Here is my version. I liked having the filters behind the panel where they are out of the way and warmer in my cold weather camping. (Forgive the overkill on the heated hose. I was staying in temperatures solid in the single digits to teens for a couple weeks and didn't want to take a chance). So back to the triple filtration. I put a piece of aluminum angle iron up top (may add a second piece on the front to make it more solid. Then ran pex to the front. There is a shutoff valve on my pex going to the filters. The front has quick has 3 quick connects so it can all be taken down no harm no foul. The water comes into the rig as usual and connects via a 90 degree and quick connect to the pex. On the return side I, again put quick connects, but also 2 shut offs in case I wanted to run the water to either port. That way I never have to disconnect and reconnect to the other port. Thoughts? Other then the factory mess in the back that all of this could have been done to without modifications? By the way, anyone else have issues with those connections in the back of the factory panel coming loose and leaking???
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Hi there, you asked for thoughts so respectfully, here are a couple to think about.
I see you installed a shut off on your fresh feed to the Black Tank Rinse connection, I would highly suggest that you either rethink that connection or at very least install a back flow preventer between the panel connection and the shut off valve. With only the shut off, you risk contamination under certain circumstances when you open the valve.
It would also be my humble opinion that you added more complexity to the system then is needed.
On my system, I didn’t tie into the Black Tank Rinse, but kept all(2) of my connections to and from the filter on the back side of the panel. Originally the fresh feed comes thru the panel and routes directly into the panel manifold. So I just removed that short jumper connection and ran PEX from the panel feed to the filter and PEX from the Filter outlet back to the manifold inlet.
I did include shut off valves, for filter change outs if needed while hooked up.
Also, the front of the panel and tank pulls, remain unobstructed.
Respectfully, I am concerned about your safety and would highly suggest you either disconnect the Black Tank Rinse or get a Back Flow preventer installed. I see no need to triple filter the water for the tank rinse and would suspect that your flow and pressure could be reduce by the additional connections and quick connects reducing the effectiveness of the tank shower head.
Best regards,
Bryan