We have a DRV MS with 1 water inlet that feeds a 4 way valve to add city water to tank, run off city water, pump water from tank, or add sanitizer to the lines.
It seems like the only option for adding water when boon docking is to buy a potable pump to pump from a 5 gallon jug?
Does this make sense, and if you have the same problem, what pump do you use that has a hose connection outlet to connect to the RV inlet?
Lynn and Ed said
11:15 PM Jun 30, 2015
If the set-up for your sanitizing line leverages your whole-house 12v water pump, you may be able to use that line to add water to your fresh water tank (i.e., no need to purchase a separate water pump). Alternatively, the hosts of this site (Howard and Linda) use a water pump similar to the following: http://www.amazon.com/PC1-Portable-Battery-Powered-Transfer-Attachment/dp/B000BQO5RM/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1435726832&sr=1-7&pebp=1435726871197&perid=0K62MYKSWJPWDZ1C7WZ2 along with a 40 gallon CampingWorld water bladder.
-- Edited by Lynn and Ed on Tuesday 30th of June 2015 11:26:25 PM
Bobc said
05:50 AM Jul 1, 2015
Hi Lynn and Ed
I noticed that you guy have 2014 Dodge 5500, with a NH trailer. we have just ordered our Dodge 5500 and NH trailer.
Have you been happy with your choice so far?
what type of Gas mileage have you been getting with the truck?
Have you had any issues with the trailer? we are just starting the build for the trailer, would you have any suggestions for us as we go thru this process? Feel free PM me if you would like.
tktoth said
07:04 AM Jul 1, 2015
Lynn and Ed, I did try using the onboard pump, but it only suctions into the lines, not the water tank. If I had 2 water inlets, 1 to the water tank and 1 to the sanitizer line, I could do it. But, I only have 1 inlet. So, I think I will buy the pump you sent the link on. Thanks!!
Lynn and Ed said
08:40 AM Jul 1, 2015
Tom and Karen, You are welcome. Howard and Linda utilize a battery to power their water pump (the battery they use to power the motor on one of their inflatable boats). The same water pump maker, also makes a water pump that plugs into an outlet (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPZTEK/ref=s9_simh_gw_p60_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1MEBSV9ZKEF79ZT3QMNK&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2118394622&pf_rd_i=desktop), depending upon your set-up one or the other might be a better choice for you.
Bob, I will PM you.
-- Edited by Lynn and Ed on Wednesday 1st of July 2015 08:44:07 AM
Sushidog said
07:47 AM Jul 3, 2015
Will the linked pumps self-prime? I use a small submergible pump that self primes (because it is underwater) and it is small enough to fit through the opening of a blue tote. It is very powerful for its small size. It came with a small hose that fits inside of a small opening but also attaches to a garden hose of needed.
Rule makes several models that look similar but have different flow rates and amp draws, from a 500GPH model. store.waterpumpsupply.com/rupuchnflpop.html to a cheap 200 GPH model www.grainger.com/product/3TNJ2 . I have a medium size model that outputs 340 GPH. It takes less than a minute to empty a blue tote into my tank. Mine only draws about 5 amps. I've used it for years and it works well.
Chip
-- Edited by Sushidog on Friday 3rd of July 2015 07:50:31 AM
-- Edited by Sushidog on Friday 3rd of July 2015 07:52:15 AM
tktoth said
09:42 PM Jul 3, 2015
Thanks Sushidog!
The Hensons said
07:58 AM Sep 26, 2016
I bought 2 of these very tough, very light, very compact (when empty) water bladders for boondocking. I use one for fresh drinking water and one for emptying my grey water (clearly labeled as such). I have a compost toilet so no need to dump a black tank.
These bladders are fantastic. I use a 12v water pump to pump potable from my truck to the RV. I use a separate 12v pump to pump grey tank water into separate bladder in my truck for grey. I use the 150 gal bladders.
-- Edited by The Hensons on Monday 26th of September 2016 07:59:17 AM
Neil and Connie said
10:17 AM Sep 26, 2016
If you've got the winterizing/sanitizing line in your basement…it's the one that's used to pump the bleach solution into your fresh water tank to sanitize it then just use that to get the water from the jug into the tank. On our NH…there's a couple of valves that direct water flow from the pump back into the tank and water input to the pump from the tank to a hose which sticks outside and into the bucket.
Neil and Connie said
10:23 AM Sep 26, 2016
Hi Bob…we've got a 40 foot NH and 2016 5500HD as well if you're looking for suggestions/comments. We've averaged about 9.8 mpg with the 5500HD (we got our bed from Classy Chassis in Valparaiso IN).
Since you're early in the build/design process…make sure you take a look at Jack Mayer's page http://jackdanmayer.com and see what ideas/customizations you might want to steal from him. I would most definitely…assuming you get the dishwasher option which I highly recommend and it's on the end of the counter right near the door…steal the side door on the cabinet over the dishwasher from Lynn's build…makes getting the glassware put away much easier.
My email is my first name at my last name dot net if you want to email me. I'll be happy to tell you both the good…and the bad…about NH's construction, worthiness, service and other stuff.
