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Fulltime Rv-ers Liz and Paul diagnose a low water pressure issue with their hot water. This problem started out as a bit of a mystery but the solution can apply to just about any camper, new or old, fifth wheel, travel trailer, truck camper or motorhome. We have a new 2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK fifth wheel camper. Liz has owned eight campers and Paul is on his third. We go over the ways to solve your low water pressure problems.
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@LizAmazing 4 года назад

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@LizAmazing 4 года назад

And wishing you good water pressure!

@bakekay21 3 года назад

Beautiful video 😀 WOW! #MarriageGoals 💖 #AbundantLifeGoals I'll watch again to get all the tips, 💁‍♀️ I was just focused on how sweet and beautiful the two of you are. I'm in a 2010 32ft. Catalina travel trailer, there is a water pressure issue when I shower, I'll check the outdoor shower... it's been sitting for a while & my sister wasn't "on top" of things as well as needed to keep things working, the A/C has never been cleaned & doesn't work (needed it in the Summer, but thankfully not for the time being) now the weather is cool, I need to get the Hot Water igniter fixed also

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Awww, thanks so much for your kind words! Sounds like you have a good camper there and are working on putting some love into it to get it back in shape. If it's only the shower giving you water pressure issues, it may be in the faucet itself. Here's our video where that happened with the kitchen faucet, it may give you some clues on where to go and what to look for: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-diSQRgbLHxM.html

@piashadononfroy1261 3 года назад

@@LizAmazing HOW DO YOU APPLY WATER PRESSURE IN A 2,000 MODEL 5TH WHEEL RV

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

@@piashadononfroy1261 Do you have low hot water pressure or low all pressure?

@bburkeification 4 года назад

HOLY CRAP YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST. Just had the identical problem prepping for our first trip this season and same exact hot water pressure problem. Yours was the first video I watched and honestly I kept looking because I thought there is NO WAY it could be this easy. I was ready to call in for a new water heater or a bumper to bumper line check/replacement. I came back to this video and pulled the anode (same corrosion), flushed it clean and pressure is not only back but its better than its ever been. I feel like writing you guys a check - I hope you're making some $ off this RU-vid channel. There is absolutely no better feeling than fixing something yourself - for free - from an online video. YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Hi Bill! Oh-my-gosh what an endorsement! Thanks so much! You've inspired us to keep making helpful videos!!! Paul and I are so happy it worked well for you! Happy camping to you~

@marklove693 Год назад

Nice comment Sir and it worked for me as well!

@adamcloyd8201 4 года назад

Great video! Sometimes the simplest solutions are the ones that take multiple steps to get to. We just had issues with our power in the rig. After trying multiple things we found that the wires connected to the batteries had worked thier way loose and were causing our issues. Thanks so much for sharing.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yep! Sometimes it’s the simplest things! Glad to have good hot water pressure now, and glad you got your power issue figured out! It’s always the last thing you check. :)

@leejoycechung2162 3 года назад

It’s great to have Paul as part of the team. His knowledge to fix things is the best. You guys look happy. I just stumbled across your channel and now watching it all...LOL. Can you two solo RVers are together. What a great story to follow. It is always great to have company with someone who loves RVing as much as you do.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Welcome aboard! Yes, how cool is it that life brought us together in exactly the most perfect timing! And I am glad I started living my dream instead of waiting to find a partner first. We are having fun and enjoying life! Wishing your week is filled with love and laughter. Paul and I look forward to meeting you on the road someday. Be safe.

@reddymon 4 года назад

Nice troubleshooting. My new never used GD fifth wheel is still sitting in my driveway. Hope to be traveling sometime soon and do appreciate how you guys with a similar rig share problems and solutions. Good job.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Hi John! Thanks so much. I bet you can't wait to get out on the road with your new fifth wheel. We love ours and are so grateful to be traveling again after being grounded for 76 days. Hope to see you out there!

@jasonford6914 3 года назад

Just followed the steps as I was having the same issue and worked like a charm. Thanks for sharing your experience as it helped me for sure.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Glad to hear! Thanks for letting us know. Feel free to share this post if you like.

@winginitwithjohn8451 3 года назад

You guys rock! Ive found most things that go wrong end up with simple solutions, but we don't see that when it first happens. Calm and methodical checking, as you explain her, gets it done. Great topic, hope I never need it.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Yay! Thanks so much for watching!!

