OFF-GRID CARAVANNING TIPS | Part 1 - WATER TRANSFER PUMP | How to transfer water into your van tanks

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PART 1 OF OFF-GRID CARAVANNING TIPS!!
G'day guys. In this video we explain:
👉 How to transfer water into your caravan tanks while free camping.
👉What pump we use and how to set it up.
Quite often on our travels we find that we want to stay longer in one campsite than our onboard water tanks can provide. This handy little pump allows us to transfer fresh water into our van and stay in amazing places longer!!
Let us know in the comments any off-grid questions you may have. We can answer them in the next part of off-grid caravanning tips!
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@fasthally 3 жыл бұрын

Hot tip from a sparky, put the female spade end on the positive from the socket so it's protected, and a male on the negative wire so you can't mix the polarity up!

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@tearsinthesun799 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip mate

@MrKillerward 3 жыл бұрын

I did one better got a Red and a Blue Spade end - colour coded

@edgarbleikur1929 2 жыл бұрын

Legend

@grammybear6165 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what we needed to transfer water from under our Norweld to the van. Thanks for the tip mate.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@bobcatman3844 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had this pump for 3 years now I pump 500 litres at one time to my van when I’ve being in town its great

@gothepatrol 3 жыл бұрын

Can also wire a little on off switch before the plug.. I went a Anderson

@stevennaday3294 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, just learning so this stuff is awesome

@AUNZAnon 3 жыл бұрын

Went and bought one from Roadtech North Lakes this morning and they were like.. "What Trip In A Van post? Must go check it out". Anyway they sold me everything I needed. Cheers for the great tip, we can relegate our 4kg 'noisy as f**k*' Ryobi 18v Pump, to storage. 💪😁👍

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh yeah, they’d have no idea😂 I just found they were the cheapest after I’d already got mine on eBay 😂😂

@gothepatrol 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the exact same pump for a while for this exact job , jerry can from river etc… the ability to pump diesel is super handy too as I’ve got a ARB long range tank which doesn’t have a drain plug.. this should be handy if I ever get a bad batch of fuel

@ab7406 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the vids coming, I use a 12v wash down pump for transfer and as a creek pump thru twin filters to van for showers etc, van tanks can be long term drinking water only if needed. Same setup if hose into to a bore tap ( many places are non drink )

@PaulvandenBraak 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've done a similar setup in my trailer. It has a self priming pressure pump (70psi-20LPM) with garden hose fittings on either side of it. Garden hose fittings on my water tanks and on my separate water filter too. This gives me the ability to move water anywhere I want.

@grants2815 3 жыл бұрын

Top idea Justin. I ended up with a drill pump, fits into the Chuck of my battery drill, works fine. Keep up the good work guys I get sooo much enjoyment from your channel.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@kittyvo964 3 жыл бұрын

I like these quick tip videos

@anthonygmurphy 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip mate, love it! Will be putting this in place for sure 👌

@juanvillodreshidalgo9700 3 жыл бұрын

Hola desde España, llevo mucho tiempo siguiendo vuestros videos,y la verdad es que me encantan,es precioso lo que hacéis con vuestros hijos,ojalá pudiera algún día visitar un trocito de esa maravillosa tierra que tenéis,un gran saludo

@rjl110919581 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SHARE YOUR VIDEO

@kazzrich 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait till we do our big lap too

@sueclemente4030 3 жыл бұрын

Jack of All trades 👍❤️🤠😃

@roypowell3450 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin I am ordering one today. Good about Becs hair the Misso is impressed!!

