Issue - When we are dry camping there comes a time when the RV water tank needs to be filled. 3 or 4 gallon water storage containers are getting heavy these days to lift and pour into the RV funnel. So, I want to be able to pump water from the container into the RV.

I have found a couple portable pumps that might do the trick. But, I'm hoping one of you have experienced using this type device.

I know what you mean about the storage containers getting heavy. So I solved the problem by using smaller containers. A large milk crate will hold 6 one gallon milk bottles which I can easily get from the spigot to the trailer using a folding luggage carrier (about $2 at any thrift store). It's easy to lift out one bottle at a time and funnel it into the trailer. Even if the water supply is a hand pump, I can fill the bottles using the funnel.
Very inexpensive way to go and never have to worry about batteries or dc power for a pump.

Great idea, Ed. Never would have thought of it.

I'm not sure if you want to go this elaborate, but I bought a 45 gallon water bladder at Campingworld (other places have it for sale as well, I'm sure)
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/it ... allon/1605 .

It fits nicely on the roof of my Chevy Blazer.

I also took an old RV demand water pump put garden hose connectors on the pump, wired it to a cigarette lighter type 12V extension cord and use the pump to transfer the water from the badder to my RV. I use my 25' or 50' RV shore water hose to go from the pump to the RV

Good idea, but because of rig setup, not practical for us. I did find a "Portable Utility Transfer/Pressure Boost Pump" made by Flotec. I called them to be sure OK for transferring potable water and answer was, yes. When I asked the price, nearly fell out of my chair - $180 retail; can get it at Home Depot for 25% off - still looking . . . Fred

You can buy a Flojet 2.9 GPM pump for $70 from Campingworld which should do the job.

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/it ... pump/28997

Unfortunately, the Flowjet 2.9 is not portable. I suppose, however, it could be rewired. Anyway, we made a decision to purchase the Sureflo portable water pump, model #2088-594-144.





The pump itself, purchased from PumpAgents.com, is pricey at $158 and the least expensive I could find. The two water portals are 1/2" so brass 1/2" to 3/4" adapters had to be purchased. Two hoses are required, 4' and 10' (a bit of overkill). The 4' hose goes from the pump into the portable water storage container and the 10' hose goes from the pump into the RV water tank opening. The latter is about 5' off the ground. Finally, I bought so-called end caps to protect the threads on the brass adapters and hose threads. Total cost - $185.

We tested the pump in the kitchen of our house with a full 3 gallon water storage container. The long hose went into the kitchen sink. We plugged the pump into a wall socket (no switch) and the pump moved the 3 gallons into the sink in about 50 seconds - wonderful. No leaks, no surprises except it worked better than I expected.

No more hernias for me!

Well, I still have to transport the water from a spigot or handpump, but no more lifting the water container up 5ft. Long live "dry" camping. Besides, I love gadgets.

It really works. Setup takes about 5 minutes. If an electric hookup is not available, connect pump directly (using 110/120 adapter) to generator. We are super pleased.