Ideas for Carrying and xfer of water to fresh tank

[rx2tee]

I have always just used 5 or 6 gallon plastic jugs to carry water from a campground potable water source and then poured it into the fresh water tank using a funnel and adapter made with pvc pipe and a 45 deg coupling.

I have a 30 gallon plastic barrel and I was thinking of filling it and hauling it back to camp. Anyone use an electric pump for filling their r v fresh water tank? I am dealing now with Rheumatoid Arthritis and lifting the water jugs isn't that easy anymore. (I know, more trips less water at a time in the jug.)

[rx2tee]

wkswenson

Is this the pump your are referring to?

Wayne Pump at Home Depot

Thanks to everyone for the ideas.

[rx2tee]

jcfontenot

I like the low air pressure pushing water to the rv.
Thanks

[rx2tee]

JnJnKatiebug

I have seen those on top of vehicles. I guess the load is spread so even that the top can handle the 380+ pounds.

Do you ever have trouble finding a hose bib to connect to for filling?
I lot of places don't want hoses connected to the valve.

Thanks for the quick reply. I may just get one.

Is there any issues with care between uses to prevent mold etc?

[wkswenson]

I use the following:

Parted out RV Fresh Water Tank (30 Gal) - $20 on Craigslist
Electric Pump from Home Depot (110) - $120 from Home Depot

The tank sits in the back of the truck and take it over to the fill stations, and hook the hose direct between the spigot and the tank. Fill the tank all the way up. This tank is thin so it sits in the back below the 5er pin out of the way. (NASCAR races use also here)


Back over at the camper, hook the hose to the pump and from the pump to the water hook up.. Plug in the pump and about 5-6 minutes late the tank is empty and water transfered.

I went with the AC pump for the higher pressure/pump speed.

[jcfontenot]

We use a 55 gal plastic drum when we dry camp at the NASCAR races. The drum has two openings. One is fitted with a spigot and a pipe that goes inside down just off the bottom. The other is fitted with a air quick connect fitting. We attach an air compressor (very low pressure) and we have water flowing out the spigot. Attach a hose and fill up the fresh water tank. It works like a giant pump sprayer.

[2oldman]

yes i do.

[JnJnKatiebug]

I use one of these, Portable RV Fresh Water Tank and it works perfect. No pump needed.