Places to fill with fresh water and clever ways to fill ..

dccamper wrote:
I don't own one but here is a thought for you,
https://www.amazon.com/WaterBasics-Emergency-Storage-Filter-RED-II-120/dp/B00P8EBDB8/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2WQGGHLD3P991&dchild=1&keywords=emergency+water+bladder&qid=1622717624&sprefix=emergency+water+bladder%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-18

That 30 gallons of water is going to weigh 250 pounds. Going to take some serious manhandling to get it up the steps of the bus, when you do find a place to obtain the water

I don't own one but here is a thought for you,
https://www.amazon.com/WaterBasics-Emergency-Storage-Filter-RED-II-120/dp/B00P8EBDB8/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2WQGGHLD3P991&dchild=1&keywords=emergency+water+bladder&qid=1622717624&sprefix=emergency+water+bladder%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-18

If you don't mind paying for water, most RV parks will let you fill for $5-$10 (ask to use their potable fill and dump). Also add the Watermill Express stations to your list, again paid, and if set on free, check gas stations and truck stops, etc. We usually don't mind paying that ~$10 for a week of water, especially considering the costs if we were paying for accommodations.

rvdumpsites.net and campendium.com usually have comments on facilities - including whether or not they have potable water.

We use large bladders to get water in bulk in addition to collapsible 5 gallon jugs, so that when we do pay for water at a RV park, for instance, we get enough to last us a while.

Any of your friends houses would work. Take them a six pack.

I return to town every couple of days. 10 gallons can last a long time, if I river shower or also fill a few porta-shower bags. I am thinking of a larger installed tank but seeking ideas of where to find places to fill it.

Okay, so you fill a couple jerry cans and then what? Do you use the school bus to drive to the water, fill cans and then back to dry camp site? Then repeat the next day?

The faucet adapter I have is a called the water thief. Works on any faucet in the campground. I know the clear tubing you mentioned and it should work for you.

I made my own with some different size heater hoses , hose adapters & garden hose end along with some clamps to hold onto the water spigot, had to use it this week under pressure…

The Camco "Water Bandit" adapter lets you connect a hose to most common faucets.

Camco Water Bandit