Transform your camping water setup and eliminate heavy lifting with this easy thirty dollar modification that makes washing feet and refilling bottles effortless on the road.
Overview – Why This Matters
This guide solves the common frustration of trying to access water when your jerry can is stored in a tight or hard-to-reach spot.
Ideal for remote tourers, you will learn a quick and easy hack to make using a jerry can more accessible for under $30. This simple modification simplifies water storage, allowing you to refill or wash up with the turn of a tap.
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Essential DIY Parts List
Here is what you will need. All available at Bunnings.
- 20mm BSP male thread to 13mm barbed
- 11mm-16mm hose clamp
- Length of 13mm hose to suit your application. Make sure it’s drinking water suitable. I just cut a bit off my caravan hose.
- 13mm hose connector with control valve
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
- Firstly remove the bung or standard tap from the jerry can.
- Then screw in the 20mm BSP male to 13 mm barbed. You can put some thread tape on, but I haven’t and it’s been ok. Do it up tight but not too tight as the thread is only plastic and may strip.
- Next push the hose over the barbed and secure it with the hose clamp.
- Now cut the hose to your required length.
- And finally, put on the hose connector with a control valve.
- It’s also a good idea to fill it up and give it a good check for leaks before putting it into the car.
Usage and Benefits
This works really well for when your jerry can is stored where it’s not easy to get to as you only need to get to the end of the hose with the tap on it to use. You can fill it up too by plugging it into a tap or another hose using a 2-way hose coupling.
This hack has made our life easier on the road. No more heavy lifting water cans and ease of access to get fresh water with the turn of a tap. It’s made trips to the beach or in the mud a lot easier to clean with just a quick and simple hose down of dirty feet.
Highlights
- ✅ Budget-friendly: Low cost project
- ✅ User-friendly: No more heavy lifting of water cans
- ✅ Versatile: Great for washing sandy feet or refilling bottles
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FAQ
Q. What size fittings do I need for a jerry can water hose?
A. 20mm BSP male thread to 13mm barbed.
Q. Can I add any hose to a jerry can?
A. No, make sure it is drinking water suitable.
Q. How do I refill the jerry can with this modification?
A. Use a 2-way hose coupling to plug it into a tap.
