Who wants shingleback sill tank for a 110?

[Shingleback]

Ok, since I've offered the 130 sill tank for sale there seems to be a fair bit of interest in a sill tank for a 110. I have always planned to make a tank for the whole defender range and still hope to. it costs several thousand dollars to develop a mould and I simply cannot do another one straight away, unless I could have enough people (20) willing to pay a deposit for a tank in which case I could start ASAP.

So let's use this thread for people to indicate if they are willing to pay a deposit for a tank once we reach 20.
Let's have a time of the end of April to get to 20.
Once we get to 20 then pay a deposit of $150.00
Then I can start building the mould, and about 6 weeks later you will get your tank.

So please only say that you want one if you will pay the deposit, otherwise it won't be fair on others.

Hopefully this poll works, just indicate if you would like a LH or RH tank. They both can be either diesel or water.

Let's build some tanks!

Cheers, Andrew.

[alien]

Voted for a left.
If you need numbers at the end of the month I could tweak
things to make a rh happen but was hoping to defer till late in the year.

[Shingleback]

Voted for a left.
If you need numbers at the end of the month I could tweak
things to make a rh happen but was hoping to defer till late in the year.


Thanks Kyle, you did well to beat weeds to be the first!

And sorry forgot to clear up that the total price for the 110 will be the same as the 130 being $790.00.

I know it's only been a few days, but of all the people who expressed interest in the 130 while I was developing it, I've sold just the one tank, to a local bloke not even on the forum! I've done all the hard work creating a great tank, so come on you 130 owners, your turn!!

Cheers, Andrew.

[weeds]

Thanks Kyle, you did well to beat weeds to be the first!


Oi, what are you trying to say.....

I'm second to respond as I have been busy ......check your PM's there's a lead for you to follow up on......

[weeds]

Oh LH and RH for me

[Robmacca]

RH one for me for the moment. I'd like to say the LH side as well but I think I would be stretching it a bit atm.

[JoeFriend]

RH diesel and if finances then allow the LH. Can pay the 150 next week if needs be.

[weeds]

a UK business has indicated interested in two......with possibility of more (i'm guessing after he has checked out the first two)

lots of interest on the perentie facebook page..

[El Rey]

Hi,
Is there general information from the earlier 130 version I can check out?

For example:
- Does it at all interfere with clearance in any way?
- Does it fit with APT or other rock sliders? (or any other underbody protection)
- How much time and/or cost is involved in setting up the tanks with tubes, mounting and any other bits (for fuel & water)
- Expected lifetime of the plastic/product

Cheers - it looks really good

[weeds]

APT sliders will be fine.....given similar design to Mulgo which I have fitted.

[muddy]

can they be installed with the standard side steps supplied by lr ?

if so I would be interested in one rhs

[stewie110]

I am interested in two for the 110 assuming that they come in at around $800au ea

[Shingleback]

I am interested in two for the 110 assuming that they come in at around $800au ea

Yes they will be the same price, $790 each. Please vote in the poll above if you're keen, because I'm keen to get numbers so I can make them!

Cheers, Andrew.

[Shingleback]

can they be installed with the standard side steps supplied by lr ?

if so I would be interested in one rhs

I would have to have a look at them, but I'm sure they could be modified easily if needed. I could do it no problems, Cheers, Andrew.

[Shingleback]

Hi,
Is there general information from the earlier 130 version I can check out?

For example:
- Does it at all interfere with clearance in any way?
- Does it fit with APT or other rock sliders? (or any other underbody protection)
- How much time and/or cost is involved in setting up the tanks with tubes, mounting and any other bits (for fuel & water)
- Expected lifetime of the plastic/product

Cheers - it looks really good

Hi, yes check out my thread in the projects and tutorials section for lots of info on the 130 tank.

Ive designed the tanks to taper up and away from the chassis with a nice curved edge so they don't interfere with clearance.

APT rock sliders shouldn't be a problem. And even if any rock sliders don't fit they can be easily modified.

Cost to set up depends on what set up you choose. Can be very simple or fancy. I do plan to offer a complete kit if there is a need but for now it's easier for me to let you decided how to set it up, so can't really give an accurate dollar figure sorry.

Expected lifetime is a bit hard to give an accurate answer, but rest assured that it's a very long time! For example the poly water tanks and ploy pipe last well over 30 years out in the sun, and they are pretty much the same type of polyethylene.

