Filling the water tank easier

[Dumè]

Simply and easy

 

[westfalia]

That is a good thing.. For emergencies.
I had a similar one but without the sucker.
It made it a 3 handed job.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Simply and easy

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I have exactly this solution. Works perfectly.

I also have one of these that I use when I will be away from a drinking water source for a few days so I need full tank. It's the quickest way to fill up.

 

[westfalia]

I have exactly this solution. Works perfectly.

I also have one of these that I use when I will be away from a drinking water source for a few days so I need full tank. It's the quickest way to fill up.

Does that fit onto where the water tank cap fits ?
Then connect hose up to it ?

 

[Jabberwocky]

Does that fit onto where the water tank cap fits ?
Then connect hose up to it ?

Precisely. All std "Hoselock" connections fit too so very easy to quickly connect and disconnect. I have a 10m water quality grade hose with std connectors for the tap that I keep in my Cali. Sterilise the hose in a bucket once a year (in the winter mainly) as a precaution and you're set to go.

 

[westfalia]

Precisely. All std "Hoselock" connections fit too so very easy to quickly connect and disconnect. I have a 10m water quality grade hose with std connectors for the tap that I keep in my Cali. Sterilise the hose in a bucket once a year (in the winter mainly) as a precaution and you're set to go.

I like it. The only issue for me is that the water tank is connected to
the filler inlet with a piece of hose and 2 jubilee clips. I had it once where the
clips weren´t tightened properly and water leaked into the van.
When i fill it now, i like to get the pipe in quite a bit.

Is there a piece of hose on the back of that filler cap or does it just spray water
from the rear ?

 

[T6 CFO]

Prompted me to have a look.

Pics from the website:-

I just poke a food grade hose in.

Mike


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[westfalia]

Prompted me to have a look.

Pics from the website:-

I just poke a food grade hose in.

Mike


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Thanks Mike, Thats the one.

 

[Jabberwocky]

I like it. The only issue for me is that the water tank is connected to
the filler inlet with a piece of hose and 2 jubilee clips. I had it once where the
clips weren´t tightened properly and water leaked into the van.
When i fill it now, i like to get the pipe in quite a bit.

Is there a piece of hose on the back of that filler cap or does it just spray water
from the rear ?

No hose on back as photo's show. I can understand your concern but have not experienced the issue you describe. I guess you could attach a small length of hose so you could get past the Jubilee clips as a precaution but what happens then when the tank gets full? Thinking aloud:...... It will fill and then overflow so water will still go past both the JC's.....Maybe not such a good idea if you still have this concern about loose clips..........

 

[johnyboy]

ordered! this is apparently a new, universal model. Will report back

 

[Loz]

I have one, works okay, its not too tight and once the tank is full it comes past the spring loaded seal so it doesn't pressurise the tank.

 

[audio2]

I use a watering can.

 

[Lloydfred]

Prompted me to have a look.

Pics from the website:-

I just poke a food grade hose in.

Mike


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They do three versions what one suits the T5.1

 

[Jabberwocky]

They do three versions what one suits the T5.1

When I bought mine I sent the German web site a message asking that very question - they replied in English. I think you will find they have a universal version which they will point you at but best to ask to avoid doubt.
http://www.heosolution.de/GB/index.php?tip=kontakt

 

[Lloydfred]

When I bought mine I sent the German web site a message asking that very question - they replied in English. I think you will find they have a universal version which they will point you at but best to ask to avoid doubt.
http://www.heosolution.de/GB/index.php?tip=kontakt

Thanks do you leave yours hooked up onsite or is it just for filling at home etc. I used to have a Whale pumps mains unit you left attached and you just drew fresh water on request.

 

[Loz]

They do three versions what one suits the T5.1

http://amzn.eu/8mOYqgk

 

[Jabberwocky]

Thanks do you leave yours hooked up onsite or is it just for filling at home etc. I used to have a Whale pumps mains unit you left attached and you just drew fresh water on request.

I only use it when I want to fill the tank to the top. Then I pack it up and put away until next use. For example when I know I will be away from mains supply for a few days. No it's not designed to be left connected as its is designed not to pressurise the tank. When the tank is full it will overflow.

 

[Mofty in Meysey]

i just use a 1L water bottle and use child labour!

 

[Ksar-el-kebir]

i just use a 1L water bottle and use child labour!

I use a 10 litre bucket with a pouring lip on it.

 

[ArunAlec]

When at home a 20 litre water carrier and a submersible whale pump plugged into boot 12v socket.

 

[IanE]

We resorted to Brandrup - as ever, expensive (except it wasn't for us as we got ours second hand from GrannyJ ), but does the job very nicely. I can happily watch it filling the tank as the heavy container hangs from the rail thingy!

 

[ThomasHJ]

Old thread, but still useful. Filled up the freshwatertank today and felt a bit like I was in an episode of 'Pat & Mat'. Just ordered the HEOSolution watercap. Seems like a useful addition to all the other stuff I buy for the van, don't really need, but still makes me happy I bought it.

 

[Nick.C]

Old thread, but still useful. Filled up the freshwatertank today and felt a bit like I was in an episode of 'Pat & Mat'. Just ordered the HEOSolution watercap. Seems like a useful addition to all the other stuff I buy for the van, don't really need, but still makes me happy I bought it.

I find that that the Quick connector on the food grade hose from the club shop fits nicely in the filler hole in the side of the van - haven’t flooded the van yet - touch wood!

 

[tedgina]

I find that that the Quick connector on the food grade hose from the club shop fits nicely in the filler hole in the side of the van - haven’t flooded the van yet - touch wood!

we use a portable shower one end in a bucket of water with the shower head screwed off water goes straight into the tank no funnel or special connecters needed