Choosing the Right RV Water Filter for Your Next Adventure
Choosing the Right Water Filtration System
Finding safe, great-tasting water on the road doesn’t have to be complicated. In the video above, Andy from MobileMustHave.com breaks down our lineup of Blu Technology water bundles so you can pick the perfect setup for your camping style.
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Answer a few quick questions about how you camp, and our RV water filter quiz matches you to the right Blu Tech system.
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- Entry Level (Compact & Simple): AR2 2-Stage Portable Water Filter. A 0.2-micron filter plus a carbon "Tasty" filter for better taste and smell, on the lightest frame in the lineup. A good fit for weekend and seasonal trips. Want it ready to go? See the AR2 Essential Bundle.
- Full-Time Upgrade (More Longevity): AR3 3-Stage Portable Water Filter. Adds a sediment "Longevity" pre-filter in front of the 0.2-micron and carbon filters, so those two last longer. Built for frequent and full-time travel. Bundle option: AR3 Essential Bundle.
- Ultimate Protection (Purification): AR3 LED UVC 4-Stage Purification System. Sediment, 0.2-micron, carbon and UVC sterilization in one system for extra confidence anywhere you camp. Prefer the bundle? See the AR3 UVC Essential Bundle.
Torn between the AR2, AR3 and AR3 UVC? Take the RV water filter quiz and get a recommendation based on how often you camp and where you fill up.
5-Inch vs. 10-Inch Filters: Which Size Fits Your Travels?
Blu Tech systems come in two filter sizes, 5-inch and 10-inch. A 10-inch filter is not a better filter. The difference is capacity and size, and the right pick depends on how much water you use and how much room you have.
- 5-inch filters keep the system small and light. They are easier to carry, store and set up at each stop, and they fit in tight wet bays. The AR2, AR3 and AR3 UVC all use 5-inch filters.
- 10-inch filters hold more, so high water volume users go longer between filter changes. If you run a lot of showers, dishes and laundry, that means fewer filter swaps. Look at the AR3 XLT 3-Stage, the AR3 XLT LED UVC 4-Stage or the XLT Water Filter Bundle.
Our recommendation: most travelers in groups of 2 to 3 people use 5-inch systems and are happy with the portability. Groups of 3 or more usually benefit from 10-inch filters and the longer change intervals that come with them.
What About the MR3?
The MR3 3-Stage Water Filter is still available, and some customers prefer it for its heavier stainless steel construction. Blu Technology is phasing the MR series out over time in favor of the AR series, which uses a lighter aluminum frame for weight savings and easier portability, so the MR3 may only be available while supplies last. The same goes for the 2-stage MR2.
The AR3 has the same 3-stage filtration as the MR3, with stainless steel canisters and quick connects. MR3 owners can keep it running with the Blu Tech 3-Stage Filter Replacement Pack.
Must-Have Accessories
- Softer Water, Easier Regeneration: Blu Tech Portable RV Water Softener with Smart Cap (or grab the SmartCap only).
- Know Your Tank Fill: Blu Tech Stainless Flow Meter — track exactly how much water you’ve added.
- Cleaner, Faster Tank Maintenance: Blu Tech Black Tank Flush Kit — backflow protection and a dedicated hose keep things sanitary and simple.
Why We Choose Blu Technology
We carry a lot of RV gear, and we're picky about what we put our name behind. Blu Technology earned its spot for a few specific reasons.
Stainless steel architecture. The filter canisters, fittings and quick connects are stainless steel, so they resist corrosion and hold up to rain, sun and years of campground hookups. On the AR series, all of that sits on a lightweight, UV-resistant electroplated aluminum frame.
Limited Lifetime Warranty, only at MobileMustHave. Blu Tech systems bought from MobileMustHave.com qualify for our exclusive Limited Lifetime Warranty, which picks up after the manufacturer's one-year warranty ends. Register within 90 days of purchase to activate it. Filters and other wear parts are not covered. See the full warranty details.
Quick connects with little to no leaking. Blu Technology pioneered its quick-connect system for RV water. Hoses, filters, softeners and accessories snap together by hand with no tools, and the sealed connections keep leaks to little or none. That makes setup and teardown at each campsite quick.
A light, easy 5-inch form factor. Most RV filter systems use 10-inch housings, a size RV makers borrowed from home plumbing. Blu designed its 5-inch filters for RV storage, so the system fits in a wet bay and is easy to carry to the spigot and back.
About half the weight of competing systems. Blu's portable systems weigh roughly 50% less than comparable multi-stage RV filters, which matters when you set up and break down camp every few days.
All Blu systems are designed for pressurized campground or home hookups and use high-flow filters built to supply the whole RV.
Ready to upgrade your water? Explore the full collection: Blu Technology Water Filtration at MobileMustHave, or let the water filter quiz pick one for you.
Find Your RV Water Filter in About a Minute
Tell us your setup and we'll point you to the Blu Tech system that fits it, from weekend trips to full-time living.
Start the QuizTip: If you camp intermittently, dry filters between trips to prevent algae growth and extend filter life.
Still Not Sure? Talk to a Product Specialist
Every rig and travel style is a little different. If you still have questions about filter size, stages or accessories, a MobileMustHave product specialist can walk you through it and help you choose the right system.
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