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Angelmay84
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2008-02-10 9:15 AM (#76517)
Subject: Bringing Water


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I've been shopping around for a way to take water for the horses along with me on trail rides.  Filling buckets one by one when the only camp water spigot is clear across the park is no fun.  However, the horse water caddy tanks shaped like saddle racks, or formed to fit in hay racks are very expensive, though I'd like something to go in the hay rack since I won't be putting hay up there.  Does anyone have a more economical way to store water?  I really can't justify spending 100 bucks plus shipping for a simple tank.  Would a sealed up modified rubbermaid tub work?  People use them for aquariums.... 30 gallons is the max that I'd need.  Any suggestions?  I can't find barrels locally that have not been used for toxic chemicals.

Amanda

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ponytammy
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2008-02-10 9:44 AM (#76521 - in reply to #76517)
Subject: RE: Bringing Water


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You can purchase 5 gallon plastic jugs to haul water in (looks like gas containers, but are grey for water use). We used them for several years before getting LQ. Just tied them in the back of the truck to keep them from spilling out.

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headhunter
Reg. Oct 2004
Posted 2008-02-10 11:47 AM (#76535 - in reply to #76521)
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I use the 5 gallon water jugs you can buy in the bulk water section at grocery stores or at Home Depot, etc.  I keep them and reuse them.  I have a water tank in my trailer, but have used them when I have had to dry camp at horse shows and had to refill my water tank.  Line them all up in the back of the truck, fill them up at the barn, drive back to my trailer, and use a funnell to fill up my water tank.   You could do the same thing, but empty them out into a horse water bucket. 
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Terri
Reg. Jan 2004
Posted 2008-02-10 12:31 PM (#76539 - in reply to #76517)
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I found a water tank for RV's on ebay and when we travel with the horses I fill that up and leave it in the back of the truck.  Where the hose fittings are supposed to be I put a faucet so I can fill the buckets.  It's only a 15 gallon tank ($10) but it works well for supplying water while traveling. 
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Towfoo
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2008-02-10 2:04 PM (#76546 - in reply to #76517)
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Check with local paint stores for discarded 5 gallon latex paint buckets with lids. Wash them with hot soapy water and they're good (the latex paint peels right off). Get the lids too. All kinds of food products are packaged in 5 gal buckets. Even bird seed. Check with local restaurants, etc.
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martyg
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2008-02-10 2:36 PM (#76547 - in reply to #76535)
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You might want to look locally to see if you can find any plastic barrels that have contained foodstuffs, like syrup, cornoil, etc. I found some that contained mountaindew syrup. Washed them out good with hot water and dish soap, cut them in half and use them for water troughs in the pasture. I picked these up at a local place that sells salvage items for $6. You could carry an empty in your truck and fill it up with a 12volt water pump after you get onsite.
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HWBar
Reg. Nov 2005
Posted 2008-02-10 3:23 PM (#76548 - in reply to #76517)
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Here's a 30 gallon water tank that would go in a hay rack for about half of that hundred $ you were talking about.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/30-gallon-Fresh-water-tank-Camper-RV-Trailer-FDA-apprv_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50073QQihZ016QQitemZ260210767693QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

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j&j
Reg. Oct 2005
Posted 2008-02-10 5:01 PM (#76558 - in reply to #76517)
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I have a 65 gal. plastic container that I fit in the back of my truck. It looks like a barrel on its side, with small legs to stabilze it. It fills on the top and has a spigot with a hose fitting on the bottom. It cost abut $70 (a few years ago) at a Farm and Fleet, Tractor Supply kind of store. It is in the agricultural dept.

j&j
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terri s
Reg. Sep 2005
Posted 2008-02-10 5:11 PM (#76560 - in reply to #76517)
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Lab and janitor supply stores carry what is called "carboys" that aren't terribly expensive. Some are even collapsible. Also continuing the container theme-those giant laundry soap containers with spigots could work.
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gemm
Reg. Feb 2005
Posted 2008-02-10 6:28 PM (#76568 - in reply to #76517)
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I'm with you Terri. I rinse old liquid laundry soap containers out REALLY well and take those along. I used to take the 5 gal. jugs you get at hardware and camping stores, but they're heavy when full. If you fill two so you're balanced walking, you've got around 80lbs. I'm not a wimp, but I'm not that strong when the spigot is far from my trailer. If you try to walk with only one, you're unbalanced and awkward. If you only fill them part way...well, why not use the 2.5 gal laundry jugs? The handle is comfortable and the spout works well too. Of course, if you can drive right up to the water, go with a big container.

