Oldbloke wrote:Just a suggestion but have you considered something like this. Very small when empty.
bigpete wrote:If you like hot water go for it
womble wrote:bigpete wrote:If you like hot water go for it
I like my water like I like my women. Hot, wet and unstable.
GQshayne wrote:The bull bar is chassis mounted, separate from the body by flexible rubber mounts, so they do not move together.
GQshayne wrote:I would be turning your thinking to underbody tanks, or by building water tanks into side steps for example.
Oldbloke wrote:
When in storage just pack away, bacteria can't live without light.
No1Mk3 wrote:Oldbloke wrote:
When in storage just pack away, bacteria can't live without light.
Not technically correct, bacteria exist on the floor of the Marianas Trench where light never penetrates, as well as 5 km below the surface of continents and 10km below the ocean floor at temperatures over 100C. Clean as stated, allow to dry then put away. Rinse and soak prior to use. It's the bleach kills the bacteria and mould spores.
GQshayne wrote:I have made PVC pipe tanks to go under a vehicle, a 120 Prado, believe it or not. In the spot you describe. I do not recall how it was secured, but I think it was just done with strap.
It was for a water injection system, so not critical if it was damaged. The engine would run without it. But if it was for drinking water, then suffering damage and losing your water supply is a consideration.
Die Judicii wrote:Being in the "trade",, I have over the years (and quite a few differing vehicles) built both long range fuel tanks and water tanks of 316 Stainless, that were mounted in all manner of spaces and gaps underneath the vehicle, including side step tanks.
Another absolutely ideal location that lends itself for the OP's requirement that no other members have yet come up with or thought of,,,,, is,
If you tow a trailer of any sorts (especially one with high ground clearance is to mount Poly Caravan type water tanks underneath the floor.
They are available in many different capacity sizes, and relatively cheap.
A sheet metal belly belly guard is recommended to guard against rock or stick damage.
Even mounted under the floor of a trailer, the water temp can still get quite high even though it is constantly in the shade.