I just bought a 2022 Imagine 17MKE. I would like to know how others have connected the hose to inlet to the universal docking station. I got an elbow to try to get it away from handles for spray port. Wondering how others have resolved this problem Thanks in advance
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Originally posted by Dicbed View PostI just bought a 2022 Imagine 17MKE. I would like to know how others have connected the hose to inlet to the universal docking station. I got an elbow to try to get it away from handles for spray port. Wondering how others have resolved this problem Thanks in advance
Couple of unsolicited tips....
Don't leave the brass elbow connected to inlet. I used to leave mine connected, but I think it permanently compressed the washer and it started to leak. Maybe the washer was just getting old though. Either way, I just disconnect it now.
When disconnecting the water hose, turn off the supply, disconnect at the source spigot first and let the hose lie lower than the elbow. Then start to disconnect the hose or elbow at the inlet port, and that will allow the water to flow back, and not drop into the dock area.2019 Imagine 2400BH
2019 F150 XLT Super Crew, EcoBoost, 6.5' box, Max tow package with 3.55 ratio
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My unsolicited tip... always use your own brass fitting (elbow, pressure reducer/regulator, etc.) at the dock station inlet when using park "communal" hoses at fill stations. The communal hose fittings are always messed up and will destroy the integrity of the plastic threads of the dock inlet. (Same goes for the black tank flush inlet.) Asked me how I know... first project when trailer comes out of storage is to replace the dock inlet connection.
MikeMike & Sonya
2017 Silverado 1500, 5.3, Tow Pkg, RAS
Blue Ox SwayPro
2021 2400BH (DeBunked)
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I use a brass 45 to put less strain on the hose but still give it a bit of clearance away from the convenience center.
https://www.amazon.ca/Camco-Degree-E.../dp/B09T3RMFS72023 Grand Design Imagine 2970RL
2023 F-350 SRW 7.3 Crew Cab
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Originally posted by Country Campers View Post2020 Reflection 273MK
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD
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Originally posted by Lonestar View Post
I really like that arrangement. Wonder if that top elbow could be tapped for a pressure gauge?
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by Lonestar View Post
I really like that arrangement. Wonder if that top elbow could be tapped for a pressure gauge?Ted
2021 Reflection 310RLS
2020 F350 PS,CC,LB,SRW
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Originally posted by TedS View Post
That place will not monitor your system pressure because of the check valve in the inlet. Install a pressure gage anywhere in the cold water plumbing on the other side.2020 Reflection 273MK
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD
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When the flow stops the check valve closes as there is no more flow pressure drop to hold the valve open. It would be a place to monitor your pressure regulator performance.
When the pressures on both sides of the check valve are equal, the spring in the valve closes it.Last edited by TedS; 05-08-2024, 10:40 AM.Ted
2021 Reflection 310RLS
2020 F350 PS,CC,LB,SRW
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I've done the brass elbows, the flexzilla hoses, and even used the brass 45's. The best thing I have found was suggested by either Howard or Rob. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 as it makes connecting hoses much simpler. I have extra ones to use at parks for hooking up the supply hoses as one park had such an odd angle / closeness to the side of a buried box that I could not get the threads aligned properly, but the quick connect went right on then the hose attached to that with a bend.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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