Another thing that I've seen is using regular cans or barrels with a trash bag inside. Fill the trash bag (inside the can) with water, then twist tie the top and it won't spill out! You still have to work out how to get the water into the trough though.

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2008-02-10 7:01 PM (#76572 - in reply to #76517)
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These are about $10.00 at Wal-Mart... http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Aqua-Tainer-7G/dp/B000FXT9R2/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1202691552&sr=1-18
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memory
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2008-02-10 11:15 PM (#76586 - in reply to #76517)
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I've used the jugs that resterants get their grease in for their deep fat fryers. Just clean them out with hot soapy water.  I usually sell a  few through the year when I am at shows .  The business will give them to you.
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mingiz
Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2008-02-11 4:58 AM (#76587 - in reply to #76558)
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I also use a 65 gal. water tank I purchased from Southern States. I added a flowjet pump to it and I hooked a y plug and one side hooks up to trailer and the other is a hose for filling buckets. It's so handy. Before I use a 25 gal tank that you can also set your saddle on top of...

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Painted Horse
Reg. May 2005
Posted 2008-02-11 7:28 AM (#76591 - in reply to #76517)
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My brother-in-law runs a dairy.  He gets a chemical that he uses to sterilize the milkers in a 15 gallon mini barrel.  He uses up the product and throws the jug away. I don't remember what the chemical is, but it comes in a very sturdy jug. When I need more water than what my tank in the trailer will hold, I bring one or two jugs in the truck bed.

This falls into the Food Processing products listed above. Which I think is safer than starting with a NON-FOOD container like Paint. Check with some dairy farmers in your area see if the use the same product.  If not check with the suppliers of barrels.  They often have a deposit and pick up empties, you might be able to buy a couple for the deposit fee.

 

Doing a quick Google, I see you can buy these containers new for $28.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=25&product%5Fid=14608



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Dunoir
Reg. Sep 2005
Posted 2008-02-11 7:45 AM (#76597 - in reply to #76517)
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I used to give my horse a supplement that came in large plastic containers with lids.  I clean them out and put them in the back of the truck & either fill them at home or when I get there depending on the facilties.  The lid comes off and I can fit one of those small buckets, fill it up, then drain into the regular water buckets.  I'm guessing they hold about 20 gallons each. 

 I always carry (2) 6 gallon water containers in the rear tack and you always need to have water with you. 

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genebob
Reg. Nov 2007
Posted 2008-02-11 2:11 PM (#76639 - in reply to #76517)
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A capped 12 inch PVC pipe really works well. Before you cap one end install a hose fitting or a valve, which ever you want. I used the hose fitting then put the valve on my hose. 12 inch PVC holds about 5 gallons per foot. A couple of 2x6's can be cut to the PVC shape as cradles. Can be put in the truck bed or on the hay rack when strapped down.
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jdzaharia
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2008-02-11 4:21 PM (#76646 - in reply to #76517)
Subject: RE: Bringing Water



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Originally written by Angelmay84 on 2008-02-10 9:15 AM

Would a sealed up modified rubbermaid tub work?


Most of those style tubs that I am familiar with are not structurally sound enough to handle much use with water and keep their shape.

A lot of good suggestions in the previous posts.

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Turfa
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2008-02-11 7:08 PM (#76658 - in reply to #76517)
Subject: RE: Bringing Water


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Check out the "Water Buddy" at http://www.doubleduty.com/

I have one and it works quite well.

Turfa

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N2ridin
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2008-02-11 9:26 PM (#76670 - in reply to #76517)
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5 gallon buckets with contractor strength trash bag inside.  Fill with water and tie tops of trash bags.  when ready to water, untie  bag and water horse.  I've been doing this for as long as I can remember.  My old traveling horse will drink with the bag still in the bucket.  With the others, I have to pull the bag from the bottom of the bucket.  So as not to waste if traveling to another camp, carry an empty bucket and repeat process with remaining water from first bucket.

 

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