Why Didn't I Think of This Before?
I've been exploring other subjects in this forum, and never gave thought to a key point within my forward thinking mode regarding boondocking in my RV. I've been preparing for extended trips in 202...
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time2roll wrote:
Why can't a hose fitting be attached to the pump?
I just can't imagine cutting some port and getting a tube down to the tank.
A water hose connected to pump!! That’s what we’ve been doing for many years! A second pump, mounted to a small piece of plywood for stability, wired to plug into our trailer wiring connection on the back of the truck, pump with hose fittings, both suction and discharge. Over the years, we’ve emptied many 55 gallon drums of water into our camper while boondocking. The water hoses give you the capability of not having to park your rig or carry little water jugs right to the side of the camper. Having a bladder in the truck bed, or a 55 gallon drum or two, surely makes extended stays pleasant. With care, we can make 3 weeks on 130 gallons ( camper tank plus 1 drum) of water, before having to drive to a fresh water supply to fill bladder/drum!
It’s also a plus to have a second pump. Equipment generally fails at the most inconvenient times!
Our biggest challenge has been keeping the water in the drum in a liquid state when nighttime temperatures drop to single digits! memtb
