I can't quite make out the brand of the pump. Any other details or build thread on this water setup? right of the pump is a filter?I find that having pressurized water is a high-level "comfort upgrade." I built & used this water tank/12v pump system in my Tacoma, and still have it:
Probably won't be able to fit it into the LX (although I haven't checked), but it'll definitely go into a camper trailer, whenever that happens in my life (down the line).
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Has anybody tried the LRA Water Tank. We in Kalifornistan are not allowed to use the spare wheel carrier location for carrying fuel. How about we reuse that as water carrier will pump
That's a Shurflo 12v pump. Don't recall specific model (there are plenty on Amazon). To the right of the pump is a strainer, not a filter per-se.
BTW, I may be convinced to part with that tank and entire setup as you see it. Since I sold my trailer it has been sitting downstairs and collecting dust.
My truck is too little for that tank. I'm looking at ideas for a water tank, maybe in the footwells behind my seat. Shurflo seems to be the most prevalent for the pumps.
Have a look at Cole’s build thread ( @indycole ) as he has been through at least a couple iterations of 2nd row footwell water tank setups. He doesn’t have 2nd row seats, though, so may or may not apply.
His build thread is 40+ pages long...but it’s in there in detail...
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Time to bring this thread back to life! I've got a family trip coming up. One thing that we're always bad at is staying hydrated during the trip. I don't want to keep stopping to buy more water and setting back a 15 hour trip to 18 hours. I was thinking about setting up a portable water solution in the 200. There are three of us, with my son in a car seat behind the passenger. I was thinking about grabbing a 5 gallon water bottle (like you can get refilled at Walmart or grocery store) and placing it on the seat behind the driver. Then getting one of these and using some ratcheting straps to cinch it down by the nylon handles to the baby seat hooks in the car seat. Then, wrap another strap around the top and hook it to the other baby seat strap down point on the back of the driver's side passenger seat. Then to get water out, use one of these rechargeable pumps.
Is this just asking for trouble? Is there a better way that wasn't covered in this thread that is readily available in 2.5 weeks? I'd love to hear other thoughts. Thanks!
Is this just asking for trouble? Is there a better way that wasn't covered in this thread that is readily available in 2.5 weeks? I'd love to hear other thoughts. Thanks!
I don’t know about availability, but I saw a guy with a Jerry can shaped water container and a pump that was pretty slick. I usually go low tech and use gallon containers or the 2.5 gallon jugs of water. I plan on a gallon per person, per day in warm weather and that seems to work pretty well.
We have several of these jerry cans and they have been great. The spigot works well but we usually skip it and just pour directly into our refillable camelbak bottles. The vent on them allows you to control the pour pretty well. The only downside to carrying a big container of water inside the vehicle is the sloshing, if you’re on a decent road it shouldn’t be a problem.
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If I were making said trip I would use a couple of six packs of smaller (12 or 16 oz.)water plastic bottles. Easier to store and potentially fit into cool box to chill. You're going to have to stop several times for fuel anyway so to restock wouldn't be a major issue not to mention your bladder capacity.
@RET2 I agree with you on the whole "easier to store bottles" thing. However, I'm trying to reduce the single use plastic bottles where I can. I figured a can that can be refilled would be easier. We would have to put some reusable water bottles in the cool box while we drive. So the process would be, finish our "drinking" bottle, wife takes out water from cool box, fills up drinking bottle, then refills cool box container.
@Artie mentioned the other cans, which have mixed reviews on Amazon. I like the idea of that spigot, but it seems that in practice, it's hit or miss.
I'm probably making this whole process more difficult that it should be. Maybe a jerry can with hand pump?
Yeah, spigot is hit or miss unless you have a good way to have it sitting somewhere or mounted. Yanking it in and out of the car with the spigot on is not worth the risk of a catastrophic leak happening with the spigot on while stored inside the vehicle. We are getting this mount for our rear bumper which makes the spigot more functional. Otherwise we pour into the bottle from the top.
Something gravity fed from the roof would be easy but would provide tea steeping temperatures. Whatever you decide, if it’s for interior storage I’d be looking at rupture and leak resistant.
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Whole different direction here, what about a bladder type container? It is adaptable almost any shape could be squeezed to facilitate flow and connected to a hose/tube with shutoff valve thereby enabling filling smaller containers on the fly. I know there I go coloring out of the lines again.
After researching water solutions, I ended up running the military style water can with a syphon setup. No power needed, can remove the entire hose setup and tighten the can for no leaks. Super simple and can use all the water in the can when standing upright
you can get them on ebay under "Siphon Pump Kit- For Scepter, LCI Military Water Cans, or any water container"
you can get them on ebay under "Siphon Pump Kit- For Scepter, LCI Military Water Cans, or any water container"
@borfoo3 This is super interesting. It would be easier to tie down this can in the back seat. Once I get a roof rack or rear bumper, this can be moved there for easier water storage. This might be the winner.
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I did something similar a using a scepter water can with fittings and pump box.
But I also have a gravity fed Nozzle that works great.
I got both from Lexington container company online.
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But I also have a gravity fed Nozzle that works great.
I got both from Lexington container company online.
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Gravity is simple.
No pumps. No tubes.
Gravity ftw.
No pumps. No tubes.
Gravity ftw.
Exactly.. I run two cans on the rear bumper carrier and one hose. Wherever you mount it, just keep in mind that the output nozzle has to stay lower than the bottom of the can to maintain flow. Once running it can keep flowing continuously till the can is completely empty.
Nice portable setup !
Where did you get those quick connects from that you put on the box and water can?