Ragman
Active member
That siphon looks like a good solution as, unlike my set up (earlier post) you don't need to set the can on the side. Same type of siphon used in my AEV Fuel Caddy, they work very well.
10L "Jerry can", 11L Dometic "Go Hydration" or Rotopax for water?
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I've long used a couple of blue 20L Sceptre's, along with the beige 10L Sceptre as an "emergency" back-up ... but I'm very impressed with the entire Dometic Go water system infrastructure ... robust and easily cleanable container, internal USB power bank powered faucet, magnetic faucet holders, etc.
I still pack the Sceptre's with me for bulk water transport, but rather than take water directly from them, I pour down into the Dometic Go, and enjoy the near equal convenience of a normal household water tap for drinking, cleaning dishes, washing up and brushing teeth, etc.
I still pack the Sceptre's with me for bulk water transport, but rather than take water directly from them, I pour down into the Dometic Go, and enjoy the near equal convenience of a normal household water tap for drinking, cleaning dishes, washing up and brushing teeth, etc.
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Thanks! Got one headed my way.
Smitty619
New member
I bought one from the Black Friday sale and, while I’ve only used it on a few single overnight trips, it’s pretty awesome!
Yeah it’s expensive and you can put something together that would do all the same things, but it’s ridiculously handy and easy to use. I think the system is pretty well thought out.
MisterNoisy
Member
These Coleman things have been pretty great. I pack two and two of the $20 blue Igloo 6G 'jerry cans'. They also do double duty as hurricane supplies when they're not in the bed.
Cayenne-958-TDI
Active member
Tangential post,
Question, how long can potable 'city' water remain useful for drinking? Yes boiling is an option but curious what the straight out of the can shelf life is.
Currently store ours in a couple of blue 20L Sceptre's. We are preping for much longer trips than we have been taking. - thanks,
Question, how long can potable 'city' water remain useful for drinking? Yes boiling is an option but curious what the straight out of the can shelf life is.
Currently store ours in a couple of blue 20L Sceptre's. We are preping for much longer trips than we have been taking. - thanks,
If your city chlorinates the water, rule of thumb is that it‘s “good” for drinking for approximately six months in a completely sealed container. If you use a portable salt chlorinator, you can keep re-chlorinating your stored water and stretch it out indefinitely, although things like changing PH balance over time can affect the stored waters taste, ever though re-chlorinating it keeps it safe to drink.
Paratus Outdoors
New member
We have been using the Lifesaver 20L Jerry for years, has built in micro filter so we can fill up from any source with confidence, a built in Charcoal filter to aide in taste and a built in hand pump for pressurizing. We also adapted a quick connect Dometic faucet that makes filling up bottles a breeze. The faucet has a built in light for at night allows us to use the Jerry without taking it out of the carrier and laying it down.
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JackW
Explorer
I've been using the 5 gallon Sceptre water can for years with great success but lots of times I have found for weekend trips I don't need to carry that much water.
I ordered a Sceptre 2.5 gallon water can (green) from Amazon for $37 which will work out well for me since it will fit in exactly the same spot in my Land Rover where I currently store the 5 gallon version - it just won't stick up as much.
I have a wooden insert that fits in the rear compartment of my D-90 with a fridge slide and storage compartments for my camping/off road gear.
I ordered a Sceptre 2.5 gallon water can (green) from Amazon for $37 which will work out well for me since it will fit in exactly the same spot in my Land Rover where I currently store the 5 gallon version - it just won't stick up as much.
I have a wooden insert that fits in the rear compartment of my D-90 with a fridge slide and storage compartments for my camping/off road gear.
Buying surplus jerry cans brings up an issue. Fuel cans look just the same, and using exterior can racks does promote some confusion about military protocols. We only kept fuel in outside racks, and units would stencil them "mogas" vs "water" to cut down on mistakes. The luxury of camping in deserts allows exterior water carry, chipping an inch of frozen trail gunk off them to get water in the (in)temperate arboreal zone, not so much. They went inside - our "luggage", ie, duffel bags, went topside, rain or shine. It cut down on handling slick muddy cans.
I see a lot of surplus cans for sale, and effort is made to segregate them by use. Used cans with no markings deserve the sniff test. Polymers can get contaminated, cutting boards were one recent discovery harboring bacteria much longer than thought. It might behoove us to use separate and obvious containers in different colors - I've seen the mistake of filling a canteen with diesel when tired and in a rush.
Btw, Ive slung my share, if you are over 45 or have skeletal injuries, 5G cans are no fun, and if children are along, it leaves Mom and Dad dispensing and refilling. The spouts are great for potable water, an electric pump for grey water, too as its likely in a 20g or larger. Making that distinction seem to help, and that Brix has a competitor in Blox shows how the market is moving. Look for "prepper" suppliers having sales. If they are useful at home you extend the value of your dollar.
I see a lot of surplus cans for sale, and effort is made to segregate them by use. Used cans with no markings deserve the sniff test. Polymers can get contaminated, cutting boards were one recent discovery harboring bacteria much longer than thought. It might behoove us to use separate and obvious containers in different colors - I've seen the mistake of filling a canteen with diesel when tired and in a rush.
Btw, Ive slung my share, if you are over 45 or have skeletal injuries, 5G cans are no fun, and if children are along, it leaves Mom and Dad dispensing and refilling. The spouts are great for potable water, an electric pump for grey water, too as its likely in a 20g or larger. Making that distinction seem to help, and that Brix has a competitor in Blox shows how the market is moving. Look for "prepper" suppliers having sales. If they are useful at home you extend the value of your dollar.
Trail Talk
Well-known member
I’d like to try this out! Did you post or follow instructions anywhere on fixing the electric pump to the Scepter cap?
CanyonTravelers
Member
Hey Morning, I wasn't aware you could add a Dometic faucet to the Lifesaver 20L. How did you connect it to the hand pump or just how did you do this? Thanks Jeff
