Footwell water tank in a D3

[Aussie Jeepster]

I'm exploring better water carrying solutions than 20L jerry cans, and am currently looking at 2 tanks made by Boab.
They have a 40L unit which appears to fit almost perfectly, based on their measurements, and a 55L unit which might fit.
Does anyone have one of these on the floor behind the front seats???
I won't be carrying anyone in the back on any trips, so footwell access is not an issue.
If someone has one of these, or similar, I'd really appreciate some feedback - and I'm really not interested in the "bladder" type water bags after a less than happy experience :<(((
Thanks
Alan

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[Arapiles]

How would you secure them?

[Bulletman]

I had the square 1 in my D2 when we did the Canning Stock Route years ago. secured to the cargo barrier with the second row seats removed , and fitted a hand pump to the cargo barrier just inside passenger rear door , the type you see on camper trailers .

Only real issue we had was the fitting off the bottom is not that well protected and trying to fill it up from the bore using a bucket was a adventure. Completed the trip with no problems.

I did look at the other type in your picture but decided having to draw water from both side didn't suit me .

Bulletman

[Aussie Jeepster]

How would you secure them?

If it fits, I'll figure that out later!

[Aussie Jeepster]

Went down to my local Autobahn store this morning and they had one in stock - surprise!
Took it out and trial fitted it, and it fits like a glove. Even when I put my Engel back between the 2 2nd row seats, it will fit.
It does have fixings on the end of the tank, and I'll secure it to a seat frame, but with the front seats back against it, and the fridge on the other side, I doubt that anything will move it!
But I'll secure it just in case.

[josh.huber]

Went down to my local Autobahn store this morning and they had one in stock - surprise!
Took it out and trial fitted it, and it fits like a glove. Even when I put my Engel back between the 2 2nd row seats, it will fit.
It does have fixings on the end of the tank, and I'll secure it to a seat frame, but with the front seats back against it, and the fridge on the other side, I doubt that anything will move it!
But I'll secure it just in case.

What a great outcome!

[Aussie Jeepster]

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and here it is. The fridge will just fit in the space where it normally lives.

[rocket rod]

Often wondered how the water got from one side to the other with the big arch in the way. Does it have an internal pipe to siphon it accross?

[Aussie Jeepster]

Often wondered how the water got from one side to the other with the big arch in the way. Does it have an internal pipe to siphon it accross?

There are outlets on both sides. I'm guessing when one side empties, you go to the other side!
all I want is to go away and try it!!!!!!!!!

[josh.huber]

So many options for sending water each way, In case you had your kitchen on one side.
I actually like it that way. In theory like having reserve on a trail bike fuel tank