Cheers, Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Any plans to create a D3/D4 LRT???
Andrew

[Shingleback]

Any plans to create a D3/D4 LRT???
Andrew
Anything is possible, but need to get cracking on the defenders first, unless there are big numbers of disco owners willing to get me going...

[Shingleback]

For anyone interested I'll be going to Corowa this Saturday to have a look at the ex-mil swim in. lots of old Landies, Perenties etc. Look me up if you're there and want to check out the tank on my 130.
Cheers, Andrew 0400124456.

[weeds]

For anyone interested I'll be going to Corowa this Saturday to have a look at the ex-mil swim in. lots of old Landies, Perenties etc. Look me up if you're there and want to check out the tank on my 130.
Cheers, Andrew 0400124456.

Hopefully there is some interest for the 110 sill tanks from the perentie boys.....

[Anderson]

I'm in for both sides!

[Shingleback]

Good news, we got to 20! But only if we add up all the polls including 90 and perentie..

Been getting interest for 110 from Gumtree and Fb too.

Working on quicker and easier way to make moulds.

So come on everyone, let's sign up and make it happen!

Cheers, Andrew.

[Wallaby Ted]

Right hand, I would like both but funds don't permit it at the moment.


Richard

[Anderson]

Are you going to make the tanks for the 110?

[Shingleback]

Are you going to make the tanks for the 110?

Yes I will, but the question is when. Firstly thanks to those who voted in the poll, but we still haven't reached 20 in any one tank yet. I've had good interest from many people but turning that interest into commitment is the challenge. Sorry it's taking so long but the best way to speed things up is for more votes!

I'm working on other things at the moment but haven't forgotten the 110 tanks, so thanks for your patience everyone. I still believe the tanks are an excellent product and believe that once a handful of the 110 tanks get out there they will sell quite well. To be realistic, unless we get more votes, I'll have the 110 done by the end of the year. Ready for the Land Rover 70th anniversary in 2018. Will keep you all posted.

Cheers,

Andrew.

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[weeds]

Thanks Andrew......I'm ready to drop a deposit as soon as you need.

[Jimmy93]

Im keen on a LH tank (passenger side) for water storage, just voted in poll.

Cheers

[Pub247]

Looks good mate. i'ma welder by trade and spent a few years making moulds for plastic rotomould tank (and other products). Also built a few roller rocker machine and even an oven. We mainly worked in 2mm sheetmetal give you credit for doing it in ally.

[Shingleback]

Looks good mate. i'ma welder by trade and spent a few years making moulds for plastic rotomould tank (and other products). Also built a few roller rocker machine and even an oven. We mainly worked in 2mm sheetmetal give you credit for doing it in ally.

Thanks Mate, I've made moulds from sheet steel also but the ally is much softer so easier to form into nice rounded shapes. And the ally has better heat distribution which gives better uniform thickness of the plastic. Cheers, Andrew.

[travelrover]

Voting for RHS for 300 TDi 110 wagon :-)?

[Shingleback]

Voting for RHS for 300 TDi 110 wagon :-)?

Thanks, to vote scroll up to the top and click on your preferred option in the poll [wink11]

Cheers, Andrew.

[ghfaris]

i would love to have one of each for my 110. Anybody willing to ship these to US if they get made?

[weeds]

i would love to have one of each for my 110. Anybody willing to ship these to US if they get made?

I'm sure that can be arranged.....

[Shingleback]

I'm sure that can be arranged.....

Yes what he said! We can sort the shipping out.

And Just an update, we are going to Uluru these school holidays and will start on them once back ;)

It will be a good road test for the tank.

Cheers, Andrew.

[Shingleback]

G'day all, we didn't get to 20 tanks but I'm willing to build them anyway as I believe that once they are out there they will sell. I know that it's a big ask for people to cough up money for something that isn't even made yet, and I thank those that have indicated they will support me. So, for all those who were willing to pay me a deposit to build the tanks, now is the time please! I'm ready to order the materials and measure up a 110 and are confident that the tanks will be available by the end of the year.

Deposit of $150 for total cost of $790 per tank. I will honor this price for anyone who is prepared to pay the deposit, but once the first batch is done the price will have to go up a bit. So those that help me get started get the best price :)

Please send me an email shinglebackoffroad@gmail.com and I will send you an invoice for your tank deposit.

