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Finding Water as you travel

Finding Water as you Travel

Water is an absolute essential part of every day life let alone travelling around Australia and unless you plan to stay in Caravan Parks or Showgrounds the entire time, you will need to know ways of finding water as you travel, on a regular basis.

The big question is: Where can you find places to fill up your water tanks?

We left Brisbane in February 2016 in our 2009 Winnebago Motorhome.

Whether you’re travelling in a Motorhome, Caravan, Camper or Fifth Wheeler we all use about the same amount and face the issue of needing to find water as we travel.

Finding Water as you travel and free camp
Free Camping at McGaurans Beach

Our Motorhome only holds 100L of fresh water for our daily use.

We use an average of around 25 litres per day.

That is for 2 of us having one shower each a day, washing up once a day, washing our hands, brushing our teeth and for the toilet.

If we are in locations where water access is limited we can stretch our water out for another day, using around 20 litres per day but most of the time it is around 25 litres.

We don’t use public facilities at all, ever!!

Our Motorhome has our toilet, shower, sink and kitchen and we use it for all our needs.

We don’t use Caravan Park or Showground toilets or showers or anywhere elses, we have it all on board with us.

For the last 2 years we now tend to buy our drinking water however sometimes we do use our tank for drinking water also.

Finding water that is potable - use an inline water filter
Inline Water filter

All our water goes through an external water filter attached to our hose and then connected to the outside tap when we are attached to mains water.

There is no washing machine on board our Motorhome, we use laundromats or Caravan Park and Showground laundries if we are staying at one.

Therefore we don’t have a need for finding water as we travel for washing.

Finding Water as you travel for Free Camping

When filling my water tanks when I’m Free camping, where can I find water for my tanks?

Free camping is great and especially for those of us travelling longer term.

If you are doing the Big Lap and spending 12 months or more on the road as opposed to short trips before heading back home you will likely have a tight budget and this is where Free camping is your friend.

Finding Water as you travel Kingston S.E.
Free camping Kingston S.E.

Free camps are also great for meeting like minded travellers and to share tips, ideas and stories about life on the road.

Water is therefore not as easily accessible if you are Free Camping long term and you will need to work harder to find your water source.

If you are on a short trip it’s much easier and you’re more likely to be staying frequently at Caravan Parks, Showgrounds and Campgrounds where water is easily accessible.

Water Fill Stations is one place for finding water as you travel
Water Filling Station

There are lots of places for finding water when doing The Big Lap though and most are readily available wherever you go.

In fact, we are always able to find water, even in Coober Pedy at the water filling station in town.

Finding Water for our Motorhome and how much water do we carry?

Our Motorhome has a 100L water tank capacity for drinking. We also have another 100L water tank for grey water.

This gives us around 3-4 days of water from the Motorhome tank when not connected to a mains water supply.

Finding water as we travel at a water fill station

Each Motorhome, Caravan and RV is different with varying water tank sizes.

It’s an important consideration when first purchasing your rig.

How much water will your RV hold and how much will you need?

Of course, this needs to be carefully considered along with your towing capacity, any weight restrictions you may have and the balance of your setup.

Essentials for Finding Water as you Travel

Here are some essentials for assisting you in finding water as you travel Australia.

1. 4 Way Tap Handle

We recommend a 4 way tap handle you can purchase online at Ebay quite cheap.

These are often called an anti vandal tap key.

4 Way Tap Handle

Many Councils remove tap handles, most often due to them being broken or left running to waste water.

There are also some Showgrounds, Campgrounds, RV Camps, Free Camps and Rest Stops that sometimes remove them for similar reasons but allow you to use the water and you will require the tap key to access the H2O.

2. Drinking Water Hose

You will need a good long water hose specific for drinking.

A 20m water hose will ensure you have the length of hose you need. Purchase a blue or white hose purposely made for drinking water.

These hoses will be chemical free and provide better tasting water.