@maartena6283 4 года назад

Great job Liz and Paul, nothing you can’t fix together :)

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Awww, thanks so much! Paul really brings a lot to the table!!!

@DGSantaFe 3 года назад

Thank you from the heart, I was literally like u in the beginning of the video w the towel on jaja😁 I followed your steps and it worked, now my hot water pressure is back to normal. Awesome video, be blessed!!!!!

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Yay!!! We are so glad to hear. Yay for hot water!

@genefletcher7677 3 года назад

This video reinforces what I thought it would be. Im going to try this in the morning when I get off work. Well done video. Thanks

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Yay! Let us know how it goes. Wishing you much hot water!!!

@shoban5037 3 года назад

We had the same problem in our 2001 Alpine Motorhome. Followed your lead and the problem is fixed for now. We didn't have any chunky minerals built up but we thing the check-valve in the hot water tank output got stuck. If it happens again, we will replace it. Cheap, easy fix :) Thank you!

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Great! So glad our video helped. Wishing you happy camping!

@curtmaddon-maddawgrvadvent349 4 года назад

I love RU-vid RV'ers!!! I just fixed the same problem thanks to your video! Thank you!

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Awww, we are so glad to hear this! Enjoy your RV!

@johnphillips7066 4 года назад

Thank You good knowledge to have in my back pocket for when I get my full body paint Solitude. Safe travels

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yes! We will have to meet up on the road someday! Safe travels!! And happy planning until you can travel.

@richardmartindell1791 Год назад

I just had the same problem X2. We had NO pressure coming from the shower, (hot or cold). You saved me a lot of time. Thanks.

@LizAmazing Год назад

Oh wow. SO glad this worked for you, feel free to share. And thanks for watching, Richard.

@JimCouch 3 года назад

Seeing Liz in nothing but a towel was exciting :D Great video thanks for all you do for us.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

LOL, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching our channel.

@evanb0869 2 года назад

Always a creep. Goto pornhub

@RonInAVan 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your video!! All of a sudden we loss hot water pressure 😢 came across your video and ordered the same part off Amazon yesterday and received it today, it took me maybe 10 minutes to change. And now we have great hot water pressure 💯 % Thanks again for your video.🙏

@LizAmazing 11 месяцев назад

Wow, so glad to hear this! Thanks for letting us know, and feel free to share this video!

@blainegoerl7499 4 года назад

We are weekend warriors when we get home from our trip I always drain my hot water heater. Which also relieves the pressure on the lines when it's sitting in my driveway. Plus the water will go stagnant and smell and taste raunchy. I usually just Purge the lines before the next trip, so that there's no air in the lines when we get set up. Happy camping

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Wow, that's a great tip! Thank you! Happy camping to you, too! And may you always have good hot water pressure!

@2tmacisback 4 года назад

Good discovery, Paul. Liz, Keep him around.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Paul would not have slept a wink until he had this problem figured out. Honestly, I think he lives for this kind of stuff! And, yeah, I need him- he is quite handy to have around!

@damiang51 3 года назад

Awesome video. Our problem was user error along with being very new at this plus self thought. We did not know how to de-winterize so when flipping the water heater valves I turned the bypass valve only 1/8 of a turn thinking that was enough like in my home. I did not realize that is an all on or all off valve. Not only did we have low water pressure, the pump would run non-stop due to not boiling up pressure. I did not figure this out myself, the service department at our camper store told me. Lesson learned. A rig is not always the same as your home.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Wow. It could have been so much worse. And that's a great tip: check your valves to be sure they are open all the way. Live and learn, right? Hope to see you in a campground someday!

@deansorgan 2 года назад

I belong to a Facebook group devoted to Grand Design Reflection models and the subject of failing plastic check valves on the hot water outlet came up. Pulled mine out and going with brass from Valterra. Thank for sharing your experience of fixing low hot water pressure!

@LizAmazing 2 года назад

That's great to know. Thank you Dean!

@jolenecreech7648 4 года назад

Hi Liz! I just listened to your video where you discussed your truck and trailer wreck. Oh my god! 😱. You guys were so very lucky that no one was injured. You could have been sued. I am so glad you learned from that terrifying crash, but please be careful! Scares me that there are so many others on the highways that don’t know how to pull a trailer or drive a big rig. It is like an accident waiting to happen. Knowing your weight is a MUST.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Hi Jolene! Absolutely. That wreck made me a much better and safer driver for sure. I am super safety-conscious now always. Thanks so much for your comment.

