Thread: Defender 130 water tank under rear seat box update

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FWIW, I needed 2...so got the 12V Camper one for $69 plus a 40psi 17L/min for $109...both operate very well and have clever pressure regulators so they don't run dry... and are significantly less expensive than stuff in the caravan shops...

cheers

Custom poly tank is $400 inc GST.

I was first quoted $800 by a place in Brisbane

Thanks for the advice on the pumps...

I will need to install a water filler in the side panel. I will get one of these:

Lockable Caravan Water Filler - eBay, Parts, Accessories, Caravans, Motorhomes, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 19-May-10 20:38:53 AEST)

I have already installed a tap on the rear cross member to the right of the tow bar mount
Cheers

Andrew

I found it easier to just fit a bladder when required.

CC

Some questions if I could please Mr C

1. How much were the bladders? Someone on here had some in the Markets section but they have gawn!
2. How did you fix yours?
3. Was it under the rear seat or in the rear footwell?
4. Did you need to disinfect each time before use or do they dry out okay?

Instead of a 12V pump, if you have onboard air you can set up your water tank to get a little pressure from the airsystem and pump water out under air pressure. this is what i have done for my 45ish litre under sill aluminium watertank.
And in regards to a filler another options is to set it up such that you just have a breather (pressure line if using air) in top of tannk and the drain / feed line from bottom of tank. To fill tank just plug you garden hose onto the drain / feed line and fill until water comes out the breather. Simplifies plumbing.

Regards,
Steve

Originally Posted by land864

Some questions if I could please Mr C

1. How much were the bladders? Someone on here had some in the Markets section but they have gawn!
2. How did you fix yours?
3. Was it under the rear seat or in the rear footwell?
4. Did you need to disinfect each time before use or do they dry out okay?

Sorry to jump in here.

I use and recommend water bladders for over 5 years now. The one I have in my 130 is in that box under the rear seat - I wouldn't want anything else than a bladder.
No need to disinfect each time you use it - unless the bladder is non food grade material (make sure to check this).

Dry out is very easy as well - just take the bladder out and hang it up on the clothes line.

For the 110 you would fit it in the rear footwell with a false floor.

In terms of pricing, where I get them from (Flexitank, Melbourne) they currently charge for standard sizes:

35litres 1400x330x160 - $130
55litres 1400x400x160 - $200
75litres 1400x500x170 - $250

Water bladders can also be made to specific sizes.

Cheers,
Daniel

Originally Posted by land864

Some questions if I could please Mr C

1. How much were the bladders? Someone on here had some in the Markets section but they have gawn!
2. How did you fix yours?
3. Was it under the rear seat or in the rear footwell?
4. Did you need to disinfect each time before use or do they dry out okay?

It was a while ago I got the bladder, so cannot remember the price, but they sell them at most 4wd shops.

In the 130 there is a box under the rear seats with a large access hole. Cover the seat anchor bolts and line with some rubber so the bladder doesn't puncture and stuff it in. As you fill it it takes up all available space. Drill a hole for the hose before you install.

Like all water bladders, empty and hang up to dry out and no probs.

I notice the new puma has the box, but no access hole any more.

CC