BETTER THAN A JERRY CAN - My Favorite Fresh Water Storage And Tank Refill Method (Boondocking Tip)

Don't run out of water while boondocking. You can refill your fresh water tank by pumping water in from water containers. You'll see how easy it is in this video.
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This is one of my favorite boondocking tips for extending your stay while boondocking.
Water is typically the first resource you'll run out of while dry camping or boondocking. The fresh water tank in our RV is relatively small at 38 gallons compared to larger motorhomes. This lasts us about a week to 10 days if we aggressively conserve water. Showers (washing hair especially) and flushing the toilet are our biggest water consumers.
Three of the collapsible water containers adds 15 more gallons to our capacity. In previous years I kept one or two jerry cans around for extra water. This took up lots of unnecessary space after you emptied the containers out. This was totally unnecessary.
As needed I use the drill pump with my cordless drill to pump 5 gallons at a time into our fresh water tank (as demonstrated in the video).
Using this method to replenish our fresh water supply has been a game changer and has allowed us to stay out boondocking for two full weeks or so...maybe even longer if necessary.
I should point out that we keep our drinking water separate and don't drink water from our tank. If you typically use a water filter, then you'd have to add that to the hose during fill up. Of course, it would take longer to pump the water in with the filter.
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[@RVwithTito]

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[@carolpeck6872]

Just got the pump today. I set it up and tried it out in the kitchen, and it worked. This is a surprise for Hubby. Its going to be so much eaiser to refill the trailer tank.

[@RVwithTito]

@@carolpeck6872 Nice! Hope he likes it :)

[@bartwesp4303]

Best overlooked tip was the clamp on the hose door to hold the fill hose!

[@marianellaramirez3786]

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[@mariaperham6382]

My husband and I love to watch your channel for all your innovative ideas. Very informative, without be overly repetitive. Love the fast motion takes through your projects. Keep up the good work.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks Maria. I really appreciate the feedback. I'll keep em coming.

[@roliepoliecolie2200]

I'm gonna pick a few of those up for hurricane water storage for here in Florida. Thank you very much.

[@RVwithTito]

Good luck!

[@shillindylan]

i live out of my camper and grow tired of driving over washboard roads into town once a week to fill my 40g tank. this is such an elegant solution. thank you RV Jesus. also, i built almost an exact version of your bartop and TV lift with my stepdad. i use it to have two screens for work everyday. you have really improved my life with your ideas. thank you Brian!

[@RVwithTito]

Right on! So glad to hear that. Our water tank is just under 40 gal too and I'm still carrying the three bags and just ordered two more. I'd love to see your TV lift. Could you send me some pics at [e-mail] that I could share? Thx.

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

That drill pump is so cool! I didn’t know they made such a thing! Smart idea for the extra water storage, too! Thanks for sharing! ~Jim~

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah. Works great.

[@vtwintx]

excellent video. used similar bag, half filled in freezer. cover with pillow case and sleep under cover. Makes those hot nights bearable.

[@RVwithTito]

That's cool...literally 😆

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

Nice! I like that idea!

[@lisabailon1010]

That's a great tip

[@bobspamail]

Very practical. I just ordered three water jugs. Your Free Shipping code saved me $8.00. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@RVwithTito]

That's great. You're welcome. I figured you'd like that offer. I'm glad they were open to setting that up.

[@docrx1857]

great tip! I use the water bags also, but instead of a hand pump I just use my onboard water pump on the RV. I flip one valve, so the pump pulls from the tube used to add antifreeze to the system in winter, rather than from the main tank. I stick that fill tube into the water bags, and I take the shower head off my outside shower and drop the shower hose down the fill port on the RV. Then if I turn on the shower it will pump the contents of the water bags into my fresh water tank.

[@sherrymattingly4309]

Woo Hoo! Thank you Jeff!

