Caravanning For Beginners (Setting Up The Water)

Today we continue with our series of videos Caravanning For Beginners (Setting Up The Water). Today I show how I set a Serviced and Non Serviced Pitched Water system. Below are links to the other videos in the series and links to some of the products we used in the video. Thanks Phil.
PLEASE NOTE THE WATER FILTER IS RECOMMENDED TO BE CHANGED ONCE A YEAR. IF YOU HAVE A FLOJET LIKE MINE THE ACTUAL FILTER IS TO THE LEFT OF THE PUMP. THIS MAY NEED CHANGING EVERY 3 YEARS OR SHOULD IT BECOME BLOCKED. THANKS PHIL.
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Products used.
Whale pump www.whalepumps.com/rv/product...
Colpaz Waste pipes and Drain attachment colapz.co.uk/?ref=84KbMRlCjPDs
Aqua Roll & Waste Master colapz.co.uk/?ref=84KbMRlCjPDs

[@colinrimmer789]

All simple stuff Phil when you’ve been doing it for years. Great content for new comers will give confidence to somebody starting out 👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Colin. I hope it does help anyone starting out and perhaps get folk you are not sure to join the Caravanning community. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@robswiseways5697]

I bet there will be more beginners as people move towards caravanning rather than go abroad in the current climate. These beginner videos will be ideal Phil. Cheers Rob

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Rob. Yes I feel you are quite right. Looked on my local dealers page tonight, he has sold 75 percent of his stock.😱 I feel the videos you and I make will be useful very soon. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@patriciadavis7444]

THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION ,, MANY BLESSINGS

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Anytime Patricia. I hope to be recording more videos like this very soon. Phil 🙂

[@wenzbee197]

Thank you so much. So helpful.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Glad it was helpful for you. There are plenty of beginners videos on the playlist. Thanks Phil.🙂👍

[@tinafowler1215]

Thank you again for this video. We really find it useful and we will be full of knowledge when we get our first ever caravan next year.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Tina. It will not be long now and you will be out and about with the rest of us. Many Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Another great addition to your Caravanning For Beginners series. 🙂Mark & Coral

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Mark & Coral. I hope they help folk out. There is going to be lots of them I guess. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Great instruction and advice as usual Phil. Will help a lot of caravanning newcomers these videos. Ian...

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Ian. I hope I made it easy enough to follow. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@ItchyFeetcaravanners]

Another great one in the series Phil; well explained 😊 Cheers. Mart & Jo.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Many thanks! Mart & Jo. Glad you could follow it Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@AdventureCaravanners]

Hi Phil, I do remember the standard truma system. Very unreliable, moving about inside the barrel. Used this system for over 12 years. So glad we purchased the truma ultraflow waterline system. Continuous water now going into our caravan. Very good vlog pal. 👍👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Nigel. I love my Whale one. But there are so many products out there. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@andrew-karens-adventures]

Another great video Phil, really useful series of videos for beginners 👍👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Andrew. I hope all is well with you. Not long before we can get out. Take care Phil👍🙂

[@caravanningwithbrenandjule7447]

Very informative for new beginners 👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Bren and Jules. Also thank you for your support on your FB Group. Phil🙂👍

[@holidaysinthehumma5108]

Well done Phil helpful video👍 thanks for sharing ..Rob

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Rob. Hope all is well. Phil🙂👍

[@Parknest]

Phil, when I'm on a serviced pitch, I use a continuous water system that screws into the side of the Aquaroll. It works in the same way as a toilet cistern to maintain a constant supply of water.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi There are many systems yours sounds very good. I prefer serviced pitches personally. Cheers Phil👍🙂

[@sonjaianhattiescaravanadve4847]

Thanks Phil. Our fully serviced pitch set up is slightly different as we use the aqua roll with a ball float. I’ve got to invest in the flexi pipe waste system as it looks a lot easier to fit. Thanks for sharing. Ian

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Ian & Sonja. The Colapz system is very good and so easy to set up and break down. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@DesmondsDonders]

Nice one Phil. I remember when we had those things to do on arrival 😉

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks David. I have to confess I much prefer serviced pitches. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@SwitchFlipMan]

Thanks mate, this was very informative

[@lostweekendscaravan]

No problem 👍I have a few Beginners videos to follow this season. Thanks again Phil🙂👍

[@stuartrich2499]

Great video! Thanks!!

