Keep your rig tidy with surface mount RV water inlets that fasten to the sidewall for straightforward replacements. Choose city water, gravity fill, or dual styles, and if you need to stop backflow from the pump, pick one with a check valve. Connections can tie into 1/2 pex with the right adapters, and lockable doors help prevent tampering.
Installation is typically straightforward and can be an exact replacement. Examples include easy installs, perfect fits, and durable operation after a year. Some found better quality than a cheap plastic flange. If a washer is missing or hardware doesn't match, source the needed pieces before finishing the job.
Yes, with the right fittings or a PEX adapter. A direct PEX hookup can work, and an adapter makes it straightforward. If the inlet fitting isn't beveled for a rubber ring seal, a push-to-connect adapter was used instead; take care not to strip plastic threads and consider plastic-compatible plumber's putty rather than Teflon tape.
Some surface mount RV water inlets include a brass check valve, and some do not. If you need backflow protection, confirm a built-in check valve on the city water connection. These do not have a built-in water pressure regulator, so keep using your inline regulator. If a check valve doesn't check, test it before a trip and address it.
A surface mount inlet can replace older and newer inlets and look like original equipment. Some installs required cutting of the sidewall to accommodate the unit, but the face plate was large enough to cover the original hole and the necessary enlarged area. If space behind is tight, note one inside box was smaller, making the area around the twist off pipe cap cramped for large hands.
Filters