[@jamesmoore3346]

I had two of those containers. Loved them. Loaned them to help a fellow out and never saw them again. Glad I seen this video, it reminded me to get a coupe more for my camping gear stuff... They are very tough...

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for the reminder. I need to get a couple more too :)

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

What an awesome idea. You're absolutely right. Jerry cans, when empty take up too much room. For weekend use half the time you don't need a Jerry can as you will be camping near a tap. "I like it a lot!" (P.S. This channel always has the greatest and most unique tips and ideas..)

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. We love these.

[@dreed7312]

We were using these back in 1970-72, camping, hurricane prep, and boating.

[@premix929]

I knew I shouldn't have watched this at work, all I can think about is being out boondocking now. Thanks for sharing, I never cared much for the 2 plastic 5 gal Jerry cans I have. Great to see your out away from it all and still providing great videos.

[@RVwithTito]

Hehe. Been there done that. Sorry for the distraction...not really :)

[@frankd9767]

About 40(+) years ago, I would backpack out of Yosemite Valley to Little Yosemite Valley, which is behind Half-Dome. We would carry along an 5 gallon plastic container empty and collapsed into one of our backpacks, and fill it up in the river next to the campsites, lug it back to our site, and it would supply us for as long as it lasted until it needed a refill.

[@thomascronquist1604]

Tito, Thank you for this great video on the water containers. I bought 6 of these containers and used them during the Texas Cold spell this week. I’m a kayak camper, and Vietnam Vet. I always learned be prepared before you need anything. Just don’t use items for one purposes , but for many other uses. Tom C Plano, TX

[@rexwine]

I love double use objects. Drill also pump.

[@MermaidmomUP]

How wonderful to see your beautiful mom, thank you for sharing her with us, Bob!❤️🌷

[@carolpeck6872]

just ordered this. will be so much easier to fill the tank, and not have to lift it up in the air.

[@mcgam2000]

Nice info... Since we have a small travel trailer and we pull it with a 1/2 ton pickup I purchased a rigid polly tank in the bed of the truck I also placed an air valve in the lid and when i need to transfer the water to the trailer holding tank I put a small 12 volt air compressor on the air valve and this helps transfer the water.

[@jodyseaman1885]

What a great idea. I could just pull my truck up to my trailer and fill up my water tank. Thank you.

[@kurtjensen7264]

Necessity. Is the mother of invention!

[@brianlane9534]

I've used a similar 5g collapsible water container for camping for years. It was around the ten year mark that one of the seaams leaked. Definitely a worthwhile container.

[@davidsonialondon9007]

Thanks for your valuable content, I always enjoy watching your videos and learning something new. I used to fill my tank using a drill pump but I came up with another idea using the existing onboard booster pump. Like some people that have an anti-freeze suction line, I installed one on the suction side of the booster pump. A valve was installed on the suction line itself and another valve i installed between the suction bulkhead fitting on the tank and the suction T. I cross-connected the pump discharge line and the tank overflow pipe installing a valve between the two. Now all I have to do is drop the suction line into my spare water container, then shut the suction valve coming from the main tank, open the suction valve going into the spare container and then open the cross connection valve between the pump discharge and the tank overflow. This approach will empty a 5-gallon container in about two minutes. After filling your water tank, shut the valves in the reverse order and do so before they start sucking in air so that the pump doesn’t get air bound. Although it costs a few bucks for the T’s and valves, it’s worth the convenience.

[@RVwithTito]

Excellent. Another good option if you have a winterizing valve.

[@marvhein5024]

We also use our winterizing valve and collapsible jugs. I believe ours are three 5-gallon Coleman containers we found on Amazon. (We use a second set of three to offload grey water so we can haul it away. Mark them!) On our class A Winnebago, it's as simple as: 1: Place winterizing inlet hose into the fresh water container. 2: Set the pump inlet switch (near the pump) from "Normal" to "Winterize." 3: Set the water inlet switch (near the inlet) from "Normal" to "Tank Fill." 4: Turn on the water pump. No mods necessary, though I did choose to extend the pickup hose a bit with some same-size tubing and a connector from Home Depot.

