Water tanks!

[Livelarg]

I have been searching, but havent found anything,

I was wondering if anyone here has installed a water tank on their cruisers. There is a bunch of space where the spare tire was. even a 10-15 gallon tank would be nice, for the shower, cooking and such.

Any one have ideas?

Thanks

 

[BWilliams]

Here's a selection....

http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=54

I have been searching, but havent found anything,

I was wondering if anyone here has installed a water tank on their cruisers. There is a bunch of space where the spare tire was. even a 10-15 gallon tank would be nice, for the shower, cooking and such.

Any one have ideas?

Thanks

 

[PaulyWalnuts]

http://www.thelongranger.com.au/100serieslongrangefueltank.html

Considering installing one when I get a LC200. Might want to contact them about USDM/LHD fitment. But from what I hear from the aussie guys, they're very good products.

 

[lugueto]

A friend of mine designed and made them for LC's. These are made in Venezuela though, i'm not sure how you'd go about purchasing one, but it might give you an idea.

visit @lagartotanks on instagram there are plenty of pictures of the tanks installed on 80s (he had one himself)

He also did the installation using marine shower equipment, with the inlet in the engine bay and the outlet wherever you wanted via a quick release coupling.

The space where the spare tire was is perfect for a gas tank or water tank, I've seen people fit 40L to 180L tanks under there, but I think that's way too much weight hanging behind the truck.

 

[BWilliams]

ARB makes some nice water bladders that could lay in the second row floorboards too.

 

[fog cutter]

any help? http://www.valterra.com/product-category/industrial-products/abs-water-tanks/

 

[ca18_sean]

Another option:

http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/water-solutions.html

 

[Herbie]

any help? http://www.valterra.com/product-category/industrial-products/abs-water-tanks/

I'll add my vote for the Valterra stuff. Since it's ABS it can be "welded" using their solvent glue, so you can put fittings, etc. anywhere you want. Very convenient.

 

[Westy]

I use a Flexitank. I bought it direct from Flexitank in AU. Great product and even better use of space - mounts into rear quarter panel behind factory plastic molding. They have different setups for each vehicle among other options.

http://www.outbackaccessories.com/products/water-tanks

https://ftaustore.com/pages/Contact-us.html

 

[Scrapdaddy]

Check out this place/ States over 500 tank sizes. http://ronco-plastics.net/

 

[toy_tek]

I found a very heavy duty water bladder at West Marine, and thought the price ($70) was very reasonable especially considering the capacity (14.5gal). My plan is to build a cubby (probably from wood) that fits my available space and holds the bladder and a 12v pump. I feel a bladder lends itself to more varied installation options than a fixed tank size.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/lalizas--flexible-water-tanks--P015004229

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Over the years I have use several different types of water storage. I choose not to put all my water in one container for simple reason if there is a failure you have problems. Living in AZ you carry ~5gal of water, at least you should IMO.The two systems I use now are Swiss Army water bladders in our every day and short travel vehicles. There are no tougher bladders I have found. The other are Water Bricks for there size and easily portable. Being portable for ease of use and refilling is a common overlook need if you are traveling on the road.

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

not the most recent photo.
I had the 12.5 gal tank crafted by AT. I made the cage for it from aluminum. I also store 2 rotopax in the vehicle.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/67246-Equipt-s-Land-Cruiser-100-Series/page28 more recent photos.

 

[Bart Miller]

Not a Land Cruiser but A Tacoma. I had a local metal shop make up a stainless steel tank to fit my needs. Might want to look into having this done for your rig.

 

[cwvandy]

Adventure Trailers will build a very durable tank (with baffles) in almost any size or shape. I had them build a large custom tank for the front of the bed of my Tundra that has survived without any issues for 10K+ off-road miles (including the Continental Divide this year). For photos and installation see: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/136352-Custom-Tundra-Bed-Storage-Phase-1
Key is to really securely mount the tank.