Apollo NZ GlobalBuild Project Brief

Campers & Touring · Water answer

How Much Water Should an Overland Vehicle Carry?

There is no single correct water-tank size for touring. Capacity should follow the people, route and refill opportunities while staying inside the vehicle's realistic payload.

Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Vehicle camping setup prepared for remote travel
01

Estimate real daily use

Drinking, cooking, washing and cleaning all draw from the same supply. A remote route usually needs more reserve than a trip moving between serviced campsites.

02

Treat every litre as payload

A litre of water contributes roughly a kilogram before the tank, pump, hose and fittings are counted. Capacity is therefore a vehicle-load decision as well as a convenience decision.

03

Keep the system clean and accessible

Filling, draining, cleaning, pump access and leak inspection should remain practical once storage is loaded around the tank.

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