Has anyone utilised the space/voids underneath the tub for installation of a water tank? I've seen the 90mm PVC pipe run from side to side just forward of the number plate panel, but I'm curious to see if anyone has used the any of the other voids, eg- behind side guards or above spare wheel?
Also, experiences with different types of tank materials- PVC, Poly, etc. I've heard PVC can leave the water with a bad taste?? I want to be able to use the water for both washing and drinking.
15 litres isnt that much really? my old man has a custom made one in his patrol and he gets about 62 litres in his. only cost him about 300 bucks and is made from stainless. i know its more then double the price but he gets more then 4 times the litreage and its made from stainless.
I built a false floor at the height of the wheel arches and put in a tank and drawer below that. 70l tank takes about 1/4 of the tray approx 200mm high
Thanks Matt, that's pretty much what I'm after. Awhile ago when I checked fleabay, there was nothing like it.
More than 15l would be good too though, so I might see the local fabricators and see what they can do as well.
Unfortunately I don't have any space for water in the tub, as I chose to use the space either side for other things and the drawers go pretty much all the way to the headboard.
Yeah they would be. Just gotta check what space I have, so I can sort out what size I can get in there without having to lift the tub. Don't wanna go there!
Nah its a piece of piss! you wana undo all the bolts from underneath and take them all out except the front two. I had to lift mine up about an extra 100mm but it made it so much easier to slide her in from the back once the rear wheel was out the way.. You want to attach all the side rails to the tank BEFORE you slide her in as theres no chance of shit lining up when its all under there..
Nice work on the tank & thanks for the info! Going to get under tomorrow and measure up to see if i can fit the slightly longer 80 litre diesel tank under the tub! Water tank is going behind the rear seat to keep it cooler.
Cheers, Drew
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