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Mordecai · 06-19-2018, 04:31 PM

I use a 12v surflo pump with alligator clips to the battery. Our previous method was a manual bilge pump. Worked well and was good exercise.

Tuquala · 06-19-2018, 05:27 PM

I use a turkey cooking oil pump (google it)!! Uses 2 "D" cell batteries, fits into our 7 gallon blue jugs fine, and pumps fairly quickly (but who's in a hurry camping??!!). Due to the height of the water fill port, I put the jug on a small folding table (after yanking out from under the wife's drink!!) so I don't have to hold jug during the process!! Bought on eBay years ago for under $10!! Most now are around $20-$40. Guess I was the pioneer and got the ball rolling that increased the price!!! Sorry!!!

egwilly · 06-19-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordecai

I use a 12v surflo pump with alligator clips to the battery. Our previous method was a manual bilge pump. Worked well and was good exercise.

Same here. Setup a used 12V rv water pump with hose fittings. No more lifting!

vrybel · 06-19-2018, 11:13 PM

Thanks KTN, I will check it out.
Vince/Madras, OR

ricndot · 06-20-2018, 12:18 PM

lots of great ideas here. just one question....where’s all that waste water going?
everyone own a blue boy?

brulaz · 06-20-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ricndot

lots of great ideas here. just one question....where’s all that waste water going?
everyone own a blue boy?

Yep.
Plus we have three x 40 gal waste tanks and only one fresh water tank.

60sumtin · 06-20-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ricndot

lots of great ideas here. just one question....where’s all that waste water going?
everyone own a blue boy?

Nope. It takes more than one FW tank though to fill both B&G tanks.

BFlinn181 · 06-20-2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ricndot

lots of great ideas here. just one question....where’s all that waste water going?
everyone own a blue boy?

Well once the portable tank has been emptied into the RV, the black and grey tanks can be emptied into the portable tank.

Nice thing is, gravity can fill it on the ground, no need for the pump. Of course, you have the issue of needing to lift it into the truck bed, but I'm sure it can be figured out.

I'm sure someone will suggest dumping the grey water or even using the black water on their crops.