Bathroom Ledge Water Container Storage

jkjenn
jkjenn Posts: 6,424
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
@PXLated I searched high and low and could not find the thread, but I remember you trying a couple of different methods of storing water containers on the ledge in your bathroom. If I remember correctly, you were using a tension bar and wall mount holders for the rod. How did it work out?

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Workin out great other than the water jugs that fit nicely from Walmart are a little thin so about ever 4-5 months they'd spring a leak - hit a good bump and it'd crack the bottom - no big deal as they were in the shower. But, I seemed to have solved that by getting some aqua-blue, semi-transparent duck tape and reinforcing the bottom third - Haven't sprung a leak sunce.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Think I found the link...
    http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/630/for-every-ledge-theres-a-purpose#latest
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    Thanks, I even had it bookmarked!

    This is an idea I will probably try out. Hard to have too much water when boondocking....especially with our 5 gallon freshwater tanks.

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  • Verna
    Verna Posts: 6,876
    Jenn, I had  two 2.5 gallon jugs in a milk crate on the bathroom floor. It worked well, especially before I was able to dewinterize. I put it outside overnight. But, both sprang a leak on the bottom and I got rid of them. I'll try a 5 gallon water jug with a pump this winter before dewinterizing. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    edited May 2016
    The thing I like about the jugs I'm using is three fit on the shelf and you don't have to move them. They're taking up what would otherwise be wasted space.
    I've gotten pretty good at using water efficiently that I've managed to get rid of the other 3 gallons I carried in the TV as backup.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    I have a 5 gallon Gerry can and a pump I will also use, but can you really have too much water? I have the 5 gallon freshwater tank so it goes fast. I usually keep water in the bathroom (1 gallon containers) for flushing. I thought that two of the 2.5 gallon jugs might be good for drinking and cooking.

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  • Verna
    Verna Posts: 6,876
    Nope, you can't have too much water. I was in an area with no facilities and I had a feeling I was on my last drops of water in the tank (woman's intuition?), so I didn't take a shower. I washed up at the sink, ending up using mostly two bottles of drinking water. While I mostly use two 4-gallon Reliance water jugs to refill my fresh water tank, I do carry a total of four. I do have two 6-gallon jugs that I have never used, nor taken with me. 48 lbs of water is a bit much for me to lift and carry.  32 lbs for the 4-gallon jugs are easier to manage. 

    @PXLated maybe I should use the tape idea on those inexpensive 2 1/2 gallon jugs. They lasted about 6 weeks before they started leaking. I gave them away (I hate to throw away stuff that could be useable) to someone who needed them just for filling up the fresh water tank. The person was fully aware that they had a leak. It was a great way to carry cooking and hand washing water while I was winterized. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    I taped mine up today ten began to sanitize. 1 of 2 cracked.

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Mine are still going strong :-)
  • Mr_Mrs_Gnome
    Mr_Mrs_Gnome Posts: 241
    @jkjenn, have you considered using a camping water purifier, if you're around streams/lakes?
    '17 Outback S - TV 2016 Chevy Colorado in "Colorful Colorado"
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    That sounds way too much like camping :-)
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    Mr_Mrs_Gnome said:
    @jkjenn, have you considered using a camping water purifier, if you're around streams/lakes?
    I could just go bath in the lake! I am guessing that could be rather chilly, though. :fearful:

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  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Posts: 3,770
    Remember, fish pee in lakes and ponds LOLOL. Watch out for warm spots.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Not worried about the fish - do they even pee? - It's that person next to me.
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
    Jenn, you need to find a thermal fed river like up in Yellowstone.  Instant hot tub!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    I have never been but know of three natural hot tubs...Far north end of Death Valley...West of Yuma...East of Big Pine, CA - Be aware though, they've all been taken over by naked old hippies.
  • Photomom
    Photomom Posts: 2,217
    PXLated said:
    I have never been but know of three natural hot tubs...Far north end of Death Valley...West of Yuma...East of Big Pine, CA - Be aware though, they've all been taken over by naked old hippies.
    What do you have against naked old hippies?
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Photomom - Nothing but my eyes do :-)
    Have you ever seen a group of naked, OLD hippies? 
  • Photomom
    Photomom Posts: 2,217
    Define old. 
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Oh oh - Here we go.
    Upper half of the baby boomers :-)
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    SAM said:
    Jenn, you need to find a thermal fed river like up in Yellowstone.  Instant hot tub!
    There are a few such spots on my list this summer.

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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
    The Boiling River in Yellowstone is sweet.  
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Posts: 4,437
    Try Sol Duc hot springs in Washington State. Up by Port Angeles! comes with a river to jump into also!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • source3
    source3 Posts: 144
    edited May 2016
    I use these: http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/water/storage/dromedary-bags/product

    MSR Dromedary.  You have to be careful with the plastic cap where the smaller cap screws onto the larger plastic cap.  If you drop the larger cap on the neck it will nick the top and the smaller cap will leak.  I carry extra caps now.  Only dropped twice in the past five years.

    They hold up very well.  I used to run rivers and they can handle a lot of abuse.  Now they get banged about while offroading (without the T@b in tow).
    Andrew P. 
    Durango, CO
    2015 S Outback

  • Mr_Mrs_Gnome
    Mr_Mrs_Gnome Posts: 241
    @Jkjenn, you can get down to Mt. Princeton Host Springs. About 45 minutes from TL.
    '17 Outback S - TV 2016 Chevy Colorado in "Colorful Colorado"
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Posts: 4,437
    By the way, PXLATED, be careful how you speak of [old] hippies! it's all relative , right?
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    source3 said:
    I use these: http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/water/storage/dromedary-bags/product

    MSR Dromedary.  You have to be careful with the plastic cap where the smaller cap screws onto the larger plastic cap.  If you drop the larger cap on the neck it will nick the top and the smaller cap will leak.  I carry extra caps now.  Only dropped twice in the past five years.

    They hold up very well.  I used to run rivers and they can handle a lot of abuse.  Now they get banged about while offroading (without the T@b in tow).
    Andrew - thanks! Great suggestion,

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    edited May 2016
    I get a kick out of old hippies...And since I'm older than all of you (more than likely), it's not like a youngin making fun of the old and creaky :-)
  • Verna
    Verna Posts: 6,876
    PXLated said:
    I get a kick out of old hippies...And since I'm older than all of you (more than likely), it's not like a youngin making fun of the old and creaky :-)
    Yes, and I do have to admit that @PXLated has the energy of someone 20+ years younger than him!
    Verna, Columbus, IN
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    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”

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