@MarieSmith-hn3qt 4 года назад

Yeah so happy Paul was able to fix the problem

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

He is the man!! Thanks for watching, apparently low water pressure problems are common with campers.

@barbwire65 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing. That is going help alot of us rv's

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Great! So glad! Happy travels to you!

@jeannealex2560 4 года назад

Very good information...thanks for the tip...you guys be safe ...hope to see you out there sometime....J &A

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Hi Jeanne & Alex! Thank you. Paul and I would love to meet you out on the road sometime. We hope you are safe and well!

@robertflores477 3 года назад

Early on when I was a newbie I didn’t use a water regulator.The hazards of not using one are real! Lately though with the regulator in place using full hookups I get terrible shower pressure, hot or cold. I bought my Forest River new in 2018. Never changed the water heater rod. Hopefully, your experience will help me. Thank you for being on RU-vid!

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Thank you! Glad this video helped! Happy travels!

@TheRealSuperJ 4 года назад

I had one of those inexpensive Camco non-adjustable pressure regulators. Not sure if it was scaly inside but definitely limited water flow. Replaced with an adjustable regulator with pressure gauge and problem solved.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

That's also a great tip, thank you! We did the same some months back so forgot about that entirely. I think cheapo regulators is a common problem-- thanks again for mentioning it.

@marciosilva294 4 года назад

Nice information. Good job! Thumbs up

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Thanks for liking! Apparently low water pressure problems are common in RVs- hope this doesn't happen to you.

@maryhamilton2053 2 года назад

Love it!! A handy man is a worthy man!

@LizAmazing 2 года назад

Indeed! Thanks, Mary!

@3generations393 4 года назад

Thanks ya'll -what an informative video

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

You are so welcome. Low water pressure is unfortunately a common problem for RVs. Glad this helped.

@douglasowen7501 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Saved me a lot of time.

@LizAmazing 2 года назад

Glad our video helped, thanks Douglas! Wishing you much happy camping this year!

@BILBO1 2 года назад

Thanks. Have a much older unit. I believe there is only 1 check valve on my RV’s shore connection. The suspected calcium buildup is probably down stream from my suburban water heater. I’m going to try to back flush from one of the taps inside the RV. All 3 internal faucets/ shower hot water are flowing around 1/3 pressure. Old RV most likely really old deposits. They didn’t show up until I returned to the unit from a 2 month trip. Cheers!

@LizAmazing 2 года назад

Cheers to you as well! Best of luck and hope you get some good water pressure soon.

@msclstaat 4 года назад

We haven’t had that problem we use a filter from the faucet to the water hose going into the RV. Has kept us running water fine. Once in a while my husband checks the system out. Happy trails

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

We've been on the road for 18 months and actually use TWO filters! It was that darn well-water! Oh well, glad I can take good showers once again. Low water pressure is a fairly common problem in Rvs, apparently. Happy travels to you, too!

@jesserevilla992 3 года назад

This was so informative; thank you.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@gregstravels1121 4 года назад

I can relate. I now change the Anode yearly and flush the hot water tank by putting a small hose in the tank and flush it that way. A lot of calcium comes out.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yep. That's what we learned. We will have to put regular tank flushes on our calendar.

@RobFomenko 3 года назад

Just had a similar issue but with both hot and cold. On my class A I have 3 large 10" diameter water filters, for both incoming and out going water. I run off tanks only. Last place in Maine had lots of minerals in the water including iron. My first filter, a sediment spun filter, was choked with iron deposits. Also my last filter, a ceramic filter needed cleaning, and this was after 2 months of full timing. Changed out the first one, (always carry spares) and cleaned the last one, and all is good. Did not change out the middle carbon block filter. Might have to get another inline filter for iron if it becomes a issue in the future. Also remember to clean any strainers at the fixture once in a while. I only run off tank just in case there is a leak somewhere, don't want that city water pressure flooding my coach.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Well, that's really smart to only run off the tank. We have a water pressure regulator and do switch to using the tank during those times the water pressure is too low. You saw our rusty filters in the video-same thing as yours! Thanks for your comment and be safe.

@arthursoderholm3047 4 года назад

Great information!

