Refilling fresh water when touring

[P McClure]

So after having having the MH for two months only staying away from home for a maximum of two nights, mostly wild camping but two nights on CC site we are now ready to venture further afield (wild camping and on car parks where allowed) and stay away for a week touring in Somerset and that area.

We've aways set of with a full tank of fresh water and never had the need to refill, but the time will arise next week.

What do you experienced motor homers think we will need to allow us to refill (hose pipe, fitting etc) and what sort of places (garages) will allow to refill?

Thanks

Peter

 

[Viktor]

Peter...take a look here...it's the solution I use.... Lifesaver Jerrycan - portable water filtration system

also take a look a how good it is here: http://www.lifesaversystems.com/documents/expedition-overland-landrover-mag-feb-2012.pdf

 

[elainekirk]

We fill up less than weekly and only have a 40ltr tank . I have a supply of 5ltr bottled water at home and throw a couple in the van on our monthly passes these can be easily filled or replaced. We use foam cups at fifty for a pound from poundland and plates paper or foam which are fine when placed atop a normal plate. We buy the clear disposable cutlery from sainsburys and Asda as it is far better than other chuck away cutlery and is still cheap . That lot saves on washing up . We use wet ones for hand and face cleaning, bottled water for teeth cleaning . Unless you shower profusely you should soon work out a system that suits you. We usually end up on a site every fourth night for toilet dumping and laundry facilities plus water top up if needed

 

[kimbowbill]

Groundhog day :rolleyes2:

There's loads of info on here about water filling, containers etc, i would normally post you the links but my pc is being silly.:cool1:

 

[kimbowbill]

i found this, might be of use

http://www.wildcamping.co.uk/forums/general-chat/17090-water-filling-up.html?highlight=water

but if you want more info, just put water in the search bar and theres loads of stuff

 

[Tbear]

In the uk we have to visit a cs/cl or a temp C&CC about one night in three to fill and empty tanks. If we have more than a couple of weeks, then France is the place. Cheaper and more van friendly. Wine at 1 euro a bottle. Who drinks water with wine that cheap.

We carry a hose and watering can so we can get water from taps anywhere. Garages, pubs, cafes. Most folk will give you a watering can full if you are buying something.

Richard

 

[TrevorandRachel]

Filling with water

Hi We bought a big funnel with a flexi spout, (think it`s supposed to be used for putting oil in) from Poundland, but think halfords sell them -for the rich !!! It`s been invaluable as it fits almost any sink in loos etc & then we fill a 5ltr water container or our aquaroll. Hope this helps. Enjoy !!!

 

[antiquesam]

I find we need to go to a CL with electrics every 3 or 4 nights so that "she who must be obeyed" can dry her hair so I take on water and dump nasties then.
We have an 80 litre tank and it is rarely half empty, and I don't think we smell particularly. Well at least no one has shrunk away that I know of.

 

[Tbear]

We find that dumping the waste responsible is more of a problem than getting water so we carry a couple of small handles to lift sewer covers.

Richard

 

[Neckender]

We find that dumping the waste responsible is more of a problem than getting water so we carry a couple of small handles to lift sewer covers.

Richard[/QUOTE} Thanks for that Richard, I've just ordered a pair of manhole lifting keys from ebay £4-75p

John.

 

[vwalan]

hi .as a driver on our local water system . i find like most drivers of tankers two big old screwdrivers are best . you sometimes need to use a big hammer hold the head of it and hit the bottom of handle on the edge of the cover . it helps break the rust seal. use the really big flat screw drivers works every time .and wear gloves .
can i suggest folk look local with eyes open . parks, cemetry .water drinking fountains .toilets . garages .wharehouses etc all have water taps available . i find 10 litres here and ten there . ask if necasary . but look local that gives you an idea when away. even supermarket back doors have taps just ask. but always have a rubber push on connecctor .mines off an old twintub washing machine and a yard of hose ideal for filling in awhward places .wash basins etc. if you do see a sewage or water plant ask there they always have clean water .

 

[Tbear]

We find that dumping the waste responsible is more of a problem than getting water so we carry a couple of small handles to lift sewer covers.

Richard[/QUOTE} Thanks for that Richard, I've just ordered a pair of manhole lifting keys from ebay £4-75p

John.

Hi John,

One of those things that you never need until you leave them at home. Never mind just borrow Alans screwdrivers, it all works. I only carry minimal tools so the little plastic jobs fit in my small tool bag. Alans tip about gloves is a good one. Rusty old sheet steel covered in poo. Not the best thing to get a cut from.

Richard