Home Made Water Jerry Can Hack - [ NO POWER REQUIRED ]

This home made water jerry can hack is so easy to make for the back of your 4x4, and one of the best things about this water jerry can is, there's absolutely no power required to operate it.
I have made this new water jerry can hack from food grade hose and the jerry can is also food grade.
Just makes it a lot safer to carry your water using food grade items so you reduce the risk of your water contaminating.
Water storage for your camping trips is just one item that we all need to carry in your 4x4.
I like a simple setup with all of my camping gear, and the new water jerry can is just that.
The water flows out of the jerry can under the pressure of gravity.
No power is required to start the water flowing out through the tap and food grade hose.
What setup do you have for water storage in your 4x4?
Are you using a water jerry can, with gravity feed?
Or do you have power setup on your water storage?
Either way, both setups are great. Just depends on the setup that will work the best for you.

[@PROQUIPaustralia]

Glad to see you like our 100% Australian Made Jerry Water Can, and thanks for supporting our Australian Owned family business.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thats it, Aussie made is the go. Great product and being Australia made is why i used that jerry can. I have two of them. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@lachlanlloyd2869]

Would be awsome if proquip made an attachment just like this you can buy.

[@PROQUIPaustralia]

@@lachlanlloyd2869 Thank you, I will pass your feedback on.

[@aaronchesebro6991]

Great idea to not use the bottom bung! A lot safer that way, ill give it a go for back of my Raptor

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Yeah, run the risk of that bottom bung leaking and loosing all of your water. Thanks mate for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@damianshale4567]

Simple enough. Thanks Tim, for your advice. I'm currently looking at water storage and this has given me some good ideas.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Hope you can sort out a water setup. Cheers Tim.

[@bigz2869]

Hi Tim, Just finished making one of these for myself. Works a treat. Thank you.👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate Sure is a good setup. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@michaelnugara1]

Bloody love it Tim. I'm in the process of organising water storage and you've helped big time. Love this set up. Thanks heaps👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Very handy water storage setup. Easy to make and works a treat. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@nzmarkb8713]

Simple is always best, cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It sure is mate. Cheers Tim.

[@RockyGully]

Cheap as chips,nice and simple.Got a square drum for mine with a very similar hose setup.Good stuff!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats the go mate. Simple is the go. Very easy to use. Cheers Tim.

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Tim , you cant beat a wise fella like your self. Thanks for all the tips and great youtube content mate. You put alot of your time to bring us one of the best channels ever.❤❤

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Thats unreal feedback. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@chrisharris4047]

G’day Tim great channel - love the simple approach you bring to things plus the wide variety of comments / suggestions you receive in return - all the best mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Chris, Thanks mate. I greatly appreciate your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim

[@shaneoshanassy2589]

I have the same system but I added a bike valve to the lid of the breather cap... That way I can pressurise the water flow with a bike pump... . Works a treat...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats wicked mate. Another one mentioned the same idea. Great tip mate. Im going to look at that mod for sure. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@vurhd]

@shane have you got a pic somewhere and a parts list with the bike valve addition? Cheers

[@MrThuggery]

Thanks mate for the vid. Used to plastic water gerries in the back of the patrol (60lts). The went to the Collie and had a stainless 70lt water tank put in, 7 years now, no issues at all.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mick, Stainless would be a great setup mate. The jerry cans will do for my setup for a while. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@roamingtheblue]

Thanks heaps mate, awesome setup. We've got two of these setup in our van and they have been absolutely perfect. Have linked this video in one of our videos of our van tour.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Yeah it’s simple to make and works really well. Best part is no power is required to use it. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@jameskennedy5795]

Many thanks Tim. I copied this to the letter and it works perfectly!! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries at all mate. Simple setup, that works very well. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@williejohnstone2423]

Hi Tim, great hack for water containers The parts needed are 1/2 Barb x 3/8 BSPT Male Elbow P10 1/2 Barb x 3/8 BSPP Female Straight Hope this helps Cheers Ross

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate, i dont have part numbers for the brass bits i used. The setup works well. Cheers Tim

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

Onya Willie!

[@tcmonster]

Cheers Willie, Enzed will sort you out. $15 for the two

[@pb8582]

You bloody legend!

