When i am free camping where is the best places to find water to fill up my tanks
NeilandRaine said
06:50 AM Nov 7, 2011
Depends where your camping............ sometimes you have to take enough with you, depending how long you intend staying ration to suit. Sometimes nearby towns have taps, ( if you use their water supplied free it is polite to buy something in town) Best of all some camps actually have water. One reason a lot of grey nomads, (or as I prefer to be called, Mechanised Swaggies) stop off in a caravan park before heading bush is to make sure water is all topped up. If your travelling through the artesian basin a lot of the water can be pretty rank so becarefull.
Dougwe said
08:20 AM Nov 7, 2011
Hi Ian and Shaz, I use a in-line water filter fitted to the hose just before the water enters my Avan camper, I'm sure that must help even a little. I keep it in a small plastic container when not being used. Just let water run through the filter for about 30 seconds each use.
Bent Axle Bob said
09:15 AM Nov 7, 2011
i have found that many of the information centres have water available, sometimes for a gold coin donation, others are free, Servos if you ask will usually say yes, roadhouses, sometimes free, others charge. Remember to allow a minimum of 8 litres per person per day. That is MINIMUM. If you are not sure of water quality, ALWAYS boil it before use( drinking water) and if possible filter it .
Gerty Dancer said
09:24 AM Nov 7, 2011
If you are near a creek, the water can be used for washing, but DONT put any in your tanks as it will contaminate your drinking water!
Rip and Rosie said
09:49 AM Nov 7, 2011
If you are desperate for drinking water, the supermarkets sell 10 litre casks or bottles.
Bent Axle Bob said
12:35 PM Nov 7, 2011
From Hedland north the supermarkets sell 15 litre containers of water, for about $7. Re-useable container , rectangular with carry handle. Good standby.
Ma said
12:40 PM Nov 7, 2011
These containers are great and we use them ourselves but they could be a big heavy for some of us so consider buying two smaller ones, much easier to handle
RALPHRALPH said
02:05 PM Nov 7, 2011
milk comes out off a carton ,water comes out of a tap
Ma said
02:11 PM Nov 7, 2011
And all along I thought milk came out of cows and goats..........sheesh, wrong again.....
-- Edited by Ma on Monday 7th of November 2011 02:12:18 PM
Boroma577 said
03:30 PM Nov 7, 2011
Ian and Shaz wrote:
When i am free camping where is the best places to find water to fill up my tanks
Stay at a CP if possible before you head out and fill your tanks.
Alternatively, purchase a Camps Aust Wide6 book and it will give you info on which free camps you can obtain water and whether or not it is potable.
Filter all water before it goes into your onboard tanks. In line filters can be purchased from BCF for about $30, a small cost for peace of mind.
As has already been mentioned....creeks, Tourist Info Centers, Service Stations (before you fill up), some town parks also have taps where you can fill up, same with council yards and shire offices and if it rains, collect the rain water and use it.
If in doubt.......ask at the Info Center or other travellers.
Sometimes nearby towns have taps, ( if you use their water supplied free it is polite to buy something in town)
Best of all some camps actually have water.
One reason a lot of grey nomads, (or as I prefer to be called, Mechanised Swaggies) stop off in a caravan park before heading bush is to make sure water is all topped up.
If your travelling through the artesian basin a lot of the water can be pretty rank so becarefull.
Hi Ian and Shaz, I use a in-line water filter fitted to the hose just before the water enters my Avan camper, I'm sure that must help even a little. I keep it in a small plastic container when not being used. Just let water run through the filter for about 30 seconds each use.
i have found that many of the information centres have water available, sometimes for a gold coin donation, others are free, Servos if you ask will usually say yes, roadhouses, sometimes free, others charge. Remember to allow a minimum of 8 litres per person per day. That is MINIMUM. If you are not sure of water quality, ALWAYS boil it before use( drinking water) and if possible filter it .
From Hedland north the supermarkets sell 15 litre containers of water, for about $7. Re-useable container , rectangular with carry handle. Good standby.
These containers are great and we use them ourselves but they could be a big heavy for some of us so consider buying two smaller ones, much easier to handle
milk comes out off a carton ,water comes out of a tap
And all along I thought milk came out of cows and goats..........sheesh, wrong again.....
-- Edited by Ma on Monday 7th of November 2011 02:12:18 PM
Stay at a CP if possible before you head out and fill your tanks.
Alternatively, purchase a Camps Aust Wide6 book and it will give you info on which free camps you can obtain water and whether or not it is potable.
Filter all water before it goes into your onboard tanks. In line filters can be purchased from BCF for about $30, a small cost for peace of mind.
As has already been mentioned....creeks, Tourist Info Centers, Service Stations (before you fill up), some town parks also have taps where you can fill up, same with council yards and shire offices and if it rains, collect the rain water and use it.
If in doubt.......ask at the Info Center or other travellers.
PM'd you before I saw this latest Post guys.
Cheers,
Sheba.