hay been thinking about water storage just wondering how everyone else is set up please
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hay been thinking about water storage just wondering how everyone else is set up please
Recently I have been refilling the bladder out of a 10 lt water cask from the supermarket. It's out of the box and lays on the floor well in the back perfectly . Works a treat! $$$$$$free$$$$$$
i have a 100 litre flexi tank, which i lay across the floor behind the front seats...... then when i need water i just open the passenger door..... the tank also has tie downs for roof racks etc, but i like having it down low as it is approx 100 kg full
Scotty
I store my water in the radiator and windscreen washer bottle, only downside the windscreen washer bottle has a leak in it :(
Hahaha Classic lolQuote:
Originally Posted by toddrhind
haha don't think it would taste to good :0Quote:
Originally Posted by toddrhind
how do those bladder bag things go haven't heard to much about themQuote:
Originally Posted by rottodiver
It doesn't taste so bad after a few bourbons....... Sorry couldn't help myself posting that one :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sr06
i have found in brilliant to be honest.... they are really well made, i bought 2 of those really cheap camp mats (cheap crappy foam mattress's that roll up) and pad lay that on the floor and up the sides so there is absolutely no risk of puncture but the are very duarable and mould to where ever they are and depepnding on how long you are away depends how much water to fill it!!! and no plastic taste either!!! highly recommend them, and they will last for ever if cared for!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sr06
Scotty
Hey mate, what kind of trip and length do you plan for?Quote:
Originally Posted by sr06
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.
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!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Plasnart
your right mate i left myself open for that one hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by toddrhind
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 60LQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
Yep, that's a bottler!! Thank you sir!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Plasnart
You idiot....just sprayed my scotch everywhere. Tears in the eyes Toddsta,Quote:
Originally Posted by toddrhind
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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
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.
its like the old saying dont put all your eggs in the same basketQuote:
Originally Posted by silver
thats why i have 2 tanks and throw extra on the roof or in boot consider you water as important as your fuel you can live a week or so with out food but only a matter of days if that with out waterQuote:
Originally Posted by Silver
yah i thought about just going the 20L jerry cans but not sure how i'll go fitting them in the back and not 100% keen on putting them up top haven't fully worked out where everything's going due to the roof racks not turning up yet and thanks to everyone for the input
Im heading up to sydney tmw morning (bout 3am) Wont really need much in terms of this stuff. haha. I just cant wait to get out on the road with the troll and soak up the sites!!!! :)
ive got a 20L jerry can behind my fridge slide in the back with a hose connection and a valve in it
Actually I think that 20l jerries can be made to work very effectively. The simplicity of gravity feed with attached hose, and then, if using more than 1, being able to free-up space by putting empties on the roof rack is cheap and practical. Also, I've struck situations where those with fixed tanks have found it awkward to re-fill, whereas the jerries could be carried to the water source.
That's exactly how I run mine .. Nothing to break simple and effective
that's true they are cheap and if they break easy to replace. How are they to put a coulpe up on your roof racks?
your racks will take it no problem, just don't forget a litre of water is approx 1kg.............. so all depends on what you're like at lifting weightsQuote:
Originally Posted by sr06
Im just starting a build and new to 4wding but my thought is 2x6 inch plastic pipes either side of a roof rack ends modified to take clipon hose one end the other a tap fill and empty at each end no idea how much they will hold just my 10 cents worth amd something im tossing around in my head
My father-in-law has done this exact thing on his navara, pipes are approx 2.5m long, sorry but my head hurts to much to do the Maths lolQuote:
Originally Posted by cokeholic
pye Radius squared x length
Dats 44/45 ltrs give or takeQuote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
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Originally Posted by Plasnart
Great idea. love it.
Wonder if it would still fit with off the shelf draws (I believe yours are custom made???), ie black widow, outback interiors, etc, and half height barriers.
Wait and see when I get mine I guess, can't wait.
yah mate i'm just worryed about to much weight up top and the car tipping over but there's a fair few people running them up top so carn't be to bad
yah i've seen a few with them that mite be a good idea for a cheap hard mounted tank how would you go mounting them?
couple of pipe clamps from bunnings should do the trick mateQuote:
Originally Posted by sr06
This is my tank mounted behind the drivers seat, but I have no back seat, its 60 litre and comes with a pipe fittings already tapped into it and it cost $59 from BCF but you can also get them on ebay.
I have an older black widow 55l tank on top of my drawers against the cargo barrier, fits really nice. I have it plumbed with a simple tap (no 12v pump) which works fine, have had it for 6+ years now.
darren
http://www.bwidow.com.au/water_tanks_flip/04.jpg
Hi Plasnart,Quote:
Originally Posted by Plasnart
I am looking at getting this exact same water tank for behind my seats.
One question I have is about the water sloshing noise when the tank is half empty as it is in the cabin. Is it minimal?
I can get one of these tanks for a good price but if there is a lot of noise I would rather make one myself and put it under the wagon and use behind the seats for spares.
Thanks,