I have pondered using this in the future. I prob. wouldn't fill it all the way up, maybe 2/3 for multi day trips. I think it would be OK in the bed of the Taco/4Runner. Maybe build a light weight cage to surround it for protect and to be able to stow gear on top of it. http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/portable-rv-fresh-water-tank-45-gallon/1605
Water Storage
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gr8wrk
Observer
I have a somewhat modified aluminum toolbox in the front of the bed of my Tacoma. I mad a baffled fiberglass storage tank to fit that's about 10" high. It holds about 16 gallons. I put a 6" marine deck plate in the top for access and a small drain out the bottom. Currently I'm using a 12v Rule 27D 1100 gph bilge pump in it. It pumps water to an outlet near the back of my shell and to a shower. So far, works OK. I've used the rule pumps on small boats and they have always performed flawlessly and lasted long. They're inexpensive but do the job.
JRhetts
Adventurer
We too have used All-Rite tanks. I had three (two freshwater and one graywater) tanks make for our FusoFM camper. They were complicated shapes with angled corners, etc. All-Rite did a good job out of very strong material.
We've also used everything from MSR Dromedary bags to Wedco metal jerry cans, but each for a different purpose/context. The former for three weeks in the Guyana jungle setting up clinics along the rivers, and the latter for driving to Panama in a Jeep. Each situation requires/dictates its own solution.
mmtoy
Adventurer
I've been looking into using PVC or similar under the truck or using sliders, etc for water storage. Will probably abandon the idea due to space and low volume issues.
Your algebra is correct, but your numbers are not quite right.
3" inner diameter is 1.5" radius (r). Volume of a cylinder is Pi*r^2*L.
A 4' long tube with 3" ID has a volume of 3.14*1.5^2*48 = 339 cubic inches = 1.5 gallons.
GhettoBago
Observer
Spent the day cutting wood & stapling carpet today, quick run to the army supply store.. about $55 to put it all together, 7 gallons.
Puts out like 20 ounces in a single pump! When the spigot is on, it shoots outside the rear doors so no mess ever!
I was stoked to get it to fit so that it allows plenty of room still to sleep us & the dogs, I fit laid down with ease between the box & drivers seat. I plan to make some sort of elastic cord storage on the side for stuff too!
Easy to take out.
Instead of blocking the accesory outlet, I decided to incorporate it... and damn do stupid things like that ad tons of steps!!
Puts out like 20 ounces in a single pump! When the spigot is on, it shoots outside the rear doors so no mess ever!
I was stoked to get it to fit so that it allows plenty of room still to sleep us & the dogs, I fit laid down with ease between the box & drivers seat. I plan to make some sort of elastic cord storage on the side for stuff too!
Easy to take out.
Instead of blocking the accesory outlet, I decided to incorporate it... and damn do stupid things like that ad tons of steps!!
LandRoverHyter
Adventurer
Call me redneck but whats wrong with using something like this? already has the pump and hose built in...just change the nossle.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/lawn-g...sprayers/economy-spot-sprayer-25-gal--2130348
http://www.tractorsupply.com/lawn-g...sprayers/economy-spot-sprayer-25-gal--2130348
partsflyin
Adventurer
i see nothing wrong with it. In fact I just recieved this:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/spot-sprayer-15-gal--2138134
For the price I figured i couldn't go wrong. Gonna build one of my benches around it.
LandRoverHyter
Adventurer
be sure to take some pics and let us know how it works out. It's alwys fun to think outside the box.
Ruined Adventures
Brenton Cooper
thread hijack: Ghettobago, where did you find your storage rack that's mounted from the ceiling? Let me know how you like it or how it could be improved, because I was thinking about doing something similar. Send me a PM or email so I don't derail this water storage topic. Thanks
Proceed with the waterboard, err, I mean water discussion...
Proceed with the waterboard, err, I mean water discussion...
Co-opski
Expedition Leader
Here are my experiences with water storage containers.
I live in a dry cabin for the last two years now and haul my water weekly. Yes I'm that guy on the side of the Seward Highway filling up at the spring at MP 109. I use a fleet of 6 Colman blue jugs.
What I have found is they do get worn as the threaded caps are used. The spigots do get brittle like ntsqd stated and break. I get about 2 months out of a spigot with daily use and Colman sells replacements that I buy in bulk.
From what I have found with the folding type water carriers is that with constant use the handle starts to rip apart from the jug mostly from the weight of carrying the water. This type lasts about a month with daily use. I do like the spigot design better than the Coleman design. I will take the weak Coleman spigot over the catastrophic failure of the folding jug. The blue Coleman jugs do pour better when set on a ledge verses the folding ones that tend to roll off if not placed securely.
When traveling I use the MSR Black Dormetory Bags as they fit nicely with my MSR water filter that has the same thread pattern as a Nalgene. I also like the accessories that MSR has for them; like the shower hose, bite valve, or spigot and you can hang them for a gravity feed from your rack or tree.
I live in a dry cabin for the last two years now and haul my water weekly. Yes I'm that guy on the side of the Seward Highway filling up at the spring at MP 109. I use a fleet of 6 Colman blue jugs.
What I have found is they do get worn as the threaded caps are used. The spigots do get brittle like ntsqd stated and break. I get about 2 months out of a spigot with daily use and Colman sells replacements that I buy in bulk.
From what I have found with the folding type water carriers is that with constant use the handle starts to rip apart from the jug mostly from the weight of carrying the water. This type lasts about a month with daily use. I do like the spigot design better than the Coleman design. I will take the weak Coleman spigot over the catastrophic failure of the folding jug. The blue Coleman jugs do pour better when set on a ledge verses the folding ones that tend to roll off if not placed securely.
When traveling I use the MSR Black Dormetory Bags as they fit nicely with my MSR water filter that has the same thread pattern as a Nalgene. I also like the accessories that MSR has for them; like the shower hose, bite valve, or spigot and you can hang them for a gravity feed from your rack or tree.
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Gooseberry
Explorer
not sure the manfacture but I have seen a rear bumber with water storage on a jeep. You just unscrewed the cap and put the pump/faucet on and good to go. I used it after shooting one day and it was pretty nice. Will try and make some calls to find out who makes it.
rear footwell water tank. Kind of pricey but 40L down low is hard to argue with.
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2157
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2157
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frgtwn
Adventurer
cut n paste
From the sierraexpeditions site:
Product Features:
•Made of food grade polyethylene and BPA free
•Cutout spans transmission tunnel
•Water outlet on each side of tank, two hoses fittings and brackets provided
•Raco quick connect adapter on end of 12mm diameter hose
•Orbit or Ace Hardware quick connect adapter compatible
From the sierraexpeditions site:
Product Features:
•Made of food grade polyethylene and BPA free
•Cutout spans transmission tunnel
•Water outlet on each side of tank, two hoses fittings and brackets provided
•Raco quick connect adapter on end of 12mm diameter hose
•Orbit or Ace Hardware quick connect adapter compatible