Potable water filtration system

[John]

Just a reminder, that RATS 2007 will no longer be at Fair Harbor RV
Park in Perry, GA, where the water problem occurred this year, but
instead will be at Twin Oaks RV Park, just two exits south on I-75
and by the appearance of that park, everything should be a lot better
there and the water too.

Check out;

http://www.twinoaksrvpark.com/

At last count there were already 34 people signed up for RATS 2007
reservations. The dates are November 1-4, 2007.

I personally like some of the others that have posted here, use an
inline whole house type filter purchased at Lowes, in my fill hose
and I use the onboard system tanks and pump inside the 'Bird and only
use the shore water pressure source to fill the tanks, I find that
this will keep the tanks filled with fresh water (hopefully) and then
I turn it off, or at least I turn it off when I remember what I'm
doing, but sometimes I create a small LAKE, under and around
my 'Bird, like I did at this years RATS, when I got sidetracked by
other chores, thanks Curt for turning it off for me. I think that I
was just jealous of those that had the real lake front property at
Fair Harbor and wanted some of my own :o)


"REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001"
John Finn
'82 35FCRB
BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE
TO VISIT THE "FINN'S INN EXPRESS" REMODELING ADVENTURE
GO TO;
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HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA

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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot"
wrote:
>
> Howard, I'm with you on the RATS water supply. There I was
> borrowing water to make coffee. At first I thought my
> new coffee maker needed to make a couple pots to be
> good. Well, sweetie made 4 pots with that Greorgia swamp
> water and all were thown out, phewE!. That got me started
> on this filter kick.
>
> Here at home the water is great, really tastes good, but...
> a few years ago we got a charcoal filter and started using
> the filtered water for drinking, cooking, and making ice.
> After ONE year I changed the filter, all the yellow crud,
> slime junk on that filter, made me a believer in filtering
> water.
>
> Sure it tasted good and looked good too, not as clear as WL
> you understand, and thousands of people here drink it, I did
> for years without filtering but I won't anymore. My eyes told
> me not to put that crud in my body anymore.
>
> Bob Janes, Greenville, SC
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Howard O. Truitt"
> wrote:
> >
> > Leroy,
> > I live in the country and also have unfiltered well water but I
> have mine check by the county health dept. regularly. I know I have
a
> safe water source at home.
> > When camping I do not know what Joe Blow Campground operator is
> supplying me. Remember the water problem at the Rats Rally, was the
> lines flushed before we were hooked back up. I unhooked my hose and
> when it came back on line I turned on the spigot and muddy wated
came
> out. At the RIV how long had the water been sitting in the lines
when
> everyone hooked up. In a perfect world everyone would do the right
> thing. But the attitude in most cases is don't worry they will be
> gone in a day or two.
> > Howard Truitt
> > Camilla, Ga.
> > 86 PT40
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Leroy Eckert
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 11:11 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
> system
> >
> >
> > Just a little story about this water business then I'll be
quiet.
> > I was raised on untreated, unfiltered well water. Over
> Thanksgiving I returned to my childhood home to visit with my mom.
I
> drank, bathed in and cooked with the very same untreated,
unfiltered
> well water that I grew up drinking and my mom has used for about 68
> years. She in 91 now God bless her. Makes it hard to get excited
> about filters these days.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Leroy Eckert
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:12 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
> system
> >
> > Hey Howard:
> > I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
> installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've never
> paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if anything.
> > I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
> because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
> something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
> to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
> > Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products
> that are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than
> treated water, that's another story.
> >
> > That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3 years.
> Hope all is well in GA
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Howard O. Truitt
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
> system
> >
> > Leroy,
> > Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so
> what?
> > Howard Truitt
> > Camilla, Ga.
> > "Under The Rainbow"
> > 86 PT40
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Leroy Eckert
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
> system
> >
> > Gardner:
> > I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
> filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd
bet
> you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month, returning
> and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had been
stagnant
> in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there wasn't a toilet
> float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated water systems for
> water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet the water in the
> bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually I drink the water
> that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had any problems.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> > Leroy,
> > It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> > Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> > products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Gardner:
> > > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> > should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> > system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust
the
> > city water system. LOL
> > >
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> > >
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system
for
> > > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is
> fine
> > for
> > > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and
ice
> > maker
> > > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> > currently
> > > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and
don't
> > use the
> > > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the
> filtration
> > > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled
water
> > is a
> > > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> > the sink
> > > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement
cartridge.
> I
> > would
> > > rather start fresh and do it right.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my
time
> > > thinking up questions)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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