Learn · Water & plumbing
Plan every litre from fill point to drain
Size storage from real daily use, match pump pressure to every appliance, keep drinking water clean and make the complete system drainable, testable and repairable.
6 focused guides · UK fittings, litres & manufacturer guidance
Focused guide · 6 min read
Campervan Hot Water Systems Compared: Gas, 12V & 230V
Choose hot water from litres at the outlet, incoming temperature and available energy—not from the appliance label. The safest compact system may be a kettle; a real shower requires coordinated heat, pressure, drainage and ventilation.
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Campervan Plumbing: Pipe, Fittings & Leak Testing
Reliable campervan plumbing uses one documented potable-water system, short inspectable runs and fewer joints. The test plan matters as much as the fitting type.
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Campervan Water Pump Guide: Pressure, Flow & Noise
Select a pump from the lowest pressure rating and real simultaneous flow in the complete circuit, then install it so the strainer, fuse and fittings remain accessible.
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Campervan Water System Guide: Design From Tank to Tap
A reliable water system is a short, inspectable route from a clean tank to controlled outlets and an equally deliberate route to legal disposal—not a cupboard full of fittings assembled at the end.
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What Size Water Tank for a Campervan? A Sizing Method
The right tank is the smallest capacity that covers measured daily demand, a realistic refill interval and a modest reserve without compromising payload, axle balance or water turnover.
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How to Winterise a Campervan Water System Safely
Winterisation is not opening the fresh-tank drain. Water remains in pump chambers, heater vessels, filter bowls, mixers and pipe sags unless the system was designed and emptied component by component.
Read the guideTest water use in practice
A rental reveals how much water, shower capacity and service access you actually need.
Coordinate the build
Route tanks, drains, wiring and hot-water equipment before furniture closes access.
Plan the electrics
Turn appliance use into calculated battery, solar and cable sizes.
Continue the plan