Aquaroll v Water Hog
Other than price & capacity is there any reason to choose one in preference to the other?
Chris
Other than price & capacity is there any reason to choose one in preference to the other?
Chris
Aquaroll v Water Hog.
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Aquaroll is more expensive, and has a smaller capacity than the Water Hog. The Aquaroll is of slightly higher build quality but in all honesty the quality of the water hog is amble for its purpose, so for me the lower price and higher capacity swung my decision in the water hogs favour. I find the water hogs 50L is just enough to do me for a Friday evening to Sunday Lunch time caravan club rally, whereas I would have to refill an Aquaroll. However if you store the container in the front locker during towing the smaller aquaroll my fit while the Hog may not. Again this did not matter as I struggle to keep the nose weight of my fan down, so keep nothing other than one gas bottle in the locker during towing.
Hi
I first bought the Water Hog via mailorder from Towsure on price. But when I saw the poor quality of it I changed for the Aquaroll & Wastemaster and glad I did.
This topic has come up before and the concensus has always come down on the Aqualroll side.
In the end you pays your money and takes your choice.
I first bought the Water Hog via mailorder from Towsure on price. But when I saw the poor quality of it I changed for the Aquaroll & Wastemaster and glad I did.
This topic has come up before and the concensus has always come down on the Aqualroll side.
In the end you pays your money and takes your choice.
As I said the water hog is lower quality, but it still serves it's function, so the extra quality in the Aquaroll doesn't really serve any useful function. I admit that if the Aquaroll had been 50L rather than 40L, I may have bought it but for me the extra capacity of the Water Hog more than makes up for the container being slightly rougher around the edges. Now I think there case for the waste containers probably would swing more against the Waste Hog as it is much chunkier and therefore does not fit under the caravan so easily (even if the van is level it is quite a tight squeeze) but for the fresh water I think the Water Hog makes mores sense.
I like the aquaroll because you get the max volume for min size overall
For the last 25 years I have used 2 aquarolls
One for fresh water and an older with smaller neck so no mix ups for waste water
I wheel the full waste water to the emptying point and while its emptying fill the fresh water one
The handle is then swapped over to wheel the fresh water while carrying the empty waste water one
I only need to take one handle and the two aquarolls fit side by side in one corner/side of the front locker
That they have lasted so well shows the quality
I was walking by the canal today and saw an older type minus cap being used as a fender between the boat and the shore.
Quite a good test of durability!!
For the last 25 years I have used 2 aquarolls
One for fresh water and an older with smaller neck so no mix ups for waste water
I wheel the full waste water to the emptying point and while its emptying fill the fresh water one
The handle is then swapped over to wheel the fresh water while carrying the empty waste water one
I only need to take one handle and the two aquarolls fit side by side in one corner/side of the front locker
That they have lasted so well shows the quality
I was walking by the canal today and saw an older type minus cap being used as a fender between the boat and the shore.
Quite a good test of durability!!
Watson(JohnG) do you find the aquaroll low enough to drain the waste water, I like the idea but dont know if the waste would drain as well as the waste master which I have, as the hole in the aquaroll is higher.
Kevin
Kevin
I have a 1m+ length of domestic waste with 2 outlets at one end that connects the sink and shower outlets
The length of the pipe allows the aquaroll to be positioned far enough down a slope for the water to drain and the aquaroll(on ita side) is always full when emptied
I don't know if this link will work but here goes
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The length of the pipe allows the aquaroll to be positioned far enough down a slope for the water to drain and the aquaroll(on ita side) is always full when emptied
I don't know if this link will work but here goes
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My suggestion would be to ask someone who sells both, as I did, and they will tell you how many Water Hogs get returned soon after being bought (seams splitting, wheels breaking off, tyres falling off etc.) as opposed to how many Aqua Rolls get returned. The difference is the build quality and the quality of the material used, go and take a look at both together and you will see for yourself.
The old adage still applies, "Buy cheap, buy twice".
The old adage still applies, "Buy cheap, buy twice".
Thanks Watson(JohnG) that looks like a good idea, I may look out for a 30 lter aquaroll on ebay and give it a try
Kevin
Kevin
Hi guys,
I have one of each - a 40 ltr Aquaroll and a 50 ltr Water Hog, so here's my comparison. Every time I use the Water Hog I curse! The handles have twisted and come out of the barrel sockets regularly. I have to place a string around the barrel to stop the side flap working loose - and well, flapping! I can't use the side filler because it leaks unless I use a super human effort to tighten it! The running tyres are OK but shallow and look as if they might come off soon! BUT, the thing does hold 50 litres which is useful and makes me keep it. The Aquaroll, on the other hand, is efficient and indestructible BUT holds 10 litres less!
Hope that helps you make your choice...
(PS: Be warned if you buy the older, 30 litre, Aquaroll. It has a smaller filler aperture and some pumps won't fit in.)
I have one of each - a 40 ltr Aquaroll and a 50 ltr Water Hog, so here's my comparison. Every time I use the Water Hog I curse! The handles have twisted and come out of the barrel sockets regularly. I have to place a string around the barrel to stop the side flap working loose - and well, flapping! I can't use the side filler because it leaks unless I use a super human effort to tighten it! The running tyres are OK but shallow and look as if they might come off soon! BUT, the thing does hold 50 litres which is useful and makes me keep it. The Aquaroll, on the other hand, is efficient and indestructible BUT holds 10 litres less!
Hope that helps you make your choice...