[@mitchdunn0313]

You bloody ripper Willie if your near Perth I’ll shout you a beer

[@paulrowland4857]

Appreciate it mate! Great effort and idea!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Paul, Thanks mate. Appreciate your feedback. It sure does work well. Cheers Tim.

[@GervsAdventures]

Nice setup and much easier to use, I be looking at doing this when i go camping next.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Thanks for that. It’s a very easy setup to make and it works really well. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@simba_nagas_adventures]

Love that...I have this jerry can with a sample hose but not this beautiful setup ..thanks for the idea 💡

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. That’s great if you found it helpful for your water jerry can setup. Cheers Tim

[@harness84_29]

Nice one mate im going to steal this idea! Thanks for sharing. Love your videos

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. It's a great setup. Cheers Tim.

[@santhosharunachalam2140]

Finally done Tim, thanks heaps....

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Top setup. Cheers Tim

[@MountainSportAirguns]

That's a great setup Tim, thanks for that. I've got one of those jerry cans already, thanks for the tips on the fittings. Off to the hills in a few days myself, hopefully can get it going before then. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it's a great simple setup. You have a great trip mate. Cheers Tim.

[@davidlovell4390]

KISS again , love it. My set up : I have a set of DRIFTA Draws with a 55litre water poly tank built in. It is gravity feed and works a treat. Use it this weekend at mates property , where we’re giving him a chop out, having plenty of water on tap was fantastic. Keep up the good work Tim. Love the content and effort you go to, thank you.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day David, Thanks mate. Simple just works. Lol No hassles. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@westralianoffroad]

Good stuff Tim mate. Yes I’ve been using a 30ltr tub in the back, gravity fed from a join at the bottom. Has worked well for many years now. I have a hook on my barn door for the hose to sit on and I use it as a regular tap. Works a treat. I also carry cask water, usually a couple 10ltrs, which adds as drinking water. Hooroo.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. Sounds like a good setup. Cheers Tim.

[@kwikflikzyakadventures3795]

Thanks Tim very helpful.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Glad it has helped you out. Cheers Tim

[@oldbloke100]

Hi mate, simple is the best, nothing to go wrong.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Spot on mate. No power and simple to use. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Australianzwayne]

Legend Batesy, I was just at Bunnings on Saturday working through a concept. This will do be nicely. Thank you bud.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats the go mate. Gravity feed works a treat. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@touringwithtyrone4933]

Same

[@garrygraham7901]

Hey, Tim. I like the ready-to-flow siphon you have created. I have Drifta draws in the back of my Fortuner which have the concealed 35 litre water tank fitted. It is just gravity fed. It works well and is out of the road (but not portable like yours) and there are no problems with vibrations wearing through the plastic or damaging the outlet.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Garry, Sounds like a great setup you have mate for your water. Gravity feed is a simple setup. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@ShannonBeal80]

You're just like Ikea Batesy, full of good ideas! Awesome video as usual mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahahah Lol Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@mikeykeyes]

wait till you meet some Swedish girls and see what they are full of .... LOLLLZZZ

[@poeyd9624]

@@mikeykeyes 🤭😂

[@MartyPhil]

In my hilux tray and canopy, I ended up mounting an under tray water tank. Roughly 45 litres, gravity feed tap is at the end of the chassis rail. One of the best mods I have done that’s for sure Cheers Marty

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Marty, Sounds great mate. Simple gravity fed works a treat. Cheers Tim.

[@waynehauser3611]

Nice work mate, i am about to tackle this project atm . Was thinking of using a pump, but after seeing your set up, perhaps i may follow your lead. Time to think ! Thanks as always mate. Cheers !

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks for that. It is a simple setup, no power required and works really well. Cheers Tim

[@vaskokrkovski978]

Hi Tim, in the back of my GU I have a sixty litre stainless steel tank which sits behind the rear seats I hooked it up to a 12v water pump handy for filling up the water bottles, showers but the kids really love it as I can fill up their water balloons when where camping so we can have water Ballon fights..😀

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That sounds like a great setup mate. Sounds like the setup as well. Lol Water balloon fights are great fun on a hot day. Lol Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@davidschumann4495]

