Aquatank....got one? If so, thoughts?

[stantyszka]

We are preparing for several trips next season that will be off the grid so I am spending the off season prepping for what we will need. Does anyone have an aquatank? If so, what are your thoughts? Do you have something similar?

https://aquaflex.net

Stan

[2jcsontheroad]

We have used something similar that holds 45 gallons. The challenge is sanitizing the bladder between use. Some do not recommend bleach, only a vinegar rinse.

[stantyszka]

Originally Posted by 2jcsontheroad

We have used something similar that holds 45 gallons. The challenge is sanitizing the bladder between use. Some do not recommend bleach, only a vinegar rinse.

Do you happen to know what the name of the product that you used is called? I don't see a lot of different options on the market for soft bladders, mostly hard tanks which for storage and travel reasons don't make much sense.

[spock123]

I was dry camping just recently and we came close to running out of fresh water. What I plan to do is buy two five gallon plastic cans that's made for water. Hard plastic containers. That way I can fill them up and pump the water in the camper. We don't dry camp a lot, if we dry camped a lot we would look a bladder.


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[ChateauV10]

Originally Posted by stantyszka

Do you happen to know what the name of the product that you used is called? I don't see a lot of different options on the market for soft bladders, mostly hard tanks which for storage and travel reasons don't make much sense.

This is a common item in the boating community. "Plastimo", a French company makes several different sizes. I have a ~40 gallon unit I got from "West Marine", a large boat parts company across the US.

Camping World also sells one, you can find it in their on-line catalog.

Cheers!

[Jeff_and_Abby]

If you are going to use the 5-6 gallon jugs, which we do from time to time, make sure you have an appropriate hose or other method, to introduce them to your fresh tank - if that is your intention.

A "Water Bandit" and a short section of (larger diameter) garden hose would also work.

Some RV's have the fresh fill nice and on the outside, others have it tucked in and you need a way to get from the jug to the fill opening. Some people might want a pump, as the jugs of course weigh 40-50 Lbs. when full.

A "Water Bandit" is also terribly handy to have in some other situations, this is a case of "To Have is better than To Want." It's a $4 - $6 item with a little diligent shopping.

We are curious about the Aquatank, while we are re-purposing the 22 gallon tank and pump removed from our previous TC, having a LOT more water capacity when we are at our boondocking location would be ... pretty much worth it's weight in gold.