SECONDARY WATER SUPPLY
“We freedom-camp a lot at recreation
reserves and beside rivers, etc., so our water
tank capacity doesn't last very long,” Philip
Morter told GoRV. “I have rigged up a water
pump – the same make and model as the
main pump – so it can be used as a
replacement if the main pump fails.”
Philip mounted the pump in a strong plastic
toolbox large enough to hold any extras, such
as fittings, filters and a short hose.
The water can be pumped from a bucket, tub,
etc., and can be pump into the caravan’s tank
via a filter, if the water supply can be trusted,
or directly into the caravan’s main inlet either
via a filter or directly, and used to wash and
shower with.
For anyone considering trying this idea, Philip
advises they “be sure to install the optional
delivery inline filter as the diaphragm pump
doesn't like dirt or sand”.
When the secondary pump is plugged into the
car or caravan via an Anderson plug, the van’s
water source can alternate by turning on or
off the main pump’s power switch, the same
as when you hook up to main pressure in a
caravan park.
ANTI-RATTLE IDEA
Walter Said offered this tip to prevent his tow
hitch from rattling. The image shows a
stainless steel turnbuckle ‘tensioner’ hooked
to the D-shackle hole on the towbar, attached
at the other end to the hitch by a bolt.
Of course, not all hitches have such an
obvious attachment point, but for those that
do, this could be an effective solution to that
annoying rattle.
Walter has one of these turnbuckles either
side of his hitch and reckons they work well.
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