You can also check out my new website, which still needs a bit of info added but is at Shingleback Off Road 4WD accessories | Shingleback Rack (http://www.shinglebackoffroad.com/)

I will make the RH side first as it was slightly more popular, LH to follow soon after.

Remember, only those that pay the deposit will get the introductory price of $790.

Sorry it's taken so long and thanks again for your support,

Cheers,

Andrew.

[weeds]

I'm up for it......email sent

[Wallaby Ted]

Likewise, email sent.

Richard

[alien]

Email sent for both sides.

[Robmacca]

Email and PM sent

[Shingleback]

Hi All, and thanks for the quick response so far.

Thought I'd share these questions and answers in bold.





Capacity of the RHS fuel tank? Wont know exactly until it's finished, but about 70 liters, should be more.
What will be included? - The mounting brackets, hose, Sender Unit, etc? All the mounting brackets are included, brass inserts ready for you to fit whatever fittings you like. There will also be provision for a fuel sender unit, but up to you to supply all fittings and hoses. Might get a kit together eventually.
How will it be filled? Same existing filler or a separate filler? However you like. I use a separate filler, and it comes with provision for big 12mm breather hoses to allow fast filling from hi flow truck pumps.
how will it be plumbed in and how will the fuel be transferred into the main tank? However you like. There are many different ways of setting it up. Some have a transfer pump but if you have a low tec diesel I prefer a simple fuel selector valve to switch between tanks.
How thick are the wall of the tanks? About 8mm thick on average, thicker in the corners. Very tough.
Is it up to the continual peppering from sharp rocks & stones that u get from outback roads? Yes, so far so good. No signs of damage from our recent trip up the oodnadatta track. It is easy enough to fit mud flaps or stone guards if concerned.
When 4WDriving a rocky track and u come down on a large rock, can it handle this? Yes, far better than steel as it wont cave in like a beer can. See my demo video of me driving over a tank with my 130.


And other features are that it won't rust, less condensation, is a better shape, nothing is lower than the chassis, tapers up from the chassis, is Aussie made and are awesome!

Cheers,

Andrew

[Shingleback]

Likewise, email sent.

Richard


G'day Richard, please try again, I can't see your email, I've got the others. shinglebackoffroad@gmail.com

Cheers,

Andrew.

[JoeFriend]

Hi Andrew

Thanks for buying the bullet with this.

What is the expected due date of the balance, a few might ask beyond me so thought I would put it in here.

And then the other question of those of us looking for passenger side when is that deposit due etc.

Joe

[Wallaby Ted]

Hi Andrew,

Hopefully you got that one. I will pm you the address as well as it looks as though the ISP mail server is having issues.


Thanks

Richard


G'day Richard, please try again, I can't see your email, I've got the others. shinglebackoffroad@gmail.com

Cheers,

Andrew.

[Shingleback]

Hi Andrew

Thanks for buying the bullet with this.

What is the expected due date of the balance, a few might ask beyond me so thought I would put it in here.

And then the other question of those of us looking for passenger side when is that deposit due etc.

Joe

No worries Joe, I'll keep you all posted on the progress. Will be a month or two to be honest, but I'm trying my best! I'll get the drivers side done first and then worry about the LHS.

Cheers, Andrew.

[rutmutt]

I've only just caught up with this. but when you have the left hand side for a 110, let me know as well. Looking for a water tank by early next year. I already have a brown davis tank under the right side.

[Shingleback]

G'day all, bit of an update and just trying to work this dropbox photo thing out again, looks like the photo is too small... anyway I've just finished an exo-cage for a 110 and measured it up for the sill tanks while I had it here. Still on track to have at least the RHS done by christmas, thanks for your patience.



https://photos-3.dropbox.com/t/2/AAA3upvgIiWoblNbpF5inFkAsrD8vfgHFnuHUhrRsVlA5Q/12/708269421/jpeg/32x32/1/_/1/2/DSC_0184.JPG/ENnx3OsFGAsgBygH/iAm1SY6aa3DTpiHp2zyiMgjLVgUdUsJ0hBNSQwrKYcw'size=3 2x32&size_mode=1

