Sinks

[Phil1]

Quick question about sinks….how do they work?

As in, what’s the process? How do you supply water? Remove waste?

How do you store it? How long does it last? Do you need to add chemicals or just change it daily? Can there be hot water?

I wasn’t planning on having one, but then bought a twin slider van, so I’m thinking access would be easy…I just don’t have a clue (if that’s not already obvious!)

Any help appreciated.

 

[Dellmassive]

We started simple, two 10L tanks in the kitchen cupboard.

One with fresh clean water, one for sink drain (grey waist)

Connect the tap switch to a 12v feed and. Drop in pump, and your good to go.

The sink gravity does sins into the grey waste container.

Empty. Clean, refill as needed.

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[Salty Spuds]

There are various combinations and variations on a theme. But this is a description of our setup.
20 litre plastic container in a cupboard. Tap with micro switch that operates a pump in the water container.
Drain from the sink is straight out of the base of the van onto the floor. We place a catch container under the drain if in an area that frowns on dumping water on the ground. That said, we only use the sink for “clean OPs” if we do any dirty washing up, we use a collapsible bowl.
No need to sterilise if the turnover is frequent.

 

[Dellmassive]

Some people drain the grey out the van and collect in a collapsible bucket.

Some have a larger fresh tank underneath..... But this comes with the responsibility of keeping it clean.

 

[Dellmassive]

I'm planning on upgrading our setup to a 60l underslung tank. And external grey.

To get more storage space in the van, by removing the tanks we have now.

I've ordered this....

 

[StratosFearXX]

I use 10l fresh and 10l waste as well, could probably get away with a smaller waste tank as most of the fresh gets converted to coffee.

Mostly camping on my own but 10l (per person) is usually plenty for a weekend at the sort of things I go to.

Mine's a self contained removable sink unit when I get round to building it. With a separate self contained removable cooker unit.

And a regular clean out of the fresh container with Milton fluid seems fine so far.

 

[StratosFearXX]

And yeah, electric pump, micro switched tap.

Hot water comes from the kettle.

 

[DXX]

I'm planning on upgrading our setup to a 60l underslung tank. And external grey.

To get more storage space in the van, by removing the tanks we have now.

I've ordered this....



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I’ve had one of these since 2019, pretty good tank. I didn’t want to give up the spare wheel.
I’d suggest two vents at opposite sides on top of the tank, otherwise depending on the incline you may not fill it, 4mm bore tube is enough. I ran the vents up to just under the tail lights with a couple of simple inline filters to keep dirt out
The mounting brackets need channel rubber to prevent the bracket rubbing through the tank, glueing rubber to the bracket works for a while but channel rubber is the only way to prevent it displacing. ~You may find you need additional brackets.
I fitted a T piece in the filling line so that I can fill under pressure (tap) via the check valve or by-pass the check valve and fill with a portable can with a metre of head if needed. Good to have the option.
I have a submersible Whale 1002 pump operated via a switched tap, it sits at the lowest point on a swivel joint on the hatch.
Eventually I insulated the tank and fitted a 12v 20W immersion heater fed via a simple programmer to reduce the risk of freezing in prolonged very cold climate.
Alone I get about 10 days off grid with a further 60L of portable water containers in the back of the van.

 

[Phil1]

Thanks so much for the quick replies. It’s not as complicated as I first thought then. Any recommendations on containers please any brands to look out for, or would any kind of container work? Ideally some form of quick release connection would be useful.

 

[DXX]

Caktank have a really crap website but they sell good tanks.

 

[Dellmassive]

Couple of 10s

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074PSQ91F/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_0PNPD7KF40Z10BCM9XP0?linkCode=ml1&tag=techvlog0d-21&linkId=46d4d204ef90766ea1b84b70c55cddc2

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[Dellmassive]

Or couple of 25s?

https://amzn.to/3R0u6GV

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[Dellmassive]

Whole kit here.....

https://ebay.us/m/AAwYpW

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[hugh]

I ditched our 30 Ltr tank completely which gave us a lot more space in our 66 Ashton, and we rely totally on one 10 Ltr Jerry can .....but do only stay on campsites .
But as always, love seeing what people post on this forum!!

 

[StratosFearXX]

I’ve had one of these since 2019, pretty good tank. I didn’t want to give up the spare wheel.
I’d suggest two vents at opposite sides on top of the tank, otherwise depending on the incline you may not fill it, 4mm bore tube is enough. I ran the vents up to just under the tail lights with a couple of simple inline filters to keep dirt out
The mounting brackets need channel rubber to prevent the bracket rubbing through the tank, glueing rubber to the bracket works for a while but channel rubber is the only way to prevent it displacing. ~You may find you need additional brackets.
I fitted a T piece in the filling line so that I can fill under pressure (tap) via the check valve or by-pass the check valve and fill with a portable can with a metre of head if needed. Good to have the option.
I have a submersible Whale 1002 pump operated via a switched tap, it sits at the lowest point on a swivel joint on the hatch.
Eventually I insulated the tank and fitted a 12v 20W immersion heater fed via a simple programmer to reduce the risk of freezing in prolonged very cold climate.
Alone I get about 10 days off grid with a further 60L of portable water containers in the back of the van.

120l? What are you a dolphin?

 

[darkman884]

yep,120 kg of water , wow.
could be a life saving quantity of water for crossing the sahara or death valley ,abit too much for what i do.
as has been mentioned i take a 10l fresh and waste,and usually a bought 5 litre spring water bottle from aldi and the like

 

[cgtmiles]

I’ve just removed the fixed tank (21ish litres, I had to cut it out!) from our van as despite being really careful with cleanliness I could see mould on the feed tube and lost all faith. Also, didn’t want to transport a full water tank whenever we went anywhere then the last thing I think of when I get to a site is to fill the tank so often remembered only after setting up which was really annoying.

Now have 2 10lt containers, both freshwater

Clearcut - 2 X 10L Square Water Containers - Solid Cap And 2-Part Cap - Campervan and Motorhome : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Clearcut - 2 X 10L Square Water Containers - Solid Cap And 2-Part Cap - Campervan and Motorhome : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

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These are now removed drained and dried, and I know that for sure
As they are on the radiator in the kitchen.

This is more than enough water for us (not sure we even need 2)

I also bought another waste tank

6L

DKN LEISURE Premium 6L Black Waste Water Container with Waste Hose : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

DKN LEISURE Premium 6L Black Waste Water Container with Waste Hose : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

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I tried a collapsible container but it kept collapsing!

 

[hugh]

It's in the name .....collapsible

 

[DXX]

120l? What are you a dolphin?

I don’t stay on campsites, winter time is generally in Andalusia and water filling points are sparse.
My 120Kg of life source is offset by not having side bars, 20” wheels, moon roving tyres etc.

 

[StratosFearXX]

I don’t stay on campsites, winter time is generally in Andalusia and water filling points are sparse.
My 120Kg of life source is offset by not having side bars, 20” wheels, moon roving tyres etc!

Fair enough, yeah you don't want to run out of that stuff.