dwh
Tail-End Charlie
I've used those in the past. IIRC the two problems that turned me off were that to get a good flow, I had to punch a hole in the top with a knife, and not refillable.
Water Jugs?? What do you use?
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I've used those in the past. IIRC the two problems that turned me off were that to get a good flow, I had to punch a hole in the top with a knife, and not refillable.
CSG
Explorer
I have three tan Scepter jugs that I bought a few years ago when they were crazy cheap. I've never used them once. They are sitting in my basement taking up room.
What I have used for the last 8 years is a 4 gallon reliance just that resides in the little sink of my van. It's worked flawlessly for years and doesn't taint the water's taste. Why do I use it instead of simply filling the 12 gallon water tank in the van? Because I don't have to constantly sanitize it like you do in an RV tank. I set it on the counter over the sink when stopped for the night and run it as needed, dumping the gray water when I get home. For one or two people, it works great. For drinking water, I usually pick up a case of Costco water bottles for $3.50.
What I have used for the last 8 years is a 4 gallon reliance just that resides in the little sink of my van. It's worked flawlessly for years and doesn't taint the water's taste. Why do I use it instead of simply filling the 12 gallon water tank in the van? Because I don't have to constantly sanitize it like you do in an RV tank. I set it on the counter over the sink when stopped for the night and run it as needed, dumping the gray water when I get home. For one or two people, it works great. For drinking water, I usually pick up a case of Costco water bottles for $3.50.
robgendreau
Explorer
Thanks for the LCI site; I got misdirected when I searched on it to the ontimesupplies place, which has the exact same products. Odd. But great that they're still there at $25/. They really can't be beat...and here in CA in our drought looks like I'm gonna have to import water from camping sites back TO my house this summer.... Thanks. Went there and bought a couple more; need one for more grain storage and one for more water. We've been toying with the idea of making one into black water storage, since they are sturdy enough to sit on. Our kayak toilet seat almost fits.
And to CSG, I'm curious about your tank. On my van I only occasionally (like couple of years) have had to throw in some bleach or StarSan (that's a sanitizer used in brewing). Maybe my water's better? I'm away from water for longer periods so I need not only the 15g onboard but usually a couple of 5g's as well. Plus we take water rafting on some rivers (like the Green at low water; seemed to have some chemical stuff we couldn't filter out that got us one year, probably ag runoff).
And to CSG, I'm curious about your tank. On my van I only occasionally (like couple of years) have had to throw in some bleach or StarSan (that's a sanitizer used in brewing). Maybe my water's better? I'm away from water for longer periods so I need not only the 15g onboard but usually a couple of 5g's as well. Plus we take water rafting on some rivers (like the Green at low water; seemed to have some chemical stuff we couldn't filter out that got us one year, probably ag runoff).
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4x4junkie
Explorer
They're completely refillable. Pop the cap (spigot) off, fill it up with whatever, push the cap back on (just need a little bit of effort is all). Very often I'll have one or two filled with tap water for doing dishes, etc.
The vent hole thing hasn't really bothered me that much... I put a small hole in the center of the handle area where water doesn't slosh through as easy (or do without and just "burp" the container by tipping it back for a second once or twice while pouring it). I've had thoughts of shoving something like a Rain-Drip irrigation fitting into the container to work as a vent, but it hasn't been enough of an issue yet to actually try it.
Arclight
SAR guy
I like waterbricks. They come in 2.5 gallon "Lego" style blocks that stack and are easily moved by my wife.
http://www.waterbrick.org/
Arclight
http://www.waterbrick.org/
Arclight
Where might I ask did you find the 2.5gal Scepters? I really like that size!
I found some at. http://lexingtoncontainercompanysonlinestore.mybigcommerce.com/military-water-can/. Looks good
Ive always had larger 5-7 gal containers that I would never bring because they just took up too much room and where way too much water for two people weekend trips. So Ive been looking for a nice 2.5-3gal container that I could install a RV pump facet into. I think Ill give one of these a go!
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Richietherocket
Adventurer
I have been using the 2 gallon Rotopax setup. Place one on each side of the backseat of my FJC. Kids can stand on them, they stay cool and the water always taste right. Deals can be had on them if you look around. I got mine at High Country 4x4 here in Denver for $40 each.
https://rotopax.com/2-Gallon-Gasoline-RX-2W.html
https://rotopax.com/2-Gallon-Gasoline-RX-2W.html
daddyusmaximus
Explorer
Nothing beats a USGI Scepter 5-gallon can.
These actually work great. 3-gal is lighter & easier to carry/fill, they stack, and shape details make them easy to handle. The spigot IS vented, internally, this slows the flow slightly but not significantly. I leave these in my van all winter - never an issue when frozen and thawed.
Jerry Ward
Adventurer
I too prefer the WaterBricks. Have 10 of them that have seen heavy use over the last couple of years and they're holding up well. The optional factory spigot, though nice, is a little on the fragile side so I made my own by attaching a standard brass 3/4" hose bib to one of the caps. Rotate to each container as needed. The smaller volume makes it easier for my wife and kiddos to carry around if need be. I keep two strapped to the roof rack on my JKU year round and they seem worse for the wear. I recommend them...
Scoutman
Explorer
So is there any real noticeable difference between a Scepter can and an LCI can? The cans on the buylci.com site have them labeled as Skilcraft for $25 while the LCI can on Amazon is listed for $40 and the Scepter on the lexington container site is $40. Are we talking apples and apples here?
http://buylci.com/ItemDisplayF.aspx...ottle--5-gal--OD-Green--Plastic&ItemID=600409
http://www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com/Military-Water-Cans.html
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Water-Can-Gallon-Desert/dp/B005E0U9YS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
http://buylci.com/ItemDisplayF.aspx...ottle--5-gal--OD-Green--Plastic&ItemID=600409
http://www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com/Military-Water-Cans.html
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Water-Can-Gallon-Desert/dp/B005E0U9YS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
WeLikeCamping
Explorer
Like others, I use the tea jugs that you get at the grocery. For me, the cool thing is that you can freeze them with either tea, or water in them. I also recycle 1 gallon drinking water jugs this way. Makes a nice big brick of ice for the cooler, and can be consumed when it melts. I carry reliance jugs for everyday water (not drinking). I don't find them that reliable, bouncing around in a trailer, they can get dinged and abraded, eventually leaking. The spigots never line up properly and they always leak when you put them on their side.
Scoutman
Explorer
I also have some of the 7 gallon reliance jugs and I like putting one in a milk crate as it acts as a protection cage when transported in the trailer or truck bed. When I get to where I need it I can always set the jug on the crate to elevate it if I'm not using it off the tailgate or a table.