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Most RVers have encountered mineral-rich (or "hard") water at one time or
another, and for many, that's all they ever get. Minerals in water can
produce several undesirable effects, such as:
- Scale buildup on plumbing fixtures
- Premature failure of your water heater due to deposits
- White spots on newly-washed glassware and vehicles
- Soaps and shampoos that don't produce suds
- Dry skin and itchy scalp
For an in-depth explanation of minerals in water and the systems
available to remove them, go here.
The following are systems you can install in your RV water system to
eliminate or reduce the effects of excessive minerals.
Water Softeners
Magnets
De-ionization Systems
Phosphate Filter Cartridges
Reverse Osmosis
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Water Softeners |
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Water softeners are designed to "soften" the
water by removing "hard" minerals. They work well and
are widely used. We have two lines of water softeners
designed specifically for RV use. Our
lines of softeners are most efficient used with sodium
chloride (NaCl), but can be used with potassium chloride (KCI). All of our water softeners
require recharging periodically, and this can be done
manually, semi-automatically (without power) or
automatically (which requires electrical power). We
sell the Water Packer Travelsoft units with semi-automatic
or fully automatic valves for regeneration. We also
offer the two-tanks-in-one semi-automatic Quality Water
brand for those RVers that want the extra convenience but
don't have room for two separate tanks (softener and brine).
For those that prefer the reasonable cost of a manual unit,
we carry three models of "On The Go" brand softeners that
use table salt for easy regeneration and refillable DI
tanks, as well. When it comes to manual softeners,
remember that the smaller the tank, the less time between
charges. This chore is not difficult, but most prefer
not to do it any more often than necessary, thus the various
sizes we offer that will extend the time between manual
regenerations, depending on the size model chosen. The
number of grains listed gives you a potential capacity to
help choose the best model for you.
Important Note about Shipping Charges: Water
softeners are big and bulky, so we have them drop-shipped to
you from the factory via UPS or FedEx to save you money.
The shipping charge that our ordering system indicates is
substantially higher than the amount we will actually charge
you. So, for any orders that include a water softener,
ignore the shopping charge indicated by the shopping cart.
If you'd like an accurate shipping charge on such orders,
please
contact us.
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"On The Go" standard model manual portable
water softener. This unit is 6 3/4" diameter and 22"
tall. It is rated at 8000 grains. It is
recharged using plain table salt through a large opening for
easy maintenance and minimal storage of regeneration
material. It comes with adapters for easy backwash and
convenient shutoff. It is fitted with hose connections
for easy hookup. $16 shipping.
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$249.95 |
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"On The Go" double standard model manual
portable water softener. This unit is 9" diameter and
22" tall. It is rated at 16000 grains. It is
recharged using plain table salt through a large opening for
easy maintenance and minimal storage of regeneration
material. It comes with adapters for easy backwash and
convenient shutoff. It is fitted with hose connections
for easy hookup. $24 shipping.
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$349.95 |
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"On The Go" park model manual recharge water
softener. This unit is 7" in diameter and 44" tall.
It is rated at 32000 grains. It is recharged using
plain table salt through a large opening for easy
maintenance and minimal storage of regeneration material.
It comes with adapters for easy backwash and convenient
shutoff. It is fitted with hose connections for easy
hookup. This is good for those that prefer a manual
softener but want maximum capacity between regenerations.
$33 shipping.
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$469.95 |
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Travelsoft RV 1200, manual charge, 22" tall,
8" diameter, 31 pounds. Rated at 10,000 grains.
$23 shipping.
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$299.95 |
Buy It! |
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Replacement drain assembly for Travelsoft
1200 manual water softeners. New model is made of
brass with a plastic valve. This is to prevent
breaking the assembly off at the tank.
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$25.00 |
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Water Packer
RV1200e-c conversion kit. The 10" diameter by 17" tall brine tank
and timer valve
to enable
semi-automatic
recharging of a Travelsoft 1200. (softener not incl) |
$259.95 |
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Water Packer RV1200e, with a 10" diameter by 17" tall
brine tank and manual controls for
semi-automatic recharging. Rated at 10,000 grains. |
$489.95 |
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Electric 3-cycle timer valve to fully automate recharging of
the RV1200e. It is for a new system only and replaces
the standard semi-automatic Erie wind up valve shown above. |
$30.00 |
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Water Packer RV1600e, 24" tall, 10" diameter,
37 pounds. Rated
at 16,000 grains. Larger unit,
semi-automatic controls. Includes brine tank. |
$549.95 |
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Electric 5-cycle timer valve to fully automate recharging of
the 1600e. It is for a new system only and replaces the
standard semi-automatic Erie wind up valve shown above. |
$50.00 |
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Quality Water RV Softener.
