@@jonothandoeser For sure, could be a great unit to incorporate into vehicles to be able to self source fresh water sources, straight into the RV's tanks.
Well done! I like your device both for your component selection and execution as well as basic sturdiness, just off hand I don't see a thing I'd do differently. A sensible 'how to' explanation and test procedure too.
I'm not very patient but the quality of your speech and information made me pay attention to every detail while being filled with joy, very amazing. I didn't expect that. thanks and keep your excellence
Nice job. FYI, when you place the strainer in the water source, make sure you place it inside a plastic cup (or similar) first, and submerge them both. That will allow water to be drawn in through the strainer without any of the sediment or mud from the bottom of the stream. This will stop clogging of both filters and wear on the pump. This is standard practice when pumping water from a dam using a fire or transfer pump, except using a bucket instead of a cup.
Seaflo make a kit already in a box. Mine cost me a bit under $250 from Road Tech Marine. The pump is a little larger with higher flow rate, and higher current draw. The kit includes the pick up, and an output curly hose with fittings. I changed the input plug to an Anderson plug. As the pump loads up it draws more than 10A, which is all most cigarette lighter sockets are rated to. The pump may be left connected to your water inlet as it will switch off when the system reaches pressure. At that time there is no current draw until you turn on a tap again. I also fitted a quick connect to the inlet hose, so I may extend the pick up and keep my pump kit closer to our camper or van for a little more security. This also could mean you can use a shorter power lead with less voltage drop.
@@XploringOz I used that same bunnings toolbox to make a portable battery box that uses 5 x 4ah 20v drill batteries with a 12V step-down, 150W inverter, USB's, cig socket, anderson to run the campsite away from the 4WD's aux batteries. I'll be using that to power your water filtration unit when I build it. Good job mate.
Great system mate, I wouldn't be drinking that water with just the filtration you have suggested though,I have seen some pretty nasty stuff in rivers as a fisherman, even in the high country, dead deer , possums, etc, I would recommend boiling the water regardless if you are drinking it. I have a Sawyer portable water filter I use when fishing, 0.1 micron, cheap at $45, and endless drinking water straight from the river, so if you boiled or filtered the water through a product like the Sawyer or Lifestraw, you'd be safe as houses. Just my 2 cents
For sure mate. I think common sense has a lot to do here as well. It would heavily depend on the water source and quality of that water to determine the filtration setup. There are definitely more steps or filtration that could be added, I've chosen this for my needs as I primarily drink from bottled water, where possible. Also, my theory is that 50-100 years, they weren't filtering there water through, UV filters, 0.1 microns and carbon filters and most people were just fine. I understand times and pollutants have changed, but for now this setup works for me. Thanks for sharing, Nathan.
Thank you for producing a very informative and useful video. I liked the idea of the end product being very compact and all components being stored in the one unit. Well done.
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I've found this very helpful and the fact that it's able to contain all the components in the one case makes it very convenient. Cheers, Nathan.
Another great vid. For the inlet stainer, bend/form up a metal spike (even a long tent peg and a couple of cableties) to hold the strainer at the height/depth you wish securely. I found a stainless garden stake to be ideal (although a challenge to bend!). I've not taken much water from natural freshwater sources but when accessing rainwater tanks etc, Ive found filtering it beneficial to say the least. Keep up the great work, thanks.
Thanks mate! I love that idea, I reckon that would work a treat in ensuring the correct height of the strainer. Definitely something I'll look at doing. Best tip shared so far! Cheers, Nathan.
Have just come across your channel for the first time. Great review of your custom build and well done with the presentation (bordering on professional). I will ensure to check out your other content. Cheers and thank you. Cheers from lockdown Victoria ;)
Thanks mate. I appreciate that, it's great to have such encouraging comments coming through. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hope you like some of the others. Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks so much Jim! Your continued support on the channel is much appreciated! I remember you have been there from the beginning and appreciate your continued comment and interaction with the video's! Hopefully we'll catch up on the road somewhere! Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks for the idea. I just built something like this but I used a hard plastic ammo can. Having a portable pump lets me use it for a number of things instead of just mounted inside my trailer.
2nd. Reply. Great to see that viewers commence and bring more subjects up. In response to that please note my add infos. Inline filter is used to fill the water tanks with reasonable clean water. We do not drink It direct. We boil the water for usage. Drinking from the tank direct : Our van is equipped with drinking water filtration system.. Lifesaver Stroh : 2 pcs in the bail out back for emergency’s drink from pail or stream direct possible. Another option: Micropure powder to treat water in jerry cans when required. Lifesaver 20 ltr. Jerry can with build in handpump and filtration filter good for 20,000 ltr. The water is filtered when pumped out by hand clean. Setback 500.- AUD. Made in the UK. Overlander in solo vehicles like it worldwide specially in Africa. To expensive for Australia ?! Up to you ! 14 days with diarrhea in a India local hospital would give me the creep ! Virus and bacteria: Legionaer sickness you can get from tap or shower water where water was standing warm for longer time. Running stream water or lake water ? Donno... most likely not I would say. So, I filter all water before it goes into my tanks or Jerry cans and then apply my option as needed. Rust and Chlorine taste in tap water? Disliked too .. need to be treated also. Guess we would love to hear other opinions too. PS been motor traveling 10 years in Europe and now living since 30 years in Asia and never been sick from my drinking water! Knock on wood.. Cheers.
