Water Supply To Electric Only Pitches

David Batey replied on 16/01/2017 20:51

Posted on 16/01/2017 20:51

I am a relatively new motorhomer with no previous caravanning experience and where possible only stay on serviced pitches as I don't wish to move my motorhome once it is positioned on the pitch. Can anyone advise what are the chances of having access to a water tap close to my pitch to which I can connect my fresh water hose when necessary. I realise that sites will vary but I am asking about 4 star sites which don't offer serviced pitches. Sorry if this is the daft question of the day!  

young thomas replied on 16/01/2017 21:01

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:01

not a daft question at all....

your MH tank shpuld last quite a long time, ours lasts 4/5 days even with us showering in the van...

should you need to top up, try having two hoses that ypu cam join together with a hoselock fitting, should be fine even if the tap is a long way off....

good luck...

ABM replied on 16/01/2017 21:12

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:12

Lots  of  us  M/homers  use  the  well  known  trick  of

carrying  a  watering  can  or  similar  and  adding  a  couple 

of    fills  ( about  5  galls  or  so  )  depending  on  our  usage.

If  you  use  the  Site  amenities  for  showering,  washing  dishes

etc  you  use rather  less  water  from  your  on-board  tanks 

than  you  would  expect.  BUT  should  you  make  full  use  of 

the  vehicles  shower,  if  fitted,  then  the  consumption  increases 

markedly  !

Must  say  tho'  that  Questions  are  only  viewed  as  "Daft"

If  you  know  the  answers   wink   !!

Takethedogalong replied on 16/01/2017 21:14

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:14

Most Club Sites have pitches that are next to service points, so you just need to try and get one of these (you can view the site layouts) and carry a long hose. Just don't hog the tap though, fill up in the afternoon, perhaps when most folks are out elsewhere. A lot of Club Sites do of course have serviced pitches, you just pay a little bit extra.

young thomas replied on 16/01/2017 21:24

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:24

I wouldnt entertain £4:90 a day (or whatever the rate is) to ise a pitch where i turn the tap on every fifth day.....money down the drain...wink

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 16/01/2017 21:25

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:25

I've seen a canny trick along the lines of BB's suggestion, it was a hose lock type fixture to a tap with another access tap for others to use whilst the Moho owner was topping up. Clever & ensuring no one complained of hogging the tap. Excellently thought outcool

Oneputt replied on 16/01/2017 21:30

Posted on 16/01/2017 20:51 by David Batey

I am a relatively new motorhomer with no previous caravanning experience and where possible only stay on serviced pitches as I don't wish to move my motorhome once it is positioned on the pitch. Can anyone advise what are the chances of having access to a water tap close to my pitch to which I can connect my fresh water hose when necessary. I realise that sites will vary but I am asking about 4 star sites which don't offer serviced pitches. Sorry if this is the daft question of the day!  

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:30

Welcome David nice to see another Norfolk enthusiast.  We don't use many CC sites but, unlike some commercial sites, have never had a problem with either children or dogs.  In the main we use CL's

Tinwheeler replied on 16/01/2017 21:33

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:33

You will need to be aware of others' needs, DB. Perhaps the best way would be to check with the warden first if you want to fill your tank anywhere other than at the MH service point.

Have you considered how you might empty your waste tank without Ieaving your pitch?

young thomas replied on 16/01/2017 22:45

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:25 by Rocky 2 buckets

I've seen a canny trick along the lines of BB's suggestion, it was a hose lock type fixture to a tap with another access tap for others to use whilst the Moho owner was topping up. Clever & ensuring no one complained of hogging the tap. Excellently thought outcool

Posted on 16/01/2017 22:45

ah Rocky, we MHers are pretty 'canny' as you say..

....as with the dual water tap outlet sharing the water, some 'canny' vanners even carry a dual EHU plug so that they can share their neighbours leccy.....wink

of course, im not that canny.....smile

Navigateur replied on 16/01/2017 22:52

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:25 by Rocky 2 buckets

I've seen a canny trick along the lines of BB's suggestion, it was a hose lock type fixture to a tap with another access tap for others to use whilst the Moho owner was topping up. Clever & ensuring no one complained of hogging the tap. Excellently thought outcool

Posted on 16/01/2017 22:52

Argh!   Backflow and contamination. You will have the local public health chappies in paroxisms of delight as they can shut down the site now!

 

 

Oneputt replied on 17/01/2017 08:25

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:30 by Oneputt

Welcome David nice to see another Norfolk enthusiast.  We don't use many CC sites but, unlike some commercial sites, have never had a problem with either children or dogs.  In the main we use CL's

Posted on 17/01/2017 08:25

Still welcome David, but I posted on the wrong threadsurprisedfrown

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