ENDLESS WATER | OFF-GRID CARAVAN/CAMPING | 12V Pump Box | Filtered drinking water | Homemade DIY
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2020
- Ever been setup up the perfect campsite, wising to stay for weeks only to realised that you are running out of water? Today I show you what/how I’ve built a 12V pump box that can turn any fresh water source into clean, safe drinking water for your campsite or caravan.
We are a family of 4 and it doesn’t matter how we go about it, water is by far the limiting factor that determines how long we can remain ‘off-grid’ camping. I knew I needed to find a way to store/source more water to become less reliant on regular top ups.
Carrying hundreds and hundreds of litres of water is heavy, bulky and not practical.
As mentioned in the video, here is the full parts list I have used in creating this box:
Tactix Storage Box: ebay.us/tAvpsW
12V Shurflow Water Pump 4009: ebay.us/78jmrr
12V ‘Water Pump’ rocker switch: ebay.us/jpxV7k
Anderson Plug: ebay.us/mRnl5r
10m Power cable (w/plugs): ebay.us/7gJxvf
Smartex P 16mm water pipe: www.bunnings.com.au/smartex-1...
2 x 2m anti-kink hoses: www.bunnings.com.au/nylex-nev...
12mm barb suction strainer: ebay.us/4YaOix
2 x 16mm to 1/2” male adaptor: www.bunnings.com.au/smartex-p...
16mm to 1/2’’ female elbow: www.bunnings.com.au/smartex-p...
1/2’’ to 1/2’’ elbow: www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-1...
16mm to 1/2’’ female straight: www.bunnings.com.au/smartex-p...
Inline Water Filter: ebay.us/UYtQTf
Twin Canister Filter: ebay.us/TMXwsl
Black Cable: ebay.us/Mdk6Qe
Red Cable: ebay.us/zKWO0s
Split Conduit: ebay.us/Gdcz3u
Wiring Clips: ebay.us/x8Hi6L
Narva Inline Fuse Holder: ebay.us/DXpPT2
Fuses: ebay.us/9vAcgZ
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Well done. I love seeing the DIY solutions that people come up with for an need they identify. Very neat and tidy.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video
Thank you for producing a very informative and useful video. I liked the idea of the end product being very compact and all components being stored in the one unit. Well done.
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I've found this very helpful and the fact that it's able to contain all the components in the one case makes it very convenient.
Cheers, Nathan.
Just love this straight forward, economical approach to clean camp water. Going to start buying & assembling shortly. Thank you for a great Vid !
Good to hear, I'm glad you enjoyed this video. All the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Appreciate this video, seems simple enough to be a good addition to the camp kit. Well put together, thank you.
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate the feedback.
Cheers, Nathan.
Love it. A very easy man to listen to Nathan. And love an Aussie video. Cheers
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers.
Such a great idea especially using the same pump that we have in the van. Well detailer and tested outcomes...Well done !!
Thanks mate, I appreciate that.
Love the idea, I have most of the parts already but did not think of the toolbox mounting, we use a bladder and pump a lot and this will be on my bucket list of modifications. Thanks a lot.👍👍
Thanks for the video. Nice to see an Australian video with products available in Australia. Nice setup. Have a nice day.
Dude! this is incredible and I will be working on this project very soon. I wanna make sure that I have a back up system no matter where I am. Thanks so much for this; you really enriched my life today. 🙌🏼
Thanks mate, I'm really glad you enjoyed it and it could help you with your project.
Good luck with your build and let us know how you go.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great idea and well put together. I have only just found this channel and you are easy to listen to unlike others on other channels. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks mate 👍 appreciate that feedback, it’s always encouraging. Welcome to the channel, I hope you enjoy the content. Cheers, Nathan.
I was just in the process of designing a setup for our off grid caravanning adventures when I came upon your video. An excellent presentation and I will now use your design to build my own.
Thanks :)
Awesome, great to hear. All the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
"If there are no more videos after this one, you'll know why!" ROFLMAO. Awesome!
Haha, glad you enjoyed it mate.
