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Stangfire · 11-10-2022, 04:39 AM

Hi,

We just purchased a 2013 Keystone Hideout 31 BHS. It has a 45 gallon fresh water tank.

The trailer will be permanently parked at our camp. The camp has no service at all. I will use solar, batteries and generator.

As for water I think my plan will be to haul out well water from home in a 45 gallon plastic barrel in the back of my truck. Once I get to camp I can use a sump pump and pump it into the trailer with a garden hose. We would use this water for washing not drinking (even though it's good well water).

Typically we only go on weekends so I think I would only need to haul the water barrel every second time and top up the trailer. The other weekends I may just bring a few 5 gallon jugs and pour it in.

Should I add some type of chemical to the water as it may sit in the holding tank for weeks? Chlorine or something?

I could get lake water but it's 150' away and not as clean water.

How does all this sound? Any tips or tricks? Am I on the right path in my thinking.

11-10-2022, 04:39 AM	#1
Stangfire Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: East Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 185	Fresh water hauling and storage. Hi, We just purchased a 2013 Keystone Hideout 31 BHS. It has a 45 gallon fresh water tank. The trailer will be permanently parked at our camp. The camp has no service at all. I will use solar, batteries and generator. As for water I think my plan will be to haul out well water from home in a 45 gallon plastic barrel in the back of my truck. Once I get to camp I can use a sump pump and pump it into the trailer with a garden hose. We would use this water for washing not drinking (even though it's good well water). Typically we only go on weekends so I think I would only need to haul the water barrel every second time and top up the trailer. The other weekends I may just bring a few 5 gallon jugs and pour it in. Should I add some type of chemical to the water as it may sit in the holding tank for weeks? Chlorine or something? I could get lake water but it's 150' away and not as clean water. How does all this sound? Any tips or tricks? Am I on the right path in my thinking.