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Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 at 10:31

friar

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Water storage is a critical issue for all four wheel drivers. Not only do you need to carry large amounts of fresh water, you also need 2 alternate supplies in case of contamination from one source. View Full Article...
G/Day to all members & visitors, anyone using the poly water tank that sits on the floor across the rear behind the drivers & passengers seat,thinking about putting one in a prado120 series,any feed back welcome, thanking you Friar.
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AnswerID: 349461   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 at 10:49

Member - Ivan (ACT) replied:

Here you go mate > Water Tanks

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AnswerID: 349466   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 at 11:58

Member - Mick O (VIC) replied:

Friar,

I use a flat 50 litre polytank that sit's flat in a rear seat storage area. I got it at Opposite Lock. I have put a couple of the foam puzzlemats on top of it then stack containers of food, & equipment on top of that. I fitted a length of 12 mm food grade hose a a nylex garden gun to it for filling. It's a great tank and has taken a fair bit of punishment. Just make sure it's well secured and protected from sharp edges from anything stacked on top.

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AnswerID: 349467   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 at 12:07

Member - Troll 81 (QLD) replied:

I use a 80l water bladder and it works a treat

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AnswerID: 349490   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 at 14:22

ian replied:

Hi Friar,
I use a camper trailer water tank strapped to the floor. It is very strong, works well.
ian
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AnswerID: 349507   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 at 15:48

Kim and Damn Dog replied:


Gidday Friar

I have a 60L poly water tank which is covered in marine carpet.

The back seat has been removed to allow for a sleeping extension. The tank is installed beneath that and held by two ratchet straps.

Because no light can enter the tank, I’ve never had a problem with water contamination (providing the source was fresh to start with).

If you want some photographs, give me your e-mail address and I’ll send them to you.

Regards

Kim
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AnswerID: 349554   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 at 20:09

Pyro 1 replied:

Hi Friar
I use 6 10l cube jerry cans starped to my floor, 4 reasons my wife can carry one, its easy for me to carry 2( one each arm), If i get suspect water only good for say showering it wont contaminate all my other water and can be removed when you get to a good water source, and last they were cheap about $15 each made by cospac.
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AnswerID: 349585   Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 05:03

Ozhumvee replied:

The poly tanks are good but you really need to have two water storages, one larger one kept purely for known good drinking water and the other generally smaller for everyday use.
Then when you fill from creeks, dams waterholes etc you only top up the larger general use tank and keep the "good" for drinking straight out of the tank.
If you spring a leak in either then all is not lost.
I have seen a shaped poly tank that was divided in the middle giving two storages.
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