PS. Still alive and kicking!
@@XploringOz hello mate
Another great vid. For the inlet stainer, bend/form up a metal spike (even a long tent peg and a couple of cableties) to hold the strainer at the height/depth you wish securely. I found a stainless garden stake to be ideal (although a challenge to bend!). I've not taken much water from natural freshwater sources but when accessing rainwater tanks etc, Ive found filtering it beneficial to say the least. Keep up the great work, thanks.
Thanks mate! I love that idea, I reckon that would work a treat in ensuring the correct height of the strainer. Definitely something I'll look at doing.
Best tip shared so far!
Cheers, Nathan.
You have really thought this project through from beginning to end . I’m inspired to make one for myself now. Love your work
Thanks mate, it has come in super handy.
All the best with making one!
Cheers, Nathan.
He copied my main channel
I was inspired to save and share Very helpful for animal water out back The portable pump
Well done! I like your device both for your component selection and execution as well as basic sturdiness, just off hand I don't see a thing I'd do differently. A sensible 'how to' explanation and test procedure too.
Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the feedback.
Thanks, Nathan.
Hello from California USA. Very informative. Well done.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it. Just checked out some of your content on your channel and subscribed there too!
Cheers, Nathan.
Seems like this application would be great built-in component for motor homes and campers.
@@jonothandoeser For sure, could be a great unit to incorporate into vehicles to be able to self source fresh water sources, straight into the RV's tanks.
Have just come across your channel for the first time. Great review of your custom build and well done with the presentation (bordering on professional). I will ensure to check out your other content. Cheers and thank you. Cheers from lockdown Victoria ;)
Thanks mate. I appreciate that, it's great to have such encouraging comments coming through. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hope you like some of the others.
Cheers, Nathan.
Excellent job on the presentation! And great idea and system, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.
Really great job! THIS is something I'm doing now! Everywhere we go has water! Many mountain springs as well!
Awesome, glad to hear this helped give you some ideas. All the best with your build and your adventures.
Cheers, Nathan.
I'm not very patient but the quality of your speech and information made me pay attention to every detail while being filled with joy, very amazing. I didn't expect that.
thanks and keep your excellence
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback.
Cheers, Nathan.
I use a campervan to travel and I think this will extend my stay in some areas to a month! I have a refrigerator but hike and camp with hiking meals. Between those two and water, water has been the limiting factor. Using a bag filter for water has it's limits, at least to my patience. Thank you for the video
Thanks mate, I'm glad to hear this have given you an idea to help you increase those stays away.
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice work. Thanks for the parts list too!
Your welcome. Cheers mate.
What an awesome idea mate would be the perfect solution for my portable hot water system might have to make one myself thanks for another great video
Cheers mate, glad it has given you some ideas. Good luck with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
What a great video and idea. Surely this will inspire somebody to make their own. Love ya work 👍🍻
Thanks mate. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully it does inspire others.
Cheers, Nathan.
Extremely cool design! Thanks for your video and the inspiration 😎
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Good luck with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Excellent video mate, very neat and tidy, great inspiration for my own 12V water pump box project 💦💪🏕
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. All the best with your build if you go ahead with it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Good video , thanks for the details . Best wishes from Daytona Beach , Florida .
What a fantastic informative video.
Well detailed and clear also.
Love the step by step description.
Hopefully you were able to do more videos 😂😂😂😂😂
Cheers Simon! So you’ll be glad to know I survived! Still here and still trying to make some good videos!
Cheers for watching! Nathan.
Bloody awesome. Just what I’m looking for. Well done mate. Now I just have to find the time to do it......
Thanks mate! Appreciate that, all the best with your project.
Cheers, Nathan.
A must have for camping, thank you for the idea and video from Florida, USA camper.
Awesome, thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thank you XploringOz for such a useful sound video this is so helpful for people like myself who don't have a clue about water filtration.
No problems mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks, Nathan.
Brilliant! And very clever the way you put it all together…
Thanks mate, appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Excellent design, construction and testing. Bloody good work!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers, Nathan.