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@scottinwood 3 жыл бұрын

Did almost identical setup about a month ago, I use an ARB jumpstart pack as power, pumped about 190 litres out of a creek with about 3 metre head in less than 30 mins, as a test I ran jumpstart for an hour and was still going. 👌🏼

@Ed-wy2di 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. It will solve one of my problems. Great vid.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, happy to help

@australianbiotopes4563 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea, I got something similar but I just used a caravan pump for mine only cost $20, I mounted it in beside my roller draws and the tank is at the front of them, only because I wanted pressure to clean my gear when I come out of the water, always good to have an external one like yours though, you never know when you might need it, great idea transferring the water, save pulling up camp each time.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@colinprice6397 2 жыл бұрын

Good one Justin, have just got the Rule pump from RTM (they are in high demand, must be good!). Now I know how to hook it up and use it in our next trip when it stops raining here in SEQ!

@nicojacobs5064 3 жыл бұрын

From the Barra vid straight into this one 🤙

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet as😎

@daveleestevo 3 жыл бұрын

We have water tank in our Landcruiser as well, but we have automatic pump built in, so much easier. Just click on a switch pumps water through the hose from car to caravan, like a normal tap.

@patrickjobling8676 3 жыл бұрын

That was pumpin mate ..time to celebrate... tins 😎

@whitedog7897 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought one at RTM after watching your vid. I need one for exactly the same purpose,transferring water from my Norweld tank into the van. Thanks for the tip mate.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh sweet! Works awesome hey

@stevefrederick8215 3 жыл бұрын

Been using one for exactly the same reason🇳🇿👍👍

@drquentinfree4406 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thanks for the advice.

@davman79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Didn’t know these products existed. I’m now wondering how I can use one

@stevec5895 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Team for all you offer us to assist us in our own adventures 🙏 Just wondering if you have already posted somewhere what van and Ute mods you may have not purchased to have saved money now that you’re down the track a few years? Might be a great vid. Thanks again

@BunyipnAbout 3 жыл бұрын

handy to know, il keep eye out for that.

@rtarrant1 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic mate..... just what we need.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@michellehughes4202 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks what a great tip 👍🏻🙌🏻

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@Jaqeroo 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea...thx.

@minmichelini6394 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea

@gavind1286 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys great info

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@c0v3rmax 3 жыл бұрын

Great info - thanks!!

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 😎

@isaScotty 3 жыл бұрын

Great little video Justin, keep them tips coming

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@seanchristie7150 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip n great to have 2 videos this week

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@adamroberts1738 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are so well set up

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Life on the road 🤙

@adamroberts1738 3 жыл бұрын

@@TripInAVan would love to do it one day

@canwelook Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great demo. Fantastic! Bought that pump from Road Tech Marine as suggested. Couldn't install it in-line because I'm needing to suck the water out of the top of jerry cans in the canopy - too much air suction needed to get it started. So I'm dropping the pump into the water and it works fine. I've added an on/off switch for convenience. I'm planning on using the 12V fitting in the car assuming it doesn't drain the car battery, otherwise I'll need to get a cigarette lighter extension cord to reach the caravan 12V fitting.

@canwelook Жыл бұрын

P.S. the pump doesn't fit into the standard 20L water jerry can sold at Bunnings... although their other sizes have sufficiently wide inlets, and Mitre 10's 20L cans had the wide inlet.

@TripInAVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@davidriley119 3 жыл бұрын

Great video (yet again, TIAV) 🙏

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@sambulli 3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@cloudten8489 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@noralleharper1756 3 жыл бұрын

Luv your vids.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@who-gives-a-toss_Bear 3 жыл бұрын

When that term "smash out" pops up reminds me of when I was about 14 years old. Transfer pump quicker then a container and funnel.

@paulwild7352 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin, love the detail in your vids. Not left to interpret missing bits. 👍 Has anyone used the lithium submersible pumps, no wires, just recharge?

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

I used one before this pump. It was designed to be a shower. It burnt out after using it as a transfer pump.

@AliBaba-cq5oc 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Ludwigshafen Germany 🇩🇪

@ewengillies9826 3 жыл бұрын

Always thought you were a Govt worker... working under the Ministry of Finance .. tough buggers to bleed. Bushyboy Oz.

