new portable pressurized water source

[mtnride1]

Just got this unit from COSTCO thought I would share some pics. This is a pressurized 3.8 gallon water source that has numerous mounting options, I chose the hitch receiver option. It is called the waterPORT you can pressurize from your hose at the house or wherever or the pump cap and it also has a Schrader valve for a bike pump, has a pressure relief valve also. when I received it I filled it up from the hose hooked up the hose the nozzle shot the water a good distance on the straight stream selector. I have no interest in the company Just wanted to share it with the people here.

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87 westy 2wd (NED)

[Cdub!]

I have that as well and got it at Costco. Thing is awesome!

[jttosh]

How much was it?
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[jttosh]

How much was it?
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[Steve M.]

150 bucks from manufacturer

https://thewaterport.com/
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[mtnride1]

for Costco members tank, hitch mount hose,quick connect for hose, pump cap 159.00
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87 westy 2wd (NED)

[jttosh]

Thanks
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[Kombi///M3]

How much water does it hold?
Me likely. 👍🏼
*Just checked Costco site..3.8 gal.

[IdahoDoug]

I like the collision protection! Back in the 70s the Checker Cabs were a model called the Checker Marathon. These iconic cars were built specifically for the livery/cab market.

They had optional water filled rubber bumpers front and rear that could absorb a fairly good traffic bump without damage - often preventing damage to the vehicle they thumped as well. When hit, a row of caps on top of the bumper blew off, allowing the water to blow out and in the process absorb impact energy.

So you get a water system and energy absorption all at once with your novel front bumper positioning!
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[dlb154]

Was this only available in club or only online?

[mtnride1]

On line. Hopefully they still have some.
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87 westy 2wd (NED)

[jberger]

I purchased one of these rigs based on this post. I have the westy tank and fridge but thought I would like the versatility of the modular pressurized tank and hose.

Tested when arrived and was a bit disappointed to find a leaking quick connect on the hose. That turned out to be an improperly sized o-ring which I replaced with something I had on hand. Other than that it worked great and I was pretty stoked to take it camping last week. Wouldn't you know it.. that tank sat pressurized for three days... till literally 5 minutes before I was going to camp shower... when it decided to burst a seam on the bottom and jettison its cargo all over the ground. It was a small crack though and I refilled it with potable water and used my portable air pump, set at 5psi to provide mild pressure. Sure it leaked but also operated the hose and I was able to shower as I wanted.

Now back home, I contacted the company info.email and received a reply within minutes. They apologized and admitted that while that failure is rare, they have seen a couple. They asked for a picture of the crack and the batch number, along with my address and said they'd have a new tank out to me ASAP. I hope this next tank is a bit more durable and fulfills its intended use for years to come.

J

[ScottMcW]

[ScottMcW]

[jberger]

[Jd56]

How does the outside seem wffect the temperature? Does it warm up for a shower?

[ScottMcW]

[photogdave]

[ScottMcW]

[Jd56]

I was super unclear. I meant does the water get hot in the tank in sun light. Does it cool off quickly?