Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum vs RecPro 75 Gallon RV Fresh Water Tank

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The RecPro 75 Gallon RV Fresh Water Tank and the Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.1. The RecPro 75 Gallon RV Fresh Water Tank leads on potable claims. The Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum wins on features. The Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum costs $69.96 less ($219.99 vs $289.95).

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Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum vs RecPro 75 Gallon RV Fresh Water Tank

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 50 gallons and up water storage tank; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightRecPro 75 Gallon RV Fresh Water TankBushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum
Overall rating3.1/53.1/5
Value 40%63 $3.87 per gallon ($289.95, 75 gal)61 $4 per gallon ($219.99, 55 gal)
Potable claims 25%70 NSF certified, BPA free30 food-grade
Features 20%20 0.5 in. outlet fitting65 stackable, UV resistant
Warranty 15%0 warranty not published, scored as none0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

RecPro 75 Gallon RV Fresh Water TankBushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum
Capacity
Total capacity75 gal55 gal
Containers1 tank1 tank
Size (each)50.2 x 19.2 x 17.2 in22.5 x 22.5 x 34.8 in
Water safety
MaterialPolyethyleneHDPE
NSF certifiedYes-
Food grade-Yes
BPA freeYes-
Features
Spigot or outlet0.5 in. outletNone
StackableNoYes
UV resistant-Yes
Made in USAYes-

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