Can Anyone Recommend A 12v Water Pump, Please?

[HKF]

I want to buy a water pump, to use with collapsible buckets to fill my water tank. Are there any particluar features I need to look for? Can anyone recommend one, please? Thanks.

 

[davieboy]

I used one of the in tank/submerged models, wire a cigarette lighter socket and enough wire to reach inside the van through the window.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I want to buy a water pump, to use with collapsible buckets to fill my water tank. Are there any particluar features I need to look for? Can anyone recommend one, please? Thanks.

A Whale submersible are good value. But,perhaps thinking laterally why not go a bit bit further and rig it up for outside showers as well, your 're 9/10 ths there with the pump, lead and discharge pipe? A 12v socket located nearby would be handy, and an in line switch on the pump lead for better control helps.
Mike.

 

[HKF]

A Whale submersible are good value. But,perhaps thinking laterally why not go a bit bit further and rig it up for outside showers as well, your 're 9/10 ths there with the pump, lead and discharge pipe? A 12v socket located nearby would be handy, and an in line switch on the pump lead for better control helps.
Mike.

Thank you for the idea but I'm not sure I 'need' one. 'Wanting' one for the sake of it is a different matter but I'm not sure my hubby would go for that We do have a pull out shower / tap from the bathroom that goes out of the bathroom window, so I'm not sure I could get this idea past him haha

 

[DBK]

I want to buy a water pump, to use with collapsible buckets to fill my water tank. Are there any particluar features I need to look for? Can anyone recommend one, please? Thanks.

The cheapest option would be a small submersible pump like the one in the link below. Should cost under £20 plus a bit of neoprene tube. You could add an external 12v socket but might be easier to just feed the cable through a window and connect to an internal socket.

Flow rate won't be massive but it will do the job.

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[denisejoe]

Just used a cheap submersible pump as the water filler is next to the battery door just crocodile clips and everything good now use a watering can,

 

[CAB96]

As an alternative, a lot of people use watering cans. You can get collapsible ones.

One in each hand for balance!

 

[HKF]

As an alternative, a lot of people use watering cans. You can get collapsible ones.

One in each hand for balance!

I currently use a watering can but I can get more water in 2 collapsible buckets, so I'm thinking fewer trips

 

[TONCAZ]

Have you a cordless drill ? if so just buy a pump that fits into the drill and off you, should get a good one for under £15

 

[68c]

Although not cheap, I followed common caravan practice and fitted a Whale Watermaster socket into the sidewall with an illuminated wateproof on-off switch. The socket is connected to my water tank and a 12v supply via the switch. I use a plastic jerrycan rather than a rolling water barrel as easier to fit in a sidelocker. Simply plug in the Whale Watermaster pump, drop it in the jerrycan and press the switch.

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[Brains]

I recommend you buy one of the same make and model as you have inside your motorhome.

I have found submerged pumps have a fairly short lifespan, 2-4 years or so.
Therefore when your internal one fails (it is a case of 'when' not 'if') you will have a spare!

And you can simply buy a new 'spare' pump to fill your barrels

I always have a spare pump onboard, as It's one way to ruin a holiday when the pump fails and everywhere says they can get hold of a spare "in a few days", which means next week.
Luckily I managed to buy my neighbour in the campsite spare pump which kept the holiday on track.

 

[pappajohn]

I currently use a watering can but I can get more water in 2 collapsible buckets, so I'm thinking fewer trips

So use the same buckets with a plastic funnel in the filler neck
Faster than a pump and nothing to go wrong.
If tipping the bucket is too heavy use a watering can and decant into that from the bucket.
Why complicate a simple job.

 

[cyberyacht]

I have a couple of 10L plastic jerrycans which I use if the hose doesn't reach. I have a 20L one but it was too heavy to lift to the fill point.

 

[poppycamper]

A Whale submersible are good value. But,perhaps thinking laterally why not go a bit bit further and rig it up for outside showers as well, your 're 9/10 ths there with the pump, lead and discharge pipe? A 12v socket located nearby would be handy, and an in line switch on the pump lead for better control helps.
Mike.

I use one of these..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BLH8N8Y5/?tag=mhf04-21

 

[HKF]

I use one of these..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BLH8N8Y5/?tag=mhf04-21

Thank you so much! This looks like just the sort of thing I want Do you know the lowest pick up is, please?

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[Folkranger]

Thank you for the idea but I'm not sure I 'need' one. 'Wanting' one for the sake of it is a different matter but I'm not sure my hubby would go for that We do have a pull out shower / tap from the bathroom that goes out of the bathroom window, so I'm not sure I could get this idea past him haha

I thought they were just for dogs

 

[Tea Bag]

As an alternative, a lot of people use watering cans. You can get collapsible ones.

One in each hand for balance!

Hi.
Another for a watering can .
Tea Bag

 

[poppycamper]

Hi.
Another for a watering can .
Tea Bag

Watering can = lots of space..
2 x watering cans =2 x lots of space..
As OP say says collapsible bucket = minimal space.... even with a small submersible pump...

 

[Tea Bag]

Watering can = lots of space..
2 x watering cans =2 x lots of space..
As OP say says collapsible bucket = minimal space.... even with a small submersible pump...

Hi.
Collapsible bucket.... Pouring contents into the hole.... tricky, from a watering can easier and no need for an electric pump. We have a 100ltr fresh and the same grey water tanks. We carry a 10 and 15 litre plastic jerry can type thingy, plus a 7 litre watering can. While travelling they are empty and can ride anywhere,when stopped the 10 litre goes next to the pedals,15 litre between that and the front of the drivers seat,watering can on top.
Each to their own , tried the run flat/normal hose ,prefer this,plus the fact i get a bit of excercise if the tap is a bit away from the unit. " Whatever blows your hair back........ " Quote, pinched from Sharon, a SAGA tour guide in South Africa. .
Tea Bag

 

[poppycamper]

Hi.
Collapsible bucket.... Pouring contents into the hole.... tricky, from a watering can easier and no need for an electric pump. We have a 100ltr fresh and the same grey water tanks. We carry a 10 and 15 litre plastic jerry can type thingy, plus a 7 litre watering can. While travelling they are empty and can ride anywhere,when stopped the 10 litre goes next to the pedals,15 litre between that and the front of the drivers seat,watering can on top.
Each to their own , tried the run flat/normal hose ,prefer this,plus the fact i get a bit of excercise if the tap is a bit away from the unit. " Whatever blows your hair back........ " Quote, pinched from Sharon, a SAGA tour guide in South Africa. .
Tea Bag

Hi
I understand your reasoning... however I was simply replying to the OP who was asking for advice on submersible pumps to use with his collapsible buckets and not for advice on alternative methods to fill his tank!

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[HKF]

Hi
I understand your reasoning... however I was simply replying to the OP who was asking for advice on submersible pumps to use with his collapsible buckets and not for advice on alternative methods to fill his tank!

And I'm grateful for your reply But..............................................................................................I'm a girl

PS No need to apologise for any offence caused because there wasn't any x

 

[pwilmo]

Hi there
Whale pumps are good for what you need, pay the extra and get the hi-flow, and make sure the submersibe pump will fit through the neck of your
container.

I use plastic collapsible 20 ltr containers/ and power the submersible pump from a 12v cigarette lighter socket inside the van.

The pump does the lifting not your arms.

Sounds just what you are looking for.