If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on a functional camper water filter system, don’t worry. This Culligan 1019084 Exterior RV Drinking Water Filter has a pocket-friendly price tag on top of remarkable features geared toward improving the quality of water in your RV.

Looking for the perfect RV inline water filter at an affordable cost? If yes, the Fette Filter 2-Pack – RV & Marine Inline Water Filter should be one of your top options.

What’s quite amazing with this particular RV water filter is that it features 2 marine inline water filters plus a flexible hose protector, something you can’t easily find at such a price.

The unit features a wider body design which translates to increased capacity and flow rate for water you use in your RV. It comes with activated carbon which excellently filters out all the impurities in water to ensure you enjoy a constant flow of safe drinking water. Not only that, but it also features a sediment filter that eliminates the bad odors, taste, chlorine, and sediment to ensure your campsite water is 100% safe for drinking.

Like the Camco RV water filter models we reviewed earlier, this marine inline water filter also features KDF which inhibits the growth of fungus, bacteria and mold inside the filter when not in use.

The filter has a life of approximately 3 months, equating to one camping season. Keep in mind that the filter life will also be dependent on water quality, so you’d want to keep monitoring it before the 3 specified period is over.

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Here comes another Camco RV water filter. Like the other Camco units and any other unit we’ve featured on this list, this filtration system will also improve the taste and smell of your drinking water. The fact that it can connect to any exterior water connection makes a great choice for many campers.

This unit features a 150-micron fiber barrier that significantly reduces the bad odors, tastes, chlorine, sediments, and other impurities present in your water. It also features a built-in Granulated Activated Carbon that further purifies your water to make it safe for drinking.

The wider body design of this filter goes a long way in enhancing the capacity and overall flow rate.

The installation process for this filter system is easy and fast as no assembly is required. The CSA low lead content certification acts as an assurance of its ability to filter out harmful elements in your RV water to make it safe for drinking.

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Culligan RV-EZ-3 EZ-Change RV Drinking Water Filtration System ensures that your family enjoys fresh, clean water while you’re on the road. It actively filters your RV water to get rid of bad odor and taste as well hazardous particles—like cysts, lead, turbidity, among others.

The highly functional filter features a Twist-on, twist-off filter mechanism. This enables you to replace the filters easily and quickly, with no mess or use of any tools as it’s the case with other models. In addition to that, it also comes with quick connect fittings that make the overall installation task a breeze.

Unlike most of the units out there, this unit also comes with a winterization kit which enables you to use your filer system without worrying about freezing temperatures.

NOTE that this filtration system has undergone testing and certification by NSF International to confirm its effectiveness in reducing chlorine odor and taste, particulates, atrazine, lindane, lead, cysts, and turbidity.

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Our third last spot goes to the Watts POE12DSA1KDF Dual Exterior Water Filter Kit. This product also got a place on this list due to its remarkable and efficient job of filtering water in your RV, making it cleaner and healthy for your family consumption.

The unit utilizes a sediment filter which filters out all the contaminants and particulates found on your water. It also features a multi-ply filter media which significantly increases the filter holding capacity and flow rate.

Moreover, it comes with GAC/KDF filter, which does an excellent job of removing most of the organic contaminants in the water before it reaches the activated carbon bed. This ensures high-level prevention of bacteria building as well as fouling in the water.

Inside the box, you’ll get the water filtration unit, hose fittings (for easy installation), cartridge, bracket, and a wrench.

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WaterSentinel 102555 WSRV-8 Inline RV Water Filter is another great RV inline water filter that I found for the folks facing hard economic times but want to enjoy quality water in their RVs.

Despite the low cost, this unit utilizes an advanced water filtration technology to give you get crisp, clean and 100% safe drinking water in your RV.

In the first filtration stage, water is passed through water-washed coconut shell carbon which effectively removes all the chemicals dissolved in water, including chlorine, ensuring your water has no unpleasant taste and smells.

The water is then passed to the second media where a KDF- a top-quality copper-zinc formulation—removes chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, iron, microorganisms, and other contaminants from your water supply.

It’s also important to note that the overall filtration process also helps reduce limescale formation, protecting your RV water system from potential damage.

Since the filter lasts for a whole year, it’ll see you through a full camping season of fresh and safe drinking water.

