’t failed to live up to my high expectations. The only major beef I had with the … Read more

Categories FW Upgrades, Plumbing-Outside, RV Tips & Tricks

Waste Master RV Sewer Hose Storage Solution

RV Sewer Hose Storage Feature Photo

I recently replaced my old worn out RV sewer hose with the new Waste Master RV sewer system. (See my full review and demo video). I’ve used it for a few weeks now and really like it. It’s quite a step up in quality over the traditional RV sewer hoses. A killer feature for me … Read more

Categories Fifth Wheel Trailer Guide, FW Tips and Tricks, Plumbing-Outside, RV Tips & Tricks

Reviewing the Waste Master RV Sewer Management System

Waster Master Sewer Sytem Feature Photo

Goodbye Old RV Sewer Hose My wife Anne and I have been full-time RVers for over 4 years now. Most of that time I’ve used a Valterra Viper sewer hose. Compared to the cheapie sewer hose supplied by the dealer in the initial RV starter kit, it was a large step up in quality. Lately, … Read more

Categories Outside the RV, Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews

Twist On Waste Valve for the RV

Twist On Sewer Valve Feature Photo

Valterra Twist-On Waste Valve I’ve seen these twist on waste gates attached to some other RV’s sewer outputs and always thought they would be a good idea for my Keystone Cougar fifth wheel. My rig has three waste tanks (Black, Galley, and Shower/Bath Sink). The three tanks output pipes all combine into on big output … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Fifth Wheel Trailer Guide, FW Tips and Tricks, Plumbing-Outside, RV Tips & Tricks

Valterra Water Regulator

valterra water regulator

I purchased this water regulator because the cheap one included with the RV gave too little pressure to have a decent shower. The Valterra Water Regulator has much better flowability and is adjustable to my preferences.  I usually set it at around 50 PSI and that gives us good pressure and flow in the RV … Read more

Categories Fifth Wheel Trailer Guide, FW Tips and Tricks, Outside the RV, Plumbing-Outside

RV Sewer Dumping – The Straight Poop on the Poop

Valterra Viper Sewer Hose

RV Sewer Dumping. Yes, we all have to do it at some point. It’s the right of passage into the RV world. Everyone in the park loves to watch the newbie with the brand new sewer hose figuring out the procedure for the first time. If you’re a new RVer and looking for some advice … Read more

Categories Fifth Wheel Trailer Guide, FW Basics, Outside the RV, Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews

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