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@bsoutdooradventures9541 4 года назад

I heard also the way to make an proper air gap by filling the hot water tank until it comes out the pressure relief valve, then snap down the pressure relief valve. It insure proper pressure. My shower head had a water reduction gizmo in it too. Bought one of the newer shower heads...you most likely have on your new rig. It all help. Thanks for video! Amazing people doing amazing things...Liz Amazing & Crew..Lol 🍑👍

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Paul says that's exactly what we did. Thanks for bringing that up. And, awww, thanks so much for your kind words. Paul and I are having fun with these videos.

@lindawollam7411 Год назад

Very help full !! Ty 😊

@LizAmazing Год назад

Yay, so glad this was helpful. Feel free to share it on any forums or groups you may be on. And thanks for watching.

@toddmiller6104 4 года назад

Excellent video. Very informative. Didn't read all the comments so I may be inadvertently repeating what someone else may have already suggested. That said, it looks like you need to pre-filter your incoming water to lighten the load on the anode. I realize you are no longer at the original, offending, campground but still should help by keeping less mineralization of the tank. Just a thought. A very informative post!

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Thanks so much. We have two water filters and those orange-colored ones were our actual filters. I think a water softener would help as minerals can't be filtered out.

@cynthiasnedeker2981 4 года назад

Thank you. Great information

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Thanks so much for watching. Low water pressure is a pretty common problem with campers- hope it doesn't happen to you.

@jamesmainhardt717 3 года назад

Excellent ! I have an older 5th wheel and I replace the antidote 1 a year!

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Awesome! Happy hot water to you and safe travels!

@seamist9859 4 года назад

The only low water pressure problem I’ve ever had was low pressure at the campground. I checked with a seasonal camper near by that said it was always like that. I removed the high pressure valve and the water filter and got better pressure.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yes! I am so glad you mentioned that. We have a fancy water pressure regulator with the dial, those cheapo ones are junk.

@James-ts5do 4 года назад

May want to depressurize the hot water tank before unscrewing the anode rod (avoid the gush of hot water pouring out potentially onto you) ....easy to do by flipping the toggle switch.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yes! That's a great point. Paul did not toggle it initially. thanks!

@aaronjackson7881 3 года назад

Back flow pressure probably help dislodge the calcium

@TSchra37 3 года назад

The line going into my water pump had a bad seal which caused reduction in water pressure. I have never had the problem you had in your video, but it is good to know how to troubleshoot it! I have had my motor home for 16 years and have learned how to fix everything on it from watching people's you tube videos like yours! Furthermore, we have never been to the Pacific Northwest and were wondering if you could tell us were the best locations to visit are.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Hi- so glad you got your water pressure problem figured it. It's true, if you have an RV you become a fix it person- whether you want to or not!!! Well, we just love the PNW! Right now we are in La Conner Washington. We also enjoyed Birch Bay and all along the coast of Oregon and Washington. And Willamette Valley. You can see scenes of our recent travels in our last two videos which I will post below, plus on our other channel, Amazing Bike RIdes. Last two videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--V40X20hibo.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cbZC97DWFe8.html RU-vid.com/AmazingBikeRides Happy travels to you!

@zaineridling 3 года назад

We don't have low pressure, but when camping throughout the Missouri Ozarks, their water source are the caves that run through the southern third of the state. It's very hard water, thus we get that calcium buildup on the heater element. After draining the tank, tank a shopvac with a common flexible extender hose and vacuum any remaining deposits in the bottom of the tank and you're good to go! 💯👍👍👍💯

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Great tip! We will have to get that wand so we can flush it!

@rachellesavoie7997 4 года назад

Really good info to know, thank you

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

You are quite welcome! Low water pressure is a common issue while camping.

@repeatman Год назад

On my 99 alfa ideal 5th wheel. I had almost no pressure on my hot side but perfect pressure on the cold. This was only happening in my shower. Turned out the hot water valve in the facet was bad. Replaced it. All is well. Now to replace my electric heating element in my water heater.

@LizAmazing Год назад

Glad you found the solution, and thanks for watching!

