Hi, We are planning a trip to Flinders Ranges, Simpson etc for 1 mth either July 2012 or 2013 depending on what we need to be safe. A big concern is water storage for us: Mum, Dad & 3 boys. Has anyone put in water storage tanks either internal or external? - tried a search but couldn't find anything. Thanks, Wendy
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Hi wendy
Are you towing or living out of the car? If towing a camper trailer or storage trailer, jerry can's and plumbed under-body water tanks are the go. I have 80L of water tank under the camper, plus 20L either side in jerry cans if I wish. In the car I carry the odd 10L spring water cask if necessary, and I have 25L of water on the roof racks for washing recovery gear etc (or a quick shower). I wouldn't drink the water off the roof as it's stored in PVC. You should make sure that whatever option you choose, the water is suitable for drinking.
Some people on here have fitted water tanks inside the car. Given there are five of you, if you plan to live out of the car and not a trailer, you won't have much room for water after all the other necessary gear.
Cheers
ian.Diesel Prado with various things...
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There are a couple of specific options:
http://www.thelongranger.com.au/prad...efueltank.html
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-lt-water-tank
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-water-storage
http://flexitank.com.au/subproducts/4x4.html
http://www.dolium.com.au/view?comman...82&pkey=dolium
http://www.kulkyne.com/au/4WD-Water-...FWZKpgodrRBcew
And one that sits on the floor in front of the rear seats which is probably not a practical solution for you. All of these are pretty expensive compared with a couple of jerry cans and don't hold much water in any case. There are threads in other forums (fora?) where owners have plumbed 100mm PVC around the chassis but that also has significant problems. I have looked at several options over the years for our off road trailer and seem to come back to the jerry cans.
You really need to work out how much water you want to carry and go from there, at least that will remove some of the ideas but remember a jerry can is 20L and each L of water weighs 1kg plus the weight of the container.
Michael
EDIT: couple more:
http://motorcare.com.au/content.php?pageid=1248143410
http://www.bta4wd.com/category557_1.htmLast edited by mjrandom; 09-02-2012, 04:10 PM.My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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I have mounted a 48lt Boab slimline to the rear of the cargo barrier. It's only 70mm deep and fits between the Engel no problems. I also have water on the camper so we have the best of both worlds.04 VX Prado Diesel, Sovereign Bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Piranah Dual Battery Management System, TX 3400UHF, Cargo Barrier, Lighforce Driving Lights, Windcheater Roof Rack, Outback Recovery Points, 2" lift Bilstein King Combo, Firestone Airbags, Engel & Black Widow Slide, 48lt Boab Water Tank.
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Originally posted by Steve M View PostYou may need to enlarge it to read it, very expensive I think for the amount of water it carrys BUT is out of the way and I suppose every little bit helps if you need it.......Cheers Steve
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