Off-Grid Camping: Tips and Tricks to Save Water

[@The_Doc_Rocks]

Hi guys - another great vid on a Sunday morning :) All signed up for ECC. One point you didn't cover when talking about sources of water - RAIN! :) We use that big water collecting area of the awning to collect rainwater. We use a "Rain Saver Gutter" system (not expensive) and I'll add the link to the end of this comment. But we let the first flush of water go to ground, as it has the dust etc in it. We then tilt the awning ever so slightly more one way than the other (we just nudge up the awning support at the rear of the van a tad), apply the gutter clips to the awning's valance so that it forms a gutter, and either hang the bucket (complete with its filter) at the low end, or just stand the bucket on something and let the water run into it. Every time the bucket is full, we just stand it on the spare wheel and siphon it into one of the tanks. Alternatively, if you have a creek pull pump, you can just pump it out of the bucket into a tank. If it's still raining, just refill and repeat as needed until full. Nice clean rainwater - lovely!! Also, you can stand out in the rain (either with togs on, or nothing on if nobody around) and soap up and shower. Have done that a few times too, especially up here in Queensland where the rain tends to be quite heavy and not icy cold. :) Great series - keep it coming :) rvdaily.com.au/product-review-the-rain-saver-gutter/ rsgaccessories.com.au/pages/about-us

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, Pete. Good point. Something we don't do and don't really consider it. We'll touch on it in the next off-grid video!

[@jamesdeacon9629]

👋 Thank's Guy's You have a good day

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much. You too!

[@WilburFlight]

Done! Thanks. The two of us allow 50lts a day, but that includes laundry as well. Looking forward to the next vid

[@scruiser80]

We are pretty avid off grid campers, our biggest challenge is always water & toilet. On longer trips we carry a water bladder in the back of the ute that we fill at a water point in town. Pump that back into the van with an inline pump and we can sustain another 3-4 days each time. Great video guys!

[@colleenperry635]

Signed up to ECC newsletter When free camping we collect the cold water from the shower before it gets hot to use for coffee approx 4 cups

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great tip!

[@michaelsecomb4115]

Interesting tips. Some more: 1. Apply shampoo/ conditioner before turning on shower. 2. Shower standing in a bucket, as we did in the Simpson. 3. Catch rain water, using a bucket, 20litee drum or a funnel connected to a hose running to your tank inlet.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Love it. Cheers!

[@brettharman4614]

And another great episode. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great to see some diversity from all the others on KZbin. So sick of watching people cook a bloody roast or make a wrap 😂 Re water we got 5 expandable water containers from RTM, they hold 25 litres each so great fro a town or clear stream run. Have you guys got a caravan sponsor yet? No others are as deserving. Safe travels. Hopefully see you guys on the road somewhere.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated. We'll never say never but for now we're enjoying the freedom of not having a caravan sponsor.

[@alanappleby3353]

Subscription complete. We are a family of 5 from the southcoast nsw and just purchased a van.. we really appreciate your travel tips which will help us get on the road and be happy travellers.. thanks again.

[@duncanhislop4486]

Hi we live on the road full time in a motorhome. Yes and I appreciate what you guys have to say. WELL DONE regards Duncan and Doreen

[@brianmercer0113]

All signed up ready to win big. You ran into my son and his girlfriend in Tassie, they knew you because I told them to watch your Tassie Ferry video.

[@susanbuxton4545]

Hi guys, this is my first time watching your videos. I grew up in Tassie. Looks like you filmed this video at Lake Gardener also known as Wilmot Dam. I lived a bit north of Wilmot. There is a lookout on the Wilmot Road, on the way from Wilmot to Forth. The lookout over looks farm land and Lake Barrington and the mountains. I grew up on the farm near the lookout and when I got married I moved onto the farm at the lookout. I lived in this area many years ago.

[@rachelash7299]

Oooooh, we started our camping adventures at lake Gairdner in about 2010 in a little 3 man tent on a frosty night. That was back in the days before wiki camps and we had to make things up as we went, we started a Facebook camping page to post pics and give info of campsites. Look how far things have come!!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Love it!

[@smurfzilla5756]

I would of never thought of using salt water to wash up thank you. After watching you guys I am thinking now of getting rid of the washing machine and getting more storage. Cheers for the great tips.

[@kerryatkinson2511]

Hi guys signed up for Everything Caravan & Camping and hope your enjoying our lovely state of Tasmania

[@JudgieRob0422]

We are in the process of waiting for our Urban Armolite build, been researching and learning from KZbin channels, I appreciate the advice and learnings from other people's experiences. Great off-grid video series, great work guys

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great to hear, thanks! Good luck with the new van.

