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We have a shower in our caravan but we have no idea how to use it! We have a round barrel for water.....but what else do we need? Also Ive heard that showers get mouldy if you use them, is this true and how can you prevent it?

Thank you.

So should the pump come with the barrel or be fitted in the caravan and then we put it in the barrel?

Quote: Originally posted by flintybaby on 01/7/2011

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Thank you.

So should the pump come with the barrel or be fitted in the caravan and then we put it in the barrel?

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The pump comes with the caravan, but it depends on the van as to the type of pump. 

A submersible pump looks like a cylindrical white unit on the end of a (usually) light blue pipe, which you put into the water barrel.  You should recognise it because of the connection on the other end of the blue pipe which fits onto the side of the van. 

Some vans have a onboard pump but you still should have a blue pipe to put into the barrel and fit to the inlet on the side of the van.  Some of these pipes look exaclt like the submersible pump, but instead of the pump (because it is onboard) there is a white cylindrical filter.

If you have a new/new to you van, check all the cupboards inside the van - you should have something that fits.  If not you will need to get one from your caravan dealer.

Hope this helps.