My tow rig is an 80 series Landcruiser, trailer has a 5x10x5 box.
My other rig is a 6bt Excursion with 6 spd and dual disc clutch. manual t-case.
The excursion is nice in open areas, but hard to maneuver through dense forest roads.
How much water is enough?
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My tow rig is an 80 series Landcruiser, trailer has a 5x10x5 box.
My other rig is a 6bt Excursion with 6 spd and dual disc clutch. manual t-case.
The excursion is nice in open areas, but hard to maneuver through dense forest roads.
Titanpat57
Expedition Leader
I use a 21 gallon under the bed....a 5 gallon on each side, and always carry a 5 of strictly drinking water .
I think if you're careful doing dishes, or just eat of paper (I never do) 30 gallons would be fine for 2 people. I generally will shower at least once a day unless it's really cool out.
I always have extra water going solo.
I think if you're careful doing dishes, or just eat of paper (I never do) 30 gallons would be fine for 2 people. I generally will shower at least once a day unless it's really cool out.
I always have extra water going solo.
Thanks Pat for your input.
Love your trailer. It has inspired me and others to build our own.
I use about 1.5 to 2 gallons for a very quick shower. I shave my head so I have no hair. A woman or a dude with a manbun or ZZ Top beard is going to use up a lot more water. I would install the largest tank that would fit, you don't have to fill it up all the way if not needed.
wagex
Adventurer
my longest camping trips are usually 3-5 days and i bring 16 gallons for myself and usually 1 other person usually have a few gallons left after showers, cleanup, and drinking. i am by no means sparing besides the showers, il turn it on for a few seconds to get wet, turn it off, lather up, rinse off, if its a shorter trip il leave the water running for a minute or two and enjoy the hot water after im done rinsing off.
IdaSHO
IDACAMPER
That's why I stick to wine
Ice + wine = no bueno :sombrero:
As for water, we generally stick to bottled water simply due to the taste associated with tank water.
So the 36 gallon tank we run (truck camper, not trailer) lasts us for weeks.
Coffee, dishes, washing hand, brushing teeth, and sponge baths utilize the tank water.
Ice + wine = no bueno :sombrero:
As for water, we generally stick to bottled water simply due to the taste associated with tank water.
So the 36 gallon tank we run (truck camper, not trailer) lasts us for weeks.
Coffee, dishes, washing hand, brushing teeth, and sponge baths utilize the tank water.
Update
We just got back from our first longer than weekend trip.
From Lewiston through Lolo Motorway, then Darby to Lewiston through the Magruder Corridor.
With two adults and six days our water usage was as most described.
We used almost two gallons a day for drinking water, a total of 11 gallons overall.
We have a Zodi Extreme shower that we took 6 total showers with, for a total of about 18 gallons.
If we needed to conserve more water we could have had shorter showers, but they were great after long dusty days.
So, just under 30 gallons, with no effort to conserve.
We just got back from our first longer than weekend trip.
From Lewiston through Lolo Motorway, then Darby to Lewiston through the Magruder Corridor.
With two adults and six days our water usage was as most described.
We used almost two gallons a day for drinking water, a total of 11 gallons overall.
We have a Zodi Extreme shower that we took 6 total showers with, for a total of about 18 gallons.
If we needed to conserve more water we could have had shorter showers, but they were great after long dusty days.
So, just under 30 gallons, with no effort to conserve.
Mickey Bitsko
Adventurer
Describe, zodi extreme shower, so usage is low amount?
86scotty
Cynic
I just noticed the thread is so old so in case he doesn't respond, it's this:
Extreme Shower for use with any gas or propane stove | Zodi.com
The Zodi™ Extreme Shower makes your outdoor experience convenient. Features stainless steel construction and the convenient hand pump for off-grid adventures.
zodi.com
We use a similar shower setup, a Nemo Helio, and can get a rather nice shower on about 2 gallons with it.
Mickey Bitsko
Adventurer
Didn't notice the age of the thread, oh well.
When I read, showers everyday my first thought was how many gallons a day
Just to look and smell good, seems excessive, I probably stink when I camp,
seems that's part of the ambiance of the adventure ?
When I read, showers everyday my first thought was how many gallons a day
Just to look and smell good, seems excessive, I probably stink when I camp,
seems that's part of the ambiance of the adventure ?
Obsessed2findARuggedHybid
Well-known member
About the same as Defender here. Shower s need to be quick. Wet down turn off water, lather and quick rinse off uses 1.5 gallons a shower. No teenager showers. Same here on doing dishes. Trying to come up with ways to use less. Not a fan of paper plates and plastic utensils. One way is to wipe off plates and utensils immediately after use. Also pre make food with clean up in mind.