What a great comprehensive video ! Awesome job !
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
this is amazingly great to me thank you so much ive been wanting something like this!!
Awesome, so glad to hear you enjoyed it. Hopefully it gave you some ideas.
Cheers, Nathan.
Really nice idea.. that's awesome. Thanks I'm definitely building one for myself... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed the video. All the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
This has inspired me. The parts have started to arrive. Thanks for the great video and parts list.
Awesome mate, glad you got some ideas from this 👍 good luck with your build.
@@XploringOz Shame I can't put up a photo. It is now built and works great :)
@@nleikvold awesome! Glad to hear it works well 🤙
Great video! You could also have the filters permanently attached to the caravan before it goes into the tanks And have a extra filter on the drinking water side at the tap...
Thanks mate. For sure, this is another great option. Not something I have personally done to my van at present.
Good to see some Aussie content. You know it true Aussie when you get your stuff from Bunnings. Subscribed
Haha, cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great job. I was thinking of doing this myself the other other day as we prepare our camper for first time use. Only one thing to mention is all the hoses should be drink safe, I know I have drank from many garden hoses on hot summers days at work and still only have one head 🤣👍
Thanks mate! Definitely, there are many different filtration options that can be added to this system outside of the box itself. Can be suited for anyone's individual needs!
Cheers, Nathan.
One of the best instructional videos.
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice work, love the idea. A shifter is sufficient to push the plastic collar in to release the pipe from the fittings. Also there is a number of thread sealants which set and are semi permanent that would be a preference myself.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. For sure, there are plenty of options for me to consider for version 2.0.
Cheers, Nathan.
what a beauty,, great work Matee,,,make one when I off to Frazer Island.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with your build!
Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks for the idea. I just built something like this but I used a hard plastic ammo can. Having a portable pump lets me use it for a number of things instead of just mounted inside my trailer.
You are a genius, gonna have a go at this this weekend.
Haha, cheers mate. Hope the build went well 👍
Thanx for the video! Took ur idea and ran with it using things around the shed. Pensioners version😀. Old tool box, spare 12v pump, plastic irrigation fittings , and heavy duty hose held on with wire ties. Switch , Anderson plug,fuse etc came out of the spares box. Wish I knew how to send u a photo of the finished setup. Works well. The only actual cost was the caravan filter. U could possibly buy all the fittings I used for about $20 au. Thanks for the top idea, keep up the good work. Cheers, bob
Awesome, thanks for letting me know Bob. Glad the video was able to give you some ideas and glad to hear that you were able to make this work for you!
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice addition to a portable shower system that goes to something to heat the water also.
Greetings from Minnesota USA. What a well thought out design. I will be building one for our pop up.
Well done, thank you.
Thanks mate! Glad you have managed to get some value from this video!
All the best with your build and all of your adventures in the USA! Hopefully I'll have the chance to tour around there someday.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz I hope you do. Best wishes and thanks again for the great idea.
Well done, what an amazing project
Thanks 👍
Just what I was looking for. Very well put together instructional video.
Thanks mate, glad it was helpful and good luck if you are planning on building your own unit.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz I used that same bunnings toolbox to make a portable battery box that uses 5 x 4ah 20v drill batteries with a 12V step-down, 150W inverter, USB's, cig socket, anderson to run the campsite away from the 4WD's aux batteries. I'll be using that to power your water filtration unit when I build it. Good job mate.
@@davewalkerden Great idea, hopefully these two boxes will work well together.
You know what bloke? You're blooody brilliant. Downright dandy little contraption you've made there.
Thanks mate, appreciate it!
Very informative and helpful; saves money, and gas; no need to buy the water. Also it saves on the demand for more plastic bottles which probably wouldn't be recycled.
Thank you
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Sure does save money and having to carry the rubbish back out with you again.
Cheers, Nathan.
Awesome setup & even a numpty like me could build this! 😉
I love the idea of using the same pump as fitted in my Journey Outback so to have a spare.