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Stuart. Glad you liked it! Thanks Phil🙂

[@lisabeaumont]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@lostweekendscaravan]

You're very welcome! Glad it was of use. Phil👍🙂

[@OfficialAdamPearson]

great video thanks for the help

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Glad it helped Adam. Keep an eye on the channel there will be more helpful videos to come. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@TheCaravanNut]

Need to get a fully serviced direct water connection. cheers Martin

[@lostweekendscaravan]

No Probs. I will not be without ours. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@ninagardiner3024]

Thank you Phil ! About to have my first 'proper' caravan with running water and a flush toilet, after 13yrs of old knackered vans and never stopped to think i hadn't a clue how to set it all up. Thanks to the 2 videos of yours I watched at least i know whats what lol, though the Green,Blue, Pink liquid is still a bit of a mystery or I am just having a blonde moment ? So I am very thankful for the clear advice.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Nina I did reply but I lost my phone 4G as I was away in the Caravan. I am glad you you found this video useful. I bet your New Van is a world away from your previous one. I hope you enjoy your new van and make even more happy memories. Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@ninagardiner3024]

Hi Phil thank you for replying to my post, I didnt expect that. I am hoping it will be a world away from the old one, I havent got it yet and hope for delivery before end of August. The wait is killing me lol. I bought it purely on looks the finer points of how it all works is lost on me. To make it a bit trickier it is being delivered to my seasonal pitch (I have only seen it once) and it will be up to little old me to set the beast up without breaking anything! It is a Hobby Landhaus. I have a feeling I shall be a regular grateful visitor to your site 😊

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Nina. I try to reply to all the comments. Oooh that is a lovely Caravan. Please make sure you have plenty of locks on it. I have recorded a few videos on here about security and also locks. They may help you look after such a lovely caravan. Enjoy. Phil👍🙂

[@ninagardiner3024]

Thank you Phil I will have a look at them. The dealer is sorting a hitch lock and wheel clamp.

[@hayleyseddon7222]

Thank you!!!!!

[@lostweekendscaravan]

You're welcome! Phil🙂👍

[@lensmanonline]

Hi Phil, silly question but the whale pump does it plug straight into the Truma inlet and work the same as the original inlet pipe I assumed that it had a pump on the end like the older outboard pumps that went into the aquaroll. We definitely had problems with the the pipe floating I tried several ways to fix it none really work that well. Definitely need to tie the flap down we've been laid in bed many a night listening to it clattering. Great video, just goes too show that a caravaning veteran can still learn things. Best wishes Jon and Karen

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Jon. Yes it works fine. It bypasses the terminals and draws the same as the Truma one. It is just better weighted and a lot better. quality. I hope this helps. Phil👍🙂

[@mirelakaharevic5466]

Thanks for the video. Can some please tell me what happens when the I internal tank fills up and you are connected to mains? Are we then meant to turn of the mains or does it automatically stop filling up? Hope this question makes sense

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hello. Good question. The pump should stop. Do not turn off. as the water is used the pump will kick in again, so on and so on. If your caravan is quite new, an alarm will sound when the water barrel is empty. If the barrel is empty turn off the pump and refill the water barrel. I hope this helps. Phil🙂👍

[@kevandrews6418]

Nice one Phil well explain info there I'm thinking of buying a mains adapter to connect to tap strate to van when connected do u still have your water pump turned on a sine is same as yours on board water pump .kev