[@johntatman9168]

Agree totally. The collapsable containers are awesome.

[@raymondschneider5217]

A really neat idea; ok, two of them. Was considering some water jugs, but, these seem more practical. And the pump; what to say about that! These items will be on my short list of "wants." Thanks for sharing them, Brian. Y'all Be Safe!

[@RVwithTito]

These jugs pack up real nice. I'm liking them much better the other ones.

[@brucesannino6181]

Hi Brian, long time no yak with! Our toad is a 1996 Dodge Dakota, standard transmission four wheel drive. I put a saddle tool box across the bed behind the cab and a thirty gallon rotocast potable water tank fits perfectly under the box. A 12 VDC fresh water pump transfers between the tank and the motor home. We love it. Always a pleasure guys!

[@RVwithTito]

Great setup. Thanks for sharing. I've plenty of these bags. I'm also trying to find a way to mount something to hold water but no room. I've been considering a 5 or 6 inch PVC pipe about 15ft long mounted under the frame. Hmmm.

[@brucesannino6181]

@@RVwithTito The pipe seems like little return on investment. We're not, I forget the word, survivalist but we are concerned that access to basics might be limited. And that concern dovetails with our interest in boondocking for fun. We've use collapsible jugs but found that the space was never used for anything else, jugs full or not. On boats I've used larger flexible water tanks, on the order of twenty gallons, they fit under a berth or cabin sole and often other stuff can be squirreled away in the same space. Clothes, caned food, abandon ship bags and the like. Hmmm, have you ever been to Ecuador?

[@RVwithTito]

@@brucesannino6181 No never been to Ecquador.

[@DCGULL01]

Brian, that's a GREAT solution. I can't wait to use it. Love the shower storage for all of the reasons: smooth surface, built in drain, they all fit nicely without too much shifting around. Seems to be pretty painless with the ziptied stick as well.

[@RVwithTito]

Works pretty well. The stick used to be longer but a chunk broke off recently 😊

[@DCGULL01]

@@RVwithTito Well. the bags are a HUGE bonus (makes boondocking so much easier), and, the rest of the solution works smooth. Almost no waste, clean, re-usable bags, nice pump trick and it's done. No planning to leave room for big Jerry cans in the basement... I've gotta find those water bags.

[@JoseRodriguez-ti2ii]

That's smart and compact for all size RVs & conversions.

[@fargokid71]

Awesome video, guy. This video gave me the same feeling as putting on my old beloved baseball glove from when I was a kid. Thumb's UP. Thanks.

[@RVwithTito]

Now that conjured up a memory :) Thanks back.

[@jhemnes1]

That drill pump is my next new tool for sure. It can come in handy for other things to syphon as well. I have RA so couldn't pick up a full bag but could half fill and mold into spaces a Jerry can wouldn't fit. 👍

[@ABQdoubleG]

Brilliant, this ideal is the best that I have seen! Thank you.

[@RVwithTito]

Easy peasy 😊

[@MK-kf8gz]

Yes, this IDEA is IDEAL. Thanks man!

[@Lovecamping290]

I have used this water system before and a fantastic idea, just make sure you have a good drill and extra charged batteries, great Idea, never thought of using the clamp,,,,thank you ,, I have used a few of your ideas the last few years, The garbage can with wheels for storing the RV Cover, from Empire,, again your idea,,,,thank you very much,,,

[@ottoswinebar]

Great Idea mate. Will be Amazon shopping tomorrow. Cheers from Australia

[@RVwithTito]

Great! Happy shopping!

[@gmjones7537]

Tito, we have learned so much and SAVED so much from your videos! Thank you thank you!!!!

