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New to Caravanning - The basics

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Simon2710

Hi I'm have just bought my first ever caravan, a Bailey Pageant Moselle 2001. I understand how to connect the gas bottle but could someone kindly explain how I connect up water and what basics I need to get started like what water containers I need to buy. Electric hook up is straightforward. The caravan hasn't come with any water connectors apart from some pipe but it looks like there is a container you can access outside which looks like the pump around where the toilet is. I believe it has Truma pump fitted as there are a few switches inside. Also if someone could kindly explain how the toilet waste works. I'm complete newbie to everything.
Many thanks
 
There is a lot to learn when starting out. There are a lot of good you tube videos that may be more helpful than long wordy explanations. Like this one
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A7Umxjxl2Wo


For water basics you need a fresh water container ( an aquaroll or similar) and a waste water container ( a wastemaster or similar).
You can get these second hand on eBay and the like.
You will need some waste pipe from the waste outlets to the wastemaster. I assume you have a submersible “pump” for the Aquaroll
Keep asking. We will try and help
Mel
 
Thank you I've had a good look around my caravan and now have a better understanding. Just another question if you don't mind, I'm looking for a suitable pump as the caravan only came with bare basis, so winder and a hook up lead. Can anybody advise what type of pump is best for me for this fitting? Whale seems to look like it will fit? Also the other flap I can put the toilet cleaner fluid in directly? Many thanks for all the help so far!
 

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Whale pumps are good in my opinion. Started with Trauma but I had 2 fail on me. Yes the second picture looks like the filling point for water and chemical for the toilet. You only need a small amount of chemical. Good luck with your adventures.
 
The two clubs do excellent courses for those new to caravanning. The courses include practical manoeuvring tuition as well as indoor sessions on the practical, legal and safety aspects of caravanning. Thoroughly recommend attending a course as the knowledge will remain throughout your days caravanning.
 
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