How long a water hose do I need?

chenderson1965

chenderson1965

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It’s a really basic question but I just discovered that the flat hose I bought is only about 5m long and I guess that’s probably not enough.

I have a large (20 litre) jerry can with spout for when the supply is really hard to get to - but how long a hose should I carry to be confident of being able to reach the tap on most sites?

Thanks

Chris
 
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Watering can always fits and reaches everywhere, also obviates the reliance on wastewater tank level sensors, for every 10 litres in 10 litres goes to waste.
 
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Years of experience caravanning and motorhome travelling mean I have used most methods of bringing water to the van - excluding a watering can. The answer really is whatever works for you at the time. If you have the room to carry it you can never have a hose that is too long. Currently I have a 220L tank and a large garage. I carry a 25M stretchy, and two lengths of garden hose together about 15M. I'm going to buy an additional 30M stretchy at Lincoln.
 
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WillH said:
for every 10 litres in 10 litres goes to waste
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I find some of it makes its way into the Chemi-Khazi. Perhaps that is why I have a 120 litre fresh tank but only a 100 litre grey one.

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GPW said:
This is what I switched to.

Unlike a hose you can count the litres going in too so it's simple to add a set amount without having to go in and check the level every few seconds. I.e. add 20 litres for a stop-over, easy.
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I always know when there’s enough in my tank.
It’s simple, wait till it comes out of the filler then it’s about full. (y) :D2:D2

Richard
 
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Clarky said:
I always know when there’s enough in my tank.
It’s simple, wait till it comes out of the filler then it’s about full. (y) :D2:D2

Richard
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Do you always drive around with it full?
I always try to keep 20L in there for the odd thing - but come winter I'll probably travel empty, but sometimes having a full tank is very useful - how do you decide how much to have?
 
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GPW said:
Do you always drive around with it full?
I always try to keep 20L in there for the odd thing - but come winter I'll probably travel empty, but sometimes having a full tank is very useful - how do you decide how much to have?
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I always travel full. It helps on the downhills (y) .
 
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mushy said:
The will to live is ebbing away from me. Get a can and a piece of hose. If the hose doesn't reach use the can. Geez.
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Geez...If the hose doesn't reach you could add another piece of hose, If that's a stretch you could always borrow a hose from a neighbour, still not reaching? Any more neighbours. No maybe you could pop out and buy a length. Not possible, go for your can. singular??? You need another to balance you up, you don't have another! What about a neighbour he might have one you could borrow, what about his neighbour you could always ask him. What about collapsible buckets, not thought of that? These are great but you'll need a funnel, don't have one, you could ask a neighbour. But don't overlook an Aquaroll now these are great they hold 40L two big downsides though, they take a lot of space but if space isn't important maybe you could have two, that is 40L+40L a whole 80L. If you haven't got two maybe a neighbour would lend you one. Fantastic, but the other downside, getting the water into the tank, for that I personally, me, use an electric lift pump, this has two downsides too, you have to remember to bring it and you need access to power, this can be either crocodile clips directly onto the batteries, my prefered option, or use the cigarette lighter in the cab which is my least preferred option as the lift pump can use more power than the cigarette lighter is designed to handle and you blow a fuse. I just thought this method does rely upon you having charged batteries so that is three whole downsides. maybe after reading this more post more life has ebbed away from you so you'll not have the strength to be so flippant with a newbies post. ;) .
 
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GPW said:
Do you always drive around with it full?
I always try to keep 20L in there for the odd thing - but come winter I'll probably travel empty, but sometimes having a full tank is very useful - how do you decide how much to have?
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We often do not know where we will be stopping when we leave in the morning. So always travel full in case we decide to stay somewhere with no water or with a dodgy looking bourne.

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Few years ago we I watched a guy huffing and puffing with an Aquaroll. He eventually got it up on the passenger seat and then put a hose in the top and siphoned it into the water tank.
 
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Rule of hoses - they are always 6 inches shorter than you need.

Which matches the rule of hook up cables.
 