This is why I love KZbin. You get great unthought idea without snooping through other people's gear. Lol ok I have 2x30L square water containers from bunnings, and will now use this syphon method and I'll have the overflow/breather running out from under the canopy with a tap (mud, water crossings) then I can bury them at the back. Also putting a fuel float sensor so I can see the water level.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day David, Yeah mate, KZbin can be handy for getting some good ideas. I like the sound of the way you are going to set up you two containers. Top stuff mate and thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I just take a 20 ltr square container and decant from the top when needed which is a pain at times so I have been thinking of how to change it. I like your idea and was thinking of something similar the other week and you have just answered my thoughts on how to attach the hose without being swivelled around when tightening the lid of the container. Thanks Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah, it's pretty easy to make and works really well. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@jacintarogers3807]

Thanks for sharing this, I have one of those little white taps that you showed and its constantly turning itself or gets knocked and breaks off so this will be perfect to change it over to.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah those white plastic taps aren’t much good at all. As you found out. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@gregpaterno1446]

Well done Timo good job

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@captainfrank01]

A good idea that suits your needs perfectly Tim. 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.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Sounds like a great setup that you have. Cheers Tim.

[@DaAvatar01]

Awesome idea👏👏👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Like it Tim, and the tip of the hose that you engineered. Thanks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Works a treat. Cheers Tim.

[@louthelip71]

I wish your system was available to buy as a ready made piece! Easy for camping chicks like me who don't have the tools/inclination/ability to rig that up. But I really love your setup!

[@stephenlane3078]

Simplicity mate is the best

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Sure is mate. Less hassle. Cheers Tim.

[@louiskudlak2241]

Cool 👍👍 I’ve got similar, gravity fed, some 10 Ltr containers for showering,

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah cool mate. Gravity feed works well. Cheers Tim.

[@adamjones2025]

Nice job as always Tim, Simple is best some times.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Adam, Thanks mate, very simple and works well. Thanks for your reply. Chee4s Tim.

[@adamjones2025]

@@timbates4wdadventures That's right tim, very simple and it WORKS!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@adamjones2025 Spot on mate.

[@overnighter]

That's very clever 👍 I don't like 12V pumps. In a less complicated setup, I use tap underside the can, I hang the can and let the water flow with gravity. Cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It works well. Cheers Tim.

[@gringo3009]

Good stuff!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@bullzye101]

awesome idear iam going to change mine like that now thanks ..the way mine is now is the old way with the out let on the bottom thats what use now but going to change it now ;) ... big thumbs up cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Tops stuff mate. Glad you found the video helpful. It works really well. Cheers Tim

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Nice one Batesy. Hitherto I have used the bottom feeding tap as you highlighted, I have a secure storage wrack setup so theres little chance the tap could ever break off in transit and If it did the bulk of the water would be captured in the secure wrack. I also carry a second jerry without a tap. Your way is a great way to go. On a side not, lately I've been cooking up Kippers on the camp grill whilst up the river. If you like healthy smoked fish for brekkie, few buttered slices on the side you can't go wrong. In Woolies fish freezer next to most fish counters. From Scotland these ones are but they are cheap and lovely alternative to eggs and bacon.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Bottom feeding hoses are ok as long as you can stop it from being damaged. Second jerry is great for those longer trips. The fish options sound unreal mate. It's hard to go past the good ol bacon and eggs. Lol Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Great idea mate. I made a video on a home made portable shower . The only problem is you need power. I love your idea mate.❤. Great video as always Tim.👍🍺🇦🇺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@danunder2237]

Cheers mate, that looks awesome. I have a somewhat similar setup but attached to the hole at the bottom - leaks guaranteed on bumpy tracks! I'll give this setup a go, looks much better to be honest! Cheers Dan

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yeah that’s the potential problem with using the bottom outlet holes. Can leak as you found out. It’s a great setup that I have, works a treat, and don’t have to worry about water leaking out. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@adamthrelfall3668]

Good one mate, i just put the tap on at the bottom like you showed it and swap over to jerry im using, might upgrade to that setup now though, i dont use pumps and all that either, thats glamping haha, cheers bud

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Adam, Yeah I do like the hose coming out the top Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@stavio12]

I had the tap through the bottom bung set up. Luckily for me I filled the water jerry the night before and left it in the garage to pack up the next morning. Lo and behold , next morning walked into 20L of water in the garage. P.S. I'd taped the hell out of plumbing tape on the tap thread and it still leaked. I like the hose from the top idea much better. Thanks Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, the top mounted hose is the go i reckon. Maybe less chance of damage and leaking. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@-WondersofCreation]