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The last top-rated water filtration for RV spot on our list goes to Hydro Life 52141 HL-200 External Filter Kit. This particular unit is not only suitable for RVs, but also for boats and trailers. This is because it features an exterior hook up for easy use with your RV.

This unit is designed to filter water before it enters your fresh tanks. It boasts of a patented KDF media that works closely with the granular activated carbon to ensure you only get the cleanest and purest water for drinking in your recreational vehicle. The fact that the activated mesh has a finer mesh enables it to effectively reduce all the contaminants in your water responsible for bad taste and smell.

It’s also worth noting that the filter kit has an extremely high flow rate of up to 2.5 GPM, qualifying it as one of the most powerful and dependable models you can get on the market today.

With the included garden hose connectors, you’ll not have any issues replacing the filter cartridges since you’ll not require any tools for the job.

Unlike most filters in its price range, this unit does not show any signs of leaks and is built using finer quality materials to extend its service life.

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The number one thing you should look for when buying a water filter for your RV is the type of water filter.

There are different types of filter systems with different water filtration capabilities, designs, and features.

The right type for you should directly depend on your specific water filtration needs.

If you plan to filter water for the entire RV (which I advise you to do), then the best types of RV water filters for you include:

Ease of Installation

Make sure you chose a model that is extremely easy to install.

I urge you to look for a filter system that does not require any assembly and installs easily and quickly. Keeping in mind that you’ll need to replace it after around 3-4 months, you should also ensure the replacement process is equally easy and straightforward.

Functionality

How suitable the filter system is for serving its intended purpose is another crucial factor you should keep in mind.

Of, course, you should ensure the product you buy actually filters out all the hazardous elements found in the campsite water. Ensure it can remove the bad taste and odor associated with chlorine in the water.

A good way to ensure that you’re buying a functional product is looking at NFS International certification.

Looking at what the previous users of a unit have to say about it will also help you ensure you’re buying a truly functional product that meets your needs and requirements.

Brand

Buying an RV water filter designed by a reputable brand is also a good way of ensuring you end up with a unit that meets all your water filtration needs.

Some of the companies that have made a name for themselves in the water filtration industry include Camco, Culligan, Aquasana, WaterSentinel, to name but a few.

An added benefit of buying from the top companies is that most of them back their products with a long enough warranty so that you can always contact them in case your product develops any functionality problems.

Cost

Finally, you should check how much the water filter you’re planning to buy will cost you.

As you have noted from the 10 units we’ve discussed above, the price fluctuates from model to model, depending on the manufacturer, filtration technology, features, and so on.

If you want to get a model with all the bells and whistles, you should be ready to cough out more money.

And if you’re on a tight budget, you should look for a basic model that does the intended job well.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. For how long will my RV water filter last?

Most of the filters at the market today last for around 3 to 12 month. The longevity of the filter usually depends on the product quality as well as the manufacturer.

With that it in mind, I don’t recommend you to wait until the recommended period is over to change your filter. In most cases, you should replace it in 3-6 months.

Also, you should keep checking the filtered water to see if the unit is doing its job or needs replacement.

2. How do I install an RV water filtration system?

Installing a water filter in your recreational vehicle (RV) is an easy task that you can carry out on your own, without necessarily hiring plumbers to do it.

Check the following video on how to install an RV water filtration system:

3. Can I use the unit to filter hot water?

NO. The manufacturers do not recommend running hot water through their units. From their point of view, the unit is only designed to filter cold water, and it might not adequately filter hot water.

Besides, hot can easily reverse the process of chemicals absorption, causing contaminants to be released back to your water.

In case you accidentally run hot water through your RV water filter, you can simply run cold water through it for around 1-2 minutes to help flush out the hot water.

Final Verdict

If you own and regularly use a recreational vehicle, then you should consider installing the best RV water filter into it.

The unit will remove harmful contaminants in water to make it clean and safe for drinking for your family or the RV occupants. Filtering water used in your RV will also help protect the water systems from getting damaged beyond repair.

In the above post, I’ve taken you through the 10 most popular water filters used by other RVers across the states. All these models have great functionality and are quite reliable when it comes to filtering RV water.

What’s more, they come with affordable price tags, so getting one for your RV will not cost you an arm and a leg.