Posted on 19/02/2019 18:40
Recently saw a fellow MHer using what looked like a drain pipe foot or elbow inserted into the lookable opening on the side of his van. This allowed for a much easier filling when using a potable water 'Jerry' type container, no wet feet or trousers! Does anyone know where the correct fitting can be purchased or the dimensions for that snug fit?
Posted on 20/02/2019 10:59
Hope your van arrives soon, just been looking at how your Thule was fixed. We didn’t find having onboard tank too much of an issue, there’s always a way round it, not least the easy option of a long hosepipe😀We did make mistake of not emptying it on one tow home, not something we ever forgot again, the tail started to wag the dog! Hope things go well with your van. Are you covering seats again?
Posted on 20/02/2019 11:04
It depends very much where I'm 'vanning TTDA ! Some very basic sites such as Altnahara { oh bliss, oh joy } have watering points where the van cannot go !! So out with the watering can, take a couple of deep breaths and get to work 
P.S. -- I do like your new pillow 
Posted on 20/02/2019 10:59 by TakethedogalongHope your van arrives soon, just been looking at how your Thule was fixed. We didn’t find having onboard tank too much of an issue, there’s always a way round it, not least the easy option of a long hosepipe😀We did make mistake of not emptying it on one tow home, not something we ever forgot again, the tail started to wag the dog! Hope things go well with your van. Are you covering seats again?
Posted on 20/02/2019 12:00
Fingers crossed for you, and hope it proves better than your old van, it will certainly get some use. I had forgotten about loo flush, mind our vans didn’t have plumbed in loos, only the old porta potty! Never gave us any grief though, not like these electronic and auto flush!
Posted on 20/02/2019 11:04 by ABMIt depends very much where I'm 'vanning TTDA ! Some very basic sites such as Altnahara { oh bliss, oh joy } have watering points where the van cannot go !! So out with the watering can, take a couple of deep breaths and get to work
P.S. -- I do like your new pillow
Posted on 21/02/2019 07:47
I ditched all my water carriers except for two multi-purpose flexible buckets. I have use the flat hose a few times or service points and in three years have never had the need to carry water. I expect it will happen in which case I’ll manage with the bucket I guess! 100 litre tank lasts us several days.
Posted on 21/02/2019 09:10
I tried the elbow shaped plumbing pipe approach last year as it was on another forum. It works and is very useful when pouring in water from a water container. Bought mine from Homebase [plumbing area] having measured the inlet. You have to be wary about your inlet angle as my fitting didn't work on another van.
In the end, I decided it wasn't for me. I carry a 10l food grade watering can [on offer at the time] and two lengths of food grade hose. I'd uprated the van to 3850kg and have enough payload to carry a full tank of water if need be [axle weights are fine]. For now, I find the hose/watering can easier.
Posted on 21/02/2019 09:15
I understand and recognise that we are all different.
We travel light, never fill our tank and only use that fresh potable water which comes from the tap. Plastic bottled water I do not see as anything but a rip off and one which contributes to pollution and energy wastage. We therefore put only that water needed in our tanks which we will use during one full day. This generally takes just a few minutes a day and if on a site without a shower block this day take a little longer or we adopt a different but equally effective form of personal hygiene.
Each to their own, mind but that's our way hope that's okay to say!🙂
mickysf
Motorhomer