Best method to remotely fill fresh water tank

[360true]

We are planning a trip this summer, boondocking on a friend's farm. Looking for best ways to refill fresh water tank on my 2014 378. I have previously tried to gravity feed, (doesn't work - needs pressure). Can I fill the tank using the winterizing siphon? Small drill pump? Thoughts?

[fonzie]

Have a look at this thread, hope it helps.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...se-114641.html

[360true]

Perfect! Thanks. Just what I was looking for.

[5picker]

There are several methods to do this and everyone has their 'best' way.

Yes, you can draw water into the rig using the winterizing port and that is what I do.
The on-board pump doesn't care where the water comes from.
A hose from the jug into the winterizing port and turn on the on-board pump.

I don't 'fill' my fresh tank because that takes pumping it twice, using vital battery resources from pumping out of the jugs/bladder into the tank and then again when using it.

If I had to though I could fill the tank using either my low point drains (which I can attach a garden hose to) or the the outside shower hose.
You could do this if you have a way to recharge your battery.(solar/generator)

This has been discussed multiple times.
Here is one such search of past discussions.
Boondocking fill fresh tank.

[Skip B]

Here is what I use
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-vol...ump-63324.html
There is also this model that I am thinking about going too.
https://www.harborfreight.com/110-hp...ump-63317.html
I have a 30 and a 20 gallon drum I fill at the house and take it to where the RV is stored and pump into fresh water fill.
HTH
Skip

[jimmoore13]

A recent discussion in another thread addressed this. The concern in that case was not having to lift heavy jugs to pour into a gravity feed system, but the problem was largely the same.

The upshot was this:
Using another vehicle, say your TOAD in your case, equip it with a 50 or so gallon potable water tank. There are many to choose from. Just toss it in the trunk, bed, or wherever. If you're handling jugs, do this instead. Size the tank to the space in your vehicle, but even a Honda CRV could carry 50 gallons easily - 450 pounds including the tank. That's the equivalent of a driver and 3 passengers.

Then, use either a 12 volt pump powered by your TOAD (while running) to transfer the water or better yet, use a 120 volt pump powered by your generator to transfer the water. The 120 volt pump can easily overcome any "lift" or resistance issues as you connect to the standard water inlet on your rig. And it can double as a "garden hose" for washing toys, and so on.

Empty, the water tank weighs only about 30 pounds, and hoses and fittings to connect the pump to the tank can be attached and detached using quick connect fittings, as can the potable water hose to connect the pump to your rig.

I boondock regularly, and I've spent years hoisting 4 x 7 gallon (60 lb.) jugs to dump water into my holding tank. This year, I'm going to make the switch to a system like this and double my extra water supply to boot. I can throw the tank in my TV truck bed, fill it, and transfer from the tank to the RV with no more lifting and carrying. And, since I always boondock, I'll finally get to use my potable water hoses that I bought years ago and never use.

[nayther]

what is the source you're getting the water from? If you're using a barrel or tank and have an air compressor you can pressurize the tank with 15-20 PSI and force the water out into your tank. Just two fittings, one with a dip tube to bottom of transfer tank, the other a cap and schrader valve (tire stem).