Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravans and Caravanning

Topic: direct water mains

Page: 1 2

issym

15/6/2013 at 7:32pm
Location: Cambridgeshire
Outfit: Outfitless!!!Vauxhal

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/5/2009

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1236
Tent Reviews: 5

Site Reviews Total:	30

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	3

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	3

Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 14/6/2013
Lunar Clubman. We do not use the aquaroll on site when possible and use this instead, it came with the van. As you will se it has a pressure regulator thus negating the aquaroll.
Yes, we use that. It's brilliant. Only trouble is we keep forgetting to empty the waste water because we have no idea of how much water we are using. Great for us as we use the shower in the van so no fear of running out of water while all soapy!

Mind you, I would never pay just to have the water on tap, so to speak. We go to a small site that charges £15 a night, EHU and own water.

-------------
Started with a motorbike and tent.......my gallery, my life.

stephenn280575

16/6/2013 at 11:21pm
Location: Skipton
Outfit: Coachman Wanderer & Audi A6 allroad

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 04/5/2008

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 274

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

On site this weeken and saw a guy with a direct feed into his van. It burst a pipe open an water was dripping from along the front half of his van for ages. It must have been soaked inside. He was not happy.
We have the aquaroll valve and it works great so far. £20 including hose on eBay

Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!

UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Jerry+Tina

17/6/2013 at 7:58am
Location: Humberside
Outfit: Swift Elegance 565

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 04/3/2005

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1362

Site Reviews Total:	10

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I'll stick with the Aquaroll and Torbeck valve then.

-------------

birder99

18/6/2013 at 6:38pm
Location: Cambs
Outfit: Tin tent diddy tent BIG tent

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 24/9/2010

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 1847

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

How many of these 'failed' pressure reducers were being used for the first outing of the season without checking the pipes first? I'm not saying they don't fail but I have been using a Truma one for a few years with no probs except that the water pressure in the 'van is a bit lower than it would be from the 12V pump.

-------------
'A sure cure for sea-sickness is to sit under a tree'

Al+Mel

18/6/2013 at 7:49pm
Location: Hants
Outfit: Fleetwood Heritage 640 EB & ML270

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/9/2010

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1312

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Ours failed well into the season and the dealer's service centre manager had 6 new ones fail.

TonyDD

18/6/2013 at 10:14pm
Location: Little Neston Wirral
Outfit: Kia Sorento--Lunar Delta RI 2018

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 05/7/2005

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 152

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Its better to be safe than sorry, will always use a Aquaroll with mains adapter, at least you will have no worries with high water pressure on some sites.

-------------
You'll Never Walk Alone C'mon you Reds

G7ACU

18/6/2013 at 11:12pm
Location: West Mids
Outfit: Swift Ace Statesman & X-Trail 2.0

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 22/9/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2617

Site Reviews Total:	11

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

This debate over direct feed v Aquaroll has gone on for ages.

I take as I find though and having encountered two users on the same site last year where their direct feed systems had blown the internal pipework off within their vans causing obvious flooding, I wouldn't even consider using them. I've since spoken with a third user at one of our rally meets who also suffered a fair bit of damage from a direct fed kit.

I believe the 'Whale' system to be the better over the the cheaper set-up that relies on in-line pressure reduction, but both are maintaining higher pressure on the pipework at all, times, where as the Aquaroll fed set-up is controlled by the demand of water from the caravans pressure system, which maintains a lower and safer level of pressure in the pipework.

-------------
Paul

Every day's a school day!

lunarvenus

18/6/2013 at 11:22pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: lunar venus

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/4/2013

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 619

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I have been Leed to believe that at least one type of direct feed water pipe has a shut of valve in the connecter which is controlled by the 12v feed that would normally control the water pump.

Is this true.

mrs skippy

17/8/2013 at 3:57pm
Location: scottish borders
Outfit: Swift Charisma and skoda superb

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/1/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 524

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 13/6/2013
Are there any 4 berth caravans out there, that you can connect up a mains water supply to, instead of going via an aqua roll, or an attachment, to do so

Considering you never do the setting up or anything why are you asking the question mate!!!

-------------
Autism= Awesome, unique ,Special, talented, Intelligent, Smart and Mysterious.

mrs skippy

17/8/2013 at 4:03pm
Location: scottish borders
Outfit: Swift Charisma and skoda superb

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/1/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 524

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by lunarvenus on 18/6/2013I have been Leed to believe that at least one type of direct feed water pipe has a shut of valve in the connecter which is controlled by the 12v feed that would normally control the water pump.

Is this true.

The whale one does we had one for our old caravan plugs direct into caravan water inlet was great.

http://www.camperlands.co.uk/whale-aquasource-mains-water-hook-up.html

-------------
Autism= Awesome, unique ,Special, talented, Intelligent, Smart and Mysterious.

alpiner

17/8/2013 at 8:17pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/7/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2264

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

tried a direct supply feed and it blew the pipe off the shower tap due to the high pressure ,not worth it.
buy a torbek valve and make your own automatic suppl to your aquaroll cost about £8.

-------------
alpiner

pinkfloyd

17/8/2013 at 9:23pm
Location: The Beautiful Lake District
Outfit: Buccaneer Clipper Autotrail Cheyenne

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 09/2/2004

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1095

Site Reviews Total:	22

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	3
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	1

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	8
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	1

The other problem with a direct feed water line is you require an independant tap directly to your caravan. Not all sites have a tap to each pitch, many sites have only a few taps and drains for several caravanners to use. I tried this idea a couple of years ago with a line directly into the aquaroll and fould it messy and not really worth the hassle of keeping an eye on the water pressure all the time. I just use the old faithfull aquaroll again now and refill it when required.Simple!

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page: 1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

4294 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder