$15 Water Jerry Can Hack

If you have been camping out in the wild, you have probably used a water jerry can at some stage.
This simple little life hack can save you pulling out the jerry can from your vehicle, every time you need it!
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[@scenenuf]

It's so good finally having an Aussie doing this sort of thing! No more trying to hunt down Walmart or US Amazon products that have similar types here in Aus! Thankyou my dude

[@enrique6943]

Yes your English is not as boring as those other guys.🤣🤣🤣

[@nuffsed196]

@@enrique6943 Wooosh

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The annoying thing is it would cost $5 to do this in the US. We get absolutely reamed on HW prices in Australia !

[@budget.diyguy.australia]

TOTALLY AGREE MATE

[@craftykez]

@@edwardfletcher7790 Their cost of living and their wages are a lot lower than ours. If you factor that in I recon it would be similar

[@yoadrian3814]

Sets up the camera in bunnings, walks away from it, then walks straight back to it.. the things you do to get those shots for the vids man 😂 love it

[@louisianagator95]

Reminds me of Les Stroud on Survivorman, making multiple trips just to get the coming/going shots.

[@godtroll749]

how do you know he didn't setup the camera then go grab the jerry can? Very easily could of been a natural motion

[@olivercook6091]

Definately not Midland Bunnings. Camera wouldn't be there after you walk away

[@Stanley.77]

I'm in the US. What type of store is Bunning's? Also, I'd love to visit Australia some day! ...Possibly even live there, as my childhood neighbors, one of whom still lives next to my mother, have a son and daughter who have lived all over Australia, since the early 1980s, and they love the country... Everyone I've known, who has visited anywhere from Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, to Tassie or out in the middle of the bushland, has had nothing but the greatest things to say about Australia! I can't wait to see it in person... my own little "piece of Australia," is our bearded dragon "Punky" (after the American 1980s sitcom "Punky Brewster," as my stepdaughter's married name is 'Brewster,' and our beardie's personality totally fits the character of "Punky" ...this is our 3rd one. The Mrs. had one before we met, so its her 4th).

[@mantolini]

@@Stanley.77 Bunnings is your Home Depot.

[@UncannySense]

I'd consider using food grade silicone hose rather than vinyl garden hose. Not a huge issue in a temporary situation or it's short length. but garden hose can make the water taste/smell funny.

[@jimmyd6819]

have a cry mate, clearly not born in the 80s

[@darylsargent7208]

jimmy d I’ll stick with the food quality hose thanks. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=2ahUKEwj3ybzqy4TkAhWSILcAHTSTAU8QFjABegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2Fentry%2Fstudy-finds-garden-hose-water-dangerous_n_1615774&usg=AOvVaw2W82rjn9PTvcINVtRFsxeE

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Uncommon Sense really good point mate, definitely worth doing

[@UncannySense]

@Horizon585 the jerry can is made from food grade HDPE suitable for potable water.

[@russelblackwell6041]

@@jimmyd6819 can't please everyone but i agree the taste from the rubber hose Grose we all did it as a kid

[@abhibeckert]

Use a transparent instead - so you can check the water level by holding the end up high with the tap open.

[@Shilo2010]

Good thinking mate.

[@luke_a_johnson]

Yes food grade

[@sistergoldenhair2231]

Transparent will grow algae mate!

[@Shilo2010]

@@sistergoldenhair2231 Nice. good call. yep. gotcha. Ta.

[@Buzzhumma]

Bit of bicarbonate will stop algae and alkalise your water for good health

[@vivianeettristan-aventures1407]

Created my own! Perfect! I've added another tap at the beginning of the pipe so I can keep the pipe empty for long storage time, less chance for the water in the pipe to go bad or develop a taste. Thank you. Looking forward to the next small project!

[@RipsterSA]

Good video. Entertaining and informative. And thanks for not having irritating background music!

[@jordan25031986]

Legend has it that even if he had to walk 50km to the closest bunnings he would still smile. Great tip mate.

[@zacandmillie]

Good idea. Allow me to suggest something. After 20 years in the Australian army I have seen my fair share of the inside of these plastic jerries when they get broken. I strongly advise you empty them and allow to dry with the caps off if you're having any length of time between trips. Otherwise you'll get a coating of slime/mould growing on the inside. First time I saw this we got ALL of our jerries and gave them a washout with a chemical (can't recall its name) to sterilise the insides. Also, just prior to reusing them give them a quick rinse. Bugs love to crawl inside.

[@davidw2388]

I would consider buying the drinking quality water hose instead of just standard garden hose. Avoids the water taint

[@nicholaswaddell5530]

davidw2388 pfft ya saying you never drank out the garden hose as a kid??

[@davidw2388]

Nicholas Waddell lol no not ever, only dam water in the garden hoses as a kid

[@pakauputairi2855]

better than nothing

[@isaeproductions5217]

rumpleforeskin73 I laughed to hard at that

[@captainfrank01]

A good idea that suits your needs perfectly Michael. I had the same annoyance for years with lugging jerrycans in and out (and also those silly little taps at the bottom that break off) so came up with a similar but different method that suits any shape jerrycan with a large screw top. Blanked off the bottom hole, purchased a caravan sink pump for $10 at a camping show, used a hole saw to cut the correct sized hole in the centre of the large cap and screwed up the plastic hex nut on the underside. Went to Bunnings and got 600mm of the appropriate sized clear plastic food grade tube and forced it onto the bottom of the pump and screwed the lid back on. The tube reaches right to the bottom and now I can pump out water as needed and get almost all that is in the jerrycan before having to pull it out and refill. So far the plastic tube has stayed on for around 2 years with no clamp.True I don't have a hose with tap like you but I find this works extremely well and may be of interest to those who watch this video. Keep them coming!

[@Josse702]

“Next up let go to the hardware store” Walks into bush lmao

[@jasonjr2500]

Maybe the hardware store is threw the bush

[@markfryer9880]

Well Bunnings stores are just about everywhere.

[@jessicamontra]

That's exactly what I thought hahaha!

[@outbackwabloke]

@@markfryer9880 Except in the Pilbara mate.

[@TheDl1000]

Great clip mate obviously your not thinking of using garden hose to drink from as this will make water taste weird you need potable water hose to have no taste On the filling side if you fit another of the barbed fittings into the filler cap in the jerry can with the left over hose you have as a bleed of vent tube you can direct the over flow to a prefers location when filling without any mess in the truck This is what I have in my Ute works great So for just a few more bucks it will be more easy to fill the tank Cheers

[@TheRealPOTUSDavidByrd]

Hey a little tip, and maybe it's OCD on my part since the stuff works so well in general, but if you wind the teflon tape the other way so that it "drags" the exposed tape end instead of "pushing" the exposed end when you screw it together it can help things seal up reliably. As always thanks for the video and wherever you happen to be these days I hope your adventures are going well!

[@godtroll749]

As someone who has handled hazardous/volatile liquids and gases for several years.... that is the only correct way to use that tape. Also make sure you wrap in the opposite direction you'll be screwing in. (little known fact, in USA Nitrogen tank hookups are turned counter-clockwise to tighten since improper installation could ruin millions of dollars worth of laboratory equipment)

[@olivercook6091]

You wouldn't want your hazardous and volatile Jerry can of water to spill in the ute 😱 all hell would break lose

[@dylconnaway9976]

@@olivercook6091 There’s a right way to do things, that’s all he was saying guy. Water leaking inside your vehicle can be hazardous- thinking electronics or soaking into the carpet. Having the tape ball up can create a channel for water to escape.

[@olivercook6091]

@@dylconnaway9976 cheers guy

[@charlieprice8244]

haha, exactly what i picked up on

[@davegiles2120]

Just a heads up on cheap, non food grade hose. The UV stabilizer used in the plastic is lead based. Always use food grade hose for drinking water.

[@noproblem2big337]

Great idea, I'm walking to Bunnings right now 👍

[@cplcabs]

Did you make it yet?

[@thegingerpowerranger]

PVC pipe is a good way to store lots of water and it's cheap to make and easy to tuck up under the tray

[@joneff9713]

And breaks really easily too.