[@RVwithTito]

You're very welcome. Makes me smile hearing you say that :)

[@PSAdventures]

What a great idea! This would also be perfect for Van Life since space is so limited. Awesome!

[@rob379lqz]

Thanks much. I am still working on creating a dehydrated water container/bladder. Starting sizes and weights: 25 gallon IMP- 1.0 pound gross wgt.

[@mr.skipper4544]

I love my water bags I will be getting more of I like the 1 gallon and the 2 1/2 gallon bags The smart bags are the best

[@JimYeats]

I clicked on this to see how that drill pump works! That’s awesome. Somehow have never seen that. Ordering one now.

[@Lovecamping290]

I have been using this method for a couple years now, awesome way to transfer water, just make sure you have that extra charged battery for your drill ,,great vid

[@longhairmullet]

luvmotorcycling right. How do you charge those power tool batteries anyway only on shore power?

[@Lovecamping290]

@@longhairmullet On shore power you can plug the battery charger in to a outlet in the RV ,,,or make sure you have a good drill and battery combination, I have a 20 V Dewalt with 3 batteries, as the local hardware store and a sale going on, I always charge all 3 to full before I leave home aswell,,that helps, I also have a plug in charger I think a little 75 watt charger that plugs into the power outlet in the vehicle and charge off of the vehicle system if you are towing something, You have to run somewhere for supplies or something anyways, so it will charge your vehicle battery back up, And u can charge them on your way to the campsite aswell same method, with the 75 watt plug in charger

[@harveytherv1]

I recently came up with an improvement to my system. I also used a drill pump (previously). But I figured my RV has a pump already built in. I have a “winterizing” valve that is intended to allow the injection of pink antifreeze into the water system. instead of sucking pink antifreeze, I put intake hose into the water jugs. Then I direct the hose from my outside shower connection into the fresh tank. So water path is jug to winterizing intake, through built in shurflo pump, through the plumbing system, through the outdoor shower port, into the fresh tank. I may add a pump on/off switch near the water closet so I can control the pump from the work area.

[@RVwithTito]

Good solution. I've thought about doing that too but reverted back to the simple drill pump instead.

[@commonsense5105]

If you have an antifreeze winterizing connection, you can add a couple of valves and a loop from the outlet of your pump back to the draw line from your water tank to pull the water from your portable storage and pump it into storage. The winterizing line on my rv happened to be the same size as the nozzle on my old collapsible coleman containers. I would hook the tube to the outlet on the container and set it on the kitchen cabinet. Turn 2 valves, turn the pump on, and it would transfer it to the storage tank. If you do this often, its worth the investment. No hoses, other connections, or drill to mess with. All this is assuming your plumbing is readily accessible.

[@edwardlandrath7113]

I'm glad this system works. I have all the gear except I tried to use a 12-volt drill. Now I know I need to get a better drill. Thanks.

[@RVwithTito]

Didn't occur to me it would be an issue. But yes. Mine is a 20V.

[@Milesco]

@@RVwithTito : That brings up the obvious question: How much does this process drain the battery? How long will the battery last when pumping water like this?

[@jeffreygodwin2026]

Used the bags before and I agree with you. My RV has a pressure valve on the fill so I had to buy a pump to generate the pressure

[@kirkoliver2878]

I use something similar but I took a car battery jumper pack with a twelve volt battery and bolted a pump onto the back. The HF pump has battery clips that I attach to the jumper’s battery clips but in their secured position to reduce the risks of shorts. The switch on the jumper, that enables car battery jumping is my pump on off switch. I used the old Coleman plastic water jugs but missed stagnant water and the algae finally got yo them. I enjoy your channel. Thanks for your hard work.

[@RVwithTito]

I like the single ply bags because they are inexpensive. If it gets to the point when I can't keep them clean I just buy a few more.

[@Yukonjackman1]

Yep I picked up a few , great idea

[@RVwithTito]

Great!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I’ve seen those bags and wondered how well they hold up .....thanks for this info !