@roncadeau524 3 года назад

great video, but don't forget to clean all filters that screw on to the end of the faucets! All mine were plugged, on top of the sediment inside the Hot Water tank which I used a shop vac to vacuum out.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Oh my gosh, you are so right. Check out this video all about that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-diSQRgbLHxM.html

@RVOddCouple 4 года назад

Great video! I want a slice of that Wonder bread! Love John

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Hi John! Thanks for watching and commenting! Both of us are enjoying good hot water pressure over here but only one of us likes Wonder bread! :)

@jameswester650 4 года назад

Knowing that you have a fairly new rig sent my thoughts directly to a line clog. Through the years of owning and working on rv's low pressures comes up fairly often. Your problem is not one of the more common ones. The most common one on new rigs though is plastic debris left in the line at the manufacturer. The other one is someone unknowingly switching a valve cutoff somewhere in the lines. We always mark the shutoffs after we find and correct this particular problem. I personally would suggest that you might want to at your convenience since all is good, is to go through and mark valve positions as they are currently set. Good luck and enjoy your rv lifestyle. James from Phenix City Alabama.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Hi James, Oh thanks so much for that tip. Paul will probably want to do that as he hasn't yet put the access board back up. If all goes as expected, it may be months or years before he needs to get back there. Thanks again!

@danielbonwell4510 2 года назад

How you folks doing. We camped next to you at Cottonwood in verde valley just before you went to pick up your fifth wheel. Anyway we also have had similar issues with water pressure out of the hot water tank. First time we found the same thing. Flushed it and all was good. Second time it was the check valve and another valve that was leaking. All fixable. Dan and Judy

@LizAmazing 2 года назад

Dan and Judy!! We were just talking about you today. Wanted to tell you that we got the MORryde suspension on our rig. Thanks for the recommendation. Hope you are well and are out enjoying your Solitude!

@burtoncarlisle4810 4 года назад

Great information... thanks:-)

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@judynickolaus4255 3 года назад

Thankful we haven’t had an issue with water pressure in our new Alliance Paridigm

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Congratulations on your new rig! Hope to see you out here on the road.

@jamesbonner5989 4 года назад

Good information, thanks.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Water pressure problems in RVs are not uncommon.

@emilycroot6306 3 года назад

had the same in my camper, smaller system but i cured it with anti calcium tablets in the fresh water tanks once a year and ran all the taps and shower untill it was all gone then flushed it with fresh water before use again. do it every september. takes about 24 hours.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

That's a great tip, thanks so much! Paul is looking into that now.

@emilycroot6306 3 года назад

@@LizAmazing i actualy did it to save on heater maintenance which worked perfectly, mine is really clean, had the bonus of more pressure in the whole system and kept the pumps also clean so it saves me money on replacements, and the clean and fresh water feeling in the shower... us girls know thats a nice feeling ;) love the vids, cant wait to see the next one x

@ltwig476 4 года назад

Paul has life long experience working with all types of fittings. So I might add, if you don't have a lot of experience doing this type of repair, it is always best to under tighten than over tighten water fittings. Most folks don't have an idea what we mean by "snug it up." So, tighten kind of tight, then see if it leaks. If it leaks, simply tighten a little more until it stops. Then, always keep an eye on it for a few days to see if it develops any leaks. No reason to be afraid of doing new things yourself. Except, it's much better to be informed than just winging it.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Good advice there! Yes, it's tough to try and figure our repairs if just a beginner - thanks for the tips.

@lauraplays Год назад

We had no pressure on any faucet and the worst was shower. Well the handheld unit and hose was so old that we replace it and got blown away by the water pressure. That was most important. We will now check the thing that you pulled with corrosion to see if we can better the kitchen and bathroom sinks. I guess the old lines and air raters at the end of the faucets may hold some rocky materials as well.

@LizAmazing Год назад

Yep. Could be. Glad you are checking everything, Laura, and thanks for watching.

@kittykat999a 4 года назад

Oh! ASE Master Tech! Good deal!

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

There he is! Paul to save the day yet again!!

@philramsey8588 3 года назад

Its normanlly the mixing vaue in the back of the hot water heater. You either replace the vaule or if you are like me you take the vault off and knox out the deposits in the vaule and put it back on.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Good to know, thanks.

@dafrknu 3 года назад

Good Video! It helped me out.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Yay! Glad our hot water pressure video helped. Happy camping to you!

@laurelnelson9226 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this information. We are new to RV lifestyle not fully knowing a lot of these things. We found your channel and I'm glad we did. You both are wonderful, we are so glad you also explained how to making it easier to learn. Be safe. 😊

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Awww, thanks so much. We are glad that our videos help. Looking forward to meeting you on the road someday. Happy travels!

