Setting up the water in the caravan

[@andrewsutton4926]

Ah yes, the disappointing dribble of a yellow-tap error... or the sprint to the offside sofa, dive under it as quick as possible, trap fingers in hinges, swear loudly, jump up, hit head on raised sofa, trap arm as weight of cushion collapses whole thing on your arm... yep... been there. Only once though... honest ;)

[@TheTrudgians]

Best comment so far. 😂😂😂

[@barbsdee3831]

Yep hands up we forgot the tap a few times 🤦🏼‍♀️🙌🏻 A brilliant explanation thank you

[@davidbowl2251]

Hi Dan great video We fill our Aqua Roll up when we arrive then I use a cheap watering can and funnel from the pound shop to top up This way its just a little and often going to the stand pipe Plus they weigh nothing in the front locker Dave

[@petercartledge5088]

Good video. Just one point. On serviced pitches I always use a water connection from tap to the Aquaroll with a float valve. I don’t trust a connection direct to the caravan. If the pressure limiting valve fails it might subject your caravan pipe work to full mains pressure which could blow it apart.

[@TheTrudgians]

Morning, ve heard many folks mention this, but the truth is, if they fail they block up. If somthing snaps, or gives way - the pressure from the mains causes the workings to block, hence not pass anything through. Ours did break and block up, it passed a very low amount of water. We ended up going back to the Aqua roll solution, simply because we always have the Aqua roll on board, so might as well make use of it somehow!! Take care, and happy new year. Dan

[@andrewsutton4926]

@@TheTrudgians I've heard this, too, Dan, and because it's seemingly written in to caravan folk lore I'm really reluctant to try it - I mean this goes back 25 years or so to discussions with my grandparents and parents (and I'm only 34 now). Reluctant to try it, but eager to ditch as much weight as I can if I am on a service pitch for example. If you get chance would you do a comparison video between a direct connection and a float valve connection, explaining what you outline above? Then again... I could just buy a Colapz bucket and leave the aqua roll and float at home!

[@BrianHenners]

Get well soon. I had it just before Christmas.

[@roymorgan138]

Thank you Dan for another great upload and I hope you are feeling a lot better very soon, stay safe.

[@hitchupngomr_p3927]

Yep.. guilty of leaving the yellow taps open 🤦😁 Great video as always Dan. Looking forward to the next one 👍

[@TheTrudgians]

Thanks 👍

[@andyjenno]

Hi Dan, I hope you're feeling better soon. Great, informative video, cheers Andy 👍

[@amandamartin-smith6130]

Hi Dan, super vlog. I always forget to close yellow valve 🤣 My partner always shouts... CLOSE THE VALVE 🤣 Hey ho, it must be my age. Hope you feel better soon 😊

[@glenturner2312]

Good insightful video. We use a jug to collect the water when pulling it through the taps, then either fill the kettle or pour it back in the aqua-roll. Yes I've forgotten to close the drain down valve a few times aswell. 😂

[@TheTrudgians]

That's a great idea!

[@ianjohnson1790]

Get well soon. Good info as always, we all forget to close the valve.🤣🙃

[@touringaroundwithrosie]

I don't think there has been a time where i have remembered to close the yellow tap, It's always a case of "I hear running water from somewhere" followed by OH! and lots of running to get to the tap under the seat. Its the best way to get some cardio in :D looking forward to seeing your next videos always enjoy them :D

[@robertcallander1065]

Been there done that lol great advice thank you should have no problem this year 👍hope you feel better soon 👍👍👌👌

[@TheTrudgians]

Thanks 👍

[@colinrimmer789]

Guilty Dan and what lovely hands you have! 😂😂 Hope your feeling better soon.

[@jezjones289]

Furnace! Boiler surely, hope you’re pleased with your new Bailey “Trailer “ ! Seriously though, great video as always and hope you’re over the dreaded covid soon. Kind regards.

[@TheTrudgians]

Yup it’s a furnace and a boiler, also a heat exchanger. But according to Mrs T. It’s “that thing” under the seat. 😂😂

[@rogerbixley6911]

G´day Mr. Trudgian. I hope that you get over your covid...a very nasty disease A friend of mine had it some months ago. He was in hospital for about 4 weeks wired up to all sorts of apparatus. Get well soon.

[@davidbotterill7549]

Hi Dan hope you get well soon. I’ve left that valve open as well. I always drain my water system into my wastemaster as it gives it a free wash out. Dave Birmingham

[@davidlewins4631]

Hope you get better soon! Take care! Not done it yet! I've got it to look forward to! I suppose? I've always collected the drain water in my waste master, not cos someone said i should it just made sense to me. I'm glad there is a good reason to do it. I've always thought I was in the minority doing it, though?

[@leisapurdue9296]

Happy New Year x

[@peterkane4524]

Nice one Dan, Good to see your back 🙂, Hope your over the Flu/Covid soon and yes i have not only left the yellow drain down open but also left the shower turned on when connecting water, (ow what fun that was) P.S that Evora does look a lot like your old van ;-) lol looking forward to the new van mod's all the best for 2024, Pete & Trish.