Dropbox - 403 (https://photos-3.dropbox.com/t/2/AAA3upvgIiWoblNbpF5inFkAsrD8vfgHFnuHUhrRsVlA5Q/12/708269421/jpeg/32x32/1/_/1/2/DSC_0184.JPG/ENnx3OsFGAsgBygH/iAm1SY6aa3DTpiHp2zyiMgjLVgUdUsJ0hBNSQwrKYcw'size=3 2x32&size_mode=1)

[Shingleback]

DSC_0184.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/756ctct5il420dh/DSC_0184.JPG'dl=0)

[Shingleback]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/300.jpgCan anyone please help me post big photo's in this forum!? I used to be able to do it, but the bloody things have all updated and changed and now i'm lost again!

All's I want to do is use photo's in my phone and post here. I was and are still trying to use dropbox...

DSC_0213.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdgudwin6mm5rgr/DSC_0213.JPG'dl=0)

I think these links are working, but I'd like to have the photo's on this page if possible.

Bloody computers!!!

Cheers,

Andrew

[Vern]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdgudwin6mm5rgr/DSC_0213.JPG'dl=0Can anyone please help me post big photo's in this forum!? I used to be able to do it, but the bloody things have all updated and changed and now i'm lost again!

All's I want to do is use photo's in my phone and post here. I was and are still trying to use dropbox...

DSC_0213.JPG (https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdgudwin6mm5rgr/DSC_0213.JPG'dl=0)

I think these links are working, but I'd like to have the photo's on this page if possible.

Bloody computers!!!

Cheers,

AndrewI never seam to have any issues posting pics from my phone via tapatalk

[Shingleback]

I never seam to have any issues posting pics from my phone via tapatalk

Thanks Damien, I'll give that a crack. Cheers

[Shingleback]

Thanks Damien, I'll give that a crack. CheersOk, tapatalk, let's see if this works!https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/300.jpg

[Shingleback]

Ok, I managed to upload one photo last night, but every time I try now it goes through the motions then tells me "upload failed". Tried several times, still failed. Stuffed if I know!

[incisor]

How many mb are the photos?

[Shingleback]

How many mb are the photos?No idea, just take with the phone, how do I check? Funny how it worked once

[incisor]

Pic sizes vary greatly by phone type

My Sony Z5 takes 24mb pics and my iphone pics only half that size

More than 2 pics at time from the Sony won’t load as i have a 50mb upload limit in place

[Shingleback]

Thanks, I also have a Sony z5. I've only been trying to load one photo at a time. Should I turn down the size some how?

[incisor]

Thanks, I also have a Sony z5. I've only been trying to load one photo at a time. Should I turn down the size some how?

you can on the Sony by selecting sizes in the camera app from memory

[Shingleback]

you can on the Sony by selecting sizes in the camera app from memoryThanks for the tips but I'm still struggling! Ok, I have a Sony z5 compact phone, have no issues posting photos on Facebook or attaching to emails, but have heaps of trouble posting photos on this forum.

I now have tapatalk, after a few goes it worked once, but all's I get now is "upload failed" "image file is to big"

In my camera app I couldn't find anything about image size, but I did find the Resolution button and changed it to 8MP (16:9). Photos are now about 3.5MB , width 3849 height 2160.

But they still won't load!!!

Any help to simply post photos from my phone would be very much appreciated.

Cheers, Andrew.

[JoeFriend]

Just doing some testing here, cause I can't figure out your issue! https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/504.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/505.jpg


Just uploaded those two, both are around the 3mb and similar sizes to yours, so no idea why you have that issue!

[Shingleback]

Just doing some testing here, cause I can't figure out your issue! https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/504.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/505.jpg


Just uploaded those two, both are around the 3mb and similar sizes to yours, so no idea why you have that issue!Are you using tapatalk?

[JoeFriend]

Yeah, on Android. I have a Samsung though, but I do think see how that should matter.

[Vern]

Works for me toohttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/506.jpg
1.22mb. 3130x2200 resolution

[Shingleback]

Works for me toohttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/506.jpg
1.22mb. 3130x2200 resolutionThink I got it to work! https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/508.jpg

[Shingleback]

Ok, I selected attachment this time, not gallery, and it "optimised" the file size, thanks everyone, it made me try new **** and got it sorted [emoji3]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/507.jpg

[Shingleback]

Ok welcome back everyone, thanks for sticking with me, and I've worked out this bloody phone!

