Off-Grid Camping: Tips and Tricks to Save Water

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The Lifestyle Pioneers - Off Grid Adventures

Күн бұрын

G'day Everyone and welcome to Part 1 of our off-grid travel series.
In this video we cover what off-grid travel means to us, the advantages and disadvantages of having an off-grid setup and how to best manage your water to maximise your time off-grid!
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Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:17 What Does Off-Grid Mean?
04:12 Advantages of Travelling Off-Grid
09:20 Disadvantages of Travelling Off-Grid
10:54 Your Number One Resource... Water!
11:24 How To Find Water
13:52 Water Storage
16:45 Tips to Conserve Water
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@The_Doc_Rocks Жыл бұрын

Hi guys - another great vid on a Sunday morning :) All signed up for ECC. One point you didn't cover when talking about sources of water - RAIN! :) We use that big water collecting area of the awning to collect rainwater. We use a "Rain Saver Gutter" system (not expensive) and I'll add the link to the end of this comment. But we let the first flush of water go to ground, as it has the dust etc in it. We then tilt the awning ever so slightly more one way than the other (we just nudge up the awning support at the rear of the van a tad), apply the gutter clips to the awning's valance so that it forms a gutter, and either hang the bucket (complete with its filter) at the low end, or just stand the bucket on something and let the water run into it. Every time the bucket is full, we just stand it on the spare wheel and siphon it into one of the tanks. Alternatively, if you have a creek pull pump, you can just pump it out of the bucket into a tank. If it's still raining, just refill and repeat as needed until full. Nice clean rainwater - lovely!! Also, you can stand out in the rain (either with togs on, or nothing on if nobody around) and soap up and shower. Have done that a few times too, especially up here in Queensland where the rain tends to be quite heavy and not icy cold. :) Great series - keep it coming :) rvdaily.com.au/product-review-the-rain-saver-gutter/ rsgaccessories.com.au/pages/about-us

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Cheers, Pete. Good point. Something we don't do and don't really consider it. We'll touch on it in the next off-grid video!

@scruiser80 Жыл бұрын

We are pretty avid off grid campers, our biggest challenge is always water & toilet. On longer trips we carry a water bladder in the back of the ute that we fill at a water point in town. Pump that back into the van with an inline pump and we can sustain another 3-4 days each time. Great video guys!

@lesnayda5397 6 күн бұрын

Very refreshing videos Absolutely loved the one we have watched so far! 24:45

@TheLifestylePioneers 6 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, that's great to hear.

@jamesdeacon9629 Жыл бұрын

👋 Thank's Guy's You have a good day

@TheLifestylePioneers 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. You too!

@michaelsecomb4115 Жыл бұрын

Interesting tips. Some more: 1. Apply shampoo/ conditioner before turning on shower. 2. Shower standing in a bucket, as we did in the Simpson. 3. Catch rain water, using a bucket, 20litee drum or a funnel connected to a hose running to your tank inlet.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Love it. Cheers!

@duncanhislop4486 7 ай бұрын

Hi we live on the road full time in a motorhome. Yes and I appreciate what you guys have to say. WELL DONE regards Duncan and Doreen

@colleenperry635 Жыл бұрын

Signed up to ECC newsletter When free camping we collect the cold water from the shower before it gets hot to use for coffee approx 4 cups

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@brianmercer0113 Жыл бұрын

All signed up ready to win big. You ran into my son and his girlfriend in Tassie, they knew you because I told them to watch your Tassie Ferry video.

@damon9701 Жыл бұрын

100% water is the number 1 issue. We have 2 jerry cans plus a Plastimo 100 litre soft tank. The 100 litre takes up little space when not needed, but can sit under the kids feet when full. Perfect for us

@rachelash7299 Жыл бұрын

Oooooh, we started our camping adventures at lake Gairdner in about 2010 in a little 3 man tent on a frosty night. That was back in the days before wiki camps and we had to make things up as we went, we started a Facebook camping page to post pics and give info of campsites. Look how far things have come!!

