Fresh water level indicator

derekbarrier
derekbarrier Forum Participant Posts: 14
edited January 2017 in Caravans #1

Like many folks, our water supply is from an external bottle.

First thing on the morning - is there sufficient water for a shower??

Not always convenient to check last thing at night - especially if the bottle has a reasonable amount of water in it - is it sufficient or not??  Hassle to have to fill-up a bottle that still has a reasonable amount of water left.

Has anyone come across a convenient device to make checking the level easy from inside the van??

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  • IanH
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    edited January 2017 #2

    I pick ours up and that gives me a good idea.

  • huskydog
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    edited January 2017 #3

    Has anyone come across a convenient device to make checking the level easy from inside the van?

     

    When we we had a caravan I would send my wife out to check the level and relay the amount to me ,inside the van!!innocent

  • IanH
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    edited January 2017 #4

    I guess you could reach out of a window......if you have long arms?

  • Wildwood
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    edited January 2017 #5

    I do check the water level late evening and fill it up if I suspect there may be a problem. After that only water to fill the kettle, a quick wash and clean teeth is used so it does not reduce the level enough to be a problem.

  • SteveL
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    edited January 2017 #6

    Sorry I don't know of anything. Although it would be very useful, more so if it would alarm before the pump inlet became exposed. If we end up with  air in the system, it can take ages to chase out. So I end up changing barrels before they have run out.☹️️

  • commeyras
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    edited January 2017 #7

    We have got into the habit of checking water in and water out every evening before it goes dark.  Like others have not heard of any kit to measure the water level.  If using a serviced pitch you could invest in one of the automatic top up bits of kit.

  • NevChap
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    edited January 2017 #8

    We have two aqua rolls (other makes available) and make sure a full or nearly full one is connected before bedtime so that we know we are starting with a full one in the morning. Even if one is half full we tend to swap it and then top it up at our leisure after breakfast. That way we always have a full one waiting for the changeover.

  • crown green bowler
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    edited January 2017 #9

    It may be more expensive but a service pitch works for us.

  • hitchglitch
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    edited January 2017 #10

    I always used to keep a full watering can standing next to the aquaroll. 8 - 10 litres is about enough for an emergency supply and doubles up as a wc flush tank filler. Simple is best in my experience. 

  • Metheven
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    edited January 2017 #11

    Amazon sell bathroom scales with a remote handset for about £30, just carry your scales with you and put your aquaroll on them, read off the weight in the caravan cool

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    Top tip of the day, mod it to suit laughing

    Me, I just walk out and check it.

  • IanH
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    edited January 2017 #12

    I have a 10 litre container that I fill each morning and pour into the Aquaroll. We use about 10 litres each day, so that way I know it's always pretty full.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited January 2017 #13

    I just fill my onboard tank & use its level gauge wink and if it was overlooked, the caravan would swap over to the Aquaroll .... assuming of course it had some water in it. laughing

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