Thanks mate. It's interesting to read everyones experience and opinions of water filtration. There are so many types and options these day's, definitely makes my setup look quite basic. But so far, this works for my needs. Cheers, Nathan
@@XploringOz i think you’ve done an AMAZING job!!! AND it DOES work for your needs and thank You for sharing this set up with us. I really enjoyed it AND learned a lot!!! 😌
Love the idea, I have most of the parts already but did not think of the toolbox mounting, we use a bladder and pump a lot and this will be on my bucket list of modifications. Thanks a lot.👍👍
Thanks mate! Glad you have managed to get some value from this video! All the best with your build and all of your adventures in the USA! Hopefully I'll have the chance to tour around there someday. Cheers, Nathan.
@@matthewk6731 California dollars makes more sense being that our cost of living is quite a bit more than almost every other state. I get the sarcasm behind it though.
I was just in the process of designing a setup for our off grid caravanning adventures when I came upon your video. An excellent presentation and I will now use your design to build my own. Thanks :)
Very nice. These 10 inch filters are for home use where they filter way more wateer than you'll need during your camping trips. Also water filters should not be used forever. So you could easily use smaller filters , with the same filtration , that will use much less space. They'll still be more than adequate for the job .
Very informative and helpful; saves money, and gas; no need to buy the water. Also it saves on the demand for more plastic bottles which probably wouldn't be recycled. Thank you
Thanx for the video! Took ur idea and ran with it using things around the shed. Pensioners version😀. Old tool box, spare 12v pump, plastic irrigation fittings , and heavy duty hose held on with wire ties. Switch , Anderson plug,fuse etc came out of the spares box. Wish I knew how to send u a photo of the finished setup. Works well. The only actual cost was the caravan filter. U could possibly buy all the fittings I used for about $20 au. Thanks for the top idea, keep up the good work. Cheers, bob
Awesome, thanks for letting me know Bob. Glad the video was able to give you some ideas and glad to hear that you were able to make this work for you! Cheers, Nathan.
Great idea and well put together. I have only just found this channel and you are easy to listen to unlike others on other channels. Thanks for the idea.
Great job. I was thinking of doing this myself the other other day as we prepare our camper for first time use. Only one thing to mention is all the hoses should be drink safe, I know I have drank from many garden hoses on hot summers days at work and still only have one head 🤣👍
Thanks mate! Definitely, there are many different filtration options that can be added to this system outside of the box itself. Can be suited for anyone's individual needs! Cheers, Nathan.
Great vid' Nathan. Really liked the presentation and tradesmanship of the build. You could easily sell that unit as a business. Nice work and now subscribed.
Thanks mate, appreciate those comments! I hope to have some more videos like this, where simple home built ideas can assist camping and touring. Thanks for subscribing and I hope you like the future content to come. Cheers, Nathan.
Dude that was awesome, did not even consider something like this, you nailed it! Thanks Again! I have heard about using a dehumidifier as a grab water from the air source. I Wonder if that is accomplishable. Thanks Again.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it. To be honest, not something I've thought about, then again, its only really humid in the top end of Australia, we are mostly very dry... Cheers, Nathan.
For water tightness... add something around wherever you drilled small holes maybe even the in/out.... what if you were caught in a storm & needed water.... Just thinking..... There's Is perfect wax, drip/melt plastic, hot glue, super glue mixed w/ baking soda, etc..... I don't know much about Australian climate..... but just incase, right.... If I were out in the bush most of the time I would just drink right out of the water.... depends on location and the water itself.... like a mountain stream VS a pond..... plus you've got to fill up yer jerrys as quick as possible... ya might as well filter it since you're using a pump..... Again, Appreciate the innovative & inspiring project..... Can't wait to do it..... Think I'll subscribe..... Later & Thx These things I mention are only suggestions as if I were to do it..... and I will do it......
Love the pump, only thing I would change, is have the hoses be male on one end and female on the other. I do this with all my air hoses. on all my air accessories I have a male end on them. The compressor has a female end on it. Think about your normal everyday garden hose, where one end is female and the other male. Granted the female end on water lines are what the water faucet uses, but with air the female ends serve has terminators. Where if you used male on compressor output then you have to have a on off valve. You would just need to replace one of the male through hole male fittings on the box with a female end. This helps make sure you have the right hose hooked up to the correct connector. Although a couple of labels one marked "IN" and the other "OUT" to help from getting the hoses swapped before you use it. Especially if you lend it out.
Great video! You could also have the filters permanently attached to the caravan before it goes into the tanks And have a extra filter on the drinking water side at the tap...
No I finally found the description On my iPad. I DID have to watch a couple of other RUclips’s to find out how to reveal this which is hidden by default. Love your work! When will you be doing some more videos?
Great to hear, glad you enjoyed this video. Yes, the links should still be all up to date. Let us know if you have any issues and good luck with your build. I try and release videos every couple of weeks on various topics. Cheers, Nathan.