Filling our collapsible and portable water containers

3. Water Pump

A lot of travellers carry a water pump and will use it to pump water from rivers or creeks to use for washing and possibly showering.

This is another great idea to save on water.

Remember when camping by rivers and creeks please don’t release Grey or Black water into the river systems.

4. Sand Spear

Another option you could consider is a sand spear.

You will need to check the legality of it’s use wherever you might be however in some remote locations and islands around the country, sand spears are used to access the water table.

When used along with a water pump, a sand spear can provide incredibly clean, sand filtered, drinking water.

Spears range in cost, usually from around $300-800 and you would need to dig a hole and get the spear down between 1-3m, depending on the water table and location.

Again, check regulations, I believe it is banned in some or maybe many Council areas.

Water Bladder
Aussie made Water Bladder from eBay

5 Essentials – Outside RV Accessories

  1. To plug your RV with standard 15amp in to standard residential 10amp power source you will need a converter. We love our waterproof Ampfibian and after over 4 years it’s still perfect.
  2. Most people carry a Generator for back up power. 4wd Supacentre has a good low cost and popular generator while the Yamaha 2000w is a robust yet quiet excellent performer.
  3. A 20m 15amp Power Lead will ensure you reach your power source in Caravan Parks and Campgrounds.
  4. You will want a good blue Drinking Water Hose. Your typical green garden hose is not suitable for drinking from.
  5. A 4 way tap handle will help you find water whenever you need it

Finding Water and How to Store or Carry Extra Water

Water Bladders

A great way to carry extra water for the Caravan or Motorhome is with these Australian made and designed potable water bladders.

They come in a range of sizes but for practical purposes the 60 litre water bladder and 125 litre water bladder options are probably the best.

They are designed to simply lay across the floor in the back seat of your 4wd and come with hose kits to ensure they are easy to empty without spilling a drop of water or you can use a water pump.

These really are a great option for storing extra water for travelling.

Plastic Collapsible Water Containers for carrying extra water
Collapsible Water Containers

Another option is the 20L Collapsible Drinking Water Containers from BCF.

This is our preferred option and we have a number of these that we regularly fill for extra water.

I like using these because they collapse when not in use and don’t take up space and when they are full they can still be handled and moved.

They are easier to maneuver into unused space or placed in areas you want it such as over your axle for better weight distribution.

We carry up to an extra 110L of water now in portable collapsible containers.

Potable Water Jerry Cans

There are also Potable Water Jerry Cans available from Ebay.

Either option can increase your capacity to carry more water to use as you travel.

These are great, very sturdy and can be mounted on the outside of your vehicle.

Places for Finding Water to Fill my Water Tank?

Let’s take you through each of the methods we have used for finding water as we travel around Australia.

Finding water at the Merimbula Water Fill Station
Merimbula Water Station

As mentioned, we’ve never had any issue finding water as we travel.

In some locations we have purchased water, such as in places like Denham, Coober Pedy and Merimbula in NSW.

There are 8 water filling stations in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.

On each occasion the cost was very minimal and we were happy to pay the small amount for the convenience and the opportunity which we are thankful for.

Our Tips for Finding Water as you travel are:

Finding Water using WikiCamps

The “travellers bible” will direct you to water options near you.

WikiCamps are a great source for finding water, just look for the water symbol or search all the tabs and look for if any make note of water in that location.

Water is not a problem when staying at Caravan Parks

RV Friendly Towns

The CMCA (Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia) have worked with many towns around Australia to have them meet certain criteria to give them a status of an RV Friendly town.

Part of that essential criteria is to provide water access for us travellers.

If you see the RV Friendly town sign you can know there will be water available and accessible for you.

Caravan Parks

If you stay in a Caravan Park it is basically guaranteed you will have drinking water access.

This may however not always be the case.

For example, Red Rock in NSW is one that uses bore water which may not be suitable for drinking and you can not hook up to, however they do have a rainwater tank which can be used for fresh drinking water.