Cheers mate, appreciate the feedback. I'm sure you will enjoy the build process and the final product! 👍
Nice work, neat and very practical.
thanks for the vid.
Thanks mate, appreciate that.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great job on a solid setup. If you want to disinfect the water take a look at The Thirsty Nomad 5 in 1 filter - it is like adding UV to your system without the need for lamps and power etc. Would still recommend a pre-filter (say 1 - 5 um sediment filter) to remove most particulates - will extend life of 5:1.
Thanks mate, I'll definitely check that out. Being able to filter without the hassle of power and large setups is definitely a great advantage. Cheers, Nathan.
Nice job. FYI, when you place the strainer in the water source, make sure you place it inside a plastic cup (or similar) first, and submerge them both. That will allow water to be drawn in through the strainer without any of the sediment or mud from the bottom of the stream. This will stop clogging of both filters and wear on the pump. This is standard practice when pumping water from a dam using a fire or transfer pump, except using a bucket instead of a cup.
Awesome, thanks mate that's a good idea!
Cheers, Nathan.
Dude that was awesome, did not even consider something like this, you nailed it! Thanks Again! I have heard about using a dehumidifier as a grab water from the air source. I Wonder if that is accomplishable. Thanks Again.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it. To be honest, not something I've thought about, then again, its only really humid in the top end of Australia, we are mostly very dry...
Cheers, Nathan.
That's a great idea, works really well, nice video, well explained 👏, keep the coming
Thanks mate, appreciate that! Hope you enjoy some of the future vid's.
thank you... great thing to have on any trip, or around the homestead
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. For sure, very handy to have nearby when in remote areas.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great set up!
Such a variation on price. A single inline filter runs at 36CAD which is roughly forty bucks for you. Literally half price 🇨🇦 vs 🇦🇺. So, there's one thing we're not getting gouged on. Haha.
Cheers!
Great video. I had to slow the install part down so I could see exactly what wires went where. You links to the parts are awesome although the 16mm 1/2” for the hose end connections were not correct I ended up using 16mm 3/4” from Bunnings but that’s a minor thing and the box I used is bigger so I can have a bit more storage room
Had it built in an afternoon
I intend to use mine for my caravan when free camping to fill my tanks or I’ll make a 3 way valve to use it as a permanent water supply
Thank you for your tutorial
Thanks Sean. I'm glad it could give you a hand building your setup.
Thanks for letting me know about the connector, I'll have a look into that.
Hope to see you out on the tracks sometime.
Cheers, Nathan.
Awesome build... amazing.
I'm glad I found this. Great idea and gives you some flexibility to add or change they setup to fit your needs.
Cheers mate, glad you were able to get some ideas from this.
Cheers, Nathan.
This is incredible. Well done!
Cheers mate, glad you liked it.
Thanks, Nathan.
Great video mate, definitely something I’am interested in doing.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it. Good luck if you end up building your own.
Cheers, Nathan.
Very cool. I will be building this for sure 😎
Good stuff mate! I reckon it will come in really handy on some of the trips. Good luck building yours and have fun!
Cheers, Nathan.
Awesome project, excellent video ... inspiring!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the vid!
Nice one mate Great Vid, your a very good speaker 👍
Thanks mate, appreciate that 🙏
Outstanding!
Mate, you should be selling these at camping and caravan shows. Great solution…well done!
👍
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers, Nathan.
I for real thought and hoped that was a dehumidifier and you were getting water from literally the air. Still pretty cool...
Super awesome video Oz, thank you!
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback.
Chees, Nathan.
This is an awesome idea! I have a similar set up for collecting my spring water too. The only suggestion I would recommend is to use food grade water hoses where possible. Great video!
For sure! Better safe than sorry. Thanks for watching, Nathan.
I made a similar but a slightly bigger tin tool box. I put a radiator drain valve in the bottom of my canister filters to drain them after use
Nice! I like the idea of the drain ports. Great for storage.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great job and very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks mate, glad it was helpful.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great idea and workmanship..
