3d printed water fill adaptor

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I use my 3d printer to create accessories and replacement parts. I designed a water fill adaptor so that the water hose wont keep falling out as I fill the fresh water tank. If you have a 3d printer, you can download the needed files from Thingiverse and and make one for yourself.


https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3406756

[pianotuna]

Wade44 wrote:
Seems like a lot of work for something that can be had and do the same thing for $6.50? But hobbies are hobbies.

FUNNEL

Not nearly the same thing. The funnel you referenced has to be held with one hand--and that leaves only one hand to pour.

[LittleBill]

Wade44 wrote:
Seems like a lot of work for something that can be had and do the same thing for $6.50? But hobbies are hobbies.

FUNNEL

I am not a fan of flexible funnels for this, they sometimes require 2 hands, pop out, or are just a hassle.

That funnel is also huge, my setup is about the size of my hand and can store on the rv.

Pro's and Con's to everything.

[Wade44]

Seems like a lot of work for something that can be had and do the same thing for $6.50? But hobbies are hobbies.

FUNNEL

[LittleBill]

well its finally done, this time it was the support design giving me trouble. but at least its finished, works great made the funnel a bit larger. wife used it and didn't spill either.

[StirCrazy]

LittleBill wrote:
stove pipe it. extend your hose filler, put a t between the hose and the filler, add about 4 inches, then you can drop the pellets from above and let the water push it in.

ya that seams a heck of a lot easier than trying to shake a bunch of pellets in then wasing them down rince and repeat haha

[LittleBill]

stove pipe it. extend your hose filler, put a t between the hose and the filler, add about 4 inches, then you can drop the pellets from above and let the water push it in.

[StirCrazy]

LittleBill wrote:
Well,

Getting ready for the season. realized i need to sanitize the fresh water tank, realized what a pain that was last time, as I don't have a flexible funnel, so made some changes to the water adapter, and now its hands free pouring, and smaller then then a normal funnel that can go flinging bleach if you let go wrong. ( i always let go wrong).

Guess this will also work, for those who pour antifreeze in here for winterization.

some photo's (needed a slight angle adjustment. already fixed)

the funnel goes into the fill port on this design, to make sure it doesn't drip outside of the fill port




questions, comments let me know.

now thats handy. only problem is I use granular sanatizer, wonder if I could adapt it so the hose is still atached and what ever you put in the funnel just drops on the water sream and gets carried in... now you got me thinking I better finish the up grade on one printer so I can get the other working :B

[LittleBill]

well just used it, even with it angled incorrectly, I didn't spill a drop, works great!

[LittleBill]

Well,

Getting ready for the season. realized i need to sanitize the fresh water tank, realized what a pain that was last time, as I don't have a flexible funnel, so made some changes to the water adapter, and now its hands free pouring, and smaller then then a normal funnel that can go flinging bleach if you let go wrong. ( i always let go wrong).

Guess this will also work, for those who pour antifreeze in here for winterization.

some photo's (needed a slight angle adjustment. already fixed)

the funnel goes into the fill port on this design, to make sure it doesn't drip outside of the fill port




questions, comments let me know.

[LittleBill]

Thanks Housted. Glad they worked out for you

[Housted]

They arrived today...no discernible difference on fit. I tried on an older 5th wheel and a newer class c motorhome. They both worked flawlessly on both water fill fittings. Both screwed onto a brass hose fitting perfectly.
Thanks, they are going to work well!!!

[LittleBill]

Hi Folks,

I received an update. The part was tested on 2 different models, a older 5th wheel and a newer class c. I am told the fit was great, as such I guess the design is good.

If you are interested in one or two or three :C. Please PM me.

[LittleBill]

Nice,

I am hoping to get an update by Monday, what year was your neighbors?

[IAMICHABOD]

LittleBill
Your welcome,I finally had a chance to try this on a neighbors RV with a fill spout like mine and it fit just fine.Hopefully the ones you mailed out are having the same results as I have.