The 110 sill tank mold is well under way and I'm looking forward to getting it done. Stay tuned, I'll post more updates when they happen.

Cheers, Andrew. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/545.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/546.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/547.jpg

[weeds]

Ok welcome back everyone, thanks for sticking with me, and I've worked out this bloody phone!

The 110 sill tank mold is well under way and I'm looking forward to getting it done. Stay tuned, I'll post more updates when they happen.

Cheers, Andrew. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/545.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/546.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/547.jpg

Woohoo.....

[Shingleback]

The 110 tank is getting close, should be ready for a test cook next week, [emoji106]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/161.jpg

[Shingleback]

the mold has been dropped off at the roto molders, should get a sample by tomorrow! And I have a 110 coming friday to test fit before I do a production run, getting close!! Cheers

[weeds]

Holly snapping duck ****..........now I’m excited.

[Robmacca]

Holly snapping duck ****..........now I’m excited.


x2 :)

[Shingleback]

This, my friends, is the world's first poly sill tank for a Defender 110! [emoji3] it looks awesome, very happy, can't wait to test fit tomorrow then if all good a production run next week [emoji106]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/759.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/760.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/761.jpg

[weeds]

Woohoo....it passed the test fit and I read it goes into production next week. Have you worked out an approx. delivery time frame.

Cheers

Well, it fitted no worries! Big relief,... - Shingleback Off Road | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/shinglebackoffroad/posts/523285474702365)

[Shingleback]

Woohoo....it passed the test fit and I read it goes into production next week. Have you worked out an approx. delivery time frame.

Cheers

Well, it fitted no worries! Big relief,... - Shingleback Off Road | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/shinglebackoffroad/posts/523285474702365)Yes thanks weeds, it passed the fit test and will be producing them by the end of the week as they have to wait for the bulk diesel grade material to arrive. So delivery probably the following week or start of the week after. Getting close now!!! Thanks for hanging in everyone [emoji106][emoji3]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/853.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/854.jpg

[loanrangie]

Awesome work, who said local manufacturing was dead.

[JoeFriend]

Yes thanks weeds, it passed the fit test and will be producing them by the end of the week as they have to wait for the bulk diesel grade material to arrive. So delivery probably the following week or start of the week after. Getting close now!!! Thanks for hanging in everyone [emoji106][emoji3]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/853.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/854.jpgNice work!

Now just need the other side done for water hahaha

[weeds]

Just spotted this pic online......looks like they have rolled off the production line......

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/11/1054.jpg

[Shingleback]

Tanks all look great, ready to go [emoji106] we cut one in half to make sure they are cooked properly and to check the wall thickness. These tanks are super tough, over 9mm thick [emoji123][emoji6]

just tweaking the mounting brackets to allow for the different defender models, will start sending them out by the end of the week, cheers https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/146.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/147.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/148.jpg

[weeds]

Looking good........

[cjc_td5]

Hi. Are the poly tanks any good for petrol storage? I am wondering if they would fit under a Series 3 109 Stage 1 v8?

[rutmutt]

I've just caught up with this thread, again. (really need to worl out to turn notifications on)
If you have a Left Hand tank for a 110, please let me know. I'm not sure which side you made first.

[travelrover]

I've just caught up with this thread, again. (really need to worl out to turn notifications on)
If you have a Left Hand tank for a 110, please let me know. I'm not sure which side you made first.

Pretty sure it’s right hand ones first..

[rutmutt]

ahh, nuts.

Thanks for the heads up, looking at the photos, I can see they are RH now.

any idea on a timeframe for LH? I require one within the next 3 months otherwise I'll have to start looking at other options.

Cheers.

[travelrover]

ahh, nuts.

Thanks for the heads up, looking at the photos, I can see they are RH now.

any idea on a timeframe for LH? I require one within the next 3 months otherwise I'll have to start looking at other options.

Cheers.

No, you will have check with Mr shingleback I’m afraid

[weeds]

ahh, nuts.

Thanks for the heads up, looking at the photos, I can see they are RH now.

any idea on a timeframe for LH? I require one within the next 3 months otherwise I'll have to start looking at other options.

Cheers.

It’d be awesome if Andrew could go straight into making the LH Sill as I reckon he is developed a good product and considering the likes of ARB are now going with poly for all new long range tanks.

