Water pumps

TJBi said:
If I want to top up without moving the moho, I get out the watering can. Strikes me that a submersible pump as well might be a bit OTT. :D
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Not when the submersible Pump is sitting in a full 25 litre Container and the Tank is inboard with no drainage holes for any mopping up of spillages, it ain't! We tend to use a 5Ltr 'Carrying Container' plus a couple of Hypermarket Drinking Water Containers to decant the water into the 25Ltr Jerry Can for a more controlled transfer of water to the inboard tank. I had the submersible pump as a spare from the caravan days, so why mot put it to use? The Pump, Ceble and Plastic Pipe fit comfortably inside a Carrier Bag that slides into the 'Ski Cupboard', aka Brunhilde's Broom Cupboard so sensible use of spare space ... (y)

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marchie said:
Not when the submersible Pump is sitting in a full 25 litre Container and the Tank is inboard with no drainage holes for any mopping up of spillages, it ain't! We tend to use a 5Ltr 'Carrying Container' plus a couple of Hypermarket Drinking Water Containers to decant the water into the 25Ltr Jerry Can for a more controlled transfer of water to the inboard tank. I had the submersible pump as a spare from the caravan days, so why mot put it to use? The Pump, Ceble and Plastic Pipe fit comfortably inside a Carrier Bag that slides into the 'Ski Cupboard', aka Brunhilde's Broom Cupboard so sensible use of spare space ... (y)

Steve
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makes sense. there are quite a few Motorhomers who use an Aquaroll and have one of those whale electrical points next to the water filler to pump the water into the on-board tank.
I would definately go for that type of system over going back and forth with a watering can :)
 
I rather like using a watering can. It's so much lighter than a barrel and takes up so little space. It gives me the opportunity to nip out and talk to like minded folk.

Originally I read that many people who use watering cans fill them up whenever they visit the loo. Sadly, although I'm 76 years old, I simply can't go to the loo often enough to keep up with Mrs HS........ ☹️ ....... But she's worth the effort. 😊
 
I do indeed carry a spare habitation water pump. We had one fail on us in the heart of mid Wales a few years ago and it was very fortunate that I managed to get a 'Caravan Doctor' type chap out to bring a replacement to fit for us. Since then I have always carried a spare and I used it last week as our system stopped working. I swapped the pumps over which didn't work as the issue was something else but at least I had that option.

If our water system fails then that's the end of the trip for us as Mrs GMJ would struggle to use any on site facilities due to her MS plus she is very susceptible to infections so hygiene is a top priority for us which we simply wouldn't risk without a ready water supply
 
I always keep spares .
Regulator gas water pump solar charger bits pipe fitting electrical connections wire..spare wheel jack pads back/ frt Campbelt aux belt .
Ever since our gas regulator went in Spain and cost £500 .
There not getting me again.lol
 
I think paranoia is the new black.
 
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HurricaneSmith said:
I rather like using a watering can. It's so much lighter than a barrel and takes up so little space. It gives me the opportunity to nip out and talk to like minded folk.

Originally I read that many people who use watering cans fill them up whenever they visit the loo. Sadly, although I'm 76 years old, I simply can't go to the loo often enough to keep up with Mrs HS........ ☹️ ....... But she's worth the effort. 😊
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She *possibly* says the same about you :D

Steve
 
TJBi said:
If I want to top up without moving the moho, I get out the watering can. Strikes me that a submersible pump as well might be a bit OTT. :D
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If you had a Bailey Autograph that would involve lifting the carpet and the floor panel to fill the tank from inside the van.
For some reason they thought it a good idea to fit some daft gubbins where you fill the tank with a whale submersible pump controlled from the master panel, or use a whale hose with an expensive fitting on the end to plug into the bit that stops you from using a watering can.:rolleyes:
 
We had on like that on an Autocruise a RPITA, so I bought a normal filler point and some hose I already had left over from my self build, I drilled a fill hole in the side of the van and the tank, the tank access was realy difficult as the only place I could get at was right on the edge and under the bed support.

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you might have dificulty with the videos but let me know and also how to post them as they tell more than the pictures, I could YT them I suppose.
 
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you might have dificulty with the videos but let me know and also how to post them as they tell more than the pictures, I could YT them I suppose.
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FWIW, I think uploading to Youtube is a much better idea :) Much simplier for the viewer and probably easier for the poster? (I always do the YouTube route. Also easier to find the videos later as well)
 
This was recommended by Paul Marsh along with a list of everyday consumables but a new original manufacturer quality pump and belt kit before embarking on an overland trip .
 
Been carrying a spare LPG regulator round for a few years. Now changed MH and it doesn't fit the new one 😳 A lot of items can be found online and you can get them delivered to a Post Office or site. Does save carrying around a lot of spares and extra weight.
 
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