(PS: Be warned if you buy the older, 30 litre, Aquaroll. It has a smaller filler aperture and some pumps won't fit in.)
Trucker
The older type of aquaroll with the smaller cap are not suitable for modern pumps so its imossible to get the fresh water and grey water barrels mixed up
Also the older type are less saleable as the newer pumps won't go in
They are usually about
The older type of aquaroll with the smaller cap are not suitable for modern pumps so its imossible to get the fresh water and grey water barrels mixed up
Also the older type are less saleable as the newer pumps won't go in
They are usually about
I have both sizes of Aquaroll.
After filing out the aperture on the 30 lit version i can now get my pump in. Thats a Bailey 2004.
I can also pull both together, one in each hand, so one trip to the tap=70 litres.
Not sure what the water hog is, but if its those green cheaper
aquarolls, well i've checked them out, (always happy to save a few pound). I find them to be as mentioned very low on the runners and generally made of a lower grade plastic?
Aquaroll's are expensive, but like motor movers, worth every penny.
After filing out the aperture on the 30 lit version i can now get my pump in. Thats a Bailey 2004.
I can also pull both together, one in each hand, so one trip to the tap=70 litres.
Not sure what the water hog is, but if its those green cheaper
aquarolls, well i've checked them out, (always happy to save a few pound). I find them to be as mentioned very low on the runners and generally made of a lower grade plastic?
Aquaroll's are expensive, but like motor movers, worth every penny.
We have two 40 litre Aquarolls. Saves running out in the middle of the night and the maimsahib can splash and dash to her hearts content.
40 ltrs of water is quite heavy so I don't fancy dragging 50ltrs in a waterhog.
One of our Aquarolls is 10 years old , well used and in good condition. Plus the mains adapter works well too.
Cheers
Dustydog
40 ltrs of water is quite heavy so I don't fancy dragging 50ltrs in a waterhog.
One of our Aquarolls is 10 years old , well used and in good condition. Plus the mains adapter works well too.
Cheers
Dustydog
This is a very strong consensus - Aquaroll rules. Few things are this uncontraversial. Makes you wonder how the competitors sell much.
It is easy to be tempted by the larger volume of the WaterHog, after all who wants to make more trips to the tap than is necessary? Unfortunately the promise of convenience and the slightly lower price is far outweighed by the 'cost' of owning one as described above.
Incidentally, I did spot a newcomer to the 'rolling water container' market in a magazine this week so maybe more competition will help matters.
Incidentally, I did spot a newcomer to the 'rolling water container' market in a magazine this week so maybe more competition will help matters.
My friend has the waterhog and when he was unwell in France I emptied it for him
The emptying point was 2 ft off the ground and a full waterhog is heavy to lift
The emptying point was 2 ft off the ground and a full waterhog is heavy to lift
Although I had Tyron Bands fitted to my new van last year. On review of all the evidence and experience I have to say I am disappointed with the company response in defence of their product.
As stated above by many experienced members they are probably "an aid" in keeping the tyre on the wheel rim during a blow out or rapid deflation of the tyre - but probably no more than that which these days one can get from "Run Flats" more reliably and less fitting hassle.
I have also reviewed the many threads on various forums with regard to "pre-puncture sealants". Again many for and against.
I am going on a 4000 mile European Tour for three months in June and having a new(ish) car with the latest manufactures "fad" of no spare wheel and also having a larger size back v front profile so would mean carrying two spares made me very nervous indeed as the likelyhood of some of these "off the beaten track" countries having my BMW X5 spec tyres most unlikely. I also see that with Red Pennant if you do not have a "spare" there is a hefty additional payment!
To this end I have just injected "Puncture Safe UK" (what was Ultra-Seal USA basically) into my car and caravan tyres.
Taking all the "Pro's & Con's" from various sources into account I have concluded that this is the best solution "for me".
As stated above by many experienced members they are probably "an aid" in keeping the tyre on the wheel rim during a blow out or rapid deflation of the tyre - but probably no more than that which these days one can get from "Run Flats" more reliably and less fitting hassle.
I have also reviewed the many threads on various forums with regard to "pre-puncture sealants". Again many for and against.
I am going on a 4000 mile European Tour for three months in June and having a new(ish) car with the latest manufactures "fad" of no spare wheel and also having a larger size back v front profile so would mean carrying two spares made me very nervous indeed as the likelyhood of some of these "off the beaten track" countries having my BMW X5 spec tyres most unlikely. I also see that with Red Pennant if you do not have a "spare" there is a hefty additional payment!
To this end I have just injected "Puncture Safe UK" (what was Ultra-Seal USA basically) into my car and caravan tyres.
Taking all the "Pro's & Con's" from various sources into account I have concluded that this is the best solution "for me".
A different point of view......
I do not use either!!!
I use two 25 litre translucent plastic jerry cans and a sack truck for transport.
Why?
All will fit in the front locker for storage.
Water supply is locked away and cannot be tampered with.
Front locker can be heated to prevent freezing of pump or water in winter.
Water level can be seen at a glance.
Filler cap is well away from the ground at all times, thus away from animal faecal contamination!!
I do not use either!!!
I use two 25 litre translucent plastic jerry cans and a sack truck for transport.
Why?
All will fit in the front locker for storage.
Water supply is locked away and cannot be tampered with.
Front locker can be heated to prevent freezing of pump or water in winter.
Water level can be seen at a glance.
Filler cap is well away from the ground at all times, thus away from animal faecal contamination!!
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