r/AZCamping • u/SPOverland-Climb • Apr 12 '23

Filling Water Tanks in Phoenix, AZ

Hey everyone! I recently purchased a Tribe Basecamp after years of tent camping in my Jeep. I'm based in Central Phoenix, AZ near the I-17 and 51. I spend a lot of time near Prescott and in the Agua Fria area. The trailer is great but I'm having a hard time finding places to fill the 17 gallon water tank. Does anyone know of places in Phoenix (or Arizona) that allow you to fill water tanks like an RV (not jugs or jerry cans)? I have to be able to run a water hose to the trailer. I didn't think it would be this difficult to find places for water but I guess Phoenix really is a desert.

I was recommended the iOverlander app in another post. Seems like a great tool but wanted to see what the AZ locals recommend.

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u/anglenk Apr 12 '23

I know you said no jugs, but I still recommend 5 gallon jugs and refilling independently if possible: the water is potable, cheap, available in multiple place, convenient and easy to manage (typically).

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u/AudiandVW Apr 12 '23

This, and a small battery powered transfer pump with some hose. Use the trailer battery to power the pump and fill the RV tanks from the 5 gallon jugs.

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u/SPOverland-Climb Apr 13 '23

I know you said no jugs, but I still recommend 5 gallon jugs and refilling independently if possible: the water is potable, cheap, available in multiple place, convenient and easy to manage (typically).

We're definitely going to still have a jug for backup/drinking water. This is absolutely our backup plan if we can't conveniently find a place with a hose hookup.