I have similar setup. I'd take a step further and filter the water. Depending on what you're using the water for of course. People use garden hose for their water source and wonder why is taste terrible. Nice setup Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jarrod, The filter has been mentioned a few times for extra clear water. I will look into that. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@philg2468]

Been using that system for over 20 years and agree with you its the best way. On desert trips I carry up to 120L of water in jerrys, and use two of the hoses - one for the best drinking water and the other with bore water or whatever I pick up along the way - so I can separate the good water from not so good. For the breather in the cap, just drill a 1mm hole - small enough to let air in but not big enough to leak. And I like the blue coloured Willow jerrys - have the same large cap as yours but the jerry is transparent enough to see how much water is left. Helps heaps when you refill the jerrys inside the car. And a trigger pistol works best for me - can work it single handed. And instead of hose clamps I find cable ties are a smooth clamp if using the barbed irrigation fittings. A jagged cut on the tip of the hose inside the jerry also stops it sucking against the wall of the container. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Phil, That’s wicked feedback mate. The zip ties are a top idea, instead of metal hose clamps. It’s a top setup, works really as you have with your setup. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@MountainGoat69696]

Simple and effective and avoiding another power gadget. Let gravity do the work. You also support AU by buying AU Made products. I like to keep things simple just like you, I hate complicated setups which defeat the purpose of going bush and staying away from this complicated life we live in. Well done mate. Btw, I just use two 10L containers with water tap at bottom. I will though try out your method once we get out of this extended lockdown😞😞

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah the less power operated items we have the better. Gravity water feed works really well. I support Aussie made as much as i can mate, even more so with all thats going on in the world. I hope we are out of lock down soon mate and back in the bush. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@aguyandhistroopy]

I’m just commenting to see if you reply? Don’t see many you-tubers that do what you do. Love ya work mate !

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Gavin, I miss a couple of replies but not many. Lol Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim

[@southern4x473]

Great setup Batesy, so simple. Must have been a great mate that showed you that option, was he a sparky or something??? Lol. 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Haha No, actually a refrigerator mechanic. Cheers Tim

[@socaldualsportadventure5320]

Seek adventure also made a video about this as well. Nice 👍🏼

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Cool mate. Cheers Tim.

[@kwridgway]

Right, but this is a more robust approach. Nice one.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@kwridgway it sure is mate. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Pure and simple been doing it for years 👌. Not like that bloke from Xploring Oz. Money spent for nothing 👎. Good video 👍☺️

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate, i appreciate your feedback. Simple things just work well for me with no hassles. Cheers Tim

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

@@timbates4wdadventures their are a shit. Load of Things l have. Made. Over the years for myself and friends. I walk in BCF and walk out theirs nothing New to me. My friends tell me that too. Have a good. Night👍

[@newyboys]

On a winner there Tim.....Must have dipped your hand in the plumbers bucket of fitting on site...🤘🤘

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah :-) Nah mate, i got those from Pirtek. Lol Cheers Tim.

[@muzzarobbo]

i have a 40l water bladder under my false floor with a similar hose setup. Pros: no water sloshing sound, weight is right down low. Cons: hard to fill in a creek, slight taste (getting better though). on big trips i have been taking a 25l jerry for drinking water and using the bladder for washing etc

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah cool. Sounds like a top setup for what you are using it for. Good having both uses for water. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

In my camping trailer I have it hooked up to a 12v water pump and tap but I just use the jerry without any fitting in the 4wd, but I think I might change to this setup for that now.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Your 12v pump sounds like the go for getting the water out in your camper trailer. This simple setup also works well, with no power required. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@sheraaz_panda_life]

G'day Batesy, I have a similar setup but am using the bung at the bottom of the jerry. I'm always worried about it knocking and leaking out the contents so will give this a go, safer option.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah that’s the issue with using that bottom bung. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@DJSAS]

Gday mate great idea cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Simple setup. Cheers Tim.

[@DJSAS]

@@timbates4wdadventures Might have to do a trip into bunnings for the fittings. Is that where you got yours.

[@neth77]

I grabbed a couple of these cans from BCF, bloody good. Also every time he says "Food Grade" drink, i'm smashed 🍻🍺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yep good jerry cans, i got mine from Super Cheap. How many drinks did you get down?? Hahah Lol Cheers Tim.

