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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 420119" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>I think the magnet idea is probably the go. I already have a half deployed awning with a run off to collect water if it rains, so will leave out the extra plastic sheet idea. </p><p></p><p>I see 2 issues; 1. Dropping one end to steer the water to that end, easy fixed, and 2. Creating a small Dam before the water runs off the awning = more thought.</p><p></p><p>So, next issue, I don't want to carry something 3.6M long - my answer ; 4 pieces of something 900mm long is easy enough to carry and deploy. Fixed using magnets and butted up together. Doesn't need to be totally water proof re gaps as most of the water will still run off in reasonable rain. </p><p></p><p>Needs to light weight, preferably plastic with a piece of steel either end for an opposing magnet to hold in place.</p><p>Funnel - with a filter (for debris) hose attached to feed either a jerry can or direct to the tank. Either tied up with rope or I put my design hat on and come up with a suitable bracket.</p><p></p><p>PS I do have capacity to carry extra water in 3 x 20 lt jerry cans. I also have a 12 VDC pump to transfer from them to the van tank in about 2 minutes. (I'm past trying to hold 20kg of water while it drains or find something to stand them on.) I only have 1 x 60 lt van tank, but can carry another 60 lt with the jerries. Most places I go I can drive to get more water, but some places can mean a fair drive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 420119, member: 1932"] I think the magnet idea is probably the go. I already have a half deployed awning with a run off to collect water if it rains, so will leave out the extra plastic sheet idea. I see 2 issues; 1. Dropping one end to steer the water to that end, easy fixed, and 2. Creating a small Dam before the water runs off the awning = more thought. So, next issue, I don't want to carry something 3.6M long - my answer ; 4 pieces of something 900mm long is easy enough to carry and deploy. Fixed using magnets and butted up together. Doesn't need to be totally water proof re gaps as most of the water will still run off in reasonable rain. Needs to light weight, preferably plastic with a piece of steel either end for an opposing magnet to hold in place. Funnel - with a filter (for debris) hose attached to feed either a jerry can or direct to the tank. Either tied up with rope or I put my design hat on and come up with a suitable bracket. PS I do have capacity to carry extra water in 3 x 20 lt jerry cans. I also have a 12 VDC pump to transfer from them to the van tank in about 2 minutes. (I'm past trying to hold 20kg of water while it drains or find something to stand them on.) I only have 1 x 60 lt van tank, but can carry another 60 lt with the jerries. Most places I go I can drive to get more water, but some places can mean a fair drive. [/QUOTE]
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