How to replace city water connection on rv
Replacing the city water connection on a rv or travel trailer is fairly simple to do! Follow our step-by-step instructions to learn how to replace city water connection on rv.
Step one: Locate the rv city water connection inlet.
The rv city water connection inlet is typically located near the back of the rv or travel trailer. Use the image provided to help you locate your city water inlet.
Step Two: Remove water hose
If you have a water hose currently connected to your inlet be sure to disconnect the hose and turn on the sink to drain the remaining water.
Step Three: Remove screws and hardware
Next, you need to remove the screws that are holding the rv city water inlet in place. Once all of the screws are removed be sure to carefully slide the inlet toward you so you can access the hose or pvc that it attaches to in the back.
Step Four: Disconnect the water connection inlet from rv
Once you have slid out the water inlet, you should see a hose connector at the end of the inlet connecting to a hose located inside of the rv. The water inlet just smply unscrews from that connector.
Step Five: Replace the old inlet with a new rv city water connection inlet
After the old water inlet is removed from the rv. Take your new water inlet and add teflon tape around the threaded ends and simply screw in the new rv water connection inlet. Once you have twisted it in all the way (should be snug and tight connection) just screw in the connector to the outside of the rv.
Step Six: Turn on water and see if there is any leaks.
Next turn on the water and inspect for leaks. If you notice water leaking be sure to turn off the water hose immediately. Inspect the area of the leak and try to locate where the leak is starting. Its posible the water hose could be loose or damaged. If the leak is occuring inside the rv, be sure to turn off all water and remove the water inlet to make sure it is not cross threaded. Check for cracked plumbing connectors on your rv hoses as well.
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Kipa RV City Water Fill Inlet
- City water connect inlet Hook Up Flange Replace for OE Part Number A01-0169LF, Use For Many Trailer Marine RV Camper Connection to city water hoses.
- Specification: Connect to FPT 1/2″ threaded pipe on inside, flange Female thread 3″
- With check valve backflow preventer in city water hose connection & press-in dust plug as pictured
Price: $23.75
RecPro RV City Water Fill Inlet
- Pipe threads are brass
- Connect to 1/2″ threaded pipe on the inside
- The flange is 3″ diameter
- Has check valve backflow preventer in city connection
Price: $16.95