[@morpheus2573]

Great tips, Tim. I’ve just invested in a Lifesaver jerrycan. Brilliant inbuilt filter. You can get an optional hand pump shower extension. Not cheap. I had to sell a kidney for it. But at least the high quality filter will protect the remaining kidney. Essential to have a good filter if you’re planning any long trips or serious off-roading where water quality may be dodgy. A lot of people will say $500 is a total waste of money for secure drinking water but not bat an eye @ $400 per year to run personalised plates. What price health? ⛑

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah righto mate. Ive not heard of those kind of water tanks. Sounds like a top setup for getting good clean water. Really important thats for sure. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@GregPalmer2]

I got a water bladder on the roof rack and a Jerry on the rear wheel carrier. Bladder has a hose running to the back carrier similar to your hose setup. Some people put a low profile caravan tank on top with a hose running of it,the problem with having water on top is heat and weight,for me the bladder is used to fill up the caravan instead of carrying water jerry's.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Greg, The roof rack mounted water systems are great for heating water for showers and dishes. Top idea mate. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@kevinbarker359]

G'Day Mate, would have never thought of the food grade ...Thanks Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Kevin, Yeah the food grade is a safer option. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@woggs1]

We don't get those types of water cans here in California, but good info anyways.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Ahh righto. You’d probably be able to order one on line. Thanks for your feedback and for dropping in from the States. Cheers Tim

[@Vacublaster1]

I use a 40 Ltr BOAB Water container in a roof rack mount with a hose and tap to access the water and refill the tank.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats the go mate. As long as it works for your setup, thats all you need. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@martinj6169]

Great idea..It would have been nice to actually see the fittings though. Went to Pirtec and just bought the one fitting. Elbow with a hose connector on each end. Yet to see if it has a issue.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah i maybe should have filmed the actual build. Hope you get your water tank sorted. Cheers Tim.

[@kingers5245]

Running an 80L tank underneath the tray with 12v pump. Tray floor is removable for easy acess to second battery and tank for servicing

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Great setup. Simple pump on it. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@andrewwhite7724]

hi tim i found another youtube your on. post cards of the bush. you should put a link from this channel to it. top job you did on that it is an awesome.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Andrew, Thanks mate. That was a very interesting series. It aired on Ch31 a few years ago. I have the series on my KZbin channel. It would be great to get another series like that going again. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@SheeShboy]

Love the idea mate, but the brass fitting on the top can leech lead into the water, so its not food grade or safe for consumption. Best to swap that out for a stainless still fitting instead

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Ahh interesting mate. I'll look into that. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@ShaneB666]

Are taps coated with something, there all brass?

[@saslouie]

@Tisk It takes aggressive water conditions for the lead to leach out, low ph for one. O2, temperature, chlorine also play a part. I think Tim is safe

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@saslouie Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@outnumberedbysheep]

Thanks soldier. I’ll change the fittings to stainless. Thought I was looking a bit green🤢

[@Triple-N]

I would recommend using a caravan water filter when filling up. This is what I do when I'm filling mine up, keeps the inside as clean as possible and you have yourself a filtered water. But this is a good mod to do on a jerry can. 👍🏽

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Ahh righto. I like that idea of the filter when filling up. I'll look into one of those caravan filters. Thanks for the tip. Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah I might look into those caravan filters. Could be a good add on. Thanks for that Cheers Tim.

[@norsehall309]

Hi Mate, my back doesn't like lifting those 20lt Jerry cans so I have scaled down to 10lt cans, downside more room needed but so me easyer for the wife to handle, just kidding, my nose arrangements not as good but it works and you can easily put a 10lt on you roof rack for a shower done that a few times up north always warm water in the Jerry can, loved the show, cheers, Neil.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Neil, Yeah the 20ltr when its full can add up a bit on weight. The 10ltrs would be a good idea. The shower setup you have sounds like a top idea. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@norsehall309]

Sorry to all about the spelling on my reply no classes to proof read First, cheers, all, safe travels.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s cool mate. Cheers Tim.

