We have an on board water tank in our 530, in the past we have had some water in the tank just in case when we stopped we wanted to wash our hands and also to add weight to the front of our Troll. Recently when we had our Troll serviced AL suggested best not to have any water in the tank as the movement when on the road could move the whole tank out of position (only plastic buckets that hold the water tank in position). Just wondered if anyone else always makes sure the on board water tank is empty before leaving a campsite?

Harvey

Thanks Colin, best to keep it empty then when towing. It was useful when checking the nose weight if light I added water into the tank!

I keep some bottles of water for hand washing and loo flushing on the road. One's pink and one's clear!

I think the best onboard water containers are those that can be taken out and wheeled to get water, continental vans have had them as an option for many years. A bit like a flat aqua roll but mounted inboard, usually on a tray (for spillages) and a heavy duty retaining strap

I question the point of an inboard water tank. I removed mine and extended the pump hose to fit through the floor into a standard aquaroll. Far easier to keep topped up and gives some valuable extra storage space. When not on site the hole is plugged. When I say I did this I should own up and say I got Sandy at Jandi to do this. When I did have the inboard tank it was irritating to empty it for travelling. Keeping seperate containers of water does not solve the sloshing about unless they are kept in the car.

I have my water container under the sink, it is only cold but here is Wales we are made of strong stuff. It gives sufficient for a few a couple of days and I just carry it to refill or use a watering can to top up if needed.

To me the worst bit is trying to get the tank out as the contortions to the pump and pipes/wiring just cannot be doing it any good - and you get the added bonus of water dripping out of the pump while you're off filling it.
It seems to me they missed a trick with the design as a screw top filler nozzle on the front top corner would have solved that. OTOH by taking it out regularly you do get to give it a good sloshing out to help keep it clean and fresh....

Quote: rambling robin wrote in post #9

---

and you get the added bonus of water dripping out of the pump while you're off filling it.

---

We get through a 40 litre aquaroll of water over our usual long weekends. It provides enough for hot water for personal washing and dish washing, food prep and drinking water for hot drinks. It sits outside so we have more cupboard space without the water bottles.