Nice work, love the idea. A shifter is sufficient to push the plastic collar in to release the pipe from the fittings. Also there is a number of thread sealants which set and are semi permanent that would be a preference myself.
This is an awesome idea! I have a similar set up for collecting my spring water too. The only suggestion I would recommend is to use food grade water hoses where possible. Great video!
Nice and simple. I have adapted Plano Sportsman boxes to fit all my gear (recovery gear, a diesel heater, kitchen, etc) Having one size for everything makes packing easy for me. They are slighter larger than your toolbox but, maybe it would allow me to permanently mount the filters inside? Now you have me thinking!
Yeah, we have some similar products here in Australia, but they all seem to be quite large and add extra pieces to a system that I'm trying to keep compact. I'll definitely keep my eye out for some similar type products in the future though... Thanks, Nathan.
@@XploringOz the system I built is even smaller the yours but I used air hose fittings and tubing for it, my system fills the 3 gallon can in about 5 mins.
Bloody marvelous. Quite well thought out and executed, and you could use an AGM or Lithium battery recharged by your solar panel. One could even use a slightly larger box and put the battery inside with a recharge plug to recharge it. This would make your rig a bit heavier but totally portable.
Thanks mate. Definitely, I'm actually working on another idea that may be able to use a compact battery pack to power this unit. Still doing some testing and R&D first... Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz ....with the price of the lithium-iron cells coming down and their size/weight/recharge cycle benefit over any style lead/acid battery....it should be fairly easy to incorporate one into your design. I LOVE these kinds of DIY projects and the overland/off-grid/camping thing growing the way it is, you may be able to become a supplier for people who want this kind of thing as a kit or as assembled. I am considering attempting a very small unit the size of a standard flashlight for personal use, using an 18650 battery....but the small pump is the hard part....lol Best luck to you, mate....cheers :)
@@ssnerd583 For sure, the technology is always improving and incorporating a battery into this unit is something I'll definitely look into for version 2.0. Cheers and all the best for your build, let me know how you go with a more compact unit.
I love this pump! The only thing I would change is I would add a Anderson connector with 2 alligator clips to hook to a 12 volt battery if you used it away from a vehicle.
Thanks mate, I'll keep this in mind for a version 2.0. Although it would be very easy to buy/make an adaptor to suit this. Further, I'm also trying to come up with an idea that will run the unit from a small battery pack, making it completely isolated from a vehicle.
Very informative and outstanding video. Good job Wizard. For some reason though, I felt like getting a quote for some GEICO insurance while I was watching. lol Thank you!
@@XploringOz You're welcome. After I made the comment, I wondered if you'd understand the reference to "GEICO". I don't know whether that insurance is offered there in your country so you might not know about that GEICO lizard. lol Regarding water; I was taught in my military survival training that regardless of your filtration, you can not remove toxins from water even by boiling or filtering. Chemicals that have been dumped into a creek or pond or whatever can be undetectable and when you roll up on what appears to be an excellent water source, you have to be careful. No doubt you know this. Be safe out there and always practice good situational awareness. Best of luck . . .
Building something similar but we will be using 3 inline 10" x 2.5" filters going from fist filter 1 micron Silver carbon 2nd filter is a 0.5 micron silver carbon filter the last is a 0.2 micron ceramic carbon filter. Nothing worse than having the trots on a camping trip. Glad i watched your video as the last bit i was missing is in you links. (12mm barb suction strainer) Bloody great mate. Thumbs up
Cheers mate. Yeah, I had a lot of feedback regarding the filtration options that are available and I guess this would come down to where and when you are camping. I'm glad this could help you with your project and all the best with it. Cheers, Nathan.
Great detailed upload, quite timely as looking for projects to do whilst in isolation in Victoria, will be adapting your setup to suit my 50 litre mounted water tank in the tub of our vehicle....... The last 2 item shortcuts for "Inline water filter and Twin canister Filter" take you to hose clamps.
I use a campervan to travel and I think this will extend my stay in some areas to a month! I have a refrigerator but hike and camp with hiking meals. Between those two and water, water has been the limiting factor. Using a bag filter for water has it's limits, at least to my patience. Thank you for the video
Nice video. Great project. Survivalists say a fresh water stream purifies itself in 3.25 km. They take care to mention that they can't be sure what gets into that stream 1 km or half a km upstream. Giardia is no fun. There's filters available that filter Giardia out of fresh water streams or even out of cow tracks.
For sure, this isn't the perfect setup, but it's definitely a good way to transport water around camp, particularly for filling up caravan's and RV tanks. Cheers, Nathan.
Great job on a solid setup. If you want to disinfect the water take a look at The Thirsty Nomad 5 in 1 filter - it is like adding UV to your system without the need for lamps and power etc. Would still recommend a pre-filter (say 1 - 5 um sediment filter) to remove most particulates - will extend life of 5:1.
Thanks mate, I'll definitely check that out. Being able to filter without the hassle of power and large setups is definitely a great advantage. Cheers, Nathan.
