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PersonKelper
28/4/2016 at 3:15pm
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New to caravans ... so a question:

How to get water into the van?

I have a Sterckeman Alize Concept CP480 ...
It has a largish water tank'reservoir at the front, connected to a Truma heater ...
There is a screw top pipe from the outside, to injest water.
How do most people deal with that?
I suppose a hose pipe would be simple, but one cannot always guarantee being near a tap.
We have an aquaroll from FC days ... but how to get the water from it into the van ... pump? What sort?
Pouring it in from the likes of a spouted, smaller, container could take ages.
Be grateful for observations.


PersonOpensauce
28/4/2016 at 3:48pm
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Carry a garden watering can. That does the job if there is no other way.


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PersonMick S.
28/4/2016 at 3:57pm
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Could you ask whoever your bought the van from how they went on?


Personoxter
28/4/2016 at 3:59pm
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Do you have an external 12v connection (female 2pin socket) near the filler?
If so, there's a pump available to connect to aquaroll and pump in required amount Kelper.

If on serviced pitch you can carry a length of hose obviously, but failing these, I'm afraid it's as suggested above.

Just to clarify, does your external water supply - aquaroll or similar, fill your water heater automatically or is this reservoir you speak of an internal water supply for your hot and cold water supplies?

Post last edited on 28/04/2016 16:05:32

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PersonKelper
28/4/2016 at 7:58pm
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No, oxter ... just have a large tank built into the van ... that connects to all water outlets in the van .. taps/shower/loo etc, as well as to the water heater.

There is just a screw top pipe (rather like the fuel cap for a car) for water input ... we have an aquaroll to bring water to the van ... just a question of whether there is an easy way of getting it from there to the water inlet ... other than a watering can, or hose pipe, as mentioned above.
Is this system normal for all vans (i.e. the capped pipe)?
I don't think there is an external 12v socket ... can't check as the van is in storage in France ... I'll have a closer look when we next go roaming ...
just trying to plan ahead ... I think a long, flat hose may be the answer, and ensure a pitch hear enough each time ... keep the aquaroll for emergencies, and borrow a watering can!
Thanks for help


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Personoxter
28/4/2016 at 8:41pm
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PersonKelper
28/4/2016 at 8:59pm
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Yes, I've sent them a query, oxter ... they can take a long time!


Personoxter
28/4/2016 at 9:11pm
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Made in France innit'

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I too have a Sterkeman with the water container in the van. When I purchased the van I asked for an external water port to be fitted. So I can use the aquaroll but if I am aboard with a fully serviced pitch I can connect with a hose.


VangoMan02
29/4/2016 at 1:42pm
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Small hand operated syphon pump. They start from about £5. You could fill the aquaroll and transfer water to storage tank in the van.

Not a permanent soluton but a cheap temporary one.

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PersonKelper
29/4/2016 at 1:56pm
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Quote: Originally posted by oxter on 28/4/2016
Made in France innit'


Yes, thank heavens ... one of the reasons we bought it ... the interior design is really 'cool' ... so much better than anything we saw in any UK built vans ... and the drawer fridge was a revelation!


PersonKelper
29/4/2016 at 1:57pm
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Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 29/4/2016
Small hand operated syphon pump. They start from about £5. You could fill the aquaroll and transfer water to storage tank in the van.

Not a permanent soluton but a cheap temporary one.


That is a good alternative idea, thanks!
I suppose sterylising the pump would be simple enough.



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