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@susanbuxton4545 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, this is my first time watching your videos. I grew up in Tassie. Looks like you filmed this video at Lake Gardener also known as Wilmot Dam. I lived a bit north of Wilmot. There is a lookout on the Wilmot Road, on the way from Wilmot to Forth. The lookout over looks farm land and Lake Barrington and the mountains. I grew up on the farm near the lookout and when I got married I moved onto the farm at the lookout. I lived in this area many years ago.

@JudgieRob0422 11 ай бұрын

We are in the process of waiting for our Urban Armolite build, been researching and learning from KZfaq channels, I appreciate the advice and learnings from other people's experiences. Great off-grid video series, great work guys

@TheLifestylePioneers 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear, thanks! Good luck with the new van.

@kerryatkinson2511 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys signed up for Everything Caravan & Camping and hope your enjoying our lovely state of Tasmania

@pjcrotty2813 Жыл бұрын

Ya this would work for any environment. I am designing and building a tiny home on wheels. Using solar power and batteries, incinerator toilet, collection and conservation of water.

@gregm663 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid guys. Well set out and crystal clear. That location looks awesome! All signed up!

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Greg. Glad it was useful.

@missfreshwater2930 Жыл бұрын

Done! Great tip about the thermomix bowl for keeping washing up water warm. Starting that one for sure.

@brettharman4614 Жыл бұрын

And another great episode. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great to see some diversity from all the others on KZfaq. So sick of watching people cook a bloody roast or make a wrap 😂 Re water we got 5 expandable water containers from RTM, they hold 25 litres each so great fro a town or clear stream run. Have you guys got a caravan sponsor yet? No others are as deserving. Safe travels. Hopefully see you guys on the road somewhere.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated. We'll never say never but for now we're enjoying the freedom of not having a caravan sponsor.

@Cuppa500 5 ай бұрын

Good Video. We have lived & travelled 'off grid' for the past 6 years & you articulate the many benefits & attractions of travelling in this way well. Our rig is much smaller, but nevertheless we have been capable of regularly going 6 to 8 weeks between re-supplying for food, & can go for up to 4 weeks without running out of on board water. (2 of us in a Nissan Patrol + Tvan) with 220 litres carried. Ice cream 2 litre container with a couple of inches of water & flannel washes. Showers are a luxury when we know where next water is coming from. We have however never had to move on just because of the need to top up. We have never needed to plug into power.

@TheLifestylePioneers 5 ай бұрын

Great to hear. As you say, you can be frugal if and when needed, and it makes that shower all the better when it happens.

@russellbentley1055 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying watching the Tassie series

@Matlow63 6 ай бұрын

Great advice. Your video's are well worth watching. Love the "Navy shower" Did it for 33 years in the Navy. Take care.

@TheLifestylePioneers 6 ай бұрын

Cheers, great to hear.

@pata8167 Жыл бұрын

Done can't wait to see more on off grid caravanning

@leonrolinski1055 Жыл бұрын

Grate video guys love the water saving tips 😊

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@ctarrant1761 Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, have just signed up and we are just a few days from embarking on our lap around Australia, hopefully see you on the road.

@prestonpeiris6385 Жыл бұрын

Some handy tips in the Off-Grid Travel Part1. All signed up for Everything Caravan Camping.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@AlanRogers-to7sq Жыл бұрын

Parked at the best spot on the hinterland Lake Gardiner it's got a great feel about it there, good to see the river has more water in it than my last trip in thére

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@jennybeausang683 Жыл бұрын

If you have a top load washer, stop it before it pumps out, remove the washing (squeezing water out) put it in a bucket and throw another load through by starting the washer from the beginning again, repeat until washing done. Spin it out, I dunk the washing in a cold bucket of water to rinse and spin out. If you use wool mix no need to rinse. I can do 4 loads of washing on about 30 litres of water

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks Jenny!

@michaelzarb6480 Жыл бұрын

JUST SIGNED UP TO ECC NEWSLETTER GREAT EPISODE CANT WAIT FOR NEXT ONE OFF GRID EPISODE

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, Michael!

@michelleblack9326 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon and Liz. Really appreciate all your tips and tricks. Looking forward to the rest of this off-grid series 😊

@rodneymurfet8784 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips guys. We have just signed up. We have just purchased our first van and are setting up for our trip. Your info is invaluable

@trogladite1000 Жыл бұрын

Love this topic, have just finished my electrical set up. Looking forward to the rest of this series. Cheers Mick

@WilburFlight Жыл бұрын

Done! Thanks. The two of us allow 50lts a day, but that includes laundry as well. Looking forward to the next vid

@beesncheese Жыл бұрын

Great glad I found you two

@gaylebentley758 Жыл бұрын

Great info!! We love our washing machine still in our van but love all the other tips to save water…

@maryarends7134 Жыл бұрын

Signed up to ECC newsletter. Loved the first episode, full of great hints. Thanks heaps.

@jenniferkendall7889 Жыл бұрын

Very informative Vid water saving THANKS

@robertczerwiec3898 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@ralphwardell9286 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys,great vid on water savings. Looking forward to the next episode on electrics. Cheers.

@Auspoilt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips and links too! Subscribed to newsletter 🤞

@juliabrown9936 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Have only just been able to sit down and watch today. Signed up to the ECC newsletter albeit a little late. Looking forward to the next episode.

@denisemarriott6424 Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@michelleblack9326 Жыл бұрын

Already signed up for the ECC newsletter

@begatatgirl Жыл бұрын

Great information and signed up for the newsletter too. Didn’t know about that site, thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to your next episode 🥰🥰👏👏

@AdventureLifeOz Жыл бұрын

Cheers, looking forward to the hot tips and things I haven’t thought of for my new set up. Signed up to everything yeewww

@jimnicholls841 Жыл бұрын

Another water saving hint, is to have a spray bottle with a mixture of water & dish washing detergent, and spray dishes and wipe them clean with a tissue, and wash a days worth of dishes in a daily wash, not after each meal.

@coldstream011 Жыл бұрын

You make our Sunday more enjoyable considering tomorrow Is Monday. I have signed up for everything camping

@stephenburford54 Жыл бұрын

Some great tips

@PaulCourtney-dn7vy Жыл бұрын

Great info.....just waiting on the caravan now, 16 months & counting 😞

@kathleenwhelan6500 Жыл бұрын

I've signed up and I really appreciated this video on water saving tips.

@kerrieransom1324 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, as well as all of your previous ones. Looking forward to the next one. I have subscribed to everything caravan and camping. Kerrie R.

@live_work_play Жыл бұрын

Great info,thank you...

@craigbarr8235 Жыл бұрын

Excellent good tips

@johnorth8490 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, thanks for your tips. Really appreciate your knowledge. I have signed up for the News letter at Everything Caravan n Camping. Keep doing g a great job. 🍻👍

@johnsteel4861 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Great video. Just subscribed to newsletter. Safe travels

@Just2Tourin Жыл бұрын

Awesome water saving tips. Have just subscribed. Planning a years off grid travel in May 😊

@elainemcintyre4407 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advise.

@jennylia3445 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your content 👍

@rodb3021 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys 👍

@ianfredericks-nutbushvcity2791 Жыл бұрын

Great vid guys, some informative tips and ideas to consider. Just subscribed for the newsletter from EC&C and thanks for pointing out this group as I wasn't aware of them.

@sandieduckworth2584 Жыл бұрын

Hay Guys We just subscribed to everything Caravan camping. Keep up the vid’s. Travelling Ducks 😊

@tonyhealy5182 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent episode, thanks. Already signed up for ACC newsletter. Catch you next week.

@cathg7323 Жыл бұрын

Love the vids. Keep them coming.

@garyrobertson1956 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Already signed up to ECC newsletter.

@kiaorable Жыл бұрын

Hey this was a good video, it’s great how much water we do go thru, loved the fact doing dishes in salt water, I’ll be doing that now. Awesome once again.