[@michelleblack9326]

Thanks Simon and Liz. Really appreciate all your tips and tricks. Looking forward to the rest of this off-grid series 😊

[@ctarrant1761]

Thanks guys, have just signed up and we are just a few days from embarking on our lap around Australia, hopefully see you on the road.

[@Cuppa500]

Good Video. We have lived & travelled 'off grid' for the past 6 years & you articulate the many benefits & attractions of travelling in this way well. Our rig is much smaller, but nevertheless we have been capable of regularly going 6 to 8 weeks between re-supplying for food, & can go for up to 4 weeks without running out of on board water. (2 of us in a Nissan Patrol + Tvan) with 220 litres carried. Ice cream 2 litre container with a couple of inches of water & flannel washes. Showers are a luxury when we know where next water is coming from. We have however never had to move on just because of the need to top up. We have never needed to plug into power.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great to hear. As you say, you can be frugal if and when needed, and it makes that shower all the better when it happens.

[@lesnayda5397]

Very refreshing videos Absolutely loved the one we have watched so far! 24:45

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much, that's great to hear.

[@damon9701]

100% water is the number 1 issue. We have 2 jerry cans plus a Plastimo 100 litre soft tank. The 100 litre takes up little space when not needed, but can sit under the kids feet when full. Perfect for us

[@missfreshwater2930]

Done! Great tip about the thermomix bowl for keeping washing up water warm. Starting that one for sure.

[@michaelzarb6480]

JUST SIGNED UP TO ECC NEWSLETTER GREAT EPISODE CANT WAIT FOR NEXT ONE OFF GRID EPISODE

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great to hear, Michael!

[@pjcrotty2813]

Ya this would work for any environment. I am designing and building a tiny home on wheels. Using solar power and batteries, incinerator toilet, collection and conservation of water.

[@AlanRogers-to7sq]

Parked at the best spot on the hinterland Lake Gardiner it's got a great feel about it there, good to see the river has more water in it than my last trip in thére

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It really is!

[@jennybeausang683]

If you have a top load washer, stop it before it pumps out, remove the washing (squeezing water out) put it in a bucket and throw another load through by starting the washer from the beginning again, repeat until washing done. Spin it out, I dunk the washing in a cold bucket of water to rinse and spin out. If you use wool mix no need to rinse. I can do 4 loads of washing on about 30 litres of water

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great tip, thanks Jenny!

[@joannaweren4997]

Hi guys - another good tip is to collect water off your pull out awning. ( if you’re lucky enough to have a rain shower) Ours has a Chanel on the outer edge with a hose fitting attached to one end. Connect hose and run to your water tank or a jerry can. If awning doesn’t have a Chanel Seen people rig up a funnel and hose and into a jerry can . Just need one end a bit lower to give a small fall.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Good point. We'll mention this in the next video!

[@pata8167]

Done can't wait to see more on off grid caravanning

[@russellbentley1055]

Enjoying watching the Tassie series

[@rodneymurfet8784]

Thanks for the tips guys. We have just signed up. We have just purchased our first van and are setting up for our trip. Your info is invaluable

[@gregm663]

Nice vid guys. Well set out and crystal clear. That location looks awesome! All signed up!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, Greg. Glad it was useful.

[@leonrolinski1055]

Grate video guys love the water saving tips 😊

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers

[@begatatgirl]

Great information and signed up for the newsletter too. Didn’t know about that site, thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to your next episode 🥰🥰👏👏

[@trogladite1000]

Love this topic, have just finished my electrical set up. Looking forward to the rest of this series. Cheers Mick

[@Matlow63]

Great advice. Your video's are well worth watching. Love the "Navy shower" Did it for 33 years in the Navy. Take care.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, great to hear.

[@prestonpeiris6385]

Some handy tips in the Off-Grid Travel Part1. All signed up for Everything Caravan Camping.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great to hear!

[@PaulCourtney-dn7vy]

Great info.....just waiting on the caravan now, 16 months & counting 😞

[@ryanclark7136]

Great video, worth it just for the 30L a day comment - I’ve been looking for a good water use vid! Genuinely really helpful for a heavy water using couple about to start a lap! New newsletter subscribers also 👌🏼👌🏼

[@gaylebentley758]

Great info!! We love our washing machine still in our van but love all the other tips to save water…

[@KeznGeoff]

Thanks for the tips and links too! Subscribed to newsletter 🤞

[@brianambler1767]

Hi guys enjoy your content ,have been subscribed to your channel for a long time now. I agree water is the most important source to have. What I have done I bought a 12 volt camp shower and fitted a 12 volt cigarette point in the side of the vanity fill a 5 litre bucket with water and we can both shower with less than 10 litres of water .We have an old van and found we wasted too much water trying to set the right temperature. this system works well for us when off grid.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers Brian! Whatever works best for you!

