water where's everyone else got it

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

Have one of these between rear seats and drawers.

http://www.dolium.com.au/libraries/i...nks/wtp50t.jpg

Had to cut lower section out of Milford cargo barrier to fit it but very happy with it as it's totally invisible and out of the way. Has always done me well on outback trips but am also looking to buy a bladder for extra water security. Can never have too much water out there.url]

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how much does it hold Plassy??? That is the best idea I've seen based on where it sits and the lack of ability to use that space practically for anything else!! Top idea!!!

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Originally Posted by toddrhind

It doesn't taste so bad after a few bourbons....... Sorry couldn't help myself posting that one :)

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your right mate i left myself open for that one haha

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Originally Posted by AB

Hey mate, what kind of trip and length do you plan for?

After 20 years of family trips I'm slowly learning that I over compensate for the basics and come home with 4 days of food and water, etc.

I'm no expert in necessities but when we all do the one week trips I always come with too much and carry way too much weight.

I would love to plan myself better on trips!

A good managed plan with realistic consumption is what we need. If anyone has a good method I would love to hear about it too.

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the hand brake takes a weeks worth of food just for a day trip lol i'm planing of setting up for a month trip up the cape. when i did the simo i only took 40L but that's only for 1 person and that was heaps so was hoping to take adout 60L

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

50L mate. There's a ball valve and hose barb at the bottom of the tank. Put a small length of hose with a butterfly valve fitting at the end and bobs your uncle. Can access the water with the rear seats remaining in upright position. Simple and effective.

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Yep, that's a bottler!! Thank you sir!!

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Originally Posted by toddrhind

I store my water in the radiator and windscreen washer bottle, only downside the windscreen washer bottle has a leak in it :(

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You idiot....just sprayed my scotch everywhere. Tears in the eyes Toddsta,

I carry a 20L container (clear plastic jerry type) strapped to the back of my cargo barrier, this is always extra to our bottled drinking water we have.

You should always have more water than you need, that way if you are caught in a situation you didn't expect, you are are not without this essential liquid, you may also use water for putting out a fire, filling a radiator (after blowing a hose) washing wounds, and the list goes on.


You have 3 weeks to live without food , but only 3 days without water, you need about 2 Litres "minimum" per person per day to stay healthy, (preferably more) and its the ONLY thing none of us can live without for any amount of time, and it has so many other uses, you can never have too much water................(or beer)

we also carry extra water in 20l bottles as stated you just never know

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Originally Posted by AB

Hey mate, what kind of trip and length do you plan for?

After 20 years of family trips I'm slowly learning that I over compensate for the basics and come home with 4 days of food and water, etc.

I'm no expert in necessities but when we all do the one week trips I always come with too much and carry way too much weight.

I would love to plan myself better on trips!

A good managed plan with realistic consumption is what we need. If anyone has a good method I would love to hear about it too.

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When I take the family for our weekly trips away camping, I sit down and using a spreadsheet, or you can use a calendar, plan your meals for each person and evey day. Just like a food diary. Include in the plan any "Dining out" you plan on doing. Sometimes it doesnt quite work out.

This goes for your water consupmtion. But find out if drinking water, or consumable water when treated, can be obtained when you get to your destination. You wont need to take that much then. Generally speaking you need 2l of drinking water per person per day. Depending on the conditions ofcourse. If you are in the desert in the middle of summer, double it.

We always come home with a little bit of left over food and water but you should always pack more than you need just in case.

Cheers,

Rob

i store my water in 2 tanks under the camper trailer 2 x 45LT any extra goes up on the roof rack in jerries

If you are travelling somewhere where the water you bring is the only water, it is worth considering several small containers rather than one large container.

This minimises the consequences of a leak or contamination of a container.

If travelling in a group, and all take a bit extra, this also helps manage this risk.