[@thegingerpowerranger]

@@joneff9713 yeah it's so fragile no one uses it commercially to carry water these days, everyone uses titanium pipes

[@daveman3026]

Now add an airline fitting to the cap, turn on your compressor for pressurised water. A trigger nozzle works well as a shower, or jet stream to clean your boots.

[@kombirat]

@toilet paper The airline to the Jerry can pressurises the air in the top of the can, forcing the water out of the hose at a higher pressure than just gravity.

[@kombirat]

@toilet paper It would be an independent compressor, since many 4wds have one for reinflating tyres and using air lockers (if they have them)

[@geoffjones1209]

Nice Bud, very clever, as for the folks saying "I'd rather use food grade silicone hose", did you buggers never drink out of ya oldies or mates oldies garden hose as kids? maybe I'm a lil bit older than these folks

[@MrRob520]

As a kid I didn’t care if my water tasted like plastic

[@KegRaider]

LOL, I'm 44 and I still drink out of my garden hose. I don't see a problem if the municipal water is clean.

[@geoffjones1209]

@@MrRob520 we didnt know any better Bud, I'm 40 and still do it, I love the replys from Darth and Monique, atleast we grew up with out all the mod cons these privaleged lil so and so's have now days

[@oveRloRdmeRlin]

Old idiots who say this and think they sound tough... Cancer causing chemicals leeching into the water. It’ll kick your a$$ later in life Lead, effecting your brain and memory, tin, arsenic... blah blah You don’t care though, you’re too narrow minded to. And you’ll have everyone else taking care of you as you degenerate into a vegetable. Good on you 👍 Save your breath on the “young” comments. I’m old but have an education and all my teeth. Edited: auto incorrect

[@FootballausYT]

@@oveRloRdmeRlin However, your much vaunted education didn't help you differentiate between "your" and "you're" or " to" and "too".

[@donewhiskey]

I miss this channel. It's in my top three, still.

[@Danger3512]

I did the same but used food grade plastic pipe not a garden hose

[@simonmckean5495]

Went for a double jerry can with a t piece and then leave on roof rack with long lead for semi perm while camping. Also used irrigation clamps. Which were cheaper. Added some o rings also behind the bung replacement. Good pressure from gravity fed. Used clear tube which was a bit pricier. But easy to hold up to check levels.

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

I did this hack years ago!! Firstly, for human consumption, you should clean the plastic jerry can or it will for ever taste like plastic! (Bicarb & Vinegar does the trick!!!) 2ndly, use the blue human consumption hose to be sure too ( though I bet most of us grew up drinking from the garden hose & I don't think it did us any harm, harm, harm errrrr huh? (did it???) another great little video mate!!👍

[@datsunliam5514]

My dad caught Guardia from drinking out of the hose. Didnt stop us as kids though. Id be sceptical as an adult to do it

[@mmmbass6068]

Great hack and really well presented - clear, friendly, no fuss. Well done.

[@tbillington]

Brilliant, I've got a similar setup and have been using the stupid little screw in tap for years. Will definitely change to something similar

[@gc4x4]

Great tip! Drill a hole in the top of the Jerry can screwed cap to allow air in for better flow

[@obr170]

Good Jerry's have a breather nozzle opposite side of main cap

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I'm more impressed with those magic gloves that just hang around!

[@user-dn6qy1ou1f]

🤦‍♂️

[@jaymanxxxx]

lol

[@MrJFoster1984]

MJ had a set in white, reckon it was to prevent leaving his prints behind on macaulay culkin

[@proscott33]

The only issue is that the garden hose isn't food save, that is, the machine that is used to make the hose is lubricated with a Heavy Metal (LEAD usually) where as FOOD SAFE hose machine uses a TIN based Lubricant.

[@tinkthetank_]

idk why you were in my recommended, I didn’t think I was interested in this kind of content. But I’m not disappointed, I think I’ll subscribe lol

[@dimwitrj]

I noticed you put the thread seal tape on the wrong direction, but then I remembered that you're in Australia.

[@yagivemedashits]

Was thinking the some thing

[@AdrianHepburn-vz9yr]

Everything is the opposite down here. We even drive on the left.

