Water Filter & Holder

A water filter is a great idea because it keeps impurities from contaminating your water system. There are many different types and degrees of water filtration available to RV'rs. I use a whole house single filter with a combo charcoal filter (purchased at Home Depot - with appropriate brass hose adaptors). This filter gets the debris and also takes out a few harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, the filter will not stay in an upright position without help, so I use an old chlorine bucket because it has a sturdy screw on lid. I cut a hole in the lid for the filter and drilled holes in the bottom of the bucket to allow water to drain. This makes a nice platform for the filter to rest in. It will not blow over (unless you are in a hurricane - in which case water filtration is the least of your worries) and it will rest on any flat surface. It can also be used to store a short length of coiled hose. Here is the picture: