Fresh Water Solutions

BSB Tourers replied on 19/01/2018 11:16

Posted on 19/01/2018 11:16

We are brand new newbies and looking forward to our first ever motorhome trip in March.

We'd like to pick experienced brains about fresh water carriers please.  We started out looking at a 40 litre Aquaroll but think it might be too bulky as we have nowhere really on board to store it.  The Fiamma 23 litre looks more compact but might be too small.  And to get water from the carrier into the onboard tank we seem to need some kind of submersible pump but can't see if the smaller carriers are compatible with this, or what additional pipes, connectors or kits might be needed to go with it.

Any advice gratefully received.  Hope these aren't stupid questions but you've got to start somewhere!

 

  

BSB Tourers replied on 20/01/2018 18:04

Posted on 20/01/2018 18:04

Thanks for the advice all.  We only have a 40 litre on board tank so think a collapsible container and a trolley will do the job.  We'll be staying mostly at race tracks so hope to avoid the perils of waste disposal at club sites being discussed!

young thomas replied on 20/01/2018 18:10

Posted on 20/01/2018 17:40 by Tinwheeler

You're almost right in your first paragraph, Nav, except one drain per site would suffice.

Get your girlfriend to try lifting one of the manhole covers and you'll gain an insight into one of the issues.surprised

Posted on 20/01/2018 18:10

absolutely right, TW...

With the manhole covers, you either remove them (it) first while you have a bit of room (and risk driving into it....) or wait until aligned and then risk a back injury in trying to lift it with half your MH overhanging it..

it couldnt be made more difficult if someone sat down and tried...

its obvious that no one from 'the sites team' has ever tried to empty grey water from a MH (uk or continental....it makes no difference)....

in fact, i havent joined in the '5 changes thread' (just happy reading theninteresting responses) but this would be on my list.....

Navigateur replied on 20/01/2018 18:17

Posted on 20/01/2018 18:17

 Get your girlfriend to try lifting one of the manhole covers

You have not met her yet.  She is more of a tea-pot cover girlt!

brue replied on 20/01/2018 18:52

Posted on 20/01/2018 18:04 by BSB Tourers

Thanks for the advice all.  We only have a 40 litre on board tank so think a collapsible container and a trolley will do the job.  We'll be staying mostly at race tracks so hope to avoid the perils of waste disposal at club sites being discussed!

Posted on 20/01/2018 18:52

Hope all goes well...you know what to expect now! wink

Navigateur replied on 20/01/2018 22:10

Posted on 20/01/2018 22:10

We'll be staying mostly at race tracks so hope to avoid the perils of waste disposal at club sites being discussed!

So where does the waste go at a racetrack then?  And are these not Club sites anymore?

ABM replied on 21/01/2018 20:12

Posted on 21/01/2018 20:12

Cannot  speak  for  ALL  'tracks  Navigateur  but  Wincanton  had  a  pretty  normal  "Hole  in  the  Ground"  with  a  DGB manhole  cover.

Sadly  tho'  Wincanton  is  no  longer  on  our  Club  Site  List.

 

{ P.S.   DGB  ==>  Dirty  Great  Big  --  a  term  applied  to  many  engineers  in  my  area  by  our  lovely  but  tiny  Clerical  Assistant  }

Takethedogalong replied on 21/01/2018 20:53

Posted on 20/01/2018 22:10 by Navigateur

We'll be staying mostly at race tracks so hope to avoid the perils of waste disposal at club sites being discussed!

So where does the waste go at a racetrack then?  And are these not Club sites anymore?

Posted on 21/01/2018 20:53

I suspect that the OP may be following motorsports or something similar. Could be wrong though.......

hitchglitch replied on 21/01/2018 21:12

Posted on 21/01/2018 21:12

Funny how so many of these threads get dragged off topic by people’s pet hates on Club sites. Quite clearly the OP doesn’t use Club sites and the collapsible carrier seems a good option. 40 litres is quite small for a fresh water tank and if you’re using the shower etc. the water will require regular top-up.

I think I would park close to a tap and take a long flat hose with me.

ABM replied on 22/01/2018 13:59

Posted on 21/01/2018 20:53 by Takethedogalong

I suspect that the OP may be following motorsports or something similar. Could be wrong though.......

Posted on 22/01/2018 13:59

I  don't  know  what  pastimes  the  OP  has,  TDA,  but  I'm  sure  that  the  'race tracks'  mentioned  above  are  of  the  Gee Gee  variety  !  Certainly  Wincanton  is.

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