AQUAROLL
WATER CONTAINER
All bow to the king of caravan water containers. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you, the Aquaroll. The thing is, you’re not a real caravanner until you own and have used an Aquaroll. If you’re ever on site do NOT say to anyone, “Oh, what’s that mate?” and point to the Aquaroll. You’ll most likely be banned from the caravan site. I know what you’re thinking – what’s so special about the Aquaroll? If the Aquaroll is that blooming good, why is no one else crowing about it?
What you are of course forgetting, is that I am the one and only International CaravanVlogger and I’ve forgotten more about caravanning than you’ll ever know. Now that we have that straight, settle down and read on about this king of caravan accessories; the Aquaroll.
The Aquaroll is a bit like the Hoover, or maybe an iPad. By that I mean it’s a brand name that describes an item. You’ll here people say, “pass me the iPad”, when actually it’s a Samsung tablet, I mean what’s wrong with people? Someone might say, “Run the hoover around for us will you?” The person being requested will, without a second though pick up the Dyson and start sucking the dust up. They wouldn’t say, “Do you mean the Dyson?” You get my point.
“Don’t forget the Aquaroll Maureen” an excited caravanner might ask of their partner as they pack away the last pieces into the car. Maureen will of course, just pick up the water container without even batting an eyelid or questinging the fact that it’s actually a Waterhog (God help us)
Why All The Fuss About a Water Container / Carrier ?
You’re right of course, no grown adult should get too excited about an Aquaroll water carrier, it’s just not healthy. However, the next time you’re on site, take a look around and most will have an Aquaroll and sometimes two! The main thing with the Aquaroll is that it is simplicity personified. In a nutshell it’s a plastic water butt with a couple of screw tops. But is it?
Design Features
If we take a closer look at this ubiquitous water carrier (and who wouldn’t want to) you’ll see a new stand out design features. Now FL Hitchman, who designed the Aquaroll, knew a thing or two about caravanning. Founded in 1953 and in over 60 years, it hasn’t changed that much. At this point I’d love to insert photos of the changing design of the Aquaroll, but I don’t have any, so let’s just say it hasn’t changed much.
The first thing you’ll notice are the two black bands, this are, in effect the water carriers tires. They make it easier and more importantly, quieter, so when you’re filling up the Aquaroll at 06:00am because you didn’t do it the previous evening and the other half is now saying they want a shower. No, they are not walking across to the shower block and YOU should have filled it up last night. You see, you should have bought two. Anyway your 06:00am trip to the service point will be that much quieter due to these tires.
Next are the two caps, one at the top and another at the side. This geniously allows you to have the water carrier either upright, or laying on its side when attached to the caravan or filling it up at the service point. Brilliantly simple.
You’ll notice on the top and the bottom and little black thing. What is this little black thing I here you ask? Well, it’s for inserting a handle. Can you imagine getting a 40 litre barrel back to the caravan (let’s face it all service points are downhill from where you pitched) from the service point if you had to roll it? There would be many an unfortunate accident with Aquarolls running out of control full of water. As we all know, 1 lire of water weighs 1 kg, so this beast, when full, weighs 40kg. You don’t want that hitting someone’s child, or worse still, your caravan!
So, the handle slots in either side to make moving the Aquaroll more socially acceptable and will probably stop you getting involved in fights, or being sued for criminal damage.
Below is an example of an Aquaroll with the handle attached. You might also notice it’s in blue. This signifies ihat it’s the economy version. It’s a little cheaper, as the name suggests, it’s made from recycled plastic and the walls are slightly thinner
- Large 40L Capacity: The Aquaroll Economy 40L is perfect for camping and festivals, offering ample water storage for your needs.
- Collapsible & Portable: Features collapsible and removable handles for easy transport, making it an essential camping accessory.
- High-Quality Construction: Made from rigid high-density polyethylene, ensuring durability and easy cleaning.
- Practical Design: Equipped with high-quality tyres for excellent ground clearance and smooth rolling, plus a side opening for convenient filling.
- Mains Adaptor Compatible: Connect to a Mains Adaptor for continuous fresh water supply, ideal for caravans and motorhomes.