[@jackmehoff2552]

Fred tape

[@wceagles81]

Yep always put thread tape on a fitting going away from you not towards you

[@2024superman]

#things_plumbers_notice

[@AquaMarine1000]

I had my water tank built in under the body. Cold water at the back hot water up front, it was geat when the kids were very young when out bush. Tanks every where also included four diesel fuel tanks, it gave the vehicle a low centre of gravity when full. Cheers

[@Sirskibumsalot]

do the same thing with a water container up on your truck rack for a shower rig ....sun will warm the water up for ya .....thanks for the video 👍 happy trails .....sb

[@jasonyannuccelli2499]

Awesome. So simple but such a worthwhile mod for the camper van 👍

[@petamcguirk328]

just did the same after watching you video but added 4 jerrys inline test and all works thanks for the tip

[@jeetts59]

Great idea, but why not use a hose that can be used for drinking instead of a garden hose.

[@craki06]

Harold clark garden hoses can be used for drinking

[@silva69ers]

Garden hoses can also be used for making smoking devices

[@thegeneral3094]

Turnips

[@thegeneral3094]

Some garden hoses are unpredictable. My uncle new a garden hoses that would attach

[@jonnyfromtheblock1]

@@silva69ers orchy bottle and a garden hose your set don't forget the can for a cone piece.

[@65bellett]

Great Idea. The only chance I made to my set up is I went to a food safe clear vinyl hose and it didn’t leave a flavour like the garden hose. I know it won’t hurt you but it made my cup of tea taste that bit better. Great vid!!

[@bladethewitch1442]

the way you walk in to the store recording is so well done man.

[@adamg7270]

First you put the cereal in the milk, and now it's teflon tape on threads wrapped in the wrong direction. OCD triggered.

[@RollingHousesUK]

yeah but have you seen how he handles solar panels? 😮 🤣

[@landlifem5872]

Yeah I thought that too, but at least he used something, and really, when it takes 2.3ft for 1psi pressure , it's hardly going to leak now is it ?

[@Arsopu]

🤢

[@AngryTurds]

Or the fact that bsp comes in fractions of 16 etc not millimetres. Only shitheads sell it that way. Plumbing shops, I'm looking at you.

[@troypearce8050]

Its CDO not OCD. That way the letters are in alphabetical order 😉

[@lovemypajero]

I have had this set up in my 4X4 for about 3 years now. I have one of those spray nozzles on mine and I don’t need the tap as they seal when you let go of the trigger.

[@josephcampese5347]

I'm a Yank. And to my ear the way you say whad-da, makes it sound so damn delicious. Be well and thanx.

[@simmo5022]

Good video. I’d only suggest using food quality blue hose. Bunnings sells it. That way your water won’t get a horrible taste if sitting for a while.

[@scubbarookie]

This is a great way to make it easier on the go. The trails await us all! Thank you! 👍⚡🐺

[@Sceme1991]

Plumber tip: when applying teflon tape on threads flip the roll the other way around. This way you don't end up with a meter of excess tape. Just let the roll spin between your fingers while you spin it around the threads.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Way better than using the taps that come with the water containers. They are so easy to knock and accidentally turn on or even break off. We gave up using any connectors to the water containers years ago and now just use our 'pump inna box' :)

[@imacard1]

You have a Food Grade Jerry Can & you purchased & used non Food Grade Hose. You Should use Food Grade hose, the same as caravaners use. It is usually BLUE, or an identifying colour, depending on the brand, I have two rolls, stored in canvas bags to keep clean, along with a filter. I use them to fill my built in water tank. Only ever use Drinking Water hosed for Drinking, not for washing the fourby!!

[@nickcardillo5021]

Use a jiggle siphon. Costs $15 from Autobarn or Supercheap. If you don't know what they are then look them up. Idea credit goes to Roaming the Outback. Also easier to wash and rinse than a hose that is permanently connected to to jerry.

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Cool hack I run a hose to my driver seat with a camelback bite valve so I can drink and drive. If I remove the bitevalve and suck the water it works like a siphon and I can fill my water bottles in a flash.

[@brewskisdodge]

Thread tape does not seal the threads it just acts as a lubricant to allow you to tighten the threads with ease

[@sarahwright7811]

Just found this video and made my own!! You're a legend. Worked 👌👌

[@Quarry4x4]

I use a brand new pioson sprayer. Pump it up holds the pressure a uses stuff all water. Not real good if you are trying to get a drink but good for washing hands and the like.

