High mounted water tank.

[ARK.expeditionoutfitters]

Hey all. I’m new to the whole overland community so here’s a question for y’all.
I have a rack mounted 18gal potable water tank. Would being mounted high on my rack pose a problem when overlanding? (i.e is it too top heavy?) (I haven’t done any crazy trails yet, planning to do corral hollow trail near lake alpine CA) Here’s a photo of my rig so far. Still a long way to go. Thanks in advance!!

 

[cody_roberts]

Hey all. I’m new to the whole overland community so here’s a question for y’all.
I have a rack mounted 18gal potable water tank. Would being mounted high on my rack pose a problem when overlanding? (i.e is it too top heavy?) (I haven’t done any crazy trails yet, planning to do corral hollow trail near lake alpine CA) Here’s a photo of my rig so far. Still a long way to go. Thanks in advance!!

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I have had zero issues with mine mounted the exact same way. I wouldn't worry about it. However I am going to switch to the 45L with the mounting bracket , found that the 16 gallon in just too much water for myself and my girlfriend. You can see in the pictures it sits just above my front passenger.

 

[mep1811]

That is a big tank but you should be fine. The benefit is warm water and no need for a pump.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

Since I do trails that can be challenging I try to keep my CG as low as possible. I got a trailer to mount my RTT because I didn’t want a high CG on my short wheel base Jeep TJ. That would be my only concern about putting an additional 150lbs high on a rack...and that’s in addition to the RTT you have mounted.

 

[ARK.expeditionoutfitters]

Thanks for the input everyone! Very helpful!

 

[ARK.expeditionoutfitters]

I have had zero issues with mine mounted the exact same way. I wouldn't worry about it. However I am going to switch to the 45L with the mounting bracket , found that the 16 gallon in just too much water for myself and my girlfriend. You can see in the pictures it sits just above my front passenger. View attachment 67860View attachment 67861

Nice rig Cody!

 

[cody_roberts]

Nice rig Cody!

Thanks!