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Back to EpisodesRV Water & Air Safety: What Most Campers Get Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Description
In this episode of Inspired Travels with Patti, I sit down with water filtration expert and inventor Keith Bernard to break down the critical safety mistakes RVers make when it comes to water and air quality. From contaminated campground water to poorly maintained tanks and overlooked air filtration, this conversation reveals how small oversights can impact your health on the road.
Keith shares practical, easy-to-follow guidance on choosing the right filtration system, understanding microns and carbon filters, properly sanitizing your RV water system, and improving indoor air quality. Whether you're a weekend camper or full-time RVer, this episode will help you build a safer, cleaner, and more comfortable travel experience.
Key Points
- Why campground water varies—and why you shouldn’t blindly trust it
- The biggest mistake RVers make when choosing water filters
- Why you should care about water quality—even if you don’t drink it
- How to properly sanitize your fresh water tank (and why bleach may not be ideal)
- What “micron rating” actually means—and why it matters
- Carbon block vs. granular carbon filters: what’s the difference?
- Why TDS (total dissolved solids) is often misunderstood
- Why RV air quality matters more than you think
- Understanding MERV ratings for RV air filters
- How better air filtration can reduce dust and improve health inside your RV
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