[@johnorth8490]

Hey guys, thanks for your tips. Really appreciate your knowledge. I have signed up for the News letter at Everything Caravan n Camping. Keep doing g a great job. 🍻👍

[@beesncheese]

Great glad I found you two

[@kiaorable]

Hey this was a good video, it’s great how much water we do go thru, loved the fact doing dishes in salt water, I’ll be doing that now. Awesome once again.

[@juliabrown9936]

Great video, Have only just been able to sit down and watch today. Signed up to the ECC newsletter albeit a little late. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@AdventureLifeOz]

Cheers, looking forward to the hot tips and things I haven’t thought of for my new set up. Signed up to everything yeewww

[@maryarends7134]

Signed up to ECC newsletter. Loved the first episode, full of great hints. Thanks heaps.

[@sandieduckworth2584]

Hay Guys We just subscribed to everything Caravan camping. Keep up the vid’s. Travelling Ducks 😊

[@JanineBray]

Just bought my very first caravan today, an avan aliner.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Nice one!

[@ralphwardell9286]

Hi guys,great vid on water savings. Looking forward to the next episode on electrics. Cheers.

[@coreymcculloch4282]

Can't wait to see your Tassie travels. As a Taswegian always interesting to see how others see and feel about Tassie caravanning life

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Looking forward to sharing it with you!

[@kathleenwhelan6500]

I've signed up and I really appreciated this video on water saving tips.

[@coldstream011]

You make our Sunday more enjoyable considering tomorrow Is Monday. I have signed up for everything camping

[@davekerr8133]

Some good advice there guys. I can relate to all you've said. We're off grid a lot & become very inventive when using water. Cheers

[@kerrieransom1324]

Really enjoyed this video, as well as all of your previous ones. Looking forward to the next one. I have subscribed to everything caravan and camping. Kerrie R.

[@ianfredericks-nutbushvcity2791]

Great vid guys, some informative tips and ideas to consider. Just subscribed for the newsletter from EC&C and thanks for pointing out this group as I wasn't aware of them.

[@Just2Tourin]

Awesome water saving tips. Have just subscribed. Planning a years off grid travel in May 😊

[@RHAussieTravels]

Signed up for the 'Everything Caravans & Camping' newsletter guys. We are new subscribers but love your content, and try and watch at least one old KZbin episode each night. Keep up the good work.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Love it! Welcome, Hugh.

[@michelleblack9326]

Already signed up for the ECC newsletter

[@jenpatjen]

I didn't think I would learn much about off grid as we've been doing it for a very long time, but I did! Thank you so much! I love watching your travels because you could so be our kids 😂 you are so great to watch because we can relive our travels through your eye's, and Liz I love that thermi goes with you 😎 mine has been around Aus, 8 years ago not many people had seen one camping. So the hot water in the thermoserver was my favourite tip. Now I'm going to put two in for our next trip instead of one. Can't wait to see your travels as we have the same trip mapped out on wiki and leave Friday 😃signed up to ECC too😊

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That's awesome! Glad to hear it was useful.

[@karenkmk4035]

Great tips, thanks..you guys are the masters of water conservation 😂. 14 days is amazing 😮. Carrying 2 hoses and a portable water container are good ideas we will take on..👍.

[@plumberbazz1]

Excellent explanation Simon and Liz, especially for the inexperienced, you have covered the water side very well, as a retired plumber I'm giving you a 10 out of 10 score, the only thing I could add is to carry potable drinking water separate to your tanks, just in case of contamination.........cheers.

[@Hairymel]

Signed up for East coast camping - hope we’re not too late!

[@tammyschutz1252]

Great episode taught me stuff I didn’t know thanks 😊

[@tonyhealy5182]

Another excellent episode, thanks. Already signed up for ACC newsletter. Catch you next week.

[@davecooper4739]

Cheers guys, signed on, Great content vids, real easy to watch, Safe travels aye, Enjoy Taz ✌️🍺

[@Ozarkmd]

Hoping you might cover Safety and security when at, and leaving off grid sites to tour around

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It's on the list!

[@murrayoldham943]

Great episode to start the new series

[@annchambers1487]

Great episode! Dry shampoo also a good water saver👏👏

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Mathew-Costa]

Keep up the good work. I'm really keen to hear all your top tips to stay off grid, as we are in the process of setting up our own.