I think issues could be demand v time, money and effort in developing the mould, keeping it affordable, getting a return on his investment and do actual paying jobs to support his family.

From memory if 20 (I would have to search to confirm) buyers committed to purchasing a tank Andrew would prioritize the development of the mould.

For the RH tank I believe 10 people committed by paying a deposit get the mould underway, pretty sure more than 10 indicated they would purchase one.....hopefully Andrew has been flooded with orders which will give him confidence in developing the LH Tank.

I’m certainly up to supporting the LH tank as I did for the RH tank and laying a deposit.

Hopefully my RH tank is close to being shipped.

[Dorian]

Andrew's email re my RH tank, indicated he was tanking deposits for a LH tank. I will be getting one eventually, unfortunately current back log of projects leaves me unable to commit.

Cheers Glen

[weeds]

Andrew's email re my RH tank, indicated he was tanking deposits for a LH tank. I will be getting one eventually, unfortunately current back log of projects leaves me unable to commit.

Cheers Glen

Huh, I best go read my emails as I didn’t see the option for committing.

[weeds]

Got an ex army TD5?? I can confirm the Sill tank fits, the storage box and jerry can box do not interfere

[Robmacca]

Got an ex army TD5?? I can confirm the Sill tank fits, the storage box and jerry can box do not interfere


How are u planning on plumbing it up??

Rob

[weeds]

How are u planning on plumbing it up??

Rob

Dunno, I have to put my thinking cap on....as it going to be a water tank first than I will switch it to diesel.

[Robmacca]

Finally got around to installing the Shingleback Sill Tank in my Defender 110. Just got to get around to filling it up to see what it holds....

I ended up installing a 2nd Filler just below the Passengers Door but using a 50mm size filler made it a bit more harder due to the short piece of hose required and the angles involved to mate them up, but I eventually got it to fit.... but I'm a bit concerned on the pressure I need to use to get the hose & fittings to mate up, so I'll be watching for any signs of fatigue on the filling point and the joint into the tank.... Time will tell though.... If I could have found a more flexible hose I think it would have made it easier but I went with what I could find....

Decided to go with a simple setup of just using a facet pump feeding back into the Main Tanks Breather hose as well as teeing the Aux Tank Breather hose into the Main Tank too. I decide not to install a Fuel gauge at this stage and will just switch the facet on and hopefully rely on the time it takes to pump 70ltrs across which should be around 30mins or so.....

See attached Pics

[Robmacca]

Hmmm... had some problems with my initial fill of the sill tank... Wouldn't let me fill over 50ltrs which I now believe was due to fuel sitting in the aux tank's Breather hoses and preventing the tank from breathing. Will have to look into solving that soon....




Finally got around to installing the Shingleback Sill Tank in my Defender 110. Just got to get around to filling it up to see what it holds....

I ended up installing a 2nd Filler just below the Passengers Door but using a 50mm size filler made it a bit more harder due to the short piece of hose required and the angles involved to mate them up, but I eventually got it to fit.... but I'm a bit concerned on the pressure I need to use to get the hose & fittings to mate up, so I'll be watching for any signs of fatigue on the filling point and the joint into the tank.... Time will tell though.... If I could have found a more flexible hose I think it would have made it easier but I went with what I could find....

Decided to go with a simple setup of just using a facet pump feeding back into the Main Tanks Breather hose as well as teeing the Aux Tank Breather hose into the Main Tank too. I decide not to install a Fuel gauge at this stage and will just switch the facet on and hopefully rely on the time it takes to pump 70ltrs across which should be around 30mins or so.....

See attached Pics

[Ultraflex4x4]

How are you Andrew ?
Love the tanks .. can you please get the other side done for the 110 !
God is telling us that water in a jerry on the roof don't taste that good no more
but good for a shower ! lol

[Dorian]

Andrew,
I'd be up for the same arrangement as last time for the passenger's side tank.

Cheers Glen

[JoeFriend]

Andrew,
I'd be up for the same arrangement as last time for the passenger's side tank.

Cheers GlenI asked him about this recently in terms of the when of it all.

He said closer to Christmas, he is working on a few things that are taking precedent due to lower volume numbers of this but he is working on it from what he said!

[Shingleback]

G'day fellow Landy lovers! Sorry, long time no chat. To say I've been busy is an understatement!!