[@kevinwaters-marsh217]

Great vid. I'm using one of those green Jerry cans with the nozzle that came with it and is always getting bumped and leaks... Now I'm off to Bunnings... Thanks bro

[@MrAcuta73]

Build a 10+ gallon ABS rooftop tank you can pressurize...or spend an assload of money and buy one. Either way, a roof-top tank makes more sense to me. Adding pressure + sprayer just adds benefits. Here in the States on BLM land during fire season, we're required to carry water + shovel to put out fires...if my exhaust starts a small burn, easy to put out without pulling out my fire extinguisher. ABS is black, makes warm water...easy shower. Drinking? Not 100%, actually....but from what I've read ABS is OK for potable water. Can still carry a jerry can or 2 to top-off when overland.

[@eloomin]

Good video. An additional thing you can do if you drill a hole in the lid. Screw in a nitto air fitting. Then you can hook up an air compressor to it and get good water pressure.

[@sectokia1909]

use a poly pipe instead of gardon hose unless you want your water to taste like an old tyre

[@AstroBananna]

Did this setup but with a 25L water can. After having used it on several occasions the only mod i would do to it is to make the hose disconnectable so it stores easier without putting a kink in the hose.

[@danw8012]

I'm a plumber, great idea but please don't use garden hose. It's ok if the water has been running through. But when it sits in the garden hose for any length of time that tainted taste is actually chemicals from the plastic that are really not for drinking

[@Killereggman]

Brilliant! Running though Bunno for some fittings, dont forget the teflon tape for the gravity feed from the back of your $100,000 ute mate!

[@AerialLensVideo]

Simple + Useful + Cheap = GOOD! Thanks!

[@jimmya9579]

A bit of a Warning, this is Non-food grade by adding the hose n fittings. As the water sits in the hose/fittings, If you have to drink out of it, it might make you sick and the longer it sits in there, the more sick you may get, if you have to drink out of it, discard the first couple of seconds of water each use.

[@mikejung3908]

Be carefull when cutting water hose on your nice new Jerry can👍

[@grtelli]

That dude LOVES to smile 😃 👍🏻

[@bradpacker8774]

Start of your walk cracked me up then the clip coming back had me in tears🤣thanks dude

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Absolutely awesome video mate, Bunnings always to the rescue

[@robbrennan2235]

Please come back, I really enjoyed your videos.

[@jamesburns2753]

Going to do this for my OTR Tractor in the U.S . Will be nice to have a bit of water to wash off hands after working on truck.

[@rexcaveman0079]

$15.83 bunnings QLD caboolture works perfect thxs mate.

[@adamharvey3564]

Set mine up today. Went for 13mm clear hose instead on one of the blue jerry cans. Will cost you about $5 more.

[@Mick_4591]

Done the same bought he Aussie made Willow brand Gerry can

[@Matthewrandone]

You should put a valve on it and hook it up to your compressor. Then you have pressurized water.

[@matthutch5919]

I have a set up like that for my shower, just heat water 1st plug into shower head & all smelly fresh. 22yrs latter still working fine....with a new compressor

[@Matthewrandone]

@@matthutch5919 haha awesome mate. I was thinking of using a decent sized conduit and making a small water tank, run it off a water pump and heater unit for warm showers, wash dishes etc. But it's starting to sound more like glamping then camping hahaha

[@Hellfirejuddy]

@@Matthewrandone Sounds good to me mate. There's nothing wrong with being comfortable while your travelling. The more comfortable you can make your setup( while still keeping it practical) the more that you will want to go out and use it. You will more than likely want to stay out amongst it for longer periods as well. 😉

[@erikleypoldt8275]

Can someone show me how to do this?

[@Matthewrandone]

@@erikleypoldt8275 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWrCpWd8fJt0p8k

[@chilliburn1]

I would make a water lock breather that vents to outside the cab. It allows you to fill without spilling any internally, allows water to flow out the tap without having to reach in to undo the cap to let air in, it allows you to back fill and it's a dust proof way of making a breather that allows air in and out but no dust ingress. Putting pressured air in will explode your Jerry. Better off buying a diaphragm pump if you want pressurized water as suggested by others.

