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 Public sources of water will often be threaded to allow the connection of [[https://www.amazon.com/Camco-50ft-TastePURE-Drinking-Water/dp/B003E1O9ZE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3|a potable water hose]] (like a garden hose but white in color) which can reduce manually carrying water back to the van.  They can be found in the RV section of big box stores.  Public sources of water will often be threaded to allow the connection of [[https://www.amazon.com/Camco-50ft-TastePURE-Drinking-Water/dp/B003E1O9ZE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3|a potable water hose]] (like a garden hose but white in color) which can reduce manually carrying water back to the van.  They can be found in the RV section of big box stores. 
  
-=== spigots without handles ===+==== spigots without handles ====
  
 Note that even after you get permission the clerk may not have a key for spigots with no handle.  Handles are often removed to prevent tampering (like kids turning on the spigot and leaving it on all night).  Being able to say "I have a key!" may help speed up getting that permission -- the clerk doesn't have to do anything.  Note that even after you get permission the clerk may not have a key for spigots with no handle.  Handles are often removed to prevent tampering (like kids turning on the spigot and leaving it on all night).  Being able to say "I have a key!" may help speed up getting that permission -- the clerk doesn't have to do anything. 
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 [[https://amzn.to/2QoD1jm|{{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gitF8eNrL._AC_SX118_SY170_QL70_ML3_.jpg }}]] \\ [[https://amzn.to/2QoD1jm|{{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gitF8eNrL._AC_SX118_SY170_QL70_ML3_.jpg }}]] \\
-Round shank handles will fit either [[https://amzn.to/2QoD1jm|12-]] or [[https://amzn.to/2QooB2n|16-point]] shanks.  It may be easiest to carry one of each - they are $1 at hardware stores. +Shanks with round/starred ends will fit either [[https://amzn.to/2QoD1jm|12-]] or [[https://amzn.to/2QooB2n|16-point]] shanks.  It may be easiest to carry one of each - they are $1 at hardware stores. 
  
 Note:  carrying these tools may be an important survival tool.  Note:  carrying these tools may be an important survival tool. 
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 ==== bulk water ==== ==== bulk water ====
  
-Sometimes bulk water is available for a flat fee, like $5 per fill up to some maximum amount.  +Sometimes bulk water is available for a flat fee.  This is economical if one can take on a lot of water, but if you need only 2 gals it could be cheaper to buy them at the gallon price elsewhere. 
  
   * Some RV service stations will sell water, $5 is a common fee   * Some RV service stations will sell water, $5 is a common fee
   * The famous RV Pit Stop in Quartzsite has long fill hoses and sells R/O water for 25c/gal, but you can fill your tank with filtered well water for a flat $2-$4 depending on the season.   * The famous RV Pit Stop in Quartzsite has long fill hoses and sells R/O water for 25c/gal, but you can fill your tank with filtered well water for a flat $2-$4 depending on the season.
-  * some small town water companies will have a public spigot priced (very cheaply) by the gallon or by flat rate.((https://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3080&pid=37788#pid37788))+  * some small town water companies will have a public spigot priced (very cheaply) by the gallon or by flat rate.((https://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3080&pid=37788#pid37788))  Example:  Leadville, CO.
   * towns with no plumbed water tend to have very cheap bulk water (like 20 gallons for 25 cents) but the hoses are very large and may not be useful for vandwellers.  FIXME   * towns with no plumbed water tend to have very cheap bulk water (like 20 gallons for 25 cents) but the hoses are very large and may not be useful for vandwellers.  FIXME
  
  
  
-==== RV parks ==== 
  
-RV parks will usually sell you a water fill for a few dollars.  Check their website for details.  
  
  
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 ==== natural sources ==== ==== natural sources ====
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 +It may be easier to use this water for [[water:nonpotable|uses other than drinking]];  this will extend your drinking water supply.
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 +In a pinch you can [[water:purification|purify water]] in the field.
 +
  
 === rainfall ==== === rainfall ====
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   * be ever-vigilant looking for potable water, and top off the supply whenever practical   * be ever-vigilant looking for potable water, and top off the supply whenever practical
   * to stretch your potable supply, use non-potable (or suspect) water for non-drinking purposes when possible   * to stretch your potable supply, use non-potable (or suspect) water for non-drinking purposes when possible
-  * do not waste drinking water.  Avoid spillage or contamination.+  * do not waste drinking water.  Avoid spillage or contamination.  Act as if you are a character in [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(novel)|Dune]]. 
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