The good news is that I have started the LHS tank... I have previously said that I will have it done by Christmas, BUT things have changed some what and this is no longer possible. (admittedly I didn't say which Christmas :)

I comes down to the simple fact that our business has grown very quickly with the mountain bike racks and we are working flat out just keeping up, which is a good problem to have as it's paying the bills. With the defender tanks, we still haven't come close to covering our costs of the RHS tanks so it isn't feasible to stop making things that make us money to start something that has only cost us time and money. In hindsight I should've stuck to my plan and only made the RHS when I had 20 deposits.

For those who haven't seen out bike racks to see why I've been busy check them out here;
Shingleback Rack - Shingleback Off Road (http://www.shinglebackoffroad.com/shingleback-rack/)

When I started the Defender tanks the bike racks weren't a thing, but they are now in a big way. We are currently finalising a better manufacturing process locally, so I will have more time for other products in the coming months.

I still believe that when I have both the RHS and LHS tanks to offer I will hopefully sell enough to get some return, so sorry again for taking so long, but I am still planning to finish the LHS, I just don't want to give a timeline as I've learnt that things can change in a big way.

I know it's crap that I've taken so long, I feel bad for dragging it out but I hope you all understand.

Cheers,

Andrew

Shingleback Off Road

[Ranga]

Having seen both the tanks and bike racks in the flesh, Andy really makes quality stuff. I encourage anyone thinking about them to give them a go.

[Robmacca]

Having seen both the tanks and bike racks in the flesh, Andy really makes quality stuff. I encourage anyone thinking about them to give them a go.


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[S3R]

Could I ask for anyone’s feedback on purchasing this take for a water tank? I read people’s endorsements from when they’ve seen them, but I’d appreciate hearing from anyone that has purchased and used this as a water tank.

I’m looking for a water tank for showers and cleaning etc.

Thanks in advance.

JR.

[weeds]

Could I ask for anyone’s feedback on purchasing this take for a water tank? I read people’s endorsements from when they’ve seen them, but I’d appreciate hearing from anyone that has purchased and used this as a water tank.

I’m looking for a water tank for showers and cleaning etc.

Thanks in advance.

JR.

They seem to be doing the job for fuel, I’m about to install mine.

I have my fingers crossed that the passenger side will be developed so I can run water.

[pjh4159]

Request for 110 sill tank.
Ok, since I've offered the 130 sill tank for sale there seems to be a fair bit of interest in a sill tank for a 110. I have always planned to make a tank for the whole defender range and still hope to. it costs several thousand dollars to develop a mould and I simply cannot do another one straight away, unless I could have enough people (20) willing to pay a deposit for a tank in which case I could start ASAP.

So let's use this thread for people to indicate if they are willing to pay a deposit for a tank once we reach 20.
Let's have a time of the end of April to get to 20.
Once we get to 20 then pay a deposit of $150.00
Then I can start building the mould, and about 6 weeks later you will get your tank.

So please only say that you want one if you will pay the deposit, otherwise it won't be fair on others.

Hopefully this poll works, just indicate if you would like a LH or RH tank. They both can be either diesel or water.

Let's build some tanks!

Cheers, Andrew.

[Robmacca]

Request for 110 sill tank.

I don't believe Andrew visits the site much due to him being very busy (his bike racks are giving him more business these days) ... U might be best to contact him via Facebook/Instagram, etc or send him a direct pm.

I believe he may have some still in stock... I'm still waiting for the LHS 110 versions but I can't see that happening for quite some time

[JoeFriend]

Yeah I emailed him recently about the LHS and he said Christmas, but he said that last year haha. He has apparently started the mould though.

I believe he still has some stock of the rhs, his email address is best, should be on his website.

[butundede]

I’m also waiting on the LHS tank, i’ve already got a rhs sill tank, but when he releases the lhs plastic tank i’ll be upgrading my rhs tank to one of his also.

[alien]

Request for 110 sill tank.
I’ve slipped a text to Andrew linking your post.
His web site is https://shinglebackoffroad.com.au/ if you want to contact him direct.


Im also waiting on the LH tank and will need to do something in the next 6 months as will need it for a trip next year.

[W&KO]

I’d love a LHS tank to match the RHS....but may have to go another way.

Good to see his bike racks taking off.....