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GPW said:
Do you always drive around with it full?
I always try to keep 20L in there for the odd thing - but come winter I'll probably travel empty, but sometimes having a full tank is very useful - how do you decide how much to have?
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Always fill both tanks before leaving home, then I don’t have to faff about getting jettons, worrying about mucky taps, or in winter, will the water be turned on?
Makes almost no difference to mpg or handling so our tank is almost always filled to the brim.
We fill when we find a convenient tap, preferably one where you don’t need to queue or go and find a Jetton.

Richard

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In many Aires you pay for filling with fresh water. Some use jettons for this and there will be a notice saying where you can buy them, often a local restaurant, bar or patisserie or the Mayor's office. They usually cost about 2 or 3 Euros and limit either the time or amount of water that you can fill.

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5m plus 25m lay flat plus 25m green garden hose and 10 gallon tote.
Humping a watering can? In your dreams. :D
 
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Doesn't it depend on what you're trying to achieve ?

Filling on the pitch (not many pitches have a tap) then a shortish hose is fine.

Filling at a MH service point, then you'll need a longer hose 15m or so

Trying to fill when on your pitch from the tap that's off pitch, as long as needed...


Watering can ? yes we use it although with 5 in the van and 2 dogs we do use quite a bit of water so can easily get through 30ltrs a day (without using MH shower) so it all depends how much exercise you like and how much of your vacation time you're happy to be a bhisti.
 
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chenderson1965 said:
It’s a really basic question but I just discovered that the flat hose I bought is only about 5m long and I guess that’s probably not enough.

I have a large (20 litre) jerry can with spout for when the supply is really hard to get to - but how long a hose should I carry to be confident of being able to reach the tap on most sites?

Thanks

Chris
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If I were you I would fill up before you go to your pitch, you might also look for pitches which have taps nearby and you could buy a small wind up hose, Gardena sell them, I think they are around 30 feet, it you had two you can connect them together.
 
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I'm sure Chris has got enough ideas by now. Moving on.

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Yep. Settled on a 15m flat hose and a connector so I can join on the shorter one if I need to.

Thanks all.
 
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I must be doing something wrong.

I've only used the length of plastic pipe shown in the picture for the last six years in the UK and, mainly, abroad and never had a problem filling up anywhere.

I bought a watering can just in case I needed it but it's still gathering dust somewhere in the garage.

I have a selection of hose connecters to use but my reliable clear plastic hose has always been sufficient.

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Clarky said:
£15.49??? I’m not from Yorkshire, but even so. :Eeek:
Mk1 eyeball tells me when the water comes out of the filler and if I’m not paying attention my feet get wet..............that’s all free. (y):D2

Richard
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I've a feeling that suggestion was aimed at a poster who preferred a watering can so he knew how much was in the tank. I can't imagine why I quoted your post. Senility probably :D . I do what you do - wait until it overflows.
 
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suavecarve knows all about hoses ... he dreams of them! :D

I have various bits and bobs to connect a hose to all manner of taps, plus 2 hoses (it was one which I cut into a long and short piece), these sit nicely curled up together in a bag on my rear door with the bits above so they are easily accessible. I also have 2 x 5L tall/narrow water containers that mean that if I have to use them walking back and forth is easier as they 'balance' me (1 in each hand) rather than a single 10L one which makes it less comfortable as all the weight is on one side and you end up walking like Quasimodo! A 5L is much easier to lift up high to fill the tank too especially as our filler is nearly 5ft off the ground. If we want to carry some spare water with us to supplement our 100L tank we can fill the 2 x 5L containers and slot them in somewhere. We also have a 15L (or is it 20L?) collapsible container but it is rarely used for fresh water now as it's like trying to wrestle a jelly fish when emptying it in to the tank!

Below is an old photo of my kit, some has been replaced, eg the black funnel with a better green one, and a second 5L container, and a few more connector bits.

If you have a look at my website page below and scroll to the bottom you can see some info on my current set-up.


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We just pull up by a tap and fill.

We have two hoses one shorter than the other - neither are exceptionally long. We have a connector to double up but I don’t think we’ve ever used it.
 
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