[@asd67lkj]

Your going to get some comments about filling up with the garden hose.....LOL. That is what I do but use a B.E.S.T filter. Had no problems with taste or quality, so far....(...and run the hose to clear the stale water in the hose...)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I've had a couple. I spent 30 years in the building game and drank water for the garden hose daily from building sites. It hasn't impacted me i dont reckon. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim

[@drew5763]

60 litre bladder behind front seats, works ok so far but I might change it to poly tank because hose fitting type fillers arnt going to be easy to fill when no taps around, the poly has a large opening for filling from bucket etc. 😀

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah thats it mate. The jerry can has a number of benefits for using it. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@michaelgordon9044]

Love this Tim, will change my current setup! Do you have a link to the brass fitting? How does the cap spin freely

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Michael, It does work well mate and simple to use. Sorry i dont have the links to the fittings. I got them from Pirtek. The cap spins on the washer i mentioned in the video. Hope that helps and thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@poeyd9624]

Onya Timbo 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@poeyd9624]

@@timbates4wdadventures Little tips and tricks like these are fantastic mate , really enjoy your content there ol mate 🍻🍻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@poeyd9624 Thanks mate, thats great you find them helpful.

[@coolstar2398]

This is the best Jerry can hack that I have seen so far. I have gone and tried to replicate this but I can’t get a tight enough seal around the elbow fitting to make it water tight. Any tips?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Thanks for that. It’s a simple setup for a Jerry can when out camping. I have a top and bottom brass washer to help with the seal. My connection to the screw on cap does spin, but seals without any water leaking. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@dkelly6492]

Awesome concept am doing that for sure. Saves installing a water tank and jerry cans fit perfectly in the ute canopy. Also I don't like the idea of having all of my water in one tank when I'm in remote areas. Jerry cans are good for water storage redundancy - if one leaks or cracks on a rough trsil or whatever, then i still have 2 as backup. Also, what's the importance of the hose bend in the Jerry can being in line with the one coming out of the elbow ? Cheers mate

[@MrDannerz69]

Gday Tim, whered you pick up the brass elbow from? Loving the channel, keep it up.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I got the brass fittings from PIRTEK. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@littleadv3ntures]

Can we get a supplies list? I just need the brass fittings please? I saw someone commented what was needed, but Tim also mentions two washers and drilling 16mm hole… cheers

[@oldbloke204]

You obviously also have the tap above the level of the Jerry when travelling so that if it does get a knock or isn't closed properly you don't lose your water? Good thing about this setup is it is about as light as it can be and gravity always works.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats it mate. The hoes tap is mounted on the cargo barrier and it is higher than the jerrycan. It weighs very little which is another bonus. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@asd67lkj]

@@timbates4wdadventures Like syphoning petrol out of the neighbors car....LOL

[@andrewcheshire244]

Put a pressure valve in the cap (or anywhere on top), pump it up with your onboard air compressor (must have for 4x4) and you've got pressure for showers. Gravity fed showers aren't very good.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Good idea mate. It works fine as it is for drinking water. Thanks for your tip. Cheers Tim

[@stevegoodwin5841]

40 litre poly tank under tray, gravity fed to tap. Topargee surface mount water tank gauge that measures litres used.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Steve, The water level gauge is a good idea. Keeps an eye on how much water is left in the tank. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@BruceschultzAU]

I use dual skinned food grade 80 litre water bladders. And packs of 1.5 litre drinking water from Woolies. You can fill up lots of otherwise useless voids with bottles

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yeah cool. Sounds like a top setup. Cheers Tim.

[@pphillip65]

Thanks Tim, this is great. I'll be heading to Pirtek in the morning to purchase the brass elbow. Do you get any water leakage from the elbow and the screw lid of the jerry can?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Phil, None at all mate. The washer under the top elbow helps to grip the two fittings together. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@outnumberedbysheep]

