Defender 130 water tank.

[Dave1]

I have a deefer 130 with an ally tray. There is about 160mm high by 1 meter wide space above the tray supports. I was thinking a tank would fit perfectly in there. Has anyone fabricated a water tank for this area. Any sugesstions or help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[roverrescue]

Also have a 130 with ally tray.

I have an Al fuel tank in that space you are talking about. It holds 75L.

I put a near on 45L water tank under the passenger sill.

Fuel tank was made by a pro out of 3mm plate. Use a fuel solenoid to switch between the two tanks.

I built up the water tank out of some 3mm chequer Al... using compressed air to pump the water out to a tap between cab and tray.

S

[Chucaro]

It would be more appropriated to move this thread to the Defe/Puma forum so we can read the inputs in the future ;)

[AJSLRD]

Also have a 130 with ally tray.

I have an Al fuel tank in that space you are talking about. It holds 75L.

I put a near on 45L water tank under the passenger sill.

Fuel tank was made by a pro out of 3mm plate. Use a fuel solenoid to switch between the two tanks.

I built up the water tank out of some 3mm chequer Al... using compressed air to pump the water out to a tap between cab and tray.

S

I plan to fabricate a under tray tank for my new 130 (when it finally arrives here in OZ) please post some pic's of your version. please include the under sill tanks.

Allen

[andrew e]

if its a 130 dual cab, a caravan plastic 55L water tank fits nicely under the rear seat. you just need to cut the hole larger.

Andy

[philco]

is your gravity fed? or electric pump? i tried to eurathane the joins and seal the lid with a tap out the side but it leaked and i gave it up as a bad joke, i like the caravan option as its safe and keeps the water cool in summer. Have you got any pics to show?

[andrew e]

It was gravity fed, with an inlet and outlet on the triangle piece behind the back door. I have some pics, but i have to find them first, there may be some in my sisters 130 buildup thread in projects section. I had to cut the hole all the way from the back where it bolts on, to the front, just behind the seat angle brackets. The plastic molded tank was only $100 or so, and the fittings and hoses were about $20. The water still heated up when it got hot though not as much as if it was under the car.

Andy

[ashman]

I have a long range fuel tank under my steel tray it feeds into my standed tank, I'm going to put a water tank under to back seat for drinking water and at the moment I'm building a strong frame for the tray it won't be as high as the roof of the cab but I will be able to mount 2 spare wheels a solar panel and thinking of putting a 100 ltr black bladder water tank so when its full it will give all the warm water for showers and washing etc, it will only be full when camping for a few days and when empty it don't take up much room, I'm building the frame so it can be easly taken off when not in use...

Ashley

[Fraz]

Has anyone tried installing a bladder or something under the drivers seat?

You need to move the ecu and fuses to a new box under the cubby box, all the wires reach fine.

If anyone has, I would like to know a bit more about this

[philco]

I met a guy on the coast with a 130 and tray on the back, he had gotten a holden fuel tank and installed it as a reserve under his tray and used compressed air to pump up the tank to force it into the main tank, i thought it was a good idea.
Also had a caravan 65 litre under there for trips.

[austastar]

Hi,
I would love to see some pictures of some of these set-ups.
I have all sorts of ideas and plans for later in the year when I hope to be able to get a 130 cab chassis.
Has anybody tried heating water in a tank while driving, either with a Glind or similar heat exchanger or collecting heat from the exhaust?
cheers

[LandieMan]

Hi,
I would love to see some pictures of some of these set-ups.
I have all sorts of ideas and plans for later in the year when I hope to be able to get a 130 cab chassis.



Me too!! :)

[philco]

hi just wanting to keep this thread alive, would like to see a few pics too of different water tank setups, help us others avoid any pitfalls.

[roverrescue]

got a chance to take a few piccies.
'95 300tdi fender.
1.8 x 1.8m aluminium tray.

Drivers side sill space - 20L compressed air tank with Al bash plate / slider

Passenger side sill space - 45L Al water tank. Water pumped out with compressed air.
Tap and air fittings at space between cab and tray.

Beneath tray supported in steel frame work a 75L Al dieso tank, gravity feed through 2nd LR sedimenter to fuel solenoid to switch feed/ return between factory tank and 2nd tank. Tank fills via disco filler neck between cab and tray.

Steve

[philco]

cool thanks, not much room under your tray now.

[roverrescue]

The last of the space underneath is filled with a stormwater rod tube for the barra sticks!

Steve