Fulltime RV Living. Recharging A portable Water Softener..On The Go Water Softener

[@TheHebrew]

Thanks for the easy tutorial video- we bought this system and have been running it for two weeks and we love it- we chose this unit based on your recommendation. We ordered it directly from the company- and I got a notification it was shipped about 1 hour after I placed the order. We love it- my wife really loves the soft water for her hair and doing dishes. Thanks again.

[@rn-rvchronicles]

David Williams You are so welcome. We hope you enjoy it. We are still using it to years later. Just take good care of it it’ll last a while. Enjoy your travels and be blessed! Hope to meet you on the road someday.

[@cherylb9893]

Dave and Katie! Thanks! Didn’t know our neighbors were KZbin stars. Really needed this video. Apparently I was not regenerating often enough...(not at all really) Learning something new everyday.

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Not sure about the star thing!! LOL Glad yo learned something form a rather silly guy! Be Blessed!!

[@gonebyrv9748]

I've used both the standard and now the double standard On the Go models throughout our 9 years of FTing so far. Love the product. We also spend a lot of time in AZ, so I know how "hard" the water is there. I might suggest attaching metal quick connects to all of your hoses and fittings. A lot quicker.

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Yep already did the quick release set up a couple years ago. You are right much faster! Thanks for watching be blessed

[@sraike]

Well done and very informative, thanks!

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Thanks!! Be Blessed!!

[@roydavis2242]

The bonus side of this also is it makes seals and faucets last longer.

[@larryblaha]

Awesome demo

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Thanks!

[@BBB-bq9gl]

I find it easier to have a Y connector on the outlet with shutoff valves. One goes to the RV other for use on the regen.

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Great idea! Thanks!! Be Blessed!!

[@melsmuts29]

Thank you Sir .

[@rn-rvchronicles]

You are welcome Sir!!

[@batman421]

Remove the inner yellow ring. It increases the size of the opening and allows the salt to go in smoother.

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Hay, I just saw this!! I will try that! Thanks for the tip! Be Blessed!!

[@zealchristian799]

This is so helpful man, thank you! how can i get the salt and the iron out please?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Glad you liked it, Not sure of your question though?

[@Mnfish22]

Another thing you may want to mention is to not run the salty water near any vegetation that you want to keep. It will kill it. Where you are is fine because you are on rocks but it will kill any grass or trees around it from the salt

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Yes Thanks for the tip! Be Blessed!! Sorry I saw this 3 years late!

[@EveryoneLovestheFloyds]

Thank you for your video! If I have the clear source filter system should I put it before or after the softener?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

I do have a filter before the system. Hope that helps.

[@mikenorris7011]

Like the video, thank you. What is the other powder you put in the softener with the salt? I think you said Iron Out? Where did you purchase it from? Thank you

[@rn-rvchronicles]

So sorry about not seeing this question! I know I;m 3 years late but it power came with the water softener. I purchased after on Amazon. Be Blessed!

[@judyludwig8431]

Hello, Do I still put my WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR right out of the water source at the campground?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Yes I do . Thanks for watching! Be Blessed!!!

[@rarityd]

I have a question my unit size 2.5 and how many can of salt should I use? I got it used and without a manual. Thank you

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Not sure what 2.5 is... But if you mean 0.25 can size then you should us 1 can of salt. If it's the larger tank 0.52 size the you would use 2 cans of sale. Hope this helps and if you have any more question ...please just ask!! Be Blessed!

[@rarityd]

@@rn-rvchronicles thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Sub

[@twdenman1]

I noticed this is an older video. I’m considering a softener, as we are in Florida for three months, but we also have a tankless water heater. Will this softener maintain a good water flow to maintain proper temperature?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

I would not be afraid to use it in that situation! I do not notice any difference in flow from just a regular hose or going through the tank. Thanks for your question, and also thanks for watching. Be blessed!

[@nestorcolon8638]

Thanks for the video. How many time you have to do that softener cleaning?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Nestor Colon Here in Arizona where the water is very hard I do it around every four weeks. In areas where it’s less hard water about every 6 to 8 weeks.

[@things_that_click]

I woulda used that to wash the coach some..

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Salt in the water! Will leave spots!

[@loyalbadams]

Why don't you just leave it connected and let it run through your Waste Water sysem by leaving a tap inside open? This may also benefit the health of your gray water tank, supply and waste lines?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Good idea.. I may try that!! Also will not get as may nasty looks because people think I'm wasting water!

[@KJRitch]

We have the On The Go large size too. When we first got it even after running through the priming procedure my wife complained that she could taste a faint trace of salt but after a while she either got used to it or the taste filtered out over time. How did the water taste after the regen? I’m about to do my first regen. Does your Newmar allow you to fill the fresh tank directly from your city water hookup panel or do you have to fill the tank via the gravity feed? Thanks.

[@rn-rvchronicles]

I'm just now doing a regen! LOL. I let it run for 15 -20 mins at a very slow pace. Then for 5 mins full open. I never had a salt taste. If we did I never noticed it and I;m more picky the Katie! LOL! As for the Newmar I flip a leaver in the hookup panel to fill the fresh tank! Thanks for the questions!! Have a great day and be Blessed!!

[@rjw8316]

Are you not supposed to back flush first or did you already do this?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

I do a back flush every two to 3 regens. Be Blessed!

[@mikesobek7124]

How long should a re-gen last? Thank you

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Sorry I saw this late.....it should take about 20 mins!

[@mmtravels7245]

I did the recharge but my strips say it’s a 7 range.... is there something I’m doing wrong? I’m in Palm Springs so the water is very hard, I’m wondering if it should be softer or is this as good as it gets?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

M&M I'm sorry for not seeing this but 3 years later!! I hope you got the answer you needed. But to say this ....Yes it should be softer! Be Blessed!!

[@danniecarmona2509]

Do you put resin in these? and if so how often do you replace it?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

There is resin already in them from the factory. I recharge it with table salt about every 2 - 3 weeks when we are in AZ. But when were are in a place that the water is not as hard, we do it about every 4 - 6 weeks. We also back flush after every 2 - 3 times we recharge. Not sure how long the resin will last but it should be years before I will have to change that out. Hope this answers your question. Thanks and be Blessed!!

[@jeffeisenbrei7128]

Resin how often

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Just replaced my after 5 years

[@pappachuco]

So I noticed that you did not hook up the back flush fitting and flush the water backwards or did I miss it? If I am not mistaken (and I might be) we are supposed to hook up the fresh water to the outlet side and push the salt water solution backwards?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Good observation Anthony! However the answer is no. You only need to back flush about every two or three re-gens. I do it her in Az after every two re-gens. On the start of the third I do a back flush for a few mins then I do the re-gen. Thanks for the question and have a Blessed day!!

[@pappachuco]

@@rn-rvchronicles Great thanks !

[@pablogaviria9265]

How long will the Unit last ?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Not sure but it's still working good for us today. Just need to take care of it! Keep it out of the sun... cover it it you have to. Be Blessed!!

[@timallbritton3716]

Wow-what a waste of water...

[@rn-rvchronicles]

LOL..... 3 to 4 gals of so called waste to have over 400 gals of soft water, and just wait and see what that VERY HARD water here in Arizona will do to your RV!!! I'll waste that 4 gals to save me hundreds of $$$$$ down the very short road!!! Thanks for watching and be blessed!

[@danpass12]

Is this being added directly into the resin? Can it be done with any DI resin system?

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Sorry I saw this late, Yes add to resin.