Article Type: Product Recommendation
Author: RV Pro Solutions (Certified NRVIA Inspector Insight)
Applies To: RVs using remote or low-pressure water sources with an available 12-volt power supply
Overview
The Clearsource NOMAD is a portable pumping and filtration system intended for RV owners who need to move water from a remote or low-pressure source. Clearsource specifies a 12-volt, 15-amp pump, up to 20 feet of elevation rise, up to 100 feet of horizontal draw, and a rated flow of 4.9 gallons per minute.
Clearsource states that the dual-filter system reduces sediment, chlorine, volatile organic compounds, selected microorganisms, viruses, and certain heavy metals. Those are manufacturer claims tied to the installed filter elements. Source conditions, filter age, electrical setup, hose sanitation, and current manufacturer instructions remain essential when water may be used for drinking.
Clearsource NOMAD RV Water Filter System
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Key Features
- Integrated 12-volt, 15-amp pump for drawing from remote or low-pressure sources.
- Manufacturer-rated draw capability of up to 20 feet vertically or 100 feet horizontally.
- Dual-stage filtration with contaminant-reduction claims specified by Clearsource.
- Manufacturer-rated flow of up to 4.9 gallons per minute under stated conditions.
- Powder-coated steel chassis with standard RV water-hose connections.
RV Use Cases
- Boondocking locations where water must be transferred from a remote source.
- Low-pressure wells, rain barrels, or storage containers that cannot supply an RV directly.
- Filling an RV freshwater tank when a conventional pressurized hookup is unavailable.
- Owners who can provide the required 12-volt power and maintain the pump, hoses, and filters.
Practical Advantages and Limitations
Advantages:
- Combines water transfer and filtration in one portable system.
- Provides more reach than a conventional campground-only inline filter.
- Replaceable filter elements allow the treatment stages to be maintained over time.
Considerations:
- The system requires a suitable 12-volt power source and correct electrical protection.
- At roughly 23 by 9 by 17.5 inches, it requires meaningful storage and setup space.
- Filter performance depends on source quality, cartridge condition, flow, and manufacturer procedures.
- Freezing, contaminated hoses, poor source selection, or overdue cartridges can compromise the water system.
Best Practices
- Evaluate the source: Use the cleanest available water and follow current public-health and manufacturer guidance for questionable sources.
- Protect the circuit: Confirm the 12-volt supply, wiring, connections, and fuse protection can support the pump’s specified load.
- Keep hoses sanitary: Use potable-water-rated hoses and prevent intake or outlet ends from contacting contaminated surfaces.
- Flush new filters: Follow Clearsource instructions before first use and after each cartridge change.
- Track cartridge service: Replace elements according to water quality, usage, and current manufacturer guidance rather than appearance alone.
- Drain before storage: Empty and protect the system from freezing, impact, prolonged sun exposure, and cross-contamination.
Inspector’s Note (RV Pro Solutions Insight)
If you’re traveling in a camper van or spending extended time in the backcountry, getting more water can mean packing up and leaving a spot you really like. That’s where I see the NOMAD being useful. It combines a pump and filters, so you don’t need a pressurized campground spigot to move water into your supply.
A suitable water source, compatible 12-volt power, and clean hoses and containers are the basics I’d plan around. With a source that meets the system’s guidance, you could refill the RV or water containers during a longer stay instead of making another trip back to town. For someone who enjoys staying out a little longer, that convenience is the real appeal.
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