@RedbullTravels Жыл бұрын

Great channel guys. Really enjoy your adventures.

@tammyschutz1252 Жыл бұрын

Great episode taught me stuff I didn’t know thanks 😊

@wesleynowell308 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video session

@alanappleby3353 Жыл бұрын

Subscription complete. We are a family of 5 from the southcoast nsw and just purchased a van.. we really appreciate your travel tips which will help us get on the road and be happy travellers.. thanks again.

@waynesimmons2850 Жыл бұрын

Good vid again. All signed up👍

@jorichards325 Жыл бұрын

Once again great info 🤗🤗

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Once again, thank you 😜

@JanineBray Жыл бұрын

Just bought my very first caravan today, an avan aliner.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@MareeForman 4 ай бұрын

Great information as usual. Enjoy your travels. 👍

@TheLifestylePioneers 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@brianambler1767 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys enjoy your content ,have been subscribed to your channel for a long time now. I agree water is the most important source to have. What I have done I bought a 12 volt camp shower and fitted a 12 volt cigarette point in the side of the vanity fill a 5 litre bucket with water and we can both shower with less than 10 litres of water .We have an old van and found we wasted too much water trying to set the right temperature. this system works well for us when off grid.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian! Whatever works best for you!

@murrayoldham943 Жыл бұрын

Great episode to start the new series

@steveeccles Жыл бұрын

Love the tips Simon & Liz. Look forward to watching more of the off-grid series!!

@ouroz_adventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys great tips … luvya work 🤙

@mjcm1963 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Really enjoyed.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@pamforman3333 Жыл бұрын

You have learned so much.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

We're getting there 😆

@leeannbeer8931 Жыл бұрын

Great video with excellent info, love watching your videos. All signed up for newsletters.

@neilzantuck197 Жыл бұрын

Great video,good information to take on board

@stuartcrawford1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips, have signed up 😊

@Liteprinter Жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Looking forward to the rest in this series as well as the Tassie ones too!

@smurfzilla5756 Жыл бұрын

I would of never thought of using salt water to wash up thank you. After watching you guys I am thinking now of getting rid of the washing machine and getting more storage. Cheers for the great tips.

@aussie571detectingnoverlanding Жыл бұрын

Hi...awesome video and info guys...yep have been subscribed to You and ECC newsletter for some time now!

@PittsFly Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Always a wealth of information. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

@713stevie713 Жыл бұрын

Just found you guys and LOVE your content! So much to learn about being off grid. Thank you!

@scottbailey2710 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to watching more of this series. Thank you.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@brentgreen6177 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Liz and Simon. Love your down to earth, easygoing style….and your great tips! Keep up the good work!

@rodhobart9926 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks so much

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@janicesouth2626 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon and Liz we really enjoyed this episode, there were a lot of tips on ways to save on water one of the biggest necessities when camping. Looking forward to the next episode safe travels Bryan and Janice 💖🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

@johnwright9631 Жыл бұрын

Great episode 👏 Learnt heaps. You guys are our faves! So real. Have subscribed to Everything Caravan and Camping.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@mykelphotography Жыл бұрын

Fantastic help guys, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience so very much appreciated.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@leannekennedy6991 Жыл бұрын

Awesome episode guys! Great tips on water saving and storage. Looking forward to next Sunday’s electrical episode 😊👍

@neilcopeland5815 Жыл бұрын

This episode is just what we were waiting for, thank you Simon and Liz. :) Subscribed to Everything Caravan and Camping.

@waynering1188 Жыл бұрын

Love watching you guys. Thanks for all the tips. Looking forward to this series.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davecooper4739 Жыл бұрын

Cheers guys, signed on, Great content vids, real easy to watch, Safe travels aye, Enjoy Taz ✌️🍺

@fionamenz2809 Жыл бұрын

This was a great episode guys. We enjoy watching your videos.

@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@TaylorsOnTour067 Жыл бұрын

hi guys. loving your work as usual. all signed up, keep the content coming. we are currently planning our lap, and this off grid series will really help. thank you🤩