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07-06-2018, 06:10 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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A question About Showering
I know: don't forget the soap!
Seriously...
For those of you who have the tankless hot water systems:
When you're hooked up to City Water: have you changed how much time you spend in the shower?
We've found that we're actually spending just a little bit MORE time in ours!
(When drawing from the tank: all bets are off!)
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-06-2018, 06:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.4
State: Iowa
Posts: 796
THOR #4488
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I'm not sure why the question involves the tankless water heater. When I'm hooked up to water and sewer I definitely take a longer shower. Ido NOT have the tankless heater but never run out of hot water.
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07-06-2018, 06:52 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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The reason that I added that: I wasn't sure if the hot water tank capacity might be a limiting factor.
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-06-2018, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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When on city water...shower till the water gets cold!! When on pump only...shower every Saturday, whether you need one or not.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-06-2018, 07:33 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton
When on city water...shower till the water gets cold!! When on pump only...shower every Saturday, whether you need one or not.
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http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1530905609
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-06-2018, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: SOB
State: South Dakota
Posts: 948
THOR #3916
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We only use CG water supply (IF good water) to fill the fresh water tank, and disconnect..
All coach water usage is via the 12v pump from the fresh tank.
added a shower shutoff (got from Ace hardware) on the shower hose to conserve water usage.(Navy showers)
AquaHot(diesel) for heat and continuous hot water..
(112 fresh/115 gray/65 black tank capacities)
Your results may vary
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Thor Infinity
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07-06-2018, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 1,241
THOR #1249
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Bob's thumbnails for all occasions. A thumbnail is worth a K words. I dig it Bob; keep em coming.
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07-06-2018, 10:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 223
THOR #10254
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saddlesore
We only use CG water supply (IF good water) to fill the fresh water tank, and disconnect..
All coach water usage is via the 12v pump from the fresh tank.
added a shower shutoff (got from Ace hardware) on the shower hose to conserve water usage.(Navy showers)
AquaHot(diesel) for heat and continuous hot water..
(112 fresh/115 gray/65 black tank capacities)
Your results may vary
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Curious why you wouldn't just keep the fresh water line connected.
Our water pump makes a nice growling noise when it's used, so definitely not my preference.
Do you get better pressure on your own system?
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US Army vet- 82nd Airborne Div
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07-06-2018, 10:21 PM
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#9
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-07-2018, 01:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: SOB
State: South Dakota
Posts: 948
THOR #3916
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BandG
Curious why you wouldn't just keep the fresh water line connected.
Our water pump makes a nice growling noise when it's used, so definitely not my preference.
Do you get better pressure on your own system?
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Had an episode with a former coach where the pressure regulator failed and over pressured the water lines, separating several fittings/joints...ended up totaling the RV due to the resulting water damage.
Our current coach using the factory 12v pump has a very steady water pressure regardless of volume(gpm) settings.
And the water pump and vacuum pump for the toilet are mounted in a quiet box.
The panel to the left is the main water shutoff manifold for isolating each water system.
On the gray manifold panel... The little copper looking fixture is the Aqua Hot temperature control thermostat for the dedicated water bay & basement heat settings.
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An SOB Shack called Foretravel...This will Do.
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Thor Infinity
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07-07-2018, 02:47 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 223
THOR #10254
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ahh, well that explains it!
I like the quiet box idea...wish my unit came with that!
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US Army vet- 82nd Airborne Div
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07-07-2018, 04:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 215
THOR #8249
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I quieted down my pump system by installing flexhoses on the pump connections to the hard plastic lines and installing foam insulation on the hard lines near the pump. I also installed a small expansion tank on the pressure line. I have noticed I get about 3 quarts flow before the pump comes on.
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2016 Thor Hurricane 29M
Lancaster, CA
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07-07-2018, 10:53 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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I'm with Saddlesore on this one. I connect hose but only turn water on while showering...otherwise, what little water we use during day is from pump. I also do not connect sewer hose unless actively draining tanks. It's best to let tanks fill completly before draining.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-07-2018, 11:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
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LOL! Love it!
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07-07-2018, 02:17 PM
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#15
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Please pass it along!
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