Coral Bay in Western Australia is another place which is very popular but all their water is Bore Water and it smells and tastes foul.

Generally though, every Caravan Park provides drinking water access.

Read about: Save Money staying at Caravan Parks

Camping at Lawnton Showgrounds
Lawnton Showgrounds

Showgrounds

Much the same as Caravan Parks, most showgrounds provide drinking water access and a tap which you can connect to.

You will find many showgrounds around the country where you can stay for a lesser cost then Caravan Parks.

Even in some places where the local showgrounds haven’t had camping as an option, such as we found in Dubbo, we have still found they provided water access.

Campgrounds

There are numerous campgrounds all around the country and most will have a suitable water supply.

Not all campgrounds however allow you to hook up to a tap, it might be limited tap access just for filling your tanks or containers.

Read about: Our 29 Best Low Cost Campgrounds in Australia

The Water Station at Benarkin
Benarkin Qld Water Station

Finding Water Filling Stations

As mentioned above, there are many water filling stations around the country which provide a very low cost option to fill your water tanks.

This may be $2-3 to fill your 100 litre tank for example.

It really is a great, fair option to access water when you need it.

Information Centres

The Information Centres are often our first stop when we arrive in a new town.

Here you can ask the staff where drinking water is available.

Many times you will find the Information Centres themselves provide water access for you.

Sometimes you may need your Anti Vandal 4 Way Tap Key to access this water.

From memory Bathurst Information Centre was one where we needed to use it. More about this below.

The Beerwah Sportsground
Beerwah Sportsground

Sportsgrounds

Sporting grounds all around the country need and use water.

Find someone at the grounds and ask if you can fill your water tanks.

You could even offer to make a donation to the ground or shout the guys a beer at the bar.

It’s almost always guaranteed you will find a good drinking water tap wherever you can find a sportsground in town.

I always run a very small amount out first to check the tap has been used recently and the water isn’t brown and look for any signs that may inform you that it isn’t quality drinking water.

I also check the quality of the water with a taste test before filling our tank.

Fuel Stations

Some Service Stations provide fresh drinking water.

You can always ask and sometimes they say yes and sometimes no.

Personally we have never filled up at a Fuel Station except in Uluru.

My theory is, whenever a Fuel station is closed they leave the land for several years to ensure the land isn’t contaminated so I’m not keen to drink water from an area that has a higher risk of water contamination I’m aware of.

In places like Uluru, you take it where you can get it.

You pay obscene prices for everything there so a little bit of free water from the servo is fine by me.

Read about: How to Save Money on Fuel

RV Park Proserpine
Proserpine RV Park

Council RV Parks and Free Camps

All around Australia you will find Council owned and run RV Parks and/ or Free Camps of which many provide drinking water.

Good progressive Councils use these types of locations to encourage us travellers to stay in town and spend money on our fuel, groceries, have repairs done to our vehicles and do tours to local sights.

Providing facilities such as water is seen as a good trade off for us spending our hard earned money within those communities.

Smart Councils those ones!!

Read about: Our 22 Best Free Camps in Australia

Parks

Most parks around the country have taps around them, especially near BBQ’s.

When choosing to use water from parks consider the town you are in and their position first.

If it’s a barren, dry, outback town with little water I would look for another option.

Finding Water at some Dump Points that is suitable for drinking

Finding Potable Water at Dump Points

The CMCA has also been amazing at working with local councils all around Australia to ensure Dump points are mostly easily accessible now for us travellers.

At some dump points there are separate drinking water taps.

Do Not use the hose at the dump point that is used for toilet cassettes to fill your drinking water tank or water containers for all the obvious reasons.

Look for a separate drinking water tap.

Wikicamps will usually let you know if there is one available.

Using the anti vandal 4 way tap handle
Anti Vandal 4 Way Tap handle

Finding and accessing Water with a 4 Way Tap Handle

Many councils remove the tap handles due to vandalism and taps being left on.

A 4 Way Tap Handle can give you access to water when you need it.