[@RVwithTito]

You bet!

[@artsomniacv-logcitybydanie1249]

Yes me too because how many times can you collapse them before they start cracking, even if you don't fold them up all the way and just collapse him like he showed as flat.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Good stuff! We use a 30 gallon fabric water bladder. Folds up flat and small too.

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah. Those are good if you have a truck or something to haul it.

[@m.d.498]

I just drink the biggest franzia bix wine i can find and whaaalaah you have a big bag you can refill

[@winebox]

I did too back in the day. Should have been saving those!

[@tinagodsey1023]

INTERESTING! How do you refill those??

[@caroljohnson8817]

Ingenious! Love it! That can be used for many applications. 👍

[@RVwithTito]

Absolutely!

[@clutchcargo666]

I use my old rv water pump attached to a battery jump starter. Added some clear tubing from home depot. Your drill pump is more elegant but my old pump needed something to do as it works but leaks a tiny bit.

[@mkroach59]

Thank you for posting this and the free shipping...I just ordered 4 of these for my rig .

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome! Enjoy.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Cool pump

[@lowes891646]

Very cool!!! Works GREAT!!!

[@RVwithTito]

Yes it does!

[@mps9608]

Thanks for the tip. I just bought 5 of them. You are right about the larger 5 gal jerry cans, way too bulky. These seem to be a great solution and made in the USA!. oh, and I bought your E-book too.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks. Marty? Let me know what you think.

[@LisaMarli]

I've got a couple like that. I just car camp, the water spigot is useful and works well for those who want to use the water straight out of the container. Watch the reviews and make sure you are getting ones that don't make the water taste like plastic, they usually cost more, but are worth it.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@stevek6921]

Wow. Great solution. I think I'll buy a drill-powered pump I can dedicate to my winterization kit too!

[@RVwithTito]

Pretty handy gadget to have.

[@bobripley7138]

Brilliant! Gotta get me one of those pumps. Thank you!

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome. Some have said they are cheaper on ebay.

[@melindachitty2638]

Great idea

[@tomprevost2477]

Nice one Tito, really like those bags and the pump.

[@RVwithTito]

Works great! Glad you liked it.

[@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878]

Love the drill pump thanks

[@FMTFXE22]

Awesome. Yet another tip I will employ. FYI I just added front and rear Air springs to my 25 ft Minnie after installing Ft & Rr Hellwig anti sways bars per your install video recommendations. Wow, I’m loving my RV all over again.

[@RVwithTito]

That's great to hear. Enjoy that RV.

[@calpal9983]

Just bought a bunch of these plus the pump. Thanks for the info!

[@RVwithTito]

Great! You're welcome.

[@koslund11]

Seen the bags on Amazon for 14 dollars, they come with the valve. Company sells the basic one for 5 dollars. Picked up four of them and they look like they will work great. Picked up the pump and it put out enough to empty that bottle in about 2 to 3 minutes. Found the tube that is supplied, collapses with the drill motor wide open, slowed it down and it worked great. Now if the wife can lift that 44 pounds of water into the shower, for storage, it would make this a perfect purchase. LOL

[@johnsholian4318]

Good idea Brian. Got me to thinking. I have a spare 12vdc pump and easy access to DC terminals in my TT storage compartment so with a little effort I could set up a similar system. I’ve always just manually filled from cans and that can get tiresome.

[@RVwithTito]

Sounds like a project 👍

[@2000talon]

I like the grommets on them too,can just hang them up for storage.

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. And to dry them out 👍

[@TheMobileHomestead]

We've done the same for years ... the ones we use are Reliance brand 5 gallon collapsible bottles .... I have to try your system ,love that Drill pump . Thanks for the video.

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome! Just pumped in another 10 gal about an hour ago.

[@elainekethler2309]

Thank you so much for this information and the promo code to get free shipping from the supplier! I placed an order today! I don't have an RV but have a DIY campervan build in a cargo van. I have limited space so am happy they collapse down when empty.