@slowboat6021 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip, I like the 90° fitting on the end of the hose as well. do you filter your drinking water or have a separate supply?

@Bchoppy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Justin. Glad to hear the misso is pleased. Do you have any water filtering tips as water quality can also be an issue - especially if remote? Keep the great vids and information coming.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

We have a filter under the sink that filters our drinking water 😎

@Bchoppy 3 жыл бұрын

@@TripInAVan thanks Justin. Sorry to ask lots of questions, but was it something that came with the van or did you install yourself? What make? Appreciate you getting back to me. Cheers

@joking7081 3 жыл бұрын

Far better method than holding up jerry cans and pouring in which is not good for the old back.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Been there done that

@philjoyce9078 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate. Keen to know more about your tank filler mod. Can't remember which episode it was in. 👍👍

@goulash75 3 жыл бұрын

Only just stumbled across this great channel, and loving what I'm seeing so far. Just curious if they've done a video more in depth on taking three kids on long distance travel. Things that work, things they've had to compromise on and stuff like that. If so, would anyone care to drop a link. Could go a long way to helping me convince the boss that travel with kids is actually more doable than she realizes. :)

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, we haven’t done just one video on all that. The info is spread throughout all our episodes 🤙

@goosegonetroppo 3 жыл бұрын

Have had our for years. Very similar setup we purchased from Whitworths Marine. Not quite sure of our pump rate ltrs per min but it has a 9mtr height rating. Good for pumping from creeks and rivers etc straight through our hoses. We run ours from a 24ah battery charged via an Anderson plug from solar panels. We also have attached a small section of noodle plus 2 small floats above the pump. This keeps the pump out of the mud etc on the bottom of the river etc. Everything fits into a standard battery box for storage and easy use

@tonyrobins2644 3 жыл бұрын

Great video bro keep safe out there 👌🍷🍻 hi from broken hill 🦘🦘🦘🍻

@ddjsrob 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys. Just wondering what compressor you use for pumping your tyres back up and what you use for letting them down? Thanks!

@TripInAVan 2 жыл бұрын

We have the ARB4x4 dual compressor mate. Good gear

@lisasteele6895 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, very informative video. Can I ask what you had on the other end of the hose? That you put into the vans tank? Much appreciated

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

A little pipe I use to fill the tanks

@greghodder1 3 жыл бұрын

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@jonnylroberts 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vid 😀 does the pump have an auto-off feature ie when you connect a spray trigger ?

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

No it doesn’t hey

@markh6676 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a vid sometime on how you can transfer power from the 200Ah Enerdrive in the car to the 400Ah in the van when solar is shaded and you can't use the genny but you want to stay put for another day or two.

@robertcorlet512 9 ай бұрын

👍

@MrKillerward 3 жыл бұрын

Road Tech Marine in Mackay have run out already.... waiting in the queue

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Oh bugger. Hope you get one soon

@nuttyboy5419 3 жыл бұрын

Good info for us novices 👍. What’s the connection you have at the end of your hose and the blue piece of pipe that goes into the van water inlet?

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s called a stand alone water tank filler

@colinprice6397 3 жыл бұрын

@@TripInAVan Can you buy the attachment that swivels and has a length of smaller diameter hose that goes into your van water inlet? My normal water hose has to be shoved down the inlet with some force.

@wanderingwes64 3 жыл бұрын

Have modded all my low power items including fridge to Anderson sbs mini plugs and carry a cig plug to sbs mini which can be used on any of them. how are you finding travel between states ATM ? was planning a trip from vic through sa,nt and wa then back to vic but looks like to much hassle as non essential travel.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea! Not really troubled by borders at the moment. In the NT

@MadderKeener 3 жыл бұрын

Justin RED HOT TIP mate, pop into Kmart and grab a Sausage roll maker its a game changer, make sausage rolls, mars bar sausage rolls, corn dogs, nutella and marshmallow, eclairs, even healthy dim sims, kids will have fun dreaming up filling combos, make too many freeze em bung em back in for 5 mins heat em up like they were fresh made, Safe Travels.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds amazing

@colinprice6397 3 жыл бұрын

We also like to freecamp and appreciate this great little video on pumping water into the van tank. Can you let us know how you attached the fittings onto your hose and into the van water inlet. Thanks.