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Kev. If you buy one all you need to do is turn on the mains tap half way. You do still need the pump on. When you go out for the day. Turn off the mains and the pump plus the Boiler. You should not have any issues but Whale and Truma Recommend you do this. I think they are great it saves so much time filling the Aquaroll up. Many Thanks Phil🙂👍

[@kevandrews6418]

Cheers Phil thanks mate

[@leighrowberry9651]

What about the float system which fits in aqua roll for fully serviced pitch

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Leigh. There is nothing wrong with that method, I don't have that system so could show it. I just recorded what I use. Thanks Phil. 👍🙂

[@inverblue1988]

Hi Phil, so the whale pipe will fit my new 4SB ok. I assume as the pump at the end of the whale pipe will not be connected electrically due to having an onboard pump, the water will still pass through it when the onboard pump kicks in.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Yes you need the truma version. I have a video coming about the latest version. It will work better than the truma one you get with you van. Thanks Phil

[@darrenbutler3576]

Hi Phil, was that a weight on the end of the whale pipe that went into the aqua roll, also for the serviced pitch does the mains water affect the internal pump? Thanks Daz

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Darren. At the end of the Whale is weighted pump but the pump is bypassed by the caravan pump but is causes no harm. The mains water pipe is not under pressure so it doesn't effect the pump. It works just like water being drawn from an Aqua Roll. I hope this makes sense. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@darrenbutler3576]

lost weekends caravan thank you it does.

[@michaellynchddrrr4057]

Hi phil, I've been searching online to see what pump I need for my caravan and could find nothing, its an elddis typhoon gt 2003 any ideas what pump??

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Michael I understand Elddis use the Whale Pump. To confirm this check with your Local Dealer. Hope this helps. Phil🙂👍

[@stephengreen8051]

A good watch. Following on from some of the other comments, is the whale submersible pump a very expensive weight? I had a trauma submersible on my old Caravan which I swapped out for the whale pump in your film , I now have the same water intake but use an adapted aqua roll pump adapter, it’s works well for £7 I have seen others who use a piece of water pipe which is even cheaper to ensure the intake doesn’t float to the top of the aqua roll. Are there any other benefits to using the whale submersible pump? Unfortunately I gave mine away When I changed my caravan.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Stephen. It is about £60 but shop around it is Whale EP1642. It is heavier than the Truma but that is the point it sinks to the bottom of the aquaroll and draws all the water. It weighs 99.8 grams. It is very well made and I feel worth the money. Your adapter is a great product. I did a quick fix on my Truma with pipe whilst away on my first trip out. I recorded it on the channel. Hope this helps. Phil🙂👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Stephen. It is about £60 but shop around it is Whale EP1642. It is heavier than the Truma but that is the point it sinks to the bottom of the aquaroll and draws all the water. It weighs 99.8 grams. It is very well made and I feel worth the money. Your adapter is a great product. I did a quick fix on my Truma with pipe whilst away on my first trip out. I recorded it on the channel. Hope this helps. Phil🙂👍

[@edwardbullman4598]

Hi Phil I was watching this and got a little confused because the ultra flow that first showed in the video was for a caravan that has an inboard water tank and pump but you the said you use a whale pump which you showed in the video is a submersible external pump for use with caravans that don’t have an internal tank and pump that is why if you look at the connector on the whale unit it has two electrical terminals to provide power to the pump that is submerged in the aqua-roll so you are using the wrong type of unit My van is the type that has no inboard tank or pump so when I setup I have run all the taps to fill the system up before I can switch the boiler on for hot water as my first van I didn’t do this and burnt out the electric heating element which was not easy to replace

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Edward. I am guessing that you have an older Caravan as I don't know your system. The Whale system I now use still draws the water they same way the Truma one does. The electric terminals are bypassed. The reason I use the Whale one is it for better quality and is better weighted to draw the water and has no effect to the water pump or system. I hope this explains your question. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@edwardbullman4598]

lost weekends caravan Hi Phil my caravan is a 2019 mid range van so not that old and has a complete whale system with external pump which I think is more common than internal pumps as when I was looking round for a new van most were external pumps

