Date:         Mon, 22 May 2006 12:53:41 -0400
Reply-To:     David Gunning <davidgunning@PIVOT.NET>
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From:         David Gunning <davidgunning@PIVOT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Gunning" <davidgunning@pivot.net>
To: "Daniel Stevens" <dosteven@SYR.EDU>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed


>
> Not sure what dimensions you require, but at Wally World they sell a six
> gallon plastic water container much like the design and style of the old
> "gerry can" that used to carry 5 gallons of gas around on the side of the
> Willy's Jeep, years ago.  While not maufactured to last forever, I can see
> that for less that ten bucks how one could improvise a water tank from
> one. Even if it's kept in mind that the container might last only a year
> or two, if the operational design were such that it could be readily
> replaced, with another one just like it, that should be no big problem.  I
> know it sounds kinda silly going to Wally World for a vanagon water tank,
> but thinking outside the box has it's own occasional benefit.
>
> Of course, if it was me, I would probably head over to Home Depot for a
> few hanks of copper sheet flashing and try to build a unit to custom
> specs.  The trick with doing it that way, however,  if there is one, would
> be to absolutely use REAL silver solder, not that fake plumbers silver
> solder stuff.  The only difference in soldering real silver solder is that
> the actual soldering temperature needs to be alot higher to get it to flow
> properly, requiring oxygen to boost the acetiline or propane soldering
> torch temperature hot enough.
>
> Dave
>
> davidgunning@pivot.net
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daniel Stevens" <dosteven@SYR.EDU>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 10:07 AM
> Subject: Re: Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed
>
>
>> It's not an underfloor H2o tank solution but you may want to consider
>> SODA KEGS, 5gal SS cleanable, pressurized liquid supply tanks,
>>
>> mine will hold either homebrew or H2o depending on the nature of the
>> trip/camp
>>
>> Item number: 7621541680
>> <http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Gallon-Cornelius-Keg-Beer-Soda-Homebrew-2_W0QQitemZ7621541680QQcategoryZ67137QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>
>>
>>
>> these can be run with a small CO2 cylinder for pressurization.. no 12vt
>> pumps,
>>
>> dan in syracuse
>>
>> From:    David Wilhite <dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET>
>> Subject:
>>
>> 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
>>
>