60ltr collapsable tank behind passenger seat in foot well. Seat does not need to be moved forward and can still recline. Weight is low (stable) and conforms to shape of area it is situated and therefore doesn’t become a missile upon sudden breaking. Easy fill via outlet hose that has conventional small brass garden tap with lever (important so you can stop fill quickly at unit and not overfill). Braided hose (tough and doesn’t kink or deform even when door repeatedly closed on it. Brass pressure relief valve on top of unit to avoid explosion and death when filling. You hear it open before bag is full. Then you simply reduce flow until maximum capacity. No drip, no lift filling! Has two very strong stable lifting handles if you want to use bag externally. Upside? Side step (assuming you have one) is a good platform for water transfer to pots etc. This set up keeps weight low, (water is heavy), is secure and out of the way and uses the space its placed in to maximum effect. Things can be placed on top during travel. It’s tough! No valves need be opened when using as bag simply collapses whilst emptying. Downside? It’s low, so you ain’t showering under it. It uses a space where a passengers feet could be (although small children in child seats can happily rest feet upon bag) I’m experimenting with a 200mm x 2m saddled PVC pipe on roof rack for showering. That equates to about 60lts. Painted black of course. That on the right side of roof rack/ tyre on left to balance weight. A 3m braided hose and a detachable quality watering gun with shower mode. A small plastic pallet to stand on that can be easily stored on roof rack. Keep it safe.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thats a great setup you have and gone to some effort to set it up. Keeping the weight down low is the go for better handling. Ive seen those PVC piping around roof racks and painted black for showers. That would a top idea as long as the pipe can be glued well so it doesn't come apart. Thanks heaps mate for your reply and feedback. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@sheraaz_panda_life]

Hi Tim, could you please note the part number for the brass fittings. Can't find at the local Bunnings.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I wish i had the part numbers for those fittings. I got them from Pirtek, not from Bunnings if that helps at all. Cheers Tim.

[@glennpayne704]

Nice set up Tim....where are those water containers available from? Any chance of showing the brass fittings separately?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I got the jerry cans from BCF. Super Cheap Auto also have them. I got the fittings from Pirtek. Cheers Tim

[@brucegrant9964]

Install a small Air pump set at like 2lb pressure ! Onto the Breather end Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Bruce, Ahh that sounds like a great idea mate. I'll check that idea out. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim.

[@brucegrant9964]

@@timbates4wdadventures Anytime Tim thanks for sharing your Travels and experience love your Channel buddy hope to see you in the Hills one day Take care

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Bruce, Thanks mate. I greatly appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@bismarckmark6566]

With that setup it's critical to make sure the tap is off when travelling. Otherwise you will siphon the whole lot out into the back of your 4wd.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats for sure mate. Cheers Tim

[@dtomic17]

Pro tip : since you have the garden hose attachment at the end of your hose you can go to bunnings and buy a caravan water filter which is about $25 which will attach to your hose if you want cheaper ebay has even better deals, then where ever you fill your water from you will have filtered water from the tap.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top idea mate. Cheers Tim

[@robmacca67]

I also have something similar but use plastic fittings. I would much prefer brass fittings but I am curious as to how u prevent water leaking from where the brass fitting goes through the plastic lid? What sort of seals do u use to allow both the internal hole and external hose move together and for it not to leak out where the brass fitting goes through the lid??

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate I have a washer between the two fittings. Plus I wound tape around the threads before joining the two. Cheers Tim.

[@gregwilliamson6247]

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[@druidstone733]

Great set up Tim, have you got any more details on the brass fititngs? and where you got them from?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I got those brass fittings from Pirtek. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@druidstone733]

@@timbates4wdadventures many thanks Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@druidstone733 no worries mate.

[@reignofhate86]

can you provide a link to the brass fitting please?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I haven't got a link mate. But i got them from Pirtek. Hope that helps a bit mate. Cheers Tim.

[@angeloudy]

I'm using a pure hose at the moment. I open the cap, put the hose in and suck it. Yours is much better. Where did you get the 90 degree connector? How do you make sure the hose doesn't turn when the cap turns.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. I got all of the brass fittings from Pirtec When I screw the cap back on, I just hold the fitting on top of the cap and that makes sure the hose inside doesn’t spin. Hope that helps. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@rachaelc1681]

Hey Tim. Thanks for sharing this, I’m planning to give it a go. What size hose do you use? 13mm?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Rachael, I think it is 13mm hose. Just the standard size that came with the reel of hose that i bought. Hope that helps a bit. Cheers Tim

[@79series]

I couldn't find any at bunnings, any tips to find food grade hose, taps and fittings

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I got the hose and Jerry can at Super Cheap auto. Fittings from Pirtek. Cheers Tim

[@Quarry4x4]

Pressure pack garden sprayer. Never used for poison of course only ever had water in it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I have heard of simple things being used at water tanks. Cheers Tim

[@drew5763]

Nowadays you can buy them with a 12v lithium battery but just after I bought mine AEG released their 18/56 v which would have been ideal as I run AEG 18v gear daily 👍 There is a downside of course with battery gear...it,s not cheap 😀