[@jimnicholls841]

Another water saving hint, is to have a spray bottle with a mixture of water & dish washing detergent, and spray dishes and wipe them clean with a tissue, and wash a days worth of dishes in a daily wash, not after each meal.

[@johnsteel4861]

Thanks Great video. Just subscribed to newsletter. Safe travels

[@justlookingaround2018]

So many hints, thank 😊 Signed up for newsletters ✔️

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great to hear!

[@cliffw6031]

Good info. Thinking of making space for a 100lt + water tank in my canopy to help with offgrid. I have signed up to Everything Caravan & Camping. looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Sounds great!

[@waynechaplin9189]

Howdy Simon & Liz, love your show, you give great tips, just signed up ECC newsletter, both of you are such easy going couple and such fantastic parents,😃

[@RedbullTravels]

Great channel guys. Really enjoy your adventures.

[@jenniferkendall7889]

Very informative Vid water saving THANKS

[@annnardi7892]

Great video to learn some off grid tips, just signed up too

[@garyrobertson1956]

Thanks for the info. Already signed up to ECC newsletter.

[@johnwright9631]

Great episode 👏 Learnt heaps. You guys are our faves! So real. Have subscribed to Everything Caravan and Camping.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MareeForman]

Great information as usual. Enjoy your travels. 👍

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thank you! Will do!

[@aussie_detectingnoverlanding]

Hi...awesome video and info guys...yep have been subscribed to You and ECC newsletter for some time now!

[@brentgreen6177]

Thanks Liz and Simon. Love your down to earth, easygoing style….and your great tips! Keep up the good work!

[@kevencronk1270]

Hi, looking forward to more of your off grid series, great info. I just signed up to everything caravan and camping, cheers Keven

[@IanMorris-vf5sy]

Just love your show and can't wait for next Sunday. All signed up for Everything Caravan and Camping. Keep up the good work.

[@PittsFly]

Great vid. Always a wealth of information. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@explore_n_pour]

We love our Sunday mornings watching you guys! Thanks for the great tips 😀

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much

[@carolinehadley8655]

Love what you do and following all your travels and adventures. You have opened our eyes to some amazing corners of this wonderful country that we can’t wait to explore 💕

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much!

[@michellemanton434]

Great video guys. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Subscriptions done ✅ cheers

[@ouroz_adventures]

Thanks guys great tips … luvya work 🤙

[@jeffbrowne5307]

Hi. We just subscribed to ECC. It is great to be able to compare our water saving approach to yours. Interestingly, your ideas and daily consumption were almost the same as ours. One thing we do is catch in a container the initial shower water prior to it getting warm. Over a week it is about 10 litres. Cheers

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@michellewhyte1265]

Excellent video and great tips for off grid travelling; thoroughly enjoyed. Thankyou, keep up the great work.

[@joeblogs4295]

Just signed up for ECC and continue to love your videos. Really looking forward the rest of your off grid material. Regards!

[@kathiegriffin2829]

Love your content guys…just discovered your channel and am a new subscriber…also went and joined the email list for the above comps😁👌

[@mykelphotography]

Fantastic help guys, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience so very much appreciated.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janicejenkin4119]

Thanks again guys. Love watching you each week. All Signed up for the everything caravan and camping newsletter. Great site ❤

[@stuartcrawford1]

Awesome tips, have signed up 😊

[@angelinemagistro9434]

Hi Liz & Simon, absolutely love your videos they are so helpful for us as us girls are planning our first lap, we are so open to using strategies that can work for us (not having the strength of a man) sadly lost my husband last April & my sister is also on her own, so would love tips for ways we can do things that may impact being to heavy for us. I'm loving the off grid series, on water management we heard use baby wipes to save on the water! We also are wanting to book going to Tassie so truly loving your current EP's on that! Thank you for all your help & advise!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Sorry to hear about your husband. Great that you've got the opportunity to travel with your sister! There's nothing you need a lot of strength for really, we're sure you'll manage. If you're planning to tow, a towing course can be a great way to get experience and confidence.

[@neilzantuck197]

Great video,good information to take on board

[@sandratucker3711]

All signed up to ECC newsletter. Thanks guys for a very informative part 1 travelling off grid. Always love watching as you travel around our beautiful country. congrats guys 👏

[@jenniferthompson4336]

Love watching you guys. Very informative & great scenery shots. Alway look forward to your videos. Your willingness to share your knowledge is. Excellent.😀 Take care happy travels.