Thanks mate, has come in very handy 👍
Nice and simple. I have adapted Plano Sportsman boxes to fit all my gear (recovery gear, a diesel heater, kitchen, etc) Having one size for everything makes packing easy for me. They are slighter larger than your toolbox but, maybe it would allow me to permanently mount the filters inside? Now you have me thinking!
Great stuff. keep up your good work. Thanks for sharing
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers, Nathan.
If you use a lithium jump start battery, you won't need the power cable. Excellent device. Thanks for sharing.
For sure, this is a great idea. I've been looking at some other options that I might add into a version 2.0.
Cheers, Nathan.
Really cool and useful project!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video!
Cheers, Nathan.
I like this device, it is very useful in wild camping.
Cheers mate, hopefully it can give you some ideas for your camping.
Very handy set up. Thanks mate 👍
Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great solution. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome, thanks Nathan 👍
Great setup well done.
Thanks mate 👍
No I finally found the description On my iPad. I DID have to watch a couple of other UA-cam’s to find out how to reveal this which is hidden by default. Love your work! When will you be doing some more videos?
Great to hear, glad you enjoyed this video. Yes, the links should still be all up to date. Let us know if you have any issues and good luck with your build.
I try and release videos every couple of weeks on various topics.
Cheers, Nathan.
Seaflo make a kit already in a box. Mine cost me a bit under $250 from Road Tech Marine. The pump is a little larger with higher flow rate, and higher current draw. The kit includes the pick up, and an output curly hose with fittings. I changed the input plug to an Anderson plug. As the pump loads up it draws more than 10A, which is all most cigarette lighter sockets are rated to. The pump may be left connected to your water inlet as it will switch off when the system reaches pressure. At that time there is no current draw until you turn on a tap again. I also fitted a quick connect to the inlet hose, so I may extend the pick up and keep my pump kit closer to our camper or van for a little more security. This also could mean you can use a shorter power lead with less voltage drop.
Nice, sounds like a great unit 👍
Nice job, very neat and clean.
Thanks mate, cheers.
Great video bro i am going to make one just like it, terrific idea
Awesome, thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it and all the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Very cool, functional item. I bet it's worth its weight in gold in an emergency!
For sure, definitely a handy little box to have stored away.
Nice kit. Make some caps for the fittings by filling them with silicone :)
Great idea, Thanks.
Great detailed upload, quite timely as looking for projects to do whilst in isolation in Victoria, will be adapting your setup to suit my 50 litre mounted water tank in the tub of our vehicle....... The last 2 item shortcuts for "Inline water filter and Twin canister Filter" take you to hose clamps.
Thanks mate. I'm having some problems with the link generator at the moment. As soon as I get it sorted I will.
Cheers, Nathan.
Hey mate, links should be sorted now 👍 let me know if you have issues. Cheers, Nathan.
You the man! Subscribed!
Thanks mate, appreciate your comments and thanks for watching and subscribing!
Cheers, Nathan.
Building something similar but we will be using 3 inline 10" x 2.5" filters going from fist filter 1 micron Silver carbon 2nd filter is a 0.5 micron silver carbon filter the last is a 0.2 micron ceramic carbon filter. Nothing worse than having the trots on a camping trip. Glad i watched your video as the last bit i was missing is in you links. (12mm barb suction strainer) Bloody great mate. Thumbs up
Cheers mate. Yeah, I had a lot of feedback regarding the filtration options that are available and I guess this would come down to where and when you are camping.
I'm glad this could help you with your project and all the best with it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Clever idea mate. Well done. Subbed
Thanks mate 👍
Appreciate that, Nathan.
Brilliant. Thank you. Building it.
Thanks mate 🙏
Awesome, I'm going to make one of these.
Nice, all the best with your build!
Cheers, Nathan.
Boop! Cheers for this great idea! Thanks for the great content!
Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying it!
Cheers, Nathan.
Very informative and outstanding video. Good job Wizard. For some reason though, I felt like getting a quote for some GEICO insurance while I was watching. lol Thank you!
