The van life runs on the water you carry and the way you use it. A simple tank and a pump system keep the van self-sufficient.
The tank
A freshwater tank holds the drinking and the washing water. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rapid City, the tank is the supply.
The pump
A small 12-volt pump delivers the water to the sink. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rapid City, the pump is the pressure.
The sink
A compact sink with the foot pump saves the battery and the space. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rapid City, the foot pump is the simple.
The grey
A grey water tank catches the sink water for the disposal. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rapid City, the tank is the capture.
The winter
Drain the van lines before the freezing nights. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rapid City, the drain is the rule.
The fill
Fill the tank at the potable spigots with the drinking hose. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rapid City, the fill is the routine.
The call
Setting up van water? Call 888-217-3585 and Rapid City Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Rapid City pro for the advice.
Plumbing in Rapid City: what to know
In Rapid City, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Pennington County — from Box Elder, Sturgis and Spearfish to ZIP codes like 57701, 57706, 57703 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Rapid City?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Rapid City Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Rapid City.