Great set up! Such a variation on price. A single inline filter runs at 36CAD which is roughly forty bucks for you. Literally half price 🇨🇦 vs 🇦🇺. So, there's one thing we're not getting gouged on. Haha. Cheers!
Hello from California USA. Very informative. Well done.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it. Just checked out some of your content on your channel and subscribed there too!
Cheers, Nathan.
Seems like this application would be great built-in component for motor homes and campers.
@@jonothandoeser For sure, could be a great unit to incorporate into vehicles to be able to self source fresh water sources, straight into the RV's tanks.
You have really thought this project through from beginning to end . I’m inspired to make one for myself now. Love your work
Thanks mate, it has come in super handy.
All the best with making one!
Cheers, Nathan.
He copied my main channel
I was inspired to save and share Very helpful for animal water out back The portable pump
Love it. A very easy man to listen to Nathan. And love an Aussie video. Cheers
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers.
You know what bloke? You're blooody brilliant. Downright dandy little contraption you've made there.
Thanks mate, appreciate it!
"If there are no more videos after this one, you'll know why!" ROFLMAO. Awesome!
Haha, glad you enjoyed it mate.
PS. Still alive and kicking!
@@XploringOz hello mate
Well done! I like your device both for your component selection and execution as well as basic sturdiness, just off hand I don't see a thing I'd do differently. A sensible 'how to' explanation and test procedure too.
Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the feedback.
Thanks, Nathan.
I'm not very patient but the quality of your speech and information made me pay attention to every detail while being filled with joy, very amazing. I didn't expect that.
thanks and keep your excellence
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback.
Cheers, Nathan.
One of the best instructional videos.
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice job. FYI, when you place the strainer in the water source, make sure you place it inside a plastic cup (or similar) first, and submerge them both. That will allow water to be drawn in through the strainer without any of the sediment or mud from the bottom of the stream. This will stop clogging of both filters and wear on the pump. This is standard practice when pumping water from a dam using a fire or transfer pump, except using a bucket instead of a cup.
Awesome, thanks mate that's a good idea!
Cheers, Nathan.
Seaflo make a kit already in a box. Mine cost me a bit under $250 from Road Tech Marine. The pump is a little larger with higher flow rate, and higher current draw. The kit includes the pick up, and an output curly hose with fittings. I changed the input plug to an Anderson plug. As the pump loads up it draws more than 10A, which is all most cigarette lighter sockets are rated to. The pump may be left connected to your water inlet as it will switch off when the system reaches pressure. At that time there is no current draw until you turn on a tap again. I also fitted a quick connect to the inlet hose, so I may extend the pick up and keep my pump kit closer to our camper or van for a little more security. This also could mean you can use a shorter power lead with less voltage drop.
Nice, sounds like a great unit 👍
Nice addition to a portable shower system that goes to something to heat the water also.
Just what I was looking for. Very well put together instructional video.
Thanks mate, glad it was helpful and good luck if you are planning on building your own unit.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz I used that same bunnings toolbox to make a portable battery box that uses 5 x 4ah 20v drill batteries with a 12V step-down, 150W inverter, USB's, cig socket, anderson to run the campsite away from the 4WD's aux batteries. I'll be using that to power your water filtration unit when I build it. Good job mate.
@@davewalkerden Great idea, hopefully these two boxes will work well together.
Well done. I love seeing the DIY solutions that people come up with for an need they identify. Very neat and tidy.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video
Excellent job on the presentation! And great idea and system, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.
Excellent design, construction and testing. Bloody good work!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers, Nathan.
This has inspired me. The parts have started to arrive. Thanks for the great video and parts list.
Awesome mate, glad you got some ideas from this 👍 good luck with your build.
@@XploringOz Shame I can't put up a photo. It is now built and works great :)
@@nleikvold awesome! Glad to hear it works well 🤙
A must have for camping, thank you for the idea and video from Florida, USA camper.
Awesome, thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great system mate, I wouldn't be drinking that water with just the filtration you have suggested though,I have seen some pretty nasty stuff in rivers as a fisherman, even in the high country, dead deer , possums, etc, I would recommend boiling the water regardless if you are drinking it. I have a Sawyer portable water filter I use when fishing, 0.1 micron, cheap at $45, and endless drinking water straight from the river, so if you boiled or filtered the water through a product like the Sawyer or Lifestraw, you'd be safe as houses. Just my 2 cents
For sure mate. I think common sense has a lot to do here as well. It would heavily depend on the water source and quality of that water to determine the filtration setup. There are definitely more steps or filtration that could be added, I've chosen this for my needs as I primarily drink from bottled water, where possible. Also, my theory is that 50-100 years, they weren't filtering there water through, UV filters, 0.1 microns and carbon filters and most people were just fine. I understand times and pollutants have changed, but for now this setup works for me.
Thanks for sharing, Nathan.
Do the Sawyer filters have connections on them to add inline to a hose for connection to a caravan etc. Thanks.
@@trevorwinderlich4907 they have a thread like a water bottle
Troutchasin are you able to screw a hose fitting onto this thread.
