Water for electric only locations

Check the parks websites, most but not all SP's I've been to have potable water usually near the dump station but not directly at the dump station the water right at the dump is only for flushing your slinnky or washing any spills.

In addition to the potable water source near the dump station, some parks also have other taps at various locations throughout the camping area. The larger the park, the more likely they will have multiple taps.

I use two 7 gallon aquatainers and a 12 volt pump with filter on output side to fill the tank. All parks are different but at some point you will need to refill. Lots of info on here with different methods to do that. Most SP's have a water source(s)to fill tanks. It is more about what works for you to gather it. But to answer your question, yes you can pull up and fill your tank at a potable water location in the park. You may want to pick up a "water thief" to aid in the process.

"We don't want to haul water from home or back enough bottle water for washing etc."

Why? If you find a great dry spot you won't be able to stop for a day or two while saving little on gasoline etc. What if the campground shuts off its water for one reason or another? You are sunk...until you find some water. Camping in the West at great BLM, USFS, USF&W spots doesn't always come with fresh water.

DavidP wrote:
I use two 7 gallon aquatainers and a 12 volt pump with filter on output side to fill the tank. All parks are different but at some point you will need to refill. Lots of info on here with different methods to do that. Most SP's have a water source(s)to fill tanks. It is more about what works for you to gather it.

This. ;) I've always carried four 7 gal Aquatainers in the back of my Avalanche for collecting fresh water from wherever the campground supply may be, recently replaced the Av with another Silverado so I just bought a fifth 'Tainer which means I can now collect 35 gals each time.



Back at the camper I too use a pump to transfer the water into the trailer's FW holding tank.

SoundGuy wrote:

DavidP wrote:
I use two 7 gallon aquatainers and a 12 volt pump with filter on output side to fill the tank. All parks are different but at some point you will need to refill. Lots of info on here with different methods to do that. Most SP's have a water source(s)to fill tanks. It is more about what works for you to gather it.

This. ;) I've always carried four 7 gal Aquatainers in the back of my Avalanche for collecting fresh water from wherever the campground supply may be, recently replaced the Av with another Silverado so I just bought a fifth 'Tainer which means I can now collect 35 gals each time.



Back at the camper I too use a pump to transfer the water into the trailer's FW holding tank.

I too use a battery box for my pump. Very similar set-up.

I carry a couple of Aquatainers in our coach as well, but I have our onboard pump plumbed so that just flipping a valve allows it to be used to suction fill the fresh tank.

Thanks for the replies and ideas. Some of this I have thought about but figured I would ask. Thanks again.

Also be aware that if you are travelling very far and in particular crossing state lines, the rest areas and welcome centers usually have spigots, You can leave home with a half tank to save weight and when possible top off near your destination there or at a truck stop.

Some state parks and a lot of COE parks have enough taps all over, within a hose length or two, that you can always refill straight from the tap into you fresh tank.
I also carry a 35 gal water approved Ag tanks that I can pump out of.