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome! Definitely perfect for a camper van.

[@weasleyoc]

Thanks! Kool containers. We will have to get a few.

[@RVwithTito]

You'll like em 👍

[@rvcubs7725]

Thank you so much for sharing! These water containers are just what we need!

[@RVwithTito]

You are so welcome!

[@TheEmmauswalk]

Splendid ingenious budget tips and tricks. Like all your videos.

[@norsefalconer]

Water is HEAVY! Always, ALWAYS, know, and stay within, your GVWR. Thanks, The Rest of Us on the Road.

[@johnmcgee7852]

I like the water bag idea. I just ordered a couple to augment the jerry can I already have. Instead of the drill pump though, I have ordered an extra rv water pump (the same make and model that came with my trailer). The rv pump was about $10 more than the drill pump, and has a higher customer rating. Now if my rv pump dies I have a spare, and until then I have a dedicated water transfer pump.

[@RVwithTito]

Good idea!

[@johnpicone3050]

And your pump wont give you cancer, like the drill pump that Tito linked 😳

[@JHA6100]

Great Brian! Thank you for sharing. 😀

[@RVwithTito]

You bet

[@k.r.v.4219]

Very nice idea! I would also suggest having a dedicated drinking water hose to transferring water from the bags, I would also suggest rinsing the end of the hose you stick into the water fill receptacle to the cancer with a water/bleach solution that I would also suggest rinsing through the bags after each use, because nothing ruins a camping trip like a stomach virus or infection.

[@geoben1810]

In a word; smart! 👍🏻

[@RobFomenko]

My rig has a 105 gallon water tank. So 15 gal would be a 15% increase, maybe a few days worth. But still, as has been said, still have to empty the grey and black tanks, go in for fresh food etc. Haven't done much boondocking yet but will be in the coming years. So thanks for the tip Tito.

[@coachprescott72]

Thanks so much! So helpful

[@RVwithTito]

You bet!

[@DougsterCanada1]

Jabsco makes a great products, I use them, and this will work really well for the use shown. Please Note: This particular model is intended to transfer NON FLAMMABLE liquids. Never use this particular pump for fuels. Now, I am looking into those water bags! I like the idea.

[@gregstravels1121]

New to your channel. I just added a couple of new items to my list of must haves. Thanks for the tip.

[@RVwithTito]

You bet! Welcome to the channel Greg.

[@edwardrobichaud6106]

I tried the cordless drill pump, only to forget to charge my drill battery, i moved to 6 gallon plastic jerry cans that happen to fit in one of my storage bays side by side. hook it hoses to a 12v water pump I got for 25$ and fills my tank in 30 seconds. that works best for my class A me when boon docking. I love the idea of the collapsible bags.

[@RVwithTito]

Haha. Yup gotta keep the battery charged 😊

[@colingee6687]

Whenever I am out of fresh water, I draw water from an outside portable tank place next to my RV by simply using the hose that is used to draw in the winter RV antifreeze and just switching on a T water valve to suck the water source from the portable tank and close off the water source from the on board water tank. The portable tank remains outside and there is no need to refill the RV’s fresh water tank. This uses the on board water pump, and it only comes on when you turn on the tap, as it normally does. Sometimes, I need to fill the hose with water first to get the air out and prime the pump. I have done this for many years, it works great.

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. Great solution if you have a winterizing valve. Thanks.

[@OOICU812]

I ordered three for less than $23 including shipping. I checked Amazon for comparison, they are double the price and up. Thanks!