@@trevorwinderlich4907 i dont think so mate,
Thank you for producing a very informative and useful video. I liked the idea of the end product being very compact and all components being stored in the one unit. Well done.
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I've found this very helpful and the fact that it's able to contain all the components in the one case makes it very convenient.
Cheers, Nathan.
Another great vid. For the inlet stainer, bend/form up a metal spike (even a long tent peg and a couple of cableties) to hold the strainer at the height/depth you wish securely. I found a stainless garden stake to be ideal (although a challenge to bend!). I've not taken much water from natural freshwater sources but when accessing rainwater tanks etc, Ive found filtering it beneficial to say the least. Keep up the great work, thanks.
Thanks mate! I love that idea, I reckon that would work a treat in ensuring the correct height of the strainer. Definitely something I'll look at doing.
Best tip shared so far!
Cheers, Nathan.
Brilliant! And very clever the way you put it all together…
Thanks mate, appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Just love this straight forward, economical approach to clean camp water. Going to start buying & assembling shortly. Thank you for a great Vid !
Good to hear, I'm glad you enjoyed this video. All the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice kit. Make some caps for the fittings by filling them with silicone :)
Great idea, Thanks.
Have just come across your channel for the first time. Great review of your custom build and well done with the presentation (bordering on professional). I will ensure to check out your other content. Cheers and thank you. Cheers from lockdown Victoria ;)
Thanks mate. I appreciate that, it's great to have such encouraging comments coming through. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hope you like some of the others.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks!
Thanks so much Jim! Your continued support on the channel is much appreciated! I remember you have been there from the beginning and appreciate your continued comment and interaction with the video's! Hopefully we'll catch up on the road somewhere!
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice work. Thanks for the parts list too!
Your welcome. Cheers mate.
Such a great idea especially using the same pump that we have in the van. Well detailer and tested outcomes...Well done !!
Thanks mate, I appreciate that.
Appreciate this video, seems simple enough to be a good addition to the camp kit. Well put together, thank you.
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate the feedback.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks for the idea. I just built something like this but I used a hard plastic ammo can. Having a portable pump lets me use it for a number of things instead of just mounted inside my trailer.
2nd. Reply. Great to see that viewers commence and bring more subjects up. In response to that please note my add infos.
Inline filter is used to fill the water tanks with reasonable clean water. We do not drink It direct. We boil the water for usage. Drinking from the tank direct : Our van is equipped with drinking water filtration system.. Lifesaver Stroh : 2 pcs in the bail out back for emergency’s drink from pail or stream direct possible. Another option: Micropure powder to treat water in jerry cans when required. Lifesaver 20 ltr. Jerry can with build in handpump and filtration filter good for 20,000 ltr. The water is filtered when pumped out by hand clean. Setback 500.- AUD. Made in the UK. Overlander in solo vehicles like it worldwide specially in Africa. To expensive for Australia ?! Up to you ! 14 days with diarrhea in a India local hospital would give me the creep ! Virus and bacteria: Legionaer sickness you can get from tap or shower water where water was standing warm for longer time. Running stream water or lake water ? Donno... most likely not I would say. So, I filter all water before it goes into my tanks or Jerry cans and then apply my option as needed. Rust and Chlorine taste in tap water? Disliked too .. need to be treated also. Guess we would love to hear other opinions too. PS been motor traveling 10 years in Europe and now living since 30 years in Asia and never been sick from my drinking water! Knock on wood.. Cheers.
Thanks mate. It's interesting to read everyones experience and opinions of water filtration. There are so many types and options these day's, definitely makes my setup look quite basic. But so far, this works for my needs.
Cheers, Nathan
@@XploringOz i think you’ve done an AMAZING job!!! AND it DOES work for your needs and thank You for sharing this set up with us. I really enjoyed it AND learned a lot!!! 😌
@@SallyInCT Thanks, I appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Nathan.
Love the idea, I have most of the parts already but did not think of the toolbox mounting, we use a bladder and pump a lot and this will be on my bucket list of modifications. Thanks a lot.👍👍
Greetings from Minnesota USA. What a well thought out design. I will be building one for our pop up.
Well done, thank you.
Thanks mate! Glad you have managed to get some value from this video!
All the best with your build and all of your adventures in the USA! Hopefully I'll have the chance to tour around there someday.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz I hope you do. Best wishes and thanks again for the great idea.
Absolutely brilliant.. I'm going to build one for my rig... I'll let you know what it cost in California dollars
Awesome! Glad this could give you some ideas. Definitely let us know how you go with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great!
Please also let us know how much that would be in United States dollars.
@GoTerry how about an update mate ?
@@matthewk6731 California dollars makes more sense being that our cost of living is quite a bit more than almost every other state. I get the sarcasm behind it though.
It's update time Tezza!
Outstanding!
Mate, you should be selling these at camping and caravan shows. Great solution…well done!
👍
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks for the video. Nice to see an Australian video with products available in Australia. Nice setup. Have a nice day.
I made a similar but a slightly bigger tin tool box. I put a radiator drain valve in the bottom of my canister filters to drain them after use
Nice! I like the idea of the drain ports. Great for storage.