This is one of the first tools for your tool box you should take with you.

We have used ours many times over the years as we Free camped around Australia.

Ours is stored in the glovebox of our vehicle. We actually have 2 now, one for each vehicle we use.

When using the Tap handle take into account:-

  • Where you are,
  • that the town doesn’t have a drastic water shortage,
  • the quality of the water from the tap,
  • you don’t waste any water and
  • that you leave the tap turned off.

We hope this answers all your questions about accessing and finding water while you travel.

If you have any further questions please let us know.

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Safe travels

Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave

We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.

Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.

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Photography and Socials

Our camera equipment we use for all of our photos and videos are:

Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.

Samsung s21 Phonehttps://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.

Canon 800dhttps://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Nikon Coolpix p1000https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.

Lenses

Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG  This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lenshttps://ebay.us/br9MeO This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lenshttp://ebay.us/zWvfuI  – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC  –  is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.

Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo  This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.

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  1. Mike

    February 4, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    You said “Another option is the 20L Collapsible Drinking Water Containers from BCF. We have a number of these that we regularly fill for extra water.There are also Potable Water Jerry Cans available from Ebay.” May I suggest that buying the 10L containers of spring water from Coles or Woolies is an even better, (and a lot cheaper) idea. The containers are refillable, just prise off the “tap” and fill up at any water point. One collapsible 20L container (empty) from BCF is $25. 2 10L containers (full of fresh water anyway) is $9 – No Brainer

    • Indefinite Leave

      February 4, 2022 at 10:03 pm

      Hi Mike. Yes we agree, we also use those 10L containers, currently we’re using 3 of them. With 4 20L containers that gives us an extra 110L. The reasons we prefer the 20L is they are bigger so less often to refill, we’d be carrying 11 of the 10L containers to do the same as we have now and the 20L ones are collapsible and take up no space whereas the 10L ones take more room.
      If you’re only after 20L to take with you, yes the ones you mentioned are ideal 🙂

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cleaning the solar panels-

If you are road tripping Australia it’s very likely you have a Power source setup that includes Solar Panels and more importantly it is good to know the benefits of cleaning your Solar Panels.

Before we ventured off on our trip my electrician mate gave me the wise words of “make sure you keep the solar panels clean”. He explained this will ensure maximum efficiency.

Kev up on the roof cleaning solar panels

Our process for cleaning solar panels

Today we show you how I go about cleaning our panels.

We have 3 panels on the roof of our Motorhome and they get cleaned on a regular basis.

You’ll need access to your roof, a chamois or sponge, water (warm is good) and a cloth or something to wipe it dry, is good too.

Since doing this video we have implemented our new C-TEK battery management system and got it working and now we generate a lot more power than we were on this day.

Cleaning solar panels with a broom
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Keep your solar panels clean and you will enjoy a lot more efficiency from your solar system.

How often should you clean your solar panels on your Caravan or Motorhome?

Generally it is recommended that you should be manually cleaning your solar panels on your Caravan or Motorhome every six months.

Certainly rain will wash away dust and some of the dirt but for maximum efficiency of your panels you really need to remove any dirt or residue yourself.

How often are you cleaning your Solar Panels?

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  3. Even prior to traveling, I have always used a Ryobi Cordless Drill. They are an essential tool for use at home and while on the road.
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We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.

Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.

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Photography and Socials

Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:

Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps.

Samsung s21 Phonehttps://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.

Canon 800dhttps://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Nikon Coolpix p1000https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.

Lenses

Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG  This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lenshttps://ebay.us/br9MeO – This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lenshttp://ebay.us/zWvfuI  – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC  –  is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.

Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo  This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.

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4 Way Tap Handle

4 Way Tap Handle

Water is one of the necessities of life and on the road it can create a whole new challenge, so a 4 way tap handle is a great tool to have on hand.

Unlike home, you can’t just turn on the tap for an endless supply of fresh clean drinking water.

