Troopy water tank

Submitted: Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 19:17

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Water Tank

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.

Fairlane

Hi all,
I am wanting to put a water tank under my 98 troopy. looks like space behind the rear bumper. has anyone done this? I would like advice as to what tank would fit there.
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JAG

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 19:43

Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 19:43

I have one of these inside under the bed with tap outside and a tap on the breather line too, i fill it by forcing the water back up the outlet, so I must allow the air to escape as I fill. maybe the 40lt might suit

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Reply By: Member - Redbakk (WA) - Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 07:21

Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 07:21

I have a water tank exactly where you are looking at...behind the rear bumper...it is fabricated out of aluminium to fit into that space and had a tap right underneath which was a real pain to get at and use, especially when the troopy was muddy.
So I put a telescopic swinging laundry arm in the gap between the top of the bumper and the right hand rear door, this was connected to the water tank via a "whale 12VDC inline pump" with plastic hosing...this allows me to wash my hands as under a running tap without worrying about the mud etc.
A push/pull switch turns the pump on and off.
The only change I would make would be to have a stainless steel tank fabricated instead of aluminium because of the white gunk you get, but since the water is not used for drinking it isn't a problem.
The tank holds 55 litres of water and is extremely usefull.
Any local sheetmetal manufacturer will build one for you if you draw up the plans.

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Follow Up By: Member - Alastair D (NSW) - Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 08:21

Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 08:21

I would not use aluminium to store water for drinking or cooking. There is a clear link between ingestion of even very small amounts of Al over a long period and Alzheimers and other brain disorders. This is why aluminium cookware is now frowned upon or made of the specially coated type.

There are lots of spots under a troopy to put tanks if you are prepared to have one custom made. If it is going to be exposed to potential damage I suggest that you get them to made a second layer to act as a protection plate.

If you are not going to do real off road then there are all sorts of plastic tanks ready made which are quite strong and can be shoe horned in. Years ago when the $s were a bit limited I made one to go under a Landrover out of sections of 100mm PVC pipe. Quick and cheap but did 2 laps of Aus. The water did have a bit of plastic taste.

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alastair

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Follow Up By: Member - Redbakk (WA) - Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 10:56

Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 10:56

Huh...wotz that....can't remember......ummm..

Won't need extra protection...mines been there since 1999....and is fine....other stuff under there hangs lower....my plastic pump even does not get hit.

I think the stuff you get from plastic is worse than aluminium.

As I said I dont use mine for drinking or cooking...have seperate water for those...see my profile for photo's.

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Follow Up By: Member - Redbakk (WA) - Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 11:02

Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 11:02

"I think the stuff you get from plastic is worse than aluminium."......................Unless it is food grade plastic of course.
Like the green plastic jerri in the back of my troopy.

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Reply By: Banjo (WA) - Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 08:39

Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 08:39

Fairlane

We have a 40 litre, maybe 45, in that spot. Stainless with a tap out the side just behind the rear spring hanger.

Was concerned that the tap would get damaged but 6 years, and many off road trips later, it has been OK.

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