An Aquaroll is a water container, that through the use of a handle, has the ability to roll, making transportation easier. To provide a powered water source inside the caravan a pump will be needed. Powerful showers and taps may require more power, here the flow may be boosted with an in-line pump or a super pump, which are much bigger and very expensive, but are capable of much higher pressures and are more reliable.

To power a single tap, a submersible pump must be inserted into a water butt or Aquaroll, to deliver at least 8l/m To power a mixer tap or shower, 11l/m is required.

The more expensive the pump, the higher the pressure. Higher pressures are needed to lift water vertically – pumps operating at around 8l/m will only lift water about 1m high. They are powered by 12v and can be easily damaged if turned on when not fully submersed although spare parts are readily available

Water Waste water is the water that goes down the drain from either a sink or shower. It is NOT the contents of a toilet.

It can either be propped up vertically to fill it to the top, or slotted horizontally underneath the caravan and part-filled to provide a lighter load. Waste water is transported in either a wastemaster or a black waste water carrier. A waste master has both wheels, making it easier to transport and is shaped to allow toilet waste tanks to be supported on top when transporting.

Porta Potties

A Porta Potti is a transportable toilet used in caravans and in campsites where own sanitation is necessary. There are two tanks on a Porta Potti separated by a trap. To use, open the trap! Flush Tank: This tank is on top at the back of the toilet and is filled with either water or pink flush fluid.

This fluid washes away waste into the waste tank by either a hand or battery operated pump. Waste Tank: The bottom tank should be filled with a blue (toxic but more effective) or green(eco-friendly) fluid. This helps breakdown waste and clean the tank. To prevent clogs or coagulation quick dissolving toilet paper is strongly recommended!

After using the toilet, pump the pink fluid to wash the waste down (make sure the tank divider is open, so the waste can flow down into the bottom tank).

When full, close the tank divider, and take the removable bottom tank to the disposal tank.

How do I use a Porta Potti?

• The toilet must be loaded with flush fluid (pink) and tank fluid (blue or green). Dosages are indicated on the bottles.
• Blue fluid is toxic (contains formaldehyde), and better at neutralising bacteria and odours, however, many campsites do not allow its use as it can damage the surrounding vegetation.
• Use blue if the toilet is not going to be used often. Do not dispose of blue fluid into the mains water supply! Green fluid encourages bacteria to naturally break down waste proteins, but is less effective an antibacterial. Use green if your campsite requires it.
• After using the toilet, pump the pink fluid to wash the waste down (make sure the tank divider is open, so the waste can flow down into the bottom tank).
• When full, close the tank divider, and take the removable bottom tank to the disposal tank.
• To dispose of waste, unfold the spout, press the release button and pour. Depress the release button before folding the spout again to prevent splash-back! • Remember to sanitise the tank regularly with tank freshener. How do the different models of Porta Potti differ?
• Larger bottom tanks last longer before requiring emptying, but many are too big for storage in smaller caravans.
• Level indicators remove the need for having to open the tank to find out how full it is!
• A battery operated flush is a real luxury, but there is no manual alternative if the batteries run out!