@johnmercer6212 4 года назад

The water at most public and private campgrounds is very hard. We have used a water softener for the past several years to avoid these sorts of issues. In fact when I pull my anode rod after a year of use there is hardly any buildup.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

That's a great tip. Thanks so much. Paul is looking at various systems now.

@davidloomis5840 3 года назад

Faulty check valve on the back of the water heater ..hot outlet. Usually is the culprit for low hot water or very low pressure. Easy fix.

@Mrsfroggy55 4 года назад

Very informative information, an eye-opener!

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Thanks so much-- I sure learned a lot!

@Mrsfroggy55 4 года назад

I cannot wait to show my husband. He's a handyman so this information is right up his alley!🤗

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yay! I think he would enjoy this video. Thank you.

@paulgrae6120 4 года назад

Liz I like Paul . Good dude to have around

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yes, he's quite handy! Any problems and he's chomping at the bit to get them fixed.

@patf8845 Год назад

Paul, I like Liz. Great gal to have around. 😊

@scorpione1 2 года назад

thanks, that did the trick!!! 🙂👍🏽

@LizAmazing 2 года назад

Yay! Glad to hear it! Happy camping to you! And feel free to share this video if you are a member of Facebook page for your RV. Thanks!

@lyndenmathias744 4 года назад

Thanks!! Im going to flush my hot water heater. Mine is less then mediocre.. lol

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Ok, good luck! Let us know how it goes.

@bradleycrandall30 4 года назад

I had a low water problem at one time and tracked it down too a valve right behind and in the water outlet or inlet of the water heater. It kept the hot water from filling the line when I shut the shower head off. With it in , the cold water would fill the line. Removing it hasn't bothered me as I point the shower head at the wall for a few seconds and I'd rather a blast of hot then cold.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

That's good to know. Glad you got it figured out. Happy trails to you!

@kgoss0369 4 года назад

Outstanding info.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! It turns out low hot water pressure is a common problem in campers. Happy travels to you!

@meseahunt 3 года назад

good info thanks!!!

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Thank you! Hope you have good water pressure and happy camping to you!

@normanwells5473 2 года назад

So my issue was a broken check valve on the outlet side of the hot water heater. I was able to check my lines fairly easily, so I knew it was at the heater!

@LizAmazing 2 года назад

Yay! So glad you found it!

@roberttaylor8261 Год назад

The Water Heater check valve that is on the top of fitting you did last was probably stuck or had the chunk of calcium stuck in it! The check valves don’t last they are plastic and are junk. 90% of time if all your hotwater pickets have really low or barely any flow it the exit hotwater port check valve.

@LizAmazing Год назад

Yep. Thanks for this, Robert!

@natgasf4097 3 года назад

It seems Liz amazingly lucked out with Paul.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

And Paul amazingly lucked out with Liz!

@jeanettechervony6861 4 года назад

Hi there! I had a feeling it was that thingamajig! LOL! I saw it on another RU-vid channel - but I think the person who repaired it had a small little brush that actually fits in the hole, like a baby bottle brush, and they were able to brush out some of the calcium buildup, so you might want to look into that as well. Have a good day!

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Oh that's a good point. That may be needed next time. Thanks so much for the tip. We are just grateful to have good water pressure now. But, obviously, it may take just a few weeks down the line of being on well water for us to have this issue again. Thanks again for your comment.

@jolenecreech7648 4 года назад

Liz Amazing Hi Liz, I believe this same issue was covered by Jason and Rae of the Getaway Couple.

@mavric007898 4 года назад

I'm wondering if Lowes has something that you could put on the hose you connect from the campsite into your RV. Might be worth looking into, easier to clean out and change.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Paul says you can put a tube into the tank from the anode port and spray high pressure water in that way.

@kevinwelsh7490 4 года назад

Oh, hi Liz! Don't worry, Paul is on it...

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

That's right. He is! :-D

@asappestcontrol1250 4 года назад

I just had low pressure from hot and cold just from the kitchen sink. I remove my faucet aerator. The screen was clogged so I just removed it and tossed it will purchase a new aerator Thanks for your suggestions.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Good job! It happens and if it happened in your kitchen, could happen in your bathroom at some point. Thanks for your comment.

