Transfering Water

HOTORMOMER replied on 31/08/2018 14:31

Posted on 31/08/2018 14:31

As a motorhome owner for quite a few years now, I have always filled the water tank with a hose or walked to and fro with a watering can which has worked well for me. But now due to arthritis in both knees, I am now finding this quite a painful task. I have been toying with the idea of an aquaroll with some kind of submersible or foot pump to transfer the water into the water tank. This would make my on-site life a lot easier. Does anyone do this or have any other suggestions?

Takethedogalong replied on 31/08/2018 15:02

Posted on 31/08/2018 15:02

Gosh, I am a bit surprised you will find an aquaroll easier than filling with a hose HM, unless of course you pitch up and don't move once on Site, in which case it makes a bit more sense. Hope you get sorted to suit thoughsmile

Tinwheeler replied on 31/08/2018 15:47

Posted on 31/08/2018 15:47

One reason we moved from a caravan to a MH was to do away with the need for water carrying. Driving to the MHSP makes life so much easier on legs and back.

I think the idea of a serviced pitch is good if you don't want to move off your pitch. 

JVB66 replied on 31/08/2018 16:02

Posted on 31/08/2018 16:02

It is very noticeable that although motor caravans are more prevalent in recent years on all the club sites we visit ,it is only a very few that leave site during their stay, and seem to have just as much Kit including awnings as most caravans, ,and if as stated that a motor caravan normally has a much larger payload,than a  towed caravan then they can have more kit to make the stay even more home from home,coolsurprisedwink

ps maybe a very long hose pipe could also be carried ,or a new club service of a water bowser  for a fill and empty service when doing the "bin run"as a "perk" for the wardenskiss

eurortraveller replied on 31/08/2018 16:16

Posted on 31/08/2018 16:16

I fill the kettle from the nearest tap, and the old espresso coffee pot now and then too. My wife insists on some water in the basin to rinse her hands in the night, but that's about all the water we use.  I think some people use more than we do. 

DavidKlyne replied on 31/08/2018 16:27

Posted on 31/08/2018 16:27

I am also not convinced that an Aquaroll is going to be substantially easier. Would it not be easier just to go to the service point and fill up? Or perhaps try and find a pitch near a service point. 

David

young thomas replied on 31/08/2018 17:28

Posted on 31/08/2018 16:23 by huskydog

towsure , product code P406

Posted on 31/08/2018 17:28

husky, that looks like something for a hernia.....to cure one, not cause one, but might be an equal chance...undecided

if staying on sites with showers (and using them) our fresh tank lasts about ten days, more than enough time on a CC (or anywhere in the uk)  sitewink.....so doesn't become an issue.

even showering in the van, 5 days is easily doable...

I would imagine most vans with 100ltr+ fresh tanks would do the same.

brim the tank with a hose on the way in, job done.

failing that, carrying two lengths of hose that can be joined enables the reaching of most taps if you want to refill the tank.

dave the rave replied on 31/08/2018 19:10

Posted on 31/08/2018 19:10

Make sure that you holiday with a touring caravanner.You can then use their aquaroll (topping up your tank with the aid of a submersible pump) and you can visit the area by being driven around in their towcar!!!!!winkwinkwink

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