water jug?

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fernlane

Junior Ranger
I'm trying to figure out how to get water into the tank when a hose isn't an option. Some sort of water jug, 2-3 gallons preferably, would work well I think.

I haven't found a jug of that capacity that also has a somewhat elongated neck for inserting into the tank filler opening. I did find a very nice 3 gallon refillable jug w/handle at a Lowes (Primo brand) but the neck diameter is too wide.

How are you folks handling this task?

thanks,

robt

550 ultra #645, 1 whole night ...
 
RDickson said:
I'm trying to figure out how to get water into the tank when a hose isn't an option. Some sort of water jug, 2-3 gallons preferably, would work well I think.

I haven't found a jug of that capacity that also has a somewhat elongated neck for inserting into the tank filler opening. I did find a very nice 3 gallon refillable jug w/handle at a Lowes (Primo brand) but the neck diameter is too wide.

How are you folks handling this task?

550 ultra #645, 1 whole night ...
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Always top up as you leave or arrive at a site using the white hose. We then carry a two gallon plastic container so not to heavy to carry and keep an old Gatorade bottle with the bottom cut off in the storage bins.to use as a funnel

If I know we are going to be staying for longer than a few days every so often on the way back from the washroom I take the two gallon container and top up the tank.

The bigger issue is dealing with waste as if you are using one tank you are filling up the waste tank and if that gets full it overflows with smelly water right in your campsite.

I carry a spare hose that can connect and run into the woods but not all sites let you do that and always make sure to do the legendary road home dribble from the waste tank after we leave a site.
 
thanks for the welcome and your suggestions. We look forward to many nights in our hard-shell tent on wheels. Maine and Newfoundland are on our radar for August.

I'll obtain a 2-3 gallon (1 gal means too many trips) jug and something that can be used as a funnel. I've schlepped many gallons of water in campgrounds so that'll be nothing new.

And the hose for draining off the grey water is also a good idea. We've camped many places where that would be completely acceptable (and some where it wouldn't).

robt
 
I use the big blue jugs. Five gallons I think. I place the jug on the sink. I then take the sprayer off the spray hose and siphon from the big jug into the fresh water tank. It takes plenty of time but I just set it up and let it go. I then replace the sprayer when complete.
Steve
 
I carry a couple of plastic tapered funnels which I purchased from a local auto parts store. The funnels are designed for pouring water, oil, ATF, etc. into an engine.

I've not used the funnel many times; but when I have it's worked well for me. Insert funnel and pour in the water bottles. (just remember to use water funnel for water...no contamination)
 
Carl, the tapered funnel is definitely the way to go. Bought one for $1.39, cut it down to maximize the flow and it works like a charm. I can't pour water fast enough to back it up.

robt
 
We have had a pair of Rubber Maid 3 gallon water jerry cans long before we had the trailer. They are easy to store and they come with a long spigot that allows you to fill the trailer's water tank just as they do at a pit stop during a Grand Prix. They do not sell anything exactly like the pair we have but there are some that are similar. Look for a container made without BPA such as the one here Reliance Desert Patrol.
 
I require a lot of water (for drinking) and I have been toting around a 5 gallon water jug I use to reload my trailer tank. It looks like this, and has a nozzle that stores inside and makes it easy to put down the refill hole:
http://www.amazon.com/Scepter-0493...0374&sr=8-7&keywords=5+gallon+water+container

Since we are heading to the SW during the hottest time of year, Mick has been doing research for me on extra water jugs. He found me these stacking water jugs that I can put on the table or counter and attach a nozzle attachment I will carry. These are for sure BPA-free (which is important to me, especially leaving these in the car where they will likely get hot).
http://www.amazon.com/Stackable-Wa...1&keywords=3+gallon+stackable+water+container

Plus, we really have some awesome water to drink out here, that comes straight out of our tap, and I prefer not to buy water in water bottles if I can help it.

With my water storage between the 3 jugs in the car and the 8 gallons in the trailer, I have 20 gallons of water with me and that should last at least 2 weeks filling reusable water bottle, cooking and washing up - if I am stingy!
 
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We have the most awesomest water on the planet. I rinse out several plastic OJ containers and freeze them. This go in my Coleman cooler and have kept ice for as long as 8 days. Your mileage may vary. When they thaw….I have water!!! They're also a lot nicer than bagged ice that gets everything wet. I can pour directly from the OJ jugs into the 8 gal tank.
 
Great idea. I know it is a variable but how many do you use to get everything cold? I'm thinking of the clear Simply Orange brand bottles. Two to four I would think.
MDFP
Mike & Denita
 
Those are precisely the jugs I used. The ones with the handles. I got the original no pulp variety….because nobody likes pulpy water.

I think I did six of them.
 
I had good luck with some collapsible camp buckets at CICO - I was able to direct the water into the water fill hole fairly accurately when the buckets were about 3/4 full - you get a little spout when the water pours out. Would definitely work better with a little bottle-funnel mentioned above.

http://www.seattlesportsco.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2043&idcategory=26

We use them canoeing/backpacking to haul water from the lake/water source for filtering/washing. Now, I'm using them to carry water for dish-washing. They stand up pretty well as long as the ground is fairly level and they're not completely full.

They don't take up much space and they're not much heavier than the water inside. If they get funky, I hand wash them and hang them to dry. I can fold a bucket in half, then in thirds, roll it up from the bottom, and then figure-8 the strap around the bucket for a nice little bundle - but now I see that they come with a little storage case.
 
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On the same note - there's a spring we like to visit when we're in SW Wisconsin (Rock Springs) where we always fill up a 7 gallon aquatainer (and any other water bottles we have with us).

http://www.findaspring.com/locations/north-america/usa/rock-springs-rock-springs-wi/

This year, on our way home from CICO, our camper was empty so we thought...hey, why not? We're going camping in another two weeks. So Tim backed the camper as close to the water spout as he could get it and we used our water hose to fill up the water tank.

The water spout is just a piece of plumbing pipe with a chunk cut away from the end (maybe to dissuade campers from filling up?) so Tim held the end of the hose to the water spout as best he could.

He was going to make a gizmo to cover a thread-less pipe but then I found this "add-on" item at amazon.com for less than $5:

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-22484-Water-Bandit/dp/B000EDOSKG

http://www.camco.net/Products/Item?prodID=10075#.VDFmEld4BSM

Don't know how it's going to work, but I'll put it with our water hose for next time - we'll see.
 
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Oh, and another thing.

We met a couple of retired school teachers from Georgia at Pikes Peak State Park (Iowa) who have been living in a Casita camper since March - the wife was an art teacher and because she can't bring all of her easels/canvases/supplies, she's started working in acrylics on her cabinet doors - she had about 2/3 of them painted with scenery pictures from her trip (via the SW, the NW, and Alaska!) - beautiful!

Anyway, Tim was talking to them while they were filling up their water tanks and he asked them about this blue gizmo they had on their hose:

http://www.camco.net/Products/Item?prodID=10059

They had a bad experience with some "bad" (sulfur? iron?) water somewhere along the way and bought one of these at Walmart tout de suite:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-Water-Filter-with-Hose/14504321

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-Water-Filter-2-Pack/14504322

Now they use them every time they fill up their water tank. They also sell them at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006IX87S/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item

Might be a good investment if you're going somewhere with questionable (potable) water.
 
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