[@jayson0987]

bunnings have pvc clear flex pipe same sizes would recommend using clear for making sure hose is clean of mold ect. and would probably be cheaper than pope hose and taste less like walking home on a hot summers day and sneaking a drink from someones front yard hose lol.

[@tysonjames2723]

Closing in on 50K subscibers Your doing really well keep it up.

[@andymckane7271]

Thanks for the advice. I'm over here in Hawaii. I greatly appreciate your videos and your excellent advice.

[@vitanksi]

I hope you’re still out there mate, seeking lots of adventures.

[@11jt2007]

The US mil spec water cans or the Scepter water cans have two capped outlets on the cap which can be used in a similar fashion. Just lay it on the front edge instead of sitting upright and you can use it as a decent water source.

[@enyakiwiyachts8333]

Nice tip. I would also suggest using portable water hose rather than garden

[@TheOrdinaryExplorer]

From this video i built two of these that havent skipped a beat in over a year, cheers mate! Stay Ordinary 👍

[@StarLight-yk6es]

A black bottle up on the roof rack , gives hot water ( solar ) , great for showers at the end of the day ! :) The added height gives even better water pressure , as well . :)

[@headingoutdoorsnewzealand6031]

Hey bro can you add on the page the parts you bought

[@znovosad555]

this actually gave me a good idea. instead of the hose, just go right for the upgraded spigot end perhaps in my case. most seem to come with not the greatest spigots.

[@xtraMTpockets]

I just got back from Fraser Island after a week using 2 x jerrys the "old way" and will be installing your hack for next time. Considering I camped with 2 plumbers you would think they would have advised me of this, youd reckon eh...... great stuff old son.....

[@boxhead7180]

Nice. If you use clear vinyl tubing you could hold it up to see the level in your Jerry can. 👍🏻

[@dataglasses]

Wow he has a Bunnings out in the bush!

[@Upem1942]

Great idea but I would use the food safe white hose instead if your using the water for drinking or cooking. This way the water won’t have that garden house taste👍🏻😉

[@nightrunnernightrunner2474]

Awesome mate thank you, ive done this to 2 black plastic 20 litre cans and put a shower head on each and mount them on my roof rack for hot solar water ,thanks again for the idea ,

[@DrumsByAndre]

Mate just did your jerry can hack 👌👍 works an absolute treat.... thanks heaps...

[@jessicadigiglio]

Finally an Aussie doing this. Thanks so much mate x

[@rjg3876]

You can get a siphon off EBay $9.00 shipped get 2 one for water and for fuel

[@TM-qr5xs]

Love the way you say water

[@Max46423]

Hi mate I needed a refresher on how to do things the right Hope things are going well

[@steinanderson9849]

There's BSPP and BSPT, the parrallel thread usually has an o ring to seal the joint, and the tapered thread requires teflon tape or similar to seal effectively.

[@scenenuf]

Can you please put in the description everything you bought haha 😅

[@jacobbrettner1995]

I miss Bunnings. I live in a small town where that Jerry is worth at least 70 bucks.

[@kenthayes575]

Jacob Brettner Yeah mate, same here. I’m in Port Hedland

[@beachlife8367]

Very good hack! Especially for refilling. Thx for this.

[@jasonhunt3125]

you forgot to mention the use for the leftover piece of hose. You can leave it near your good garden hose so the housos take that for their bongs instead of chopping up your good hose

[@atlasoverlandrecovery]

Nice. Though that extra length could be useful.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

This is awesome! Totally doing this. Cheers!

[@michaelstott5473]

Just another Tip/Hack use potable water fittings other wise you will taint the taste of the water. Using standard hose is ok for washing and other uses but can make the water taste foul. (The hotter the environment he worse it tastes) (And yes I will drink out of a garden hose but the difference is I flush water thru it first where out camping you cant afford to waste water in a lot of locations)

[@aussysurvival]

Great idea mate. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheAllang123]

I suggest you use food grade hose. Usually white. Used for boats etc. Same idea but safer for drinking.

[@cjfazio3012]

Good idea enjoying your videos!