Going camping and wondering how you’re going to survive fetching water from the public faucet or a running stream to your camping car? You don’t have to, if you equip yourself with a 12 volt water pump. A 12 volt water pump is used to bring running water into your camping car or your recreational vehicle (RV).

Why the 12 volt is important has to do with the power source – it is usually what automobile battery can provide. That means you can use the pump even when the camper is far from an electric power source, just as long as your camper’s battery has a long life to it. Most 12 volt water pumps are small so they can easily fit in the confined spaces of the camper, and can be easily placed near the tank holding water.

The real deal of 12 volt water pump

With such a water pump, it is possible for you to actually wash dishes with running water, even in the middle of a national forest park, or take a shower in the confines of your bathroom without having to collect and carry water in buckets first. There are a lot of good options for water pumps being sold in the market nowadays and even a camping newbie will not have a hard time finding one that fits his budget and needs.

For instance, there is the Shurflo 12 volt water pump. It is great for RVs, small food trucks or small cabins even when there is no utility power source. It can send water running even when you have several taps on your RV and can run dry (that means water source has been all used up) without damage to the machine. It is easy to install, and can send water up to 12 feet.

Shurflo 12 volt water pump

There is also the Flojet pump, which can deliver a smooth flow of water and comes with a special bypass valve that minimizes pulsating water pressure. It is designed for five fixtures, can run dry without harm to the pump and very easy to install. And if you are really hankering for a feel of home even in your RV in the middle of the national forest, you can install a Zodi high output 12 volt water pump to give you high pressure water anytime you want in your RV.

Camping doesn’t have to be a pain in the butt. You just have to come prepared. Being one with nature does not mean you have to sweat it out fetching water from the running stream up to your RV and back. You can better spend the time sitting beside the stream waiting for those fishes to take the bait, or take out your little foldable chair and soak up the sun.

No need to hide behind the rocks when you want to wash yourself because you don’t want to strain your arms with the bucket. All you need to do is bring your 12 volt water pump, plug it to your RV, and voila! Running water right into your camper.