[@IsabelleIsabelle01]

I have one for the last 12 years and still good

[@RVwithTito]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@josephdonnaway5755]

I find the rigid 6 gal blue containers to be more useful, especially with a small folding hand truck to move the containers to and from a campground spigot ( most BLM campgrounds will have a water spigot). I mounted a surplus rv water pump (the pressure switch had failed) in an ammo box with suction and discharge tubing, and a quick SAE connector for power from the trailer batteries. Very neat, clean and effective. Now my new truck bed is high enough, however, to simply connect a hose to the container and let it gravity feed to the trailer. It just depends on the relative heights of truck bed and trailer water fill inlet.

[@kenhurley4441]

It's a "tankless" job,,,,, but somebody has to do it!

[@RVwithTito]

Hehe. :)

[@jamsessionrecordshop8872]

Nice!

[@jtnoodle]

Been using this type of bag for 14 years. They will leak at the creases after some time. Also, I use a a little 12v, harbor freight pump the water. Works great. No drill necessary.

[@cruisingwithcoco]

Wow! Had no idea there are drill pumps

[@RVwithTito]

Works pretty well. I've since adapted the hose to fit inside the lid so I can now just invert the container and pump it out much easier.

[@waynep343]

i would get some of the garden hose adapters for the bags.. then turn the bag on its side if the drill pump does not have enough suction to collapse the bag out you could turn the bag on its side and as it empties .. hold it upside down.. this allows you to use hose ends on your pump hoses. so you can drain the hoses and pump when finished transferring water and use a hose adapter to connect them together to keep them sealed while stored.. ps. huge tip.. find a strong coat hanger for slacks. has two strong grip clips to hold slacks by the cuffs. measure the distance across the shower walls above the shower head. get an spin to extend shower rod and install it over the shower head. now you can hang just used bath towels to dry in the shower.. not against the wall or over the door. swinging right in the middle of the shower..

[@stevekramer4190]

Brian. I came up with a similar setup to what you are showing in this vid. I utilize one of those 15Gal plastic barrels. I did do something slightly different from your drill pump setup. I always keep a spare water pump for the trailer on-hand at all times. (if it's going to go out, it'll be when you're way out in the boonies) I wired in a 12V plug in the bed of my truck to power it off of and I'm ready to start transferring water to the rv.

[@RVwithTito]

Very nice! There are a couple other ways I've seen using a separate hard wired pump. Nicely done.

[@eddieman3702]

Great idea, thanks .

[@RVwithTito]

You bet!

[@johnberry8117]

Cool water bags!

[@specialized29er86]

good hey mate we been using them for 20 years

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Great video.. Smart and helpful. Thank you

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome.

[@Yukonjackman1]

Just used ours worked good

[@RVwithTito]

Good to hear!

[@geraldoerlemans5153]

Thanks Tito I use 6 of the blue 7 gal totes 3 for clean water and 3 for gray water and a 15 gal totes for black tank if needed. I take out 21 gal of gray and fill 21 gal of clean And also use the same drill pump.

[@RVwithTito]

Sounds like you've got it all figured out. Cool.

[@WendyMiami]

I love those bags!!

[@greggarcia7737]

Thanks just discovered you and subscribed. I also like your ch751 key video. Keep up the good work.👍🏼👍🏼

[@RVwithTito]

Great. Welcome to the channel. Just ordered two more of these bags recently. They're great.

[@brianchetelat6601]

Brian, you were reading my mind dude. Thank you again...

[@RVwithTito]

You bet :)

[@travelswiththebeast3337]

I just went to the same water bottles. I had some of the older collapsible bottles but I like that these are double walled. With my Class A I can fill the water tank using the winterizing hose. So I don’t need to carry an extra pump.

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah. I think the double walled ones are new. I have the single walled ones.

[@travelswiththebeast3337]

RV with Tito DIY They have both. I tore one of my older bottles pulling them out of storage.

[@pattypatterson7594]

If you use the winterizing pump, is the water safe for drinking and cooking? I read FAQs on a few of the drill pumps and it cautions it is not safe for potable water. Thanks

[@tayloredtravels5271]

Great idea! Thanks so much.

[@RVwithTito]

You bet!