Thread: water tank options for D3

Thanks to OldSalt; the foam baffles works a treat.

As to the FlexiTank, they deem any modification to their system, including the eyelets on the cover, to have voided the warranty, as it will put undue pressure on the bladder when filled.

But if the tank is not properly restraint, the rating on the cargo barrier is voided, so making you liable to any injury that may be preventable by the barrier (which is why I fitted mine). It was also pointed out any modifications to the barrier, in the way it is mounted or the position it is mounted, could potentially also make you liable for any injury, as the barrier was rated in its unmodified form and mounting position.

Something for unwary punters to think about.

At least the water damage is covered by my insurance.

[Edit: Comments from Gavin, FlexiTank]

I actually contacted Gavin for his comments as well; his reply as follows:

Im sorry, but the information below is factually incorrect.

We have checked our tank, in conjunction with ARB and SAI global, and we operate well within the cargo barrier standard AS4034. The stipulation is that the barrier must not carry a load greater than 60 kg. As we are selling a 50 litre bladder, as long it is installed correctly in that the base is sitting on the floor when it is empty, and therefore when it is full, the barrier is then simply suspending the bladder vertically, and the load is on the floor of the area.

In any event, we are also under the 60kg weight limit rating, so even without this feature, we would not be in contradiction of the standard.

As a manufacturer of a range of products we take every standard applicable to our products very very seriously.

So take your own legal advice on this issue.

Hi,

For the big trip last year I removed the centre second row seat.

A 60 litre rectangular tank sat on the floor. 10mm Eye bolts temporarily replace the 10mm seat bolts. The tank is strapped in using webbing belts.

Heavy weight low and central and well restained. Access is via the flexible hose and gate valve at the tank. I decant to a 10litre container as needed.

I also use 10liter water containers on short weekend trips. They are a lot easier to handle for old blokes and the water is in separate containers. One behind each front seat on the floor.

I didn't have the anti slosh foam in the 60l tank but would in the future.

So after I found a leak in my bladder, I decided to buy a new Boab water tank for this trip. It sits behind the cargo barrier and front of my drawers:



I've put a couple of bags of foam baffling in it, thanks to Oldsalt, and am very happy with the setup.

One problem I have found with the foam though, is it breaks up when travelling on rough roads and I end up with little pieces of foam in the water (which are probably carcinogenic. )

Anyone having this problem? Any thoughts on a solution?

Cheers,
Jon

Sorry to hear about the foam breaking up - I'll keep an eye on mine, sadly of late all my miles seem to be on the highway...
cheers