@ceciliapetrowsky2572 4 года назад

Good detective work. Could this also have been caused by an air pocket in the heater? I think I read that somewhere. By the way, there is nothing wrong with that anode. It’s doing its job and still has a long life left.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Paul says an air pocket would cause it to spit and sputter but would not cause low pressure. Yep, that anode will be good for a up to three years. We are grateful.

@jchi9341 4 года назад

When I return to America this autumn, I want to RV on my own (with a travel trailer). But I admit it's intimidating to see the amount of maintenance & repair I would have to learn to do. Did you do much of this on your own (and pre Paul)? True, I'm educable! Also, do you have any links as to what I can expect to pay to do this? (I'll own my car and travel trailer).

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Great question. When I was solo I was forced into doing some repairs. You have to at least know how to caulk and do minor fix-it jobs. I think owning an RV is like owning a boat, it really helps to be handy. You could call a mobile repair person but often that is not practical. Here is a video when I had to make some emergency roadside repairs as a solo traveler: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9HqmFZK0qqA.html It includes some good tips. As far as costs go, Paul and I are working on an expense video. We both tracked our expenses when solo. The short answer is it can be done as cheaply or as expensively as you choose.

@snookrookie 4 года назад

All my campers (9) have never had a hot water heater only a water heater.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

You are so right! Paul reminded me to say it right, but I know I messed up a couple times. I believe he said it correctly every time. Thanks for your comment.

@susan7627 4 года назад

Good to know🥂 Beverly Beach resort large water tanks are filled with green Algae . my Water would not pump l bought a new one....I should have cleaned the old one ? Maybe

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Maybe. But it's probably giving you peace of mind to have replaced it.

@andyenloe9250 3 года назад

I've had issue as such but the nautilus system gets air in the line very easy so once I run the hot water on all lines or solves the issue.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

That's good to know- thanks!

@rejeanpaquet4375 4 года назад

Paul and Liz, good investigating work, you found the root cause of your low hot water pressure. Now, using an On The Go water softener would prevent that?

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Thanks Rejean, Paul says because it helps avoid scale buildup it would probably have helped quite a bit. He is now looking into those systems and watching a RU-vid video about them. Thanks so much for the great tip!

@scottwall4669 3 года назад

That annode looked almost new. After a few years they look like a piece of barbed wire. Flush twice per year. insert a gallon of Vinegar and drain after an hour.

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Great tip, thanks!

@hardtruth2039 4 года назад

Wow! That is great information! We are new to RVing and I’m collecting all of these type videos into an RV repair playlist.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yay! Glad it helped. Congrats on your Rv. Looking forward to meeting you on the road someday.

@coyotewayne1 4 года назад

Good info, I'll keep it in mind. I noticed that you have the Anderson hitch. I'm thinking really hard on this. How's it working out for you guys?

@andymercado6192 4 года назад

Hi Wayne. I believe they have a complete video talking about that hitch. I think its titled hitching uo solo or something like that.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Yes, we LOVE the Andersen Hitch. Here's a video we did about how easy it is! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LB5Z8IPXtug.html

@dorisshanks7295 4 года назад

Another cause of low water pressure is a buildup of sediment in the shower head or in the aerators on the faucets. All of these items should be checked and cleaned up at least once a year and more often if you are in a high mineral water area.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Great tip! Thanks so much!!!

@cprpremiumhandymanservices3735 8 месяцев назад

Love it tried that mine has been replaced and now still literally no pressure at all insane now living like a animal hate this please help

@richardstewart2680 4 года назад

I have to say you are one of the most elegant speaking couple that I've ever heard on RV issues and you look so good together I hope life takes you on many fun Journeys God bless you both💖🙏🙏👍👍 you should be very glad you both found each other

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Awwww, we really are super grateful for each other. It's been a little over six months so far. We know we are fortunate. And I feel so lucky to have a guy who actually LIKES fixing stuff! Thanks for your kind words- so glad you are enjoying each other.

@jeffshaffer1150 3 года назад

so what can we do to limit these calcium issues in the water heater?? filtration?? making me nervous looking at the build up!

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Yes. Filtration and a soft water system. We still need to get the latter but did just replace the anode after 9 months.

@sheliajones8238 4 года назад

I just love watching y'all videos I love going places with you I have never been and I don't think I'll ever get to go anywhere but be a home body. You both be safe out there take care of yourself till the next video love you guys and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Awww, that is so kind of you. Your comment made our day!!! Paul and I are having fun making these videos and we are so glad you are enjoying them. Until next time....be safe and well!