DreamingtheDream said
06:18 PM Sep 26, 2016
I bought a small 7 gallon (I think) water tank from Walmart. I take a short hose from my winterize port to the portable tank. I take my outdoor hose and connect it to the city water port. I turn on the 12V pump, turn the valve to winterize, and turn the valve to "fill" the tank. This is what I do when running anti freeze in the lines to the fresh tank. Hopefully you have a similar setup.
lmcallis said
09:12 AM Oct 1, 2016
I've got the similar setup on my 5er. No gravity based city water fill port. I run a hose from my water bladder that is sitting in the bed of the truck to the fresh water tank drain line. The 5er fresh water tank and drain valve are both lower than the bladder in the bed of the truck. So once I open the fresh water tank drain valve, gravity will force the water from the bladder, through the hose and into the 5er fresh water tank. It takes about 20 mins to move 65 gallons.
We have a DRV MS with 1 water inlet that feeds a 4 way valve to add city water to tank, run off city water, pump water from tank, or add sanitizer to the lines.
It seems like the only option for adding water when boon docking is to buy a potable pump to pump from a 5 gallon jug?
Does this make sense, and if you have the same problem, what pump do you use that has a hose connection outlet to connect to the RV inlet?
If the set-up for your sanitizing line leverages your whole-house 12v water pump, you may be able to use that line to add water to your fresh water tank (i.e., no need to purchase a separate water pump). Alternatively, the hosts of this site (Howard and Linda) use a water pump similar to the following: http://www.amazon.com/PC1-Portable-Battery-Powered-Transfer-Attachment/dp/B000BQO5RM/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1435726832&sr=1-7&pebp=1435726871197&perid=0K62MYKSWJPWDZ1C7WZ2 along with a 40 gallon CampingWorld water bladder.
-- Edited by Lynn and Ed on Tuesday 30th of June 2015 11:26:25 PM
I noticed that you guy have 2014 Dodge 5500, with a NH trailer. we have just ordered our Dodge 5500 and NH trailer.
Have you been happy with your choice so far?
what type of Gas mileage have you been getting with the truck?
Have you had any issues with the trailer? we are just starting the build for the trailer, would you have any suggestions for us as we go thru this process? Feel free PM me if you would like.
Tom and Karen, You are welcome. Howard and Linda utilize a battery to power their water pump (the battery they use to power the motor on one of their inflatable boats). The same water pump maker, also makes a water pump that plugs into an outlet (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPZTEK/ref=s9_simh_gw_p60_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1MEBSV9ZKEF79ZT3QMNK&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2118394622&pf_rd_i=desktop), depending upon your set-up one or the other might be a better choice for you.
Bob, I will PM you.
-- Edited by Lynn and Ed on Wednesday 1st of July 2015 08:44:07 AM
Will the linked pumps self-prime? I use a small submergible pump that self primes (because it is underwater) and it is small enough to fit through the opening of a blue tote. It is very powerful for its small size. It came with a small hose that fits inside of a small opening but also attaches to a garden hose of needed.
Rule makes several models that look similar but have different flow rates and amp draws, from a 500GPH model. store.waterpumpsupply.com/rupuchnflpop.html to a cheap 200 GPH model www.grainger.com/product/3TNJ2 . I have a medium size model that outputs 340 GPH. It takes less than a minute to empty a blue tote into my tank. Mine only draws about 5 amps. I've used it for years and it works well.
Chip
-- Edited by Sushidog on Friday 3rd of July 2015 07:50:31 AM
-- Edited by Sushidog on Friday 3rd of July 2015 07:52:15 AM
I bought 2 of these very tough, very light, very compact (when empty) water bladders for boondocking. I use one for fresh drinking water and one for emptying my grey water (clearly labeled as such). I have a compost toilet so no need to dump a black tank.
These bladders are fantastic. I use a 12v water pump to pump potable from my truck to the RV. I use a separate 12v pump to pump grey tank water into separate bladder in my truck for grey. I use the 150 gal bladders.
https://www.amazon.com/AQUATANK2-Water-Storage-Bladder-Gallon/dp/B009ONFDE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474897976&sr=8-1&keywords=aquatank
-- Edited by The Hensons on Monday 26th of September 2016 07:59:17 AM
If you've got the winterizing/sanitizing line in your basement…it's the one that's used to pump the bleach solution into your fresh water tank to sanitize it then just use that to get the water from the jug into the tank. On our NH…there's a couple of valves that direct water flow from the pump back into the tank and water input to the pump from the tank to a hose which sticks outside and into the bucket.
Hi Bob…we've got a 40 foot NH and 2016 5500HD as well if you're looking for suggestions/comments. We've averaged about 9.8 mpg with the 5500HD (we got our bed from Classy Chassis in Valparaiso IN).
Since you're early in the build/design process…make sure you take a look at Jack Mayer's page http://jackdanmayer.com and see what ideas/customizations you might want to steal from him. I would most definitely…assuming you get the dishwasher option which I highly recommend and it's on the end of the counter right near the door…steal the side door on the cabinet over the dishwasher from Lynn's build…makes getting the glassware put away much easier.
My email is my first name at my last name dot net if you want to email me. I'll be happy to tell you both the good…and the bad…about NH's construction, worthiness, service and other stuff.
I've got the similar setup on my 5er. No gravity based city water fill port. I run a hose from my water bladder that is sitting in the bed of the truck to the fresh water tank drain line. The 5er fresh water tank and drain valve are both lower than the bladder in the bed of the truck. So once I open the fresh water tank drain valve, gravity will force the water from the bladder, through the hose and into the 5er fresh water tank. It takes about 20 mins to move 65 gallons.
No electric usage required.
Good luck,
Lance