You will be limited in the capacity of water you can carry in your Caravan or Motorhome and if you like to Free camp a lot, and be off grid, you’re going to need access to water at some stage.

In most cases there is somewhere nearby where water is readily available.

In other places it might be much less easy but usually Information Centres and Councils provide water for Free or very low cost.

To access this water you might need a tap handle as they are sometimes removed because of vandalism and people leaving the water running.

The 4 way brass tap handle is a must for the tool kit when traveling around Australia.

Places where you need a 4 Way Tap Handle to access water

There are plenty of Information Centres that provide water but you need the Anti Vandal Tap Key to turn on the water tap.

Anti Vandal 4 Way Tap handle

There’s been many other approved locations we have been around our country where we have needed our 4 Way Tap Handle to be able to access available water.

This will give you access to approved drinking water locations in places you would not have otherwise been able to.

It is especially useful if you do a lot of free camping and are not able to access water easily as you can when parked up in Caravan Parks and Campgrounds.

It’s the best few bucks you will spend travelling Australia 🙂

You can purchase a 4 way tap handle for under $20 from ebay.

We now have 2, one in each of our vehicles, and we keep ours in the glove box.

We have used it heaps of times as we travel our Big Lap of Oz.

When you are on the road full time and living within a strict budget, then Free and Low Cost accommodation is a vital part of travelling and you are unlikely to have consistent easy access to water.

You still need it though.

When using your 4 Way Tap Handle ensure the water you are filling up with is drinking potable water.

Always keep the Tap Key handy where you can find it when you need it.

Be aware if there are any water restrictions in the town where you are. If water is limited only take what you actually need.

If you buy a 4 way tap handle here on eBay you’ll get it at the Best Price and it comes with Free standard postage.

Other Handy Items to use when sourcing water as your travel

Collapsible Water Containers

Other items you will need or might find handy when travelling and storing water include these collapsible water containers.

For years now we have been carrying 3-4 of these 20L collapsible water containers which work perfectly to store extra water.

We use them all the time to refill our Motorhome and when we go camping on places like Fraser Island.

They would be perfect for any 4WD to fill and transport back to your Caravan.

They are light, collapse down to be easily stored, are durable and cheap.

Find the ones we use here on Ebay – https://ebay.us/Ja1E53

Drinking Water Hose

A drinking water hose is ideal to use instead of a garden hose.

Drinking water hoses are usually clear or blue in colour as opposed to your green garden hose which can leave a distinct taste in the water.

Hoses for drinking water are non toxic and safe to use for your drinking water.

We carry a 20m water hose to ensure we can reach any taps we may need to during our travels.

Check out the full range on eBay here – https://ebay.us/t2IA2b

Hose Connections

You’ll also need a good set of Hose connections.

We have found when we use the cheap plastic ones they tend to leak and sometimes disconnect from the Motorhome and can flood the area.

For this reason we choose to use quality brass hose fittings that only cost a little more but don’t waste precious water and give a much better seal around the connected areas.

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Inline Water Filter

A great easy way to filter your drinking water when travelling is to use an inline water filter.

All of our water goes through an external water filter attached to our drinking water hose and then connected to the outside tap when we are attached to mains water.

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Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.

Samsung s21 Phonehttps://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.

Canon 800dhttps://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Nikon Coolpix p1000https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.

Lenses

Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG  This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lenshttps://ebay.us/br9MeO This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lenshttp://ebay.us/zWvfuI  – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC  –  is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.

Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo  This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.

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15amp to 10amp Adaptor – Ampfibian

15amp to 10amp adaptor

One of our first essential accessories we purchased for our Motorhome was an Australian made Ampfibian 15amp to 10amp Waterproof Safety Adaptor to allow us to plug our newly purchased RV into a power socket at home.

Once we arrived home with our Winnebago Esperance Motorhome we knew we needed a safe and simple way to plug our 15 amp lead into our 10 amp socket.

This was 2015, when there wasn’t the explosion of information and options we have now.

