mahon257 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Following a recent visit to see ralphr's most excellent Disco, I've been inspired to make a drinking water tank (based on Ralphs idea's). Step 1: Knock up a steel frame (from 20x20mm box section) Step 2: Thrown in some plywood Step 3: Bung in a "plastimo 100 ltire water bladder" The stroke of genuis (thanks Ralph) is the Plastimo bag. It's obviously desgined for boats, but being a bag, it: a) Will fit the available space you create in your frame, b) Can be easily replaced if damaged c) Can be removed for maintenance / cleaning The steel / plywood frame was created to contain the bag (stop it getting torn by the seats). The frame is in 2 parts - which bolt together - to make installation easier / possible! I've changed the filling pipes since these pics were taken - I now use a "closed system" system approach. Using Hozelock Garden hose connectors, I either fill the main tank from a whale pump in a jerry can, standing on the ground outside the car, or from a normal garden hosepie (if available). Oh, and the 100 ltr bag, actually holds 65 litres (because of the constraints / size of the frame). total cost: £65 for the Plastimo bag, £30 in steel, £20 in wood. Welcome comments etc., Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyb0y Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Well I think it looks v tidy... Job in the town....as they say... Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 ralphr's most excellent Disco ? Nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahon257 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 ralphr's most excellent Disco ? Nice touch Ralphs Disco: http://www.overland-rovers.com/ralphs-pages.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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