Refilling FW: Bilge Pump!
DurangoTaB
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In the 3 years we’ve had the T@B I’ve had to refill the 5-gal FW tank a number of times while boondocking. Try lifting a 6gal can and you’ll only do the funnel thing once. I had a cute little 2-AA battery pump...but it only worked one year before rusting out. I’ve tried a portable drill pump...but, despite saying “self priming”, it often doesn’t prime. We’re off to Utah this week for one last outing, and I hope we run out of water so I can use...my new bilge pump! This one’s 36inches; I suppose I could’ve gotten a smaller one but I erred on the side of too long vs. too short for getting to the bottom of the 6gal spare water (plastic) can. Anyone who’s used one in a sea kayak or boat knows how effective they move water....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU5V3U6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU5V3U6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
J.D. & Sue
Durango, CO 2014/15 S M@xx : "Dory's HabiT@B" Keep on swimming...
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Smart idea!TV- '16 Chevy Colorado LT Crew Cab-DuraMax
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I always carrier a collapsible step, esp when we use the tent...putting the 6gal can on it is just about the right height to pump water into the FW tank.
J.D. & Sue
Durango, CO 2014/15 S M@xx : "Dory's HabiT@B" Keep on swimming...
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I carry the "Super Easy Siphon" from Amazon ($11). The water source must be higher than the destination inlet. Works great.2016 Outback 320
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
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