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Just standard garden hose quick connects

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Just standard garden hose quick connects

@colinprice6397 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin, I meant that thin bit of hose that swivels and pokes into your van's water inlet on the end of the hose.

@colinprice6397 3 жыл бұрын

Have just found the plumbing bit at CaravanRVCamping website. It's called Stand At Ease Water Tank Filler for $25.00 (postage extra).

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

@@colinprice6397 that’s the one

@timbroadbent5286 3 жыл бұрын

😎👍

@justusgronts3882 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍/10

@danthompson1596 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the hose as short as possible and it should pump quicker. Hose is a pressure killer.

@fredprice4028 3 жыл бұрын

How’s the fuel consumption on your rig? And with all the places you’ve been in Australia, was ever a need to take a couple jerry cans or are there enough roadhouse to keep the cruiser going?

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Bout 26L per 100km. We have a long range automotive tank underneath. Extra 180

@toddorourke2576 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, bit of topic but how do you stick the navigator storage gear to your fridge?

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Just screws mate hey

@brendonanderson989 3 жыл бұрын

Your not just a pretty drone shot at sunset😉

@WDMTAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Wife happy life ❤️

@logsie3918 5 ай бұрын

Do you filter this water also for drinking if pumping from rivers etc?

@TripInAVan 5 ай бұрын

No, we carry bottled drinking water

@stepheneddington8046 2 жыл бұрын

What is the filler hose connector to put into your tanks? I know they reduce the back pressure being skinnier but where did you get it from?

@TripInAVan 2 жыл бұрын

It’s called a stand alone water tank filler or something www.mygenerator.com.au/stand-at-ease-water-tank-filler.html

@stepheneddington8046 2 жыл бұрын

@@TripInAVan Awesome, thanks guys! Love watching your videos…we just got our first van so a few have been very helpful for tips and all of them good for trip planning!👍

@adamj1299 3 жыл бұрын

thanks....great idea and easy...do you filter drinking water or not worry?

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Yea we have a filter under the sink

@RedemptionTackle 3 жыл бұрын

Anaconda needs to be stocking these

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

They are a bloody good little pump hey💪

@RedemptionTackle 3 жыл бұрын

@@TripInAVan yeah they are fantastic

@Aussie_Damo 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@XplorAfrica 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use any kind of water filtration system?

@TripInAVan 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we have a drinking water filter under the sink

@the_elektric_crafter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys, Beginner caravanner here! Should I get the 12v or 24v one of these pumps? I feel the 12v will be good enough, but just wanted your opinion!!! Cheers!

@TripInAVan 2 жыл бұрын

12 volt

@the_elektric_crafter 2 жыл бұрын

@@TripInAVan THANK YOUUUU 😁

@allwheelinoz4707 3 жыл бұрын

So guys do you fill it up from town to the car tank the same way or is there to much pressure from the tap. If that makes sense ;-)

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Just straight from tap to tank in car. No need for pump when there is mains pressure

@allwheelinoz4707 3 жыл бұрын

@@TripInAVan makes sense....thanks ;-)

@darrellm9915 3 жыл бұрын

You ever considered camping in New Zealand?

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to

@darrellm9915 3 жыл бұрын

@@TripInAVan Good on ya mate. 😎

@reneehamilton1472 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We use something similar. Only problem we have is its like we have an air lock and when we fill the van tanks the water spourts back out. Any ideas?

@TripInAVan 3 жыл бұрын

Check your breathers on the van tanks and make sure there is no blockage/ restrictions.

@mojo2353 3 жыл бұрын

I fill mine via the outlet , if you backfill it stops air locks .😊