Refilling fresh water tank when dry camping
Ok. We ran out of water again this weekend while boon docking up in the mountains. I am wanting to purchase a few water containers and a pump to pump into our fresh water tank. Our current MH does not...
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mark52,
First, I find it a bit odd that you have no gravity fill. I'm certainly not an authority on all motorhomes ever built but, I've had a gravity fill on all four of ours but, that's another story. Anyway, As you've already figured out, just tap into the intake side of the pump or, install a check valve right behind where your pressure fill is, (if you can get access to that area) and put your additional filling system in that way.
Now, as far as a pump is concerned, don't goof around with any other pump than, a standard water pump for an RV. Sure-flow makes a dozen different pumps at various gph ratings and even different pressures. The good part, they're 12 VOLT! And, one other serious good point, THEY NEED NO PRIMING! You can setup the pump on a small board (platform for mounting), some nice, flexible hoses, one into the water jug and the other into your new filling system. Then, all you need is a "cigarette" lighter type power plug, with or without a switch and fuse etc. and, plug in your pump and make sure your hoses are in place and, have a cool drink while your pump is working away and, the jug can be on the ground. Done!
Scott
First, I find it a bit odd that you have no gravity fill. I'm certainly not an authority on all motorhomes ever built but, I've had a gravity fill on all four of ours but, that's another story. Anyway, As you've already figured out, just tap into the intake side of the pump or, install a check valve right behind where your pressure fill is, (if you can get access to that area) and put your additional filling system in that way.
Now, as far as a pump is concerned, don't goof around with any other pump than, a standard water pump for an RV. Sure-flow makes a dozen different pumps at various gph ratings and even different pressures. The good part, they're 12 VOLT! And, one other serious good point, THEY NEED NO PRIMING! You can setup the pump on a small board (platform for mounting), some nice, flexible hoses, one into the water jug and the other into your new filling system. Then, all you need is a "cigarette" lighter type power plug, with or without a switch and fuse etc. and, plug in your pump and make sure your hoses are in place and, have a cool drink while your pump is working away and, the jug can be on the ground. Done!
Scott