[@bob-og1ih]

Hi Dan great vlog, very informative as normal and yes I have pumped the whole contents of the aquaroll on the grass, you mention in a previous vlog that your new caravan has a water tank and you are going to fit a water filter to it,, I have a Weinsberg Caravan fitted as standard with water tank and filter (bought it new), after my first years use I decided to replace the filter but was horrified with the cost, I think it was £150+, so looked for a cheaper alternative, and came up with an inline fridge water dispenser filter, and with a couple of alterations to the pipework it has worked and costs £20 per season, I have used it now for 4 years, drinking water tastes great hope this helps as one caravaner to another. Regards Bob, (Company I used was UK Waterfilters)

[@theonlywoody2shoes]

In our caravan I keep a length of 32mm diameter rigid PVC waste pipe. One end is cut at an angle with the other end straight(ish). It’s roughly 20mm (3/4”) longer than the gap between the tip of the kitchen tap and the sink below. This easily slips over the tap when first filling the system and stops any splashes (and wet things you then have to dry). The angled end at the bottom ensures any water comes out easily. It’s light weight and takes minimal room in the pan drawer. I’m certainly a member of the “forgot to close the drain down valve” club 🤚🤚🤚 I hope you are feeling better soon.

[@rhinogooner]

I got some new white waste pipe the diameter just smaller than the aqua roll opening and cut it to the exact length to the top of the aqua roll opening. I insert inside and put pump in and this keeps the pump dead straight and on the bottom of the aqua roll so you get maximum amount of water. I did cut slots at the bottom of the pipe to allow maximum flow. I carry two aqua rolls as my good lady and I both shower in the morning so I always put the full one in place before showering. Sometimes I lay them on their side and connect the two together and for this I did cut a shorter piece of pipe to go in the side entry of the aqua roll.

[@nataliesteel9605]

Bless you

[@hairywol]

I can't believe an experienced chap like yourself leaves the yellow valve open. I thought it was only me.

[@TheTrudgians]

and, while im admitting stuff to this day i get confused with which way the yellow tap should be.... you'd think i'd learn right?

[@InverhavonRailways]

Instead of emptying out the aquaroll at the drain, I pump the remaining water to flush out the drainage pipework (and any drain hoses on a super pitch). It leaves them a lot cleaner and less stinky for next time.

[@15isto2]

Hope you are better soon

[@michaelgray1351]

I've filled my aquaroll, opened the taps and thought why is no water coming through then the 🪙dropped, I'd forgotten to close the drain tap. Hope you recover soon from covid, my brother has had it 4 times now despite the jabs

[@willemr562]

Nice system, not available outside the UK.

[@sparkmeister4706]

I've done it a few times but as I've always been on serviced pitches it's not been an issue. Get well soon Dan. We can't wait to see your new money pit in action

[@arthurgaskell798]

If like us you always use the van shower, it is much easier if you use a second aquaroll. Stops the need to fill up the aquaroll before it is empty.

[@TheTrudgians]

Never thought of a 2nd AquaRoll.

[@davidlewins4631]

I've seen many use two aquarolls, I always wonder would it not overflow the wastemaster? It is a good idea but the thought of having to empty the wastemaster anyway made me think if it was worth it? If there is a reason why it doesn't then off I trot to the accessory shop! Is the wastemaster capacity 80lt?

[@MikeKnapp-o9k]

Hi have you ever reviewed the Truma direct water feed for fully serviced pitches heard good and some bad things

[@TheTrudgians]

We have one, and I used it in 2020. I’ll be honest we couldn’t get any decent water through it. Not sure if ours is broken.

[@MikeKnapp-o9k]

The reviews say the same just nice to know someone has tried it perhaps stick with the barrel and syphon thanks for your reply 👍👍

[@leannegolder9610]

Oh yes, we’ve done it and my husband is a plumber! 😂

[@caravaningatheart2146]

Yes I have been there

[@dianegregory6562]

We have done this many time 🤪

[@colinmew7139]

Ah my Coachman VIP has 2 drawn Down valves one for hot one for cold supply

[@TheTrudgians]

Thats interesting, i wonder why they did that and not just the single drain down before the T junction between the hot water tank and the cold water feed?

[@EmilysDadd]

I have 2 drain valves on my Coachman Laser too ..... I've never looked to what they drain ... they just do! 😉 And yes ..... I have left them open when filling the water system.🙄

[@totaltouring829]

Am part of the know it all club. Am not ashamed to admit I’ve done what you’ve shown more times than we’ve had Tory prime ministers lol.

[@mailbox1016]

Ok I have forgotten the drain down valve and the Mrs says why is there water leaking all over the floor but I just say to her I'm cleaning the pipes as not to look stupid 😂 get well soon Dan

[@guythompson4541]

Once.

[@wannaknit]

personally we think it is poor etiquette to drain out onto the ground, leaving a big wet patch for the next occupant (who sometimes will be arriving within minutes of our departure on a CS with a 12 noon departure/arrival time for example). We always drain out into our wastewater holder - we carry a big funnel to make aiming easier from the drain into the wastewater carrier. get well soon, hope it isn't too bad.

[@Mr1967flyingv]

Big funnel is a good top tip,, I’ll try that next time. 👍

[@EmilysDadd]

would the next occupant even know this year? The weather has been soooo wet!

[@terryfielding8836]

Yep, I'm in that club! Done it far to many times🤬

[@MD-gc4xq]

Omg 40 Ltrs lasting 2 days, I go through 3 in a day with wife using the shower

[@TheTrudgians]

This made me laugh more than it should :-)

[@MD-gc4xq]

Yep, i rember a guy coming up to me at the water tap and he said “ new to caravaning?” I said yes is it obvious and he said yep, I’ve been watching you trotting up and down to the tap all day 😅😅😅 always go for a fully serviced pitch now😅

[@clarebentley6511]

Do it every bloody time

[@sparkmeister4706]

Ooo first

[@stevek4081]

Yep guilty 😂