ENDLESS WATER | OFF-GRID CARAVAN/CAMPING | 12V Pump Box | Filtered drinking water | Homemade DIY

Ever been setup up the perfect campsite, wising to stay for weeks only to realised that you are running out of water? Today I show you what/how I’ve built a 12V pump box that can turn any fresh water source into clean, safe drinking water for your campsite or caravan.

We are a family of 4 and it doesn’t matter how we go about it, water is by far the limiting factor that determines how long we can remain ‘off-grid’ camping. I knew I needed to find a way to store/source more water to become less reliant on regular top ups.

Carrying hundreds and hundreds of litres of water is heavy, bulky and not practical.
As mentioned in the video, here is the full parts list I have used in creating this box:

Tactix Storage Box: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575556341&toolid=10001&campid=5338630196&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FTactix-507mm-Polypropylene-Tool-Box-Small-compact-design-with-locking-clips%2F153189068687%3Fhash%3Ditem23aac7af8f%3Ag%3AqFQAAOSwwvpe6iz5
12V Shurflow Water Pump 4009: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575556341&toolid=10001&campid=5338630196&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FSHURFLO-4009-12V-WATER-PUMP-CARAVAN-11-L-P-M-45PSI-040860-JAYCO-RV%2F112575929816%3Fepid%3D23026512772%26hash%3Ditem1a360c5dd8%3Ag%3AWcgAAOSwkFZb%7EemZ
12V ‘Water Pump’ rocker switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575556341&toolid=10001&campid=5338630196&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FRocker-Switch-WATER-PUMP-Blue-LED-4x4-Boat-Caravan-Marine-12v%2F302611279433%3Fhash%3Ditem467509ae49%3Ag%3AJBMAAOSweIVei7tW
Anderson Plug: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575556341&toolid=10001&campid=5338630196&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FANDERSON-PLUG-50-AMP-SOLD-INDIVIDUALLY-GREY%2F311901183783%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649
10m Power cable (w/plugs): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575556341&toolid=10001&campid=5338630196&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2F10M-50-AMP-ANDERSON-PLUG-EXTENSION-LEAD-6MM-TWIN-CORE-AUTOMOTIVE-CABLE-WIRE%2F283492498981%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649
Smartex P 16mm water pipe: https://www.bunnings.com.au/smartex-16-x-1200mm-pex-pipe_p4950090
2 x 2m anti-kink hoses: https://www.bunnings.com.au/nylex-never-kink-tap-to-reel-garden-hose_p0087112
12mm barb suction strainer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575556341&toolid=10001&campid=5338630196&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2F1x-Pressure-Washer-Hose-Water-Pump-Suction-Strainer-Filter-Tank-Drum-Butt-Bowser%2F264319058752%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649
2 x 16mm to 1/2” male adaptor: https://www.bunnings.com.au/smartex-p-16mm-x-1-2-push-fit-brass-pex-male-connector_p4700322
16mm to 1/2’’ female elbow: https://www.bunnings.com.au/smartex-p-16mm-x-1-2-push-fit-brass-pex-female-elbow_p4700331
1/2’’ to 1/2’’ elbow: https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-15mm-brass-male-female-threaded-elbow_p4700174
16mm to 1/2’’ female straight: https://www.bunnings.com.au/smartex-p-16mm-x-1-2-push-fit-brass-pex-female-connector_p4700319
Inline Water Filter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575556341&toolid=10001&campid=5338630196&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FPuretec-Inline-Caravan-RV-Water-Filter-CR20-SilverPlus%2F264013486900%3Fepid%3D2305459133%26hash%3Ditem3d786e1b34%3Ag%3Aj-wAAOSwKsZb14j3
Twin Canister Filter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575556341&toolid=10001&campid=5338630196&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FTwin-Caravan-Water-Filter-RV-Camping-Camper-BRASS-FITTING-HIGH-FLOW-0-5-micron%2F324090091414%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649

Due to Youtube’s restriction in description length I can’t post links to the below, but you will need:

General Wiring (need 1m of black&red)
Split tubing
Wiring Clips
General Hardware
Narva Inline Fuse Holder
7.5AMP Blade fuse
Here is some of the camera and audio gear used to film and produce this video:

GoPro Hero 8: http://ebay.us/RolXxy
GoPro Mic Adapter: http://ebay.us/tsomax
Rode Videomicro: http://ebay.us/ZIagAa
Rode Videomic Pro: http://ebay.us/T8jep7
Rode Videomic Pro Deadcat: http://ebay.us/WUeLy6
Rode Wireless Go: http://ebay.us/ptDtzi
Canon EOS 70D: http://ebay.us/7tb0pR
DJI Mavic 2 Pro: http://ebay.us/OWPBQK

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