Date:         Sun, 21 May 2006 08:31:41 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed
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To make reasonable use of the under floor area for a tank, a tank built
just for Vanagons is needed. I have looked and looked for any off the
shelf RV or boat tank, fuel or water. None fit in the space without
hanging down too much and carrying too little. The tanks made to
precisely fit Vanagons can only hold 10-12 gals.

Your best bet is probably one of the early Vanagon Westy tanks. These
fit under a full width bed, 3 person bench seat, that these models came
with. These use the same hole in the floor for the tank drain as the
tall tanks, but are flatter and longer side to side. They also use the
same led water level circuit. These tanks came in the 80/81 Westy that
had no propane equipment.

Mark

David Wilhite wrote:

>Guys,
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>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.
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>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.
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>There are plenty of polyethylene water tanks on ebay at good prices (~$40-$80), but none of the standard sizes will fit.
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>Of course, I can get a custom made friction-welded tank for $400, but that's way out of my budget.
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>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.
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>Anybody have any other sources are some other ideas of how to add a water source?
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>Thanks,
>
>David Wilhite
>84' Westy
>Middle TN
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