You’ll have to admit this is the longest, in depth article of the Aquaroll you’ve ever read. We’re not finished yet. Before we leave let’s have a look at some accessories that might improve your Aquaroll experience and, well, who knows, might even improve your life (no guarantee on that obviously)
First accessory is the Aquaroll stand. Have you ever seen such a fine Aquaroll stand? I think not …
- Hitchman stand for the 40ltr Aquaroll
- Ideal for campers using an Aquaroll without a pump
- The stand holds the water carrier above ground level enabling use of the tap without lifting or tilting your Aquaroll
- You can fit the stand and the tap even when the Aquaroll is full without lifting
- Remove the handle, place the Aquaroll on the end, fit the tap, hold the stand in position and use the handle to lever onto the stand
Next up, is the Aquaroll mains adapter kit. Now this really will change your life! You can connect your Aquaroll to a tap and insert this gadget, it acts a bit like a ballcock on an old water cistern. Once the float reaches a certain lever i.e. when it’s full, the water stops. As the water level drops, it’s automatically topped up…Some prefer this on a serviced pitch as they worry about floods having the mains connected straight into your caravan. (but of course some people worry about anything)
And that my friends is about all there is to say about the good old Aquaroll. Feel free to purchase any of the items listed on this page and if you do, you have my sincere thanks…
Best Selling Aquaroll Accessories
- Aquaroll Watermaster Replacement Spare Water Barrel Cap 80mm
- DIRECT REPLACEMENT – This 80mm Cap will suit all aquaroll and wastemaster types manufactured after 1992
- For use with F L Hitchman Aquaroll and Wastemaster.
- GUARANTEED QUALITY – Manufactured using the highest quality of materials, rest assured this Aquaroll cap is built to last.
- Hitchman tap for the 29/40 litre Aquaroll
- Easily screws into the end cap of the water carrier
- Allowing campers to dispense water with no hassle
- Not suitable for the 29 or 40 litre Aqua rolls manufactured before 1992
- 176 Tap For 29L 40L Aquaroll
- Hitchman stand for the 40ltr Aquaroll
- Ideal for campers using an Aquaroll without a pump
- The stand holds the water carrier above ground level enabling use of the tap without lifting or tilting your Aquaroll
- You can fit the stand and the tap even when the Aquaroll is full without lifting
- Remove the handle, place the Aquaroll on the end, fit the tap, hold the stand in position and use the handle to lever onto the stand
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION – The Xtremeauto Aquaroll Storage Bag is crafted from heavy-duty, waterproof material, ensuring long-lasting durability and protection for your caravan or motorhome waste water container.
- CONVENIENT DRAWSTRING CLOSURE – Designed with a secure drawstring closing mechanism, this storage bag keeps your Aqua Roll barrel securely contained, preventing spills and making transportation easy and hassle-free.
- PERFECT FIT – Tailored specifically for Aqua Roll barrels, this storage bag offers a snug fit, making it an ideal accessory for caravans, motorhomes, and campervans, ensuring your water carrier stays clean and protected.
- EASY TO CLEAN – The water-resistant material not only keeps your Aqua Roll barrel dry but also makes the bag easy to clean after use, ensuring it remains in top condition for years to come.
- VERSATILE STORAGE SOLUTION – Whether you’re storing your waste water container or other camping accessories, this spacious bag is versatile enough to accommodate various items, making it a must-have for any caravan or motorhome trip.
- Large 40L Capacity: The Aquaroll Economy 40L is perfect for camping and festivals, offering ample water storage for your needs.
- Collapsible & Portable: Features collapsible and removable handles for easy transport, making it an essential camping accessory.
- High-Quality Construction: Made from rigid high-density polyethylene, ensuring durability and easy cleaning.
- Practical Design: Equipped with high-quality tyres for excellent ground clearance and smooth rolling, plus a side opening for convenient filling.
- Mains Adaptor Compatible: Connect to a Mains Adaptor for continuous fresh water supply, ideal for caravans and motorhomes.
- Collapsible Design – Perfect for Caravans, Motorhomes or when camping this Colapz fresh water trunk is compact and lightweight and extends from 50cm length to 1m and and connects to your site fresh water source with the large trunk opening and the adjustable silicon strap.
- Foodgrade – All parts of the Colapz trunk are made from 100% foodgrade BPA free materiel suitable for filling all fresh drinking water containers with and opening bigger than 32mm. Coloured blue to differentiate from the Colapz grey waste pipes.
- No More Mess – Now fill your water containers without leaks, spill or mess by directing water directly into your vessel. The genius trunk opeining and strap allow you to connect it to any sized tape or water source.
- Carry Bag – The Colapz trunk ships with a Colapz nylon bag to keep your trunk clean and safe and all the parts together so they don’t get lost.
- Colapz – Colapz is a BRITISH brand designing high quality and innovative space saving Camping, Caravan and Camper van equipment and accessories. Search our full range of eco-friendly collapsible products including our brilliant buckets and colourful watering cans.
- [Insulated Aquaroll Cover] Ideal for cold nights and days – The insulated cover will keep your water running in chilly temperatures
- [Velcro Fasteners] The cover has velcro on the side of the cover from top to bottom for easy access to a side pipe. The base velcros on using tabs so can easily be removed.
- [Drawstring Top] The Drawstring top is designed to keep heat in by closing as tightly as possible whilst allowing your hose to peak out of the top.
*Last update on 2024-12-13 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
