Onboard water tank

[nickburt]

Pros and cons??

Looking at fitting an on board water tank in the Defender for extended trips - probably under the rear seats - will keep the weight low and between the axles.

What have others done?
What about cleaning internally from time to time? Sterilisation/purification tablets etc... ??

 

[vegasjeepguy]

I have thought about this issue and have ordered a Road Shower 4 that I plan on mounting on my CDN M101 trailer. This will provide me with 7 gallons of pressurized, solar heated water.

 

[tsteb112]

Reviving this thread because I started one with a similar subject with a little more response and options if you are still looking

 

[nickburt]

Reviving this thread because I started one with a similar subject with a little more response and options if you are still looking

Thanks, guess mine had dropped off the radar.

 

[tsteb112]

Lol it happens sometimes.

 

[BradD]

I havnt gotten around to installing one in my rig yet but as for cleaning I will just do what I do at work with our potable water tanks. Put a little bit of bleach in there with the tank half full or so and go for a bumpy ride. Come back, rinse out well and done.

And don't forget always filter when filling the tank. It's a must
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[Boort]

Thanks, guess mine had dropped off the radar.

@nickburt

I was looking at Rack accessories over on FrontRunner's site when I stumbled into these:
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/water-solutions.html

Lots of different tank shapes, some to go in the foot well of the back seats, behind the seats, or in the bed. May also have some luck at places that cater to RV van conversions.

Boort

 

[nickburt]

@Boort Yes, I have been looking at them, I already have quite a bit of Frontrunner kit and rate it very highly.
A while ago, someone posted a picture of a 50 litre tank (on a UK Facebook LR page) that just about fitted in the rear seat box of a LR130, which makes sense for location - keeps the weight low and central between the axles ....... but can I find it again

 

[Steve]

Here's a big thread with lots of ideas for you to peruse: Water Storage (Merged Thread)

 

[Boort]

@Boort Yes, I have been looking at them, I already have quite a bit of Frontrunner kit and rate it very highly.
A while ago, someone posted a picture of a 50 litre tank (on a UK Facebook LR page) that just about fitted in the rear seat box of a LR130, which makes sense for location - keeps the weight low and central between the axles ....... but can I find it again

@nickburt

I don't know the LR130, but These guys mention one of the FrontRunners for that usage:
http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/product_detail.php?prod=FR874&grp=374
https://www.trekoverland.com/products/50-litre-water-tank-front-runner-wtan008

Boort

 

[nickburt]

@nickburt

I don't know the LR130, but These guys mention one of the FrontRunners for that usage:
http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/product_detail.php?prod=FR874&grp=374
https://www.trekoverland.com/products/50-litre-water-tank-front-runner-wtan008

Boort

Many thanks Boort, they're the ones I have looked at Front Runner tanks, but I'd like to make use of space under the rear seats rather than space in the load area behind the seats.. I need to have another measure up and work out if one of the FR tanks will fit in.
Ignore the bench seat - that's long gone - replaced with a pair of front seats out of a big old 70s luxury Ford - I sould get some up to date photos of the interior - this was taken when I first got the truck and started pulling it to bits.