Haha, thanks mate. Appreciate the feedback 👍 😆
@@XploringOz You're welcome. After I made the comment, I wondered if you'd understand the reference to "GEICO". I don't know whether that insurance is offered there in your country so you might not know about that GEICO lizard. lol Regarding water; I was taught in my military survival training that regardless of your filtration, you can not remove toxins from water even by boiling or filtering. Chemicals that have been dumped into a creek or pond or whatever can be undetectable and when you roll up on what appears to be an excellent water source, you have to be careful. No doubt you know this. Be safe out there and always practice good situational awareness. Best of luck . . .
2nd. Reply. Great to see that viewers commence and bring more subjects up. In response to that please note my add infos.
Inline filter is used to fill the water tanks with reasonable clean water. We do not drink It direct. We boil the water for usage. Drinking from the tank direct : Our van is equipped with drinking water filtration system.. Lifesaver Stroh : 2 pcs in the bail out back for emergency’s drink from pail or stream direct possible. Another option: Micropure powder to treat water in jerry cans when required. Lifesaver 20 ltr. Jerry can with build in handpump and filtration filter good for 20,000 ltr. The water is filtered when pumped out by hand clean. Setback 500.- AUD. Made in the UK. Overlander in solo vehicles like it worldwide specially in Africa. To expensive for Australia ?! Up to you ! 14 days with diarrhea in a India local hospital would give me the creep ! Virus and bacteria: Legionaer sickness you can get from tap or shower water where water was standing warm for longer time. Running stream water or lake water ? Donno... most likely not I would say. So, I filter all water before it goes into my tanks or Jerry cans and then apply my option as needed. Rust and Chlorine taste in tap water? Disliked too .. need to be treated also. Guess we would love to hear other opinions too. PS been motor traveling 10 years in Europe and now living since 30 years in Asia and never been sick from my drinking water! Knock on wood.. Cheers.
Thanks mate. It's interesting to read everyones experience and opinions of water filtration. There are so many types and options these day's, definitely makes my setup look quite basic. But so far, this works for my needs.
Cheers, Nathan
@@XploringOz i think you’ve done an AMAZING job!!! AND it DOES work for your needs and thank You for sharing this set up with us. I really enjoyed it AND learned a lot!!! 😌
@@SallyInCT Thanks, I appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Nathan.
Great video and great build!
Awesome, thanks for the feedback.
Cheers, Nathan.
Good day Nathan, good on you, again a very detailed vid. I was waiting for it! Good that insert the start test info. Not that I don’t want to see the build up. Nop, I have not the space for the box! Waterpump, food Save water hoses, connectors, Anderson plug extension cable and a inline water filter was the first things I bought and use since. All this is compact and stored in the van front top box and when away in my rear drawer. I got 2 questions for you and your viewers. 1. Your experience with the BEST inline water filter?2. soft water tank 100 ltr. For the rear foote well while away from the van? PS. Add small pump for the accu drill set you back a few dollar and is a quick solution for small amounts of water to pump when the source is away from our vehicle o you don’t have the accu pack for the large waterpump. Cheers
Thanks mate! Space is always a premium, especially in smaller vans like yours. I tried to keep the size of the box down, but it's a compromise. I could have made the bus smaller, but then all the accessories would have had to have been stored separately, which would have missed my initial brief.
1. So I used the BEST filter for a year and now I use the Puretec filter. Both are comparable and I have no complaints for either. I must say, that I don't often make a habit of drinking the caravan water and will, where possible source bottled water. But in the time where I have had to, I've had no complaints. Saying this, now that I have the twin canister filter, I'll probably fill the tanks using this from now on.
2. I do like the soft water tanks and can fit into the vehicle. The main reason for not purchasing one at present is space. Space inside my vehicle is at a premium with all my gear, 2 kids, all their gear and my camera gear. The cabin of the vehicle is already so full when on a trip, I don't think adding more (even though its designed so well) would do much for the comfort and usability of the vehicle. If I didn't have kids, no doubt I would have one by now.
Cheers, Nathan.