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Roof Mounted Water Tank
Has anyone fitted a water tank to their Front Runner rack
1) what size was it (volume and dimensions)
2) where did you get it from
3) How much was it
4) What was a sold as part of the package
Many ThanksDuncan
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Think I read in one of Jasons numerous threads he had fitted one - hmmm, he's got an expo rack though . . ."To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
10th Jun 2009 8:13 pm
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Not seen a roof mounted one, but would nene or similar folk not do this.
I have bought from Water Tanks a couple of times for baffled tanks for the back of the van.
I guess it would have to be sized on what ever your rack can hold.
Flat and baffled to stop dramatic weight transfer, but would need to be smaller as this one would be 280kg fully loaded. Thats a lot of weight up there
I'm sure you could get a 50ltr (kg) somewhere.
10th Jun 2009 8:28 pm
TazDaz
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Dunc - FWIW you might like to scout round for a water tank like they fit into motorhomes.
I think FIAMMA make a lot of these - some are pretty slim and have internal baffles. ISTR capacities were from 30 or 40l upwards
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I don't know what capacity you want, but have you considered plastic jerry cans?
Normally, in Oz, we try to keep water containers in the cabin in order to lower the centre of gravity.The Bearded Dragon
11th Jun 2009 1:07 am
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Cheers guys,
front runner make one , but wondering what its like. I beleive Frogs Island sell it, but dont know how good it is. Ive looked at a fiamma one, but its bright Blue . I need something that is designed to fit on a roof rack. Most of the water tank i see on the internet I wouldnt be happy strapping to the roof. all that water would need to be secured extremly well
Ive found these - has anyone got one : http://www.frogsisland4x4.com/index.php?op...emid=10235Duncan
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11th Jun 2009 5:39 am
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I have the FR one . It holds about 40 l . Comes with a bracket that bolts directly onto the RR . I can take some measurements if you like
Just looked at the link you posted - it's the bottom one
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Hi Dunc
Have a look a Tek Tanks .com
Custom made tanks...
There are also company who do the "bladder" type of tank that fits inside the car to keep the CofG low.
Just depends how much liquid you want to carry.
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11th Jun 2009 8:58 am
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DiscoDunc:
Is this one big enough?
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Only used once.
Capacity 103500 ltr
Be aware you have to support all steel rings when filling the tank.Roel
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11th Jun 2009 10:44 am
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caverD3 wrote:
Here a lot of folks use a couple of lengths of 150mm dia PVC pipe, attached to each side, capped at the ends and add a tap.
I think thats standard Toilet Soil Pipe in the UK - yeuuuckkk Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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