Our research led us to the Ampfibian Adaptor which we still use and is still available today.

What is 15amp power?

A very common question we see is “How can I plug my caravan into my house”.

Our Motorhome, like most Caravans and RVs, runs on 15amp power. Our homes however are 10amp with a different sized earth pin.

15amp is a heavier duty wire then you’re normal household 10amp and it comes with a larger earth pin to help carry the extra load.

Therefore a 15amp cable will not connect in to a 10amp socket.

In the video further below we explain how we use a safety adaptor to connect our 15amp power source into 10amp, your normal household power point, using an easy to purchase waterproof adaptor.

By using the Adaptor we can insert the 15amp plug into the socket which transfers it from 10amp allowing us to then plug into normal household mains power (10amp/ 240v).

Ampfibian 15amp to 10amp adaptor

Why do we need the 15amp to 10amp Safety Adaptor?

We use it whenever we need to plug our 15 amp plug into a 10 amp socket.

This is if we are ever parked up at home or when we have generously been offered places to stay at people’s property around the country.

Family and friends around Australia have offered for us to stay with them at times and with the use of our adaptor we have been able to plug in to their electricity source with our 15amp power cable to their 10amp socket.

What 15amp to 10amp adaptor do we use?

We use our Ampfibian 15amp to 10amp adaptor regularly and have had it for over 7 years and it still works perfectly.

It is completely weather proof so even if it rains there are no issues.

Are there cheaper versions?

Yes, there are and they might be perfect for you. The RV Plus Ampfibian is more compact in size, also waterproof and designed for Caravan and RV use.

You can search and compare prices here.

5 Essentials – Outside RV Accessories

  1. To plug your RV with standard 15amp in to standard residential 10amp power source you will need a converter. We love our waterproof Ampfibian and after over 4 years it’s still perfect.
  2. Most people carry a Generator for back up power. 4wd Supacentre has a good low cost and popular generator while the Yamaha 2000w is a robust yet quiet excellent performer.
  3. A 20m 15amp Power Lead will ensure you reach your power source in Caravan Parks and Campgrounds.
  4. You will want a good blue Drinking Water Hose. Your typical green garden hose is not suitable for drinking from.
  5. A 4 way tap handle will help you find water whenever you need it
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Keeping it safe

We have read online where people have claimed there is no difference between 15amp and 10amp and have made alterations to their plug so they don’t have to buy an adaptor.

I’m no electrician but my research says differently. It will very likely void any warranty, let alone possibly cause a fire.

Keep it safe, use an Ampfibian so you will have no issues.

You can view the details of one here and find it at a great price, the Ampfibian 15A to 10A Adaptor with RCD Protection

Our Lead Safety Box

Lead Safety Box

While discussing lead connections we also use this great Lead Safety Box.

This is where we have a 15amp power point so no need to transfer the power but there’s still a connection of two leads outside in all weather.

The Lead Safety Box keeps the connected power leads out of the weather, especially rain, showers or overnight dew.

We use the red Excalibur model and it’s been perfect for us.

You can order one from Ebay for as little as $10-15.

We use a 20 metre 15 amp extension lead for our travels.

Most times it is heaps but there’s the occasion where we find we do need the distance to reach a power box.

This is usually the case when staying at Showgrounds around Australia where they may have one power box for all campers to plug into in the near vicinity.

The Pine Rivers Showgrounds at Lawnton in Brisbane for example is one location where this can apply.

Check out the range of suitable 15 amp Extension leads on Ebay.

Here are some other Travel Tips that we have put together you may also enjoy reading:

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Pin – 15amp to 10amp Adaptor

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Safe travels   

Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave

We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.

Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.

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Photography and Socials

Our camera equipment we use for all of our photos and videos are:

Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.

Canon 800d – https://ebay.to/2XQYnsk – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Lenses – Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG  This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lenshttps://ebay.us/br9MeO This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lenshttp://ebay.us/zWvfuI  – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC  –  is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.

Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo  This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.

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