Cheers, Nathan.
what a beauty,, great work Matee,,,make one when I off to Frazer Island.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with your build!
Cheers, Nathan.
You are a genius, gonna have a go at this this weekend.
Haha, cheers mate. Hope the build went well 👍
Great idea and workmanship..
Thanks mate, has come in very handy 👍
If you use a lithium jump start battery, you won't need the power cable. Excellent device. Thanks for sharing.
For sure, this is a great idea. I've been looking at some other options that I might add into a version 2.0.
Cheers, Nathan.
I was just in the process of designing a setup for our off grid caravanning adventures when I came upon your video. An excellent presentation and I will now use your design to build my own.
Thanks :)
Awesome, great to hear. All the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Really great job! THIS is something I'm doing now! Everywhere we go has water! Many mountain springs as well!
Awesome, glad to hear this helped give you some ideas. All the best with your build and your adventures.
Cheers, Nathan.
Very nice. These 10 inch filters are for home use where they filter way more wateer than you'll need during your camping trips. Also water filters should not be used forever. So you could easily use smaller filters , with the same filtration , that will use much less space. They'll still be more than adequate for the job .
Very informative and helpful; saves money, and gas; no need to buy the water. Also it saves on the demand for more plastic bottles which probably wouldn't be recycled.
Thank you
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Sure does save money and having to carry the rubbish back out with you again.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thanx for the video! Took ur idea and ran with it using things around the shed. Pensioners version😀. Old tool box, spare 12v pump, plastic irrigation fittings , and heavy duty hose held on with wire ties. Switch , Anderson plug,fuse etc came out of the spares box. Wish I knew how to send u a photo of the finished setup. Works well. The only actual cost was the caravan filter. U could possibly buy all the fittings I used for about $20 au. Thanks for the top idea, keep up the good work. Cheers, bob
Awesome, thanks for letting me know Bob. Glad the video was able to give you some ideas and glad to hear that you were able to make this work for you!
Cheers, Nathan.
Great idea and well put together. I have only just found this channel and you are easy to listen to unlike others on other channels. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks mate 👍 appreciate that feedback, it’s always encouraging. Welcome to the channel, I hope you enjoy the content. Cheers, Nathan.
I'm glad I found this. Great idea and gives you some flexibility to add or change they setup to fit your needs.
Cheers mate, glad you were able to get some ideas from this.
Cheers, Nathan.
What an awesome idea mate would be the perfect solution for my portable hot water system might have to make one myself thanks for another great video
Cheers mate, glad it has given you some ideas. Good luck with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Extremely cool design! Thanks for your video and the inspiration 😎
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Good luck with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great job. I was thinking of doing this myself the other other day as we prepare our camper for first time use. Only one thing to mention is all the hoses should be drink safe, I know I have drank from many garden hoses on hot summers days at work and still only have one head 🤣👍
Thanks mate! Definitely, there are many different filtration options that can be added to this system outside of the box itself. Can be suited for anyone's individual needs!
Cheers, Nathan.
Bloody awesome. Just what I’m looking for. Well done mate. Now I just have to find the time to do it......
Thanks mate! Appreciate that, all the best with your project.
Cheers, Nathan.
I for real thought and hoped that was a dehumidifier and you were getting water from literally the air. Still pretty cool...
Really cool and useful project!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video!
Cheers, Nathan.
Great vid' Nathan. Really liked the presentation and tradesmanship of the build. You could easily sell that unit as a business. Nice work and now subscribed.
Thanks mate, appreciate those comments!
I hope to have some more videos like this, where simple home built ideas can assist camping and touring.
Thanks for subscribing and I hope you like the future content to come.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great solution. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome, thanks Nathan 👍
Dude that was awesome, did not even consider something like this, you nailed it! Thanks Again! I have heard about using a dehumidifier as a grab water from the air source. I Wonder if that is accomplishable. Thanks Again.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it. To be honest, not something I've thought about, then again, its only really humid in the top end of Australia, we are mostly very dry...
Cheers, Nathan.
For water tightness... add something around wherever you drilled small holes maybe even the in/out.... what if you were caught in a storm & needed water....
Just thinking.....
There's Is perfect wax, drip/melt plastic, hot glue, super glue mixed w/ baking soda, etc.....
I don't know much about Australian climate..... but just incase, right....
If I were out in the bush most of the time I would just drink right out of the water.... depends on location and the water itself.... like a mountain stream VS a pond..... plus you've got to fill up yer jerrys as quick as possible... ya might as well filter it since you're using a pump.....
Again, Appreciate the innovative & inspiring project..... Can't wait to do it.....
Think I'll subscribe.....
Later & Thx
These things I mention are only suggestions as if I were to do it..... and I will do it......
Again, appreciate the feedback. Definitely taking into consideration for a version 2.0.
Love the pump, only thing I would change, is have the hoses be male on one end and female on the other. I do this with all my air hoses. on all my air accessories I have a male end on them. The compressor has a female end on it. Think about your normal everyday garden hose, where one end is female and the other male. Granted the female end on water lines are what the water faucet uses, but with air the female ends serve has terminators. Where if you used male on compressor output then you have to have a on off valve. You would just need to replace one of the male through hole male fittings on the box with a female end. This helps make sure you have the right hose hooked up to the correct connector. Although a couple of labels one marked "IN" and the other "OUT" to help from getting the hoses swapped before you use it. Especially if you lend it out.
