Water tank

Submitted: Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:05

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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.

Member - Noel C (NSW)

Has anyone installed one of these?

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Would appreciate any comments people may have

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Reply By: member - mazcan - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:24

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:24

hi noel c
no i haven't used one but know a guy who uses the bladder type that go across rear floor
my concern with this tank type would be how is it going to be anchored or tied down as on corregations when half empty would no doubt move around a fair bit
and it would make the rear sit area only usable by smaller children as it raises the floor level
scanning through that web site for huntsman products
i clicked onto the fuel tank for sale ads and when you delve into the info of said fuel tanks listed for sale they then revert to calling them water tanks

i'm not an authority on it but i don't think you can legally sell what are clearly water tanks as a substitute for fuel usage
did you notice this devious/shonky description
i'd be interested in others comments on this

sorry noel not trying to hi- jack your thread
but it's relevant to the website you listed
cheer
barry

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Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:37

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:37

hi noel
it's also illegal to fill a fuel tank from inside a vehicle body with a bowser hose so that could catch people out also,
who think they have bought an alternative
tank for fuel storage
plus fuel tanks have to be manufactured to a regulated safety standard
plus the risk of the water tank/fuel substitute splitting open and the fire/insurance risk
dont know if there is an authority to who this devious seller can be reported but imho this bloke needs to be made accountable
cheers

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Follow Up By: ben_gv3 - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:44

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:44

Doesn't some of the Landy Defender have fill points inside the cabin? I think the Def 90 has it's fill point under the drivers seat

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Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 13:12

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 13:12

hi ben gv3

well that's interesting because if they get spyed by the service station overhead security camera's here in w.a
they will shut the bowser off straight away then confront you over the p.a system publicly as to why
then the manager comes out and has a look at the situation---- end of fill -
trust LR's to have something like that, might be o k in england
cheers

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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 15:34

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 15:34

Hi all,
I think you are a bit off track,
Noel is after a water tank as described.
This one to me looks like a solid plastic type tank with pump built in.
If this is the case and he does not want it for fuel then it would be just what the Dr ordered and cargo etc could be placed on top.

I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

Cheers Dodg.

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Follow Up By: disco driver - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 18:00

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 18:00

The Last Landrover to have the filler point for the fuel tank was a Series 1 and ther last one was made in 1957. I had one

All the later ones had an underseat tank but the filler point was external. I've still got one of these

Disco.

PS please check the facts on Landrovers before posting rubbish on this forum

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Follow Up By: disco driver - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 18:03

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 18:03

The first sentence should read "fillerpoint under the seat"

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Follow Up By: pt_nomad - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 19:57

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 19:57

disco driver,
There were after market long range tanks availabe for early disco's and rangies that had a hatch in the font floor to access the tank filler cap.

refer http://www.graemecooper.com.au/disco_accessories.htm
Sill tanks - 80l per tank LONGRFT POA
Sold in pairs to fit under each sill panel & fill through the front floor. Extra fittings are required including pump, change over soleniod, wire, switch, relay, fuse holder, toggle switch. POA for the extras.

PS please check the facts on Landrovers before posting rubbish on this forum

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Follow Up By: ben_gv3 - Tuesday, Feb 15, 2011 at 09:51

Tuesday, Feb 15, 2011 at 09:51

Geez some people on this forum are testy.

Very OT but I thought forums were about open discussion and not "unless you know exactly what you are talking about then shut up otherwise someone will jump down your throat"

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Follow Up By: pt_nomad - Tuesday, Feb 15, 2011 at 16:38

Tuesday, Feb 15, 2011 at 16:38

ben_gv3, agree.
I was being some what facetious in responce to the tag line.

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Reply By: gbc - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 14:35

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 14:35

I have a 75l flexitank that goes in the same place - nearly double the capacity for less outlay. I made a ply cover for mine so people(my dirty kids) can still put their feet up etc.
Not as good if you have a tunnel to get over though - mine is flat floor in a dual cab ute.
The weight is definitely in the right place though - good idea which ever way you go.
Do you need a pump? I just fill a 'day tank' - 10 l jerry - each night through a gravity fed hose. Less stuf to break that way.

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