FULLY SERVICE WATER CONNECTION, NEW IDEA.

[ALANSHARKY]

Hi all. I had an idea and thought i would share with you all. I did not like my flat hose connection from the tap to my van so i did this. I bought a Ultraflow pistol assy, 46340-51, £16, i then bought a Truma ultraflow Reducer, part 1045874 £37. I cut off the hose from the Pistol assy leaving about six inches of hose, connected the reducer then connected the other end to my flat hose. Now i plug a proper pistol gun into my van and go straight to the tap. I know Truma do a hose and reducer package (pic1) at £80+ but my idea was cheaper and i can still use my easy store flat hose. i have attached pictures of 1 Truma assy £80+, 2. the Truma Reducer £37 and 3 the pistol assy £16 which I cut back. Hope this helps anyone who wants to keep their hose and use a proper connection to their van.

 

[Beachball]

Hi all. I had an idea and thought i would share with you all. I did not like my flat hose connection from the tap to my van so i did this. I bought a Ultraflow pistol assy, 46340-51, £16, i then bought a Truma ultraflow Reducer, part 1045874 £37. I cut off the hose from the Pistol assy leaving about six inches of hose, connected the reducer then connected the other end to my flat hose. Now i plug a proper pistol gun into my van and go straight to the tap. I know Truma do a hose and reducer package (pic1) at £80+ but my idea was cheaper and i can still use my easy store flat hose. i have attached pictures of 1 Truma assy £80+, 2. the Truma Reducer £37 and 3 the pistol assy £16 which I cut back. Hope this helps anyone who wants to keep their hose and use a proper connection to their van.

it sounds like you are good with your hands me not so good thinking of going for the Truma a hose reducer package but thanks for this option

 

[RogerL]

I have the Truma Waterline, provided as standard on Lunar Clubman at the time, with 15m of hose - it is quite cumbersome so the use of flat hose would reduce the stored volume considerably, and save weight too.

 

[Hutch]

I like your idea, but I am always wary of a direct hose,even with a reducer in the line.
I had a internal pipe, " break away" from a coupling and flood the caravan, using an Aqua roll, supply, So on FSP I turn off the pump.
I know we can turn off the supply tap when using your kit, when going out, but I would forget.
Thanks for. The info though.

 

[IanB1485]

Don't leave it attached when not with the van,This is a van with such a system and as the owners were away enjoying a day out a pipe let go inside and the system continually filled up the caravan until the neighbours noticed water pouring out of the van and disconnected the system. Lots of drying out required !

 

[Buckman]

Don't leave it attached when not with the van,This is a van with such a system and as the owners were away enjoying a day out a pipe let go inside and the system continually filled up the caravan until the neighbours noticed water pouring out of the van and disconnected the system. Lots of drying out required !

That would also happen if they were using the feed from the barrel albeit only 40 ltr unless the barrel was connected to the water mains. Could even happen while sitting in the caravan which is what happened to us. We did not notice for awhile and by that time the caravan floor was soaked. New carpets had to be fitted.

 

[Mel]

Great to see that the spirit of problem solving and innovation is still alive and well and folks are still willing to give things a go. I am sure that you will take all suitable precautions when testing your device. Well done and thanks for sharing
Mel

 

[Dustydog]

I like your idea, but I am always wary of a direct hose,even with a reducer in the line.
I had a internal pipe, " break away" from a coupling and flood the caravan, using an Aqua roll, supply, So on FSP I turn off the pump.
I know we can turn off the supply tap when using your kit, when going out, but I would forget.
Thanks for. The info though.

Plus one with Hutch.
My old girl needs TLC these days and I worry that even a constant reduced mains pressure may just be a psi too far🙀

 

[birdman101]

Don't leave it attached when not with the van,This is a van with such a system and as the owners were away enjoying a day out a pipe let go inside and the system continually filled up the caravan until the neighbours noticed water pouring out of the van and disconnected the system. Lots of drying out required !

I have never liked these direct connections or would never have one ,always have float in aquaroll and switch pump off whenever leaving the Caravan,and when going to bed. Years ago when these direction connections came Into use, a family went out for the day. After about 4 hours later I passed the caravan when walking to the toilet block and see water running out of the caravan. I switched the tap off and disconnected the hose. When the family came back I spoke to them what I had done. But the Caravan was a complete flood and holiday abandoned and they went home.