Space saving semi-automatic with softener tank mounted in
brine tank. 12” square x 18” tall. 5000 grains capacity. |
$499.95 |
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Quality Water RV Softener.
Space saving semi-automatic with softener tank mounted in
brine tank.
24” tall and 8000 grain capacity. |
$519.95 |
Buy It! |
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Magnets
A surprisingly good solution to a bothersome problem. |
Despite the naysaying, we have found that magnets actually DO
work to reduce the effects of minerals. They do NOT remove the
mineral, but rather polarize the molecules thus causing less scale and the
other problems. The effects of magnets do not last very long,
so it is best to install them very close to where the water will be used. They
are very inexpensive, do not
cost anything to run, do not impair your water flow, and last
indefinitely. The Multi-Soft RV 2000 magnets are super-strong ceramic magnets.
For "average" hard water, we recommend installing one RV 2000
magnet set on the incoming water line and one more on the
water heater outlet. In areas with very hard water (AZ, TX,
and FL), install two sets of magnets on the incoming water
line and one on the water heater outlet. You'll be amazed at
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Multi-Soft RV 2000 magnets
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One set $29.95 |
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De-Ionization (DI) Systems
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These systems actually remove
mineral ions from your water. You can put DI
cartridges in standard canisters and by using it as a slow
final rinse, leave a spot free vehicle. The limitation
of these is that there is a minimal capacity and they
require a very slow flow to be effective. It is a very
inexpensive way to remove minerals to purchase, but because
they may only offer a few rinses for an RV, the cost long
term is greater than using higher capacity tanks.
These cost more up front, but are more cost effective per
rinse. The cartridges are listed in our specialty
cartridges section or you can use the link below.
We offer a unique line of refillable by the
customer style DI tanks with much greater capacity and flow
rates from "On The Go" brand portable water softeners and DI
tank systems. We also have a line of rechargeable DI
tanks for a longer lasting system that is
professionally recharged when needed, called "Invisible
Chamois".
Replacement
DI Cartridges
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"On The Go" DI mixed bed standard size refillable tank.
It is 6 3/4" in diameter and 22" tall. For longest
life, it is best used as a final rinse after initial wash
and rinse. It can be used after a softener for
extended life or stand alone. Refill kits are listed
below. $18 shipping. |
$279.95 |
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"On The Go" DI dual bed two tank system. This unit is
also refillable with the two medias used in DI separately
used in each of the two tanks. This concept cuts the
cost of refilling about in half per gallon of water used and
time between refills is doubled. It uses the standard
size tanks that are 6 3/4" in diameter and 22" tall each.
It can be used after a softener for even more extended life
or stand alone. Refill kits are listed below.
$26 shipping. |
$529.95 |
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"On The Go" DI mixed resin bed, single refill. $10
shipping. |
$75.00 |
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"On The Go" DI mixed resin bed, four refills. $25
shipping. |
$180.00 |
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"On The Go" DI dual resin bed, single refill for each tank.
$14 shipping. |
$90.00 |
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"On The Go" DI dual resin bed, four refills for each tank.
$52 shipping. |
$313.00 |
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Invisible Chamois for spot-free rinse. Rechargeable DI tank.
Note: Recharge
is done through
the manufacturer. All information comes with the unit
& includes shipping one way for $79.95 |
$379.95 |
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Invisible Chamois w/Karcher pressure washer. Rechargeable DI
tank plus electric pressure washer on a cart w/wheels.
“DI tank charge lasts about twice as long because the washer
uses less water.” Note:
Recharge
is done through
the manufacturer. All information comes with the unit
& includes shipping one way for $79.95 |
$499.95 |
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Phosphate Filter Cartridge
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If you have a standard, 10-inch
canister system for
filtering all of the water in your RV, you can combat your
mineral problem by using a phosphate cartridge in one of your
canisters. The food-grade phosphate slowly
dissolves over time and coats the inside of your water system
with a slick coating. This is very similar to spraying PAM on
your cookware to prevent food from sticking. The
minerals in the water are less likely to build up on this
slick surface, so scale is reduced. We combine the phosphate
with granular carbon to improve taste & odor. It will last up to six months.
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Phosphate cartridge for std. 10" canister |
$19.95 |
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Reverse Osmosis (RO)
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 It may be hard to believe, but you can
virtually eliminate salts and minerals in your water with an
RO system. In addition, the RO unit also removes other
contaminants and gives you about the cleanest water
practical in an RV. All at a cost similar to a water
softener. Check out our
Whole-RV reverse
osmosis systems.
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