For sure, thanks for the tips mate. Definitely things I will consider for a version 2.0.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great video! You could also have the filters permanently attached to the caravan before it goes into the tanks And have a extra filter on the drinking water side at the tap...
Thanks mate. For sure, this is another great option. Not something I have personally done to my van at present.
good one mate!
Thanks mate!
No I finally found the description On my iPad. I DID have to watch a couple of other RUclips’s to find out how to reveal this which is hidden by default. Love your work! When will you be doing some more videos?
Great to hear, glad you enjoyed this video. Yes, the links should still be all up to date. Let us know if you have any issues and good luck with your build.
I try and release videos every couple of weeks on various topics.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thank you XploringOz for such a useful sound video this is so helpful for people like myself who don't have a clue about water filtration.
No problems mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks, Nathan.
Awesome setup & even a numpty like me could build this! 😉
I love the idea of using the same pump as fitted in my Journey Outback so to have a spare.
Cheers mate, appreciate the feedback. I'm sure you will enjoy the build process and the final product! 👍
nice build , looks handy
Cheers, thanks mate.
Very cool, functional item. I bet it's worth its weight in gold in an emergency!
For sure, definitely a handy little box to have stored away.
Good to see some Aussie content. You know it true Aussie when you get your stuff from Bunnings. Subscribed
Haha, cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice work, love the idea. A shifter is sufficient to push the plastic collar in to release the pipe from the fittings. Also there is a number of thread sealants which set and are semi permanent that would be a preference myself.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. For sure, there are plenty of options for me to consider for version 2.0.
Cheers, Nathan.
Bravo man! Brilliant. Another task maybe make it into more compact 3d printed the box
For sure, this would be a great idea, would be able to get the box exactly the right size for the equipment within.
Cheers, Nathan.
Good video , thanks for the details . Best wishes from Daytona Beach , Florida .
This is an awesome idea! I have a similar set up for collecting my spring water too. The only suggestion I would recommend is to use food grade water hoses where possible. Great video!
For sure! Better safe than sorry. Thanks for watching, Nathan.
Nice and simple. I have adapted Plano Sportsman boxes to fit all my gear (recovery gear, a diesel heater, kitchen, etc) Having one size for everything makes packing easy for me. They are slighter larger than your toolbox but, maybe it would allow me to permanently mount the filters inside? Now you have me thinking!
Here in the US we have a quick release fitting for garden hoses you can put those on the big filters to prevent the leaks when not in use.
Yeah, we have some similar products here in Australia, but they all seem to be quite large and add extra pieces to a system that I'm trying to keep compact.
I'll definitely keep my eye out for some similar type products in the future though...
Thanks, Nathan.
@@XploringOz the system I built is even smaller the yours but I used air hose fittings and tubing for it, my system fills the 3 gallon can in about 5 mins.
@@neko3663 Nice, you got any videos or pictures of this unit?
@@XploringOz sorry no video. I can try and get some pictures
@@neko3663 If you had some mate, I'd love to see it. You can send them through our Facebook page if you like?
Bloody marvelous. Quite well thought out and executed, and you could use an AGM or Lithium battery recharged by your solar panel. One could even use a slightly larger box and put the battery inside with a recharge plug to recharge it. This would make your rig a bit heavier but totally portable.
Thanks mate. Definitely, I'm actually working on another idea that may be able to use a compact battery pack to power this unit. Still doing some testing and R&D first...
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz ....with the price of the lithium-iron cells coming down and their size/weight/recharge cycle benefit over any style lead/acid battery....it should be fairly easy to incorporate one into your design.
I LOVE these kinds of DIY projects and the overland/off-grid/camping thing growing the way it is, you may be able to become a supplier for people who want this kind of thing as a kit or as assembled.
I am considering attempting a very small unit the size of a standard flashlight for personal use, using an 18650 battery....but the small pump is the hard part....lol
Best luck to you, mate....cheers :)
@@ssnerd583 For sure, the technology is always improving and incorporating a battery into this unit is something I'll definitely look into for version 2.0.
Cheers and all the best for your build, let me know how you go with a more compact unit.
I love this pump! The only thing I would change is I would add a Anderson connector with 2 alligator clips to hook to a 12 volt battery if you used it away from a vehicle.
Thanks mate, I'll keep this in mind for a version 2.0. Although it would be very easy to buy/make an adaptor to suit this. Further, I'm also trying to come up with an idea that will run the unit from a small battery pack, making it completely isolated from a vehicle.
@@XploringOz Have you tried a Jackery Portable Power Station? It can be recharged on solar power
@@karolynjones683 Hi, this is not something that I have tried just yet. Maybe down the track. Cheers, Nathan.
Great video, I' do something similar although not as portable, however I also use a 12v UV water purifier.
For sure, thats the good things about this unit. You can choose whichever water filter is required for your needs and water source.
Cheers, Nathan.
