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Offline speewa158

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Water tanks for the CT
« on: February 26, 2011, 03:07:44 AM »
The Camping & caravan show is coming to the Caulfield Race Course again early March . Its time to do the reserch on water tanks so who better to ask than Swaggers . I reckon 60 to 80 liters will do a pump ,,,, electric ,,, Ummmm what else do I need . You know the drill confuse me with muilitude of replys & how much do I pay for the bits etc . Dont tell my SWOMBO as I want to surprise her ( she said no more Mods )  :cheers:
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2011, 06:12:32 AM »
We have 60 litres and a Jabsco automatic pump. A recent very hot trip to Myall lakes saw us use only 40 litres in 4 days for cooking, drinking, coffee etc for the 4 of us. Although we other water for showers etc.

Usage depends on several things. If youhave no other means of washing then your use goes up to 12-15 litres per day each.
Or be stinky... >:D
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2011, 07:00:35 AM »
Quote from: speewa158 on February 26, 2011, 03:07:44 AM
....Ummmm what else do I need......

.........a solar water heater, to go with your solar tracker........... ;D
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2011, 07:10:14 AM »
Make sure you get a roto moulded polyethelene as you don't need a stone guard for them. 60L is a bit small, I'd go for 80L.
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2011, 07:29:26 AM »
I would go for a Stainless steel tank, there are quiet a few on the market
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2011, 07:34:36 AM »
I myself like the look of the stainless, but have a feeling they may be very thin. Would be intresting to know how thick the sheet is.. also hard to roadside repair.!
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2011, 01:04:21 PM »
Hi Speewa,   I know the SWOMBO will be happy with this even though it is a mod, she spoke about it last weekend.
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2011, 01:48:51 PM »
Quote from: D4D on February 26, 2011, 07:10:14 AM
Make sure you get a roto moulded polyethelene as you don't need a stone guard for them. 60L is a bit small, I'd go for 80L.

X2 but i'd still use a stone gard on the foward face as ours suffered some good chips. 80L with a whale in line 12 volt pump and a hand pump at kitchen.
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2011, 10:50:09 PM »
I made a stainless one and the down side is with all the flexing one of the welds cracked. A metal tank will inflate a suprising amount when just being filled. Mine is mounted under the tray of the ute and you can hear the whole tray flex, and lift if I'm not paying attention to the hose, as the water goes in.

Next time I'd go plastic.

Team it up with a Shurflo diaphram pump with a pressure switch and bobs your uncle.

 
This will give you some ideas what is available
http://www.ovesco.com.au/products.php?catname=Water%20Tanks%20and%20Tool%20Boxes&cat=5&sub=21&subname=Water%20Tanks
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2011, 11:44:38 PM »
Caulfield racecourse and you expect us to answer this question legitimately, you have crossed threaded your hair Speewa ;D
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2011, 12:21:14 AM »
Can any one recommend good brand names for tanks
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2011, 03:16:00 AM »
Steve info is gold , name names :cheers:
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2011, 07:04:40 AM »
Quote from: SteveandViv on February 27, 2011, 12:21:14 AM
Can any one recommend good brand names for tanks


These get a pretty good rep
http://www.camelgroup.com.au/product.asp?product=Water%20Tanks

The tank on my Tambo was like the tanks on pg 106A, can't remember the brand though
http://www.awardrv.com.au/dloads/pdf/productpdf_subcatid24.pdf
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2011, 11:23:18 AM »
check out huntsmen products on ebay
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2011, 11:55:32 AM »
Quote from: D4D on February 27, 2011, 07:04:40 AM
These get a pretty good rep
http://www.camelgroup.com.au/product.asp?product=Water%20Tanks

The tank on my Tambo was like the tanks on pg 106A, can't remember the brand though
http://www.awardrv.com.au/dloads/pdf/productpdf_subcatid24.pdf


Cheers D4D.... :cheers:
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2011, 12:07:20 PM »
Thanks for the clues now its time to measure up the CT for tank size  :cheers:
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2011, 12:13:32 PM »
Ours is a Camec, bought on special from BCF.
80-100 litres would be better though as it would allow showers for 2-3 days. After carrying 2 x 20 lt blocks having the extra is good.
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2011, 01:38:52 PM »
Quote from: Hoyks on February 26, 2011, 10:50:09 PM
I made a stainless one and the down side is with all the flexing one of the welds cracked. A metal tank will inflate a suprising amount when just being filled. Mine is mounted under the tray of the ute and you can hear the whole tray flex, and lift if I'm not paying attention to the hose, as the water goes in.

Next time I'd go plastic.

Team it up with a Shurflo diaphram pump with a pressure switch and bobs your uncle.

 
This usually happens when made without enough strengthening ribs and if the sheet is a little thin but the ribs are the key to stop flexing, the one on my CT is going great, its an Xtail tank and was advertised in Camper Trailer Touring page 159 of edition No 14 under new products
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #18 on: February 27, 2011, 02:28:00 PM »
Speewa, not sure what you are looking for, but these package prices look pretty good, and 9mm thick tank with pump included.

Don't know much about tanks, but it may help.CARAVAN CAMPER TRAILER MOTORHOME WATER TANK PACKAGE !!!
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2011, 02:38:58 PM »
That's a fairly good price.
The pump looks like a Jabco that I bought for $125 at Bias boating. A Newcastle trailer hardware supplier has the tank for $225.
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2011, 03:01:18 PM »
Quote from: Gunna Do on February 27, 2011, 02:28:00 PM
Speewa, not sure what you are looking for, but these package prices look pretty good, and 9mm thick tank with pump included.

Don't know much about tanks, but it may help.CARAVAN CAMPER TRAILER MOTORHOME WATER TANK PACKAGE !!!


Thanks GD,
just bought 2.
Could have bought 1 w/o the pump for$50 less but may as well have a spare for that price

Cheers Mike
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2011, 03:49:58 PM »
A neighbour bought one very similar, and I was surprised by the thickness of the walls, as well as the mounting points.  Let us know if it's a good thing, but don't blame me if it's not. ;D
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2011, 04:57:41 PM »
Quote from: Gunna Do on February 27, 2011, 03:49:58 PM
A neighbour bought one very similar, and I was surprised by the thickness of the walls, as well as the mounting points.  Let us know if it's a good thing, but don't blame me if it's not. ;D
Of course it's "buyer beware"
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #23 on: February 27, 2011, 05:47:19 PM »
Its always buyer beware  i do belive  ;D
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Re: Water tanks for the CT
« Reply #24 on: February 27, 2011, 05:50:52 PM »
I have been caught out b4 but just tell myself "buyer beware" and then try to be smarter next time
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