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Water tank location [message #155883] Sun, 08 January 2012 02:30 Go to next message
Adrien G. is currently offline  Adrien G.   United States
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Anyone,

How / or where is the best way (place) to put the water tank in the rear of the coach?

Alongside LP box (how it was), or along the back wall? Pros and cons.

Thanks now for the help.

Adrien & Jenny Genesoto 75 Glenbrook (26-3) Mods LS3.70 FD / Reaction Sys / 80mm Front&Intermidiate / Hydroboost / 16" Tires / Frame Rebuild / Interior Rebuild Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6

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Re: Water tank location [message #155890 is a reply to message #155883] Sun, 08 January 2012 07:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Further back you place it, the more it would effect handling.
Why did you remove it?

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Re: Water tank location [message #155893 is a reply to message #155883] Sun, 08 January 2012 07:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Adrien G. wrote on Sun, 08 January 2012 03:30

How / or where is the best way (place) to put the water tank in the rear of the coach?
Alongside LP box (how it was), or along the back wall? Pros and cons.

As far as handling is concerned that moves the CG of the fresh water tank a few inches only and would be a net nevermind. I found the original position was satisfactory. I rebuilt the drain valve and it works fine now. I redid the plumbing and eliminated the gas cap like filler (see thread on filling water tank with gasoline by helpful friend) I added a line to provide filling the plumbing from an RV antifreeze bottle. Oh, and a new pump.
Its all on my gmcmhphoto site album.

Hardie Johnson "Crashj"
1973 26 foot Glacier, White Thing
Raleigh NC

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Re: Water tank location [message #155898 is a reply to message #155883] Sun, 08 January 2012 09:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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I put mine across the back, Offset a bit from the genny. Doesn't seem to affect handling at all. It is custom made.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=31303&title=water-mods&cat=3625

Adrien G. wrote on Sun, 08 January 2012 01:30

Anyone,

How / or where is the best way (place) to put the water tank in the rear of the coach?

Alongside LP box (how it was), or along the back wall? Pros and cons.

Thanks now for the help.

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
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Re: Water tank location [message #155915 is a reply to message #155883] Sun, 08 January 2012 10:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Adrien G. wrote on Sun, 08 January 2012 00:30

Anyone,

How / or where is the best way (place) to put the water tank in the rear of the coach?

Alongside LP box (how it was), or along the back wall? Pros and cons.

Thanks now for the help.



It mostly depends on what you want to do with the remaining space.

If you are still using the rear area as a seating area, the water tank should be under one of the seats... next to the propane cabinet for the more common "one seat on each side", or across the back on the gaucho type.

If you are moving to a fixed rear bed, I would think that across the back would make it easier to use/access the other space for storage. BUT if you are planning on some type of powered bed lifter... you might need to consider how it would need to be positioned.

Just my thoughts... not from experience.

Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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Re: Water tank location [message #155935 is a reply to message #155883] Sun, 08 January 2012 13:14 Go to previous message
Adrien G. is currently offline  Adrien G.   United States
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(Harry asked, "Why did you remove it?")
I ’m rebuilding the inside, leaky connections, dirty tank,and was a plumbing nightmare.

To all. Thanks for your input. I would like a new custom tank, but this one is usable, and I’m fast approaching my 25K amount. LOL

The tank in the rear location will provide more and better (easier reach) access to the storage under the bed. The connections look to be easier to make also.

Tanks again.

Adrien & Jenny Genesoto 75 Glenbrook (26-3) Mods LS3.70 FD / Reaction Sys / 80mm Front&Intermidiate / Hydroboost / 16" Tires / Frame Rebuild / Interior Rebuild Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6

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