I have now made two of these. With slight variations. A mini 125psi 0.75l accumulator tank by sureflow
Awesome 👍 Good idea with the variation too
@@XploringOz so one variation was in a pelican case with a 40AH lifepo4 battery
@@abecoulter8550 That's a great idea. Something I was initially looking to do. Maybe its time for a revamp 🤔
@@XploringOz a little 12V led light on the front to find your way if need be
What a great comprehensive video ! Awesome job !
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Awesome project, excellent video ... inspiring!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the vid!
Very informative and outstanding video. Good job Wizard. For some reason though, I felt like getting a quote for some GEICO insurance while I was watching. lol Thank you!
Haha, thanks mate. Appreciate the feedback 👍 😆
@@XploringOz You're welcome. After I made the comment, I wondered if you'd understand the reference to "GEICO". I don't know whether that insurance is offered there in your country so you might not know about that GEICO lizard. lol Regarding water; I was taught in my military survival training that regardless of your filtration, you can not remove toxins from water even by boiling or filtering. Chemicals that have been dumped into a creek or pond or whatever can be undetectable and when you roll up on what appears to be an excellent water source, you have to be careful. No doubt you know this. Be safe out there and always practice good situational awareness. Best of luck . . .
Nice one mate Great Vid, your a very good speaker 👍
Thanks mate, appreciate that 🙏
Building something similar but we will be using 3 inline 10" x 2.5" filters going from fist filter 1 micron Silver carbon 2nd filter is a 0.5 micron silver carbon filter the last is a 0.2 micron ceramic carbon filter. Nothing worse than having the trots on a camping trip. Glad i watched your video as the last bit i was missing is in you links. (12mm barb suction strainer) Bloody great mate. Thumbs up
Cheers mate. Yeah, I had a lot of feedback regarding the filtration options that are available and I guess this would come down to where and when you are camping.
I'm glad this could help you with your project and all the best with it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Well done, what an amazing project
Thanks 👍
Great video mate, definitely something I’am interested in doing.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it. Good luck if you end up building your own.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great detailed upload, quite timely as looking for projects to do whilst in isolation in Victoria, will be adapting your setup to suit my 50 litre mounted water tank in the tub of our vehicle....... The last 2 item shortcuts for "Inline water filter and Twin canister Filter" take you to hose clamps.
Thanks mate. I'm having some problems with the link generator at the moment. As soon as I get it sorted I will.
Cheers, Nathan.
Hey mate, links should be sorted now 👍 let me know if you have issues. Cheers, Nathan.
What a great video and idea. Surely this will inspire somebody to make their own. Love ya work 👍🍻
Thanks mate. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully it does inspire others.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great setup well done.
Thanks mate 👍
Thinking of doing something similar, but probably going to go ro.
Definitely a handy thing to have if you plan on going off-grid near a suitable water source.
I use a campervan to travel and I think this will extend my stay in some areas to a month! I have a refrigerator but hike and camp with hiking meals. Between those two and water, water has been the limiting factor. Using a bag filter for water has it's limits, at least to my patience. Thank you for the video
Thanks mate, I'm glad to hear this have given you an idea to help you increase those stays away.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great job and very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks mate, glad it was helpful.
Cheers, Nathan.
this is amazingly great to me thank you so much ive been wanting something like this!!
Awesome, so glad to hear you enjoyed it. Hopefully it gave you some ideas.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great invention!
Thanks mate!
I like this device, it is very useful in wild camping.
Cheers mate, hopefully it can give you some ideas for your camping.
Thx mate. So doing this.
No drama's mate. Glad it helped. Good luck with your build, great little box for off-grid setups.
Great video and great build!
Awesome, thanks for the feedback.
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice video. Great project.
Survivalists say a fresh water stream purifies itself in 3.25 km. They take care to mention that they can't be sure what gets into that stream 1 km or half a km upstream. Giardia is no fun. There's filters available that filter Giardia out of fresh water streams or even out of cow tracks.
For sure, this isn't the perfect setup, but it's definitely a good way to transport water around camp, particularly for filling up caravan's and RV tanks.
Cheers, Nathan.
This is incredible. Well done!
Cheers mate, glad you liked it.
Thanks, Nathan.
Awesome!!! You should build them to order!
Thanks mate, maybe one day, hopefully a few people have got some ideas from this video in the meantime. Cheers, Nathan.
Great job on a solid setup. If you want to disinfect the water take a look at The Thirsty Nomad 5 in 1 filter - it is like adding UV to your system without the need for lamps and power etc. Would still recommend a pre-filter (say 1 - 5 um sediment filter) to remove most particulates - will extend life of 5:1.
Thanks mate, I'll definitely check that out. Being able to filter without the hassle of power and large setups is definitely a great advantage. Cheers, Nathan.
Good stuff. You should think about adding UVC lamp sanitiser. Bacteria can flow through those filters like nothing.
Great set up!
Such a variation on price. A single inline filter runs at 36CAD which is roughly forty bucks for you. Literally half price 🇨🇦 vs 🇦🇺. So, there's one thing we're not getting gouged on. Haha.
Cheers!