@angelsspirit335 4 года назад

Great video! i was wondering is your hot water supply a Flash heated supply or a heated tank? maybe a supplemental pre stage filter would stop the minerals? i love your channel content. i assume that yall are still in Oregon? i have never been there, on the coast but i have seen other videos and the area is extraordinary. well best wishes Art in W. Tn.........P.S. i am sending you an email.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Paul says we are running two filters (those were the two rust-colored ones laying on the counter in the video). I think it was the well water where we were and hopefully this will not be a common occurrence. Yes, we will be in Oregon for a good month or two as we make our way up along the coast. It truly is fabulous here! I made a video a while back singing Oregon's praises: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E2NONzun4Xk.html Hope you had a good week, Art. I will check the email later today. Take care of yourself. And thanks for watching and commenting!

@irabobbipickard6306 4 года назад

We have a 2019 Solitude and it has always had low water pressure. It is plumbed with Pex pipe. Will I need Pex pipe, connectors and a squeeze tool to do this job? This will give me a place to start. Thanks for sharing

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Paul says yes and no. If you are going to keep the existing tees, you will need clamps and a tool to squeeze them. There are fittings on the back of the Nautilus that can be unscrewed. You won't need the clamps or the tool. But if you are going to start taking things apart, then either (a) but the clamps and the tool to install the new clamp or (b) replace the tees with shark bite fittings. Any good hardware store will have them. Start first with the hot water tank flush and you may be able to save all this. Best of luck!

@irabobbipickard6306 4 года назад

Liz Amazing thanks for the rapid reply

@toddnelson8182 3 года назад

My problem was a check valve coming out of the water heater froze shut

@LizAmazing 3 года назад

Oh, that's good to know. I guess that happen sometimes. Glad you got it figured out.

@sharonriome7198 4 года назад

Thank you for that very informative video! You two are amazing !!

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Awww, thank you! We are glad to help. That low hot water pressure problem was unacceptable! I took a shower with it like that and it was not pleasant!

@trishbenedict6588 4 года назад

I’ve mentioned before we never put water in our pop-up or our RPod. Only a teeny kitchen sink in the pop-up, no toilet facilities, so why bother? And the Rpod we only had for a few months before we decided we didn’t like it and bought the Travato. And we had three nights in that before the lockdown, so we haven’t dealt with this issue yet! There’s enough water in it for little #1 toilet flushes. I have to say that having to go through all this with a brand new rig makes me even less excited about putting water in. But I have to ask - would it not have been under warranty? I know Paul is amazing and can do all this stuff, but if you had called, would you not have had some sort of free service possibility? Or maybe the free roadside warranty we got was only for breakdowns and we’d have to take it to a shop for a water problem and shops are impossible to get into in any sort of reasonable time.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

Hi Trish, Yes, that's a great point and is why we went with Grand Design. They would have sent a mobile tech out at no cost to us. If I were still solo, that's what I would have done. Paul, however, lives for stuff like this. He really does like fixing things and this was the kind of mystery that would have kept him up at night. He was "on it" immediately! He's the kind of guy who likes to take things apart. No lie, he has looked at our fireplace and said, "I wonder how that thing comes out of the cabinetry" and he's looked up at the ceiling panels and said, "I wonder how those ceiling panels come down." He's just that kind of guy! I am counting my blessings that nothing in the RV or the truck ever needs fixing! Thanks for watching and commenting. I have heard such good things about the Travato. Sounds like you are happy with it. I looked at the RPod and can see how they would be fun, but also limiting if you want to do more serious camping. Sometimes it is less stressful to not put water in so you don't have to worry. I used to camp with a group of gals. One of them had a PleasureWay van and she wouldn't turn on the propane. Ever. Or use the awning or half of the other features. She just didn't want the stress of, say, opening an awning and finding it won't close. Hope you get a good season of camping in!

@trishbenedict6588 4 года назад

Liz Amazing Oh, right. I remember you mentioned in another video that was why you went with a Grand Design. BTW, Paul was really a catch on so many levels! My husband is handy, but he’d just as soon let somebody else do it these days.

@LizAmazing 4 года назад

I’m in that camp- let someone else do it. I find repairs very stressful!