Date:         Sun, 21 May 2006 09:35:04 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed
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David,

Check out cabelas.com (the big outdoor outfitter) in their marine
section. Seems they have at least one poly gas tank that will fit,
about 10 gallons.

It's been a good while since I looked there but it's probably worth a
search.

Jim


On May 21, 2006, at 8:25 AM, David Wilhite wrote:

> Guys,
>
> I am still needing a water tank after changing my Westy to a 7
> passenger keeping the stove and sink intact.  My preference is to
> put a tank under the floor, but I have been having difficulty
> getting a tank I can afford that will fit.
>
> I have seen the Reimo website, but from what I understand the
> shipping costs would make it cost prohibitive.  Eurocampers carries
> one (~$95.00), but they don't have any in stock and they may or may
> not get some soon.
>
> There are plenty of polyethylene water tanks on ebay at good prices
> (~$40-$80), but none of the standard sizes will fit.
>
> Of course, I can get a custom made friction-welded tank for $400,
> but that's way out of my budget.
>
> A final option would be to pull the fridge and install a water tank
> there.  I do not want to take this route, because I do use the
> fridge occasionally on camping trips, but I may have to.
>
> Anybody have any other sources are some other ideas of how to add a
> water source?
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Wilhite
> 84' Westy
> Middle TN
>