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Beech Lane Dual RV Water-Filter System

I bought the Beech Lane system with my van water equipment. Its two housings make storage and service access part of the same planning problem as the tanks and water connections.

By · Camper Van Freedom

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The Item in My Kit

I bought Beech Lane Dual RV Water-Filter System as part of my camper van equipment.

I bought the Beech Lane system with my van water equipment. Its two housings make storage and service access part of the same planning problem as the tanks and water connections.

Cartridge Space Within the Water Layout

  1. I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
  2. My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
  3. I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.

My Takeaway for the Build

The tank and shower openings were part of my plan while the interior remained bare. The Beech Lane purchase adds two cartridge housings and their bracket to the water-equipment layout. Camco's single inline cartridge occupies a different shape, while the SimPure introduces a clear mesh housing and flushing outlet.

Product Details And Van-Build Uses

SpecificationProduct Detail
SystemDual-housing RV water filter
First Cartridge5-micron PP
Second Cartridge0.5-micron carbon block

Beech Lane’s dual RV water filter places two different cartridges in separate housings. The manufacturer identifies a five-micron PP cartridge and a half-micron carbon-block cartridge, so the two stages are not interchangeable descriptions of the same filter. For a van water kit, the useful layout details include the connection route and the clearance needed to remove each housing during a cartridge change. That access can become difficult after storage or plumbing is fitted around the unit. Recording the cartridge types alongside the assembly makes later replacement searches more specific than looking for a generic RV filter.

Manufacturer Product Reference

Express Water PC2000: Chiller Connections And Installation Guide

Are Both Included Cartridges The Same Type?

No. Beech Lane identifies a 5-micron PP cartridge and a 0.5-micron carbon-block cartridge.

Alternative products

Two Alternatives to Compare

The Camco inline cartridge is a compact hose-mounted alternative. SimPure uses a reusable spin-down mesh and flushing valve, giving it a different maintenance format from replaceable cartridges.

ProductWhat distinguishes itPurchase link
Beech Lane Dual RV Water-Filter SystemTwo cartridge housings held together on a bracket.View on Amazon
Camco Inline RV Water Filter (alternative)Single inline cartridge with hose connections.View on Amazon
SimPure Spin-Down Sediment Filter (alternative)Reusable spin-down mesh filter with flushing valve.View on Amazon
Camco Inline RV Water Filter

Camco Inline RV Water Filter

This inline cartridge sits between garden-hose connections. The included flexible hose section separates the cartridge from the adjoining fitting.

View on Amazon
SimPure Spin-Down Sediment Filter

SimPure Spin-Down Sediment Filter

This spin-down filter has a clear housing and a reusable mesh element. A valve at the bottom provides a flushing outlet for collected sediment.

View on Amazon

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