[@gillmcvey1491]

We have been using the same truma pump shown here and it has stopped working. Can I ask if the whale pump fits into the socket that we have for the truma (note the truma we have is exactly the same (filter only) as you show at the start Thanks

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Gill. Thanks for your valid question. Yes the Whale is a much better product. Here is a link to my review of the Whale version (it is not cheap but worth it). Thanks Phil 🙂👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHiTc3agotGWnbc

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Gill Just thought you may have an on board pump issue. The filter maybe blocked. If its a flojet one like mine. Check this out to. Phil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z521dpaIf6ytga8

[@gillmcvey1491]

@@lostweekendscaravan thank you so much for your this. I will try the filter and also ‘straightening’ my truma pipe so that it hits the bottom of the aqua roll. I’m sure it will be one of these things 🤞 The light for the pump on the control panel is continuously flashing so I don’t think it’s the onboard pump?!

[@gillmcvey1491]

@@lostweekendscaravan morning! Right, I checked the filter it was clean. It appears the hose part of the truma had come away inside the trigger. I would still like to know if I can use a whale pump (the type with a pump end in the aquaroll) rather than a filter ended one? Is this connection the same? (Will it fit etc) is there an advantage to the pump end? Thanks 🙏

[@johngray2060]

How does the electric work on warming the water on the swift challenger 540

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hello John. It depends on which model and which control panel you have. Also could you explain yourself a little better so that I can answer correctly. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@Swiftadventures2019]

Hi phil nice vlog. What make is the water filter that needs changing every year and do you have a link to the product. Cheers Steve

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Steve the answer is no not at present. I am at the van on Saturday so will get the part number and find link to it and will reply on here on Sunday so look out for a reply. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@Swiftadventures2019]

lost weekends caravan cheers Phil much appreciated

[@petergilbert29]

I'm brand new to this, so sorry if this a stupid question. The Truma Ultraflow that you're replacing has just a filter on the end. The Whale EP1642, is that just a filter on the end or is it a submersible pump? Our van, which we take ownership on the 7th September has an onboard pump. I'm guessing that if the Whale fitting is a submersible pump it wouldn't be suitable for us? Many thanks for any help!

[@petergilbert29]

I've just read your responses to others Phil which have answered my question! Cheers!

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Peter. I am glad you found the answer. What Van are buying? Enjoy went it arrives and make some happy memories. Phil👍🙂

[@lostweekendscaravan]

No Problems. Hope it helped you. Thanks Phil🙂

[@petergilbert29]

@@lostweekendscaravan Hi Phil, a Swift Challenger 530 se. Getting too old for pitching big tents!!!

[@paulgoodger5675]

Are the two inlets connections into the caravan exactly the same.?

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Paul. Do you mean the Truma Connection. If so they are the same including the Whale version for Truma. The Whale version is much better than the Truma. I hope I have answered your question. Thanks Phil. 👍🙂

[@paulgoodger5675]

@lostweekendscaravan Hi Phil, the whale connection looks like it's got an electric connector at the caravan end,and it looks like a pump on the water barrel end, not a filter. I have a coachman 575 2017, which has an internal water pump. I bought the truma pipe as shown in your video it's bloody useless. Just want to make sure the whale 1642 will be OK with my onboard pump before I buy one. Thank you for your help Paul

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Paul. I have the flojet on board pump the whale works in the same way as the truma but 100 times better. It is great product and I found it was worth the investment. Hope this helps Phil 🙂

[@lyndaleedam610]

Thanks Phil 👍 I bet you were boiling filming this x

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Lynda. Truthfully the main video was recorded when it was very hot but the ending was recorded last week when it rained. Juliet washed and pressed my shirt ready to redo the ending. Many Thanks Phil😂👍 The secret is out now😂😂

[@lyndaleedam610]

@@lostweekendscaravan haha the things you have to do 😂