Custom water tanks

rb70383

Observer
. Anyone know of a place that can mold custom tanks? I am building the sides of a ramcharger to be flush with the wheelwells. The tanks will be behind these new sides. Basic calculations is about 6 gal. I have found some that would fit but not make the most of the space. Being a ramcharger isn't very big especially since I need to keep the back seat, I would like to have the tank make the most of the space.
Also plan is for 2 tanks. Not sure if I will run them in parallel or keep them isolated for now. Is one way better or perfected? They will be used for potable water only.
 

rxinhed

Dirt Guy
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Not much room? This is cavernous compared to my Raider. I have a 14-gallon rectangular water tank that I am considering placing behind the rear seat. The tank will be opposite my drawer set and below the platform, plumbed through a pump to my sink. Or, I can build in my 30-gallon RV tank. My plan is to dedicate the cargo area behind the seat to the camping gear, not personnel.
 

sixbennetts

Adventurer
Google for marine tanks. I had one roto-molded for my old boat. They even put the right size fittings where I wanted them. Sorry, don't remember where it was.
 

rb70383

Observer
Google for marine tanks. I had one roto-molded for my old boat. They even put the right size fittings where I wanted them. Sorry, don't remember where it was.

Was looking at marine tanks too. roto-molded. That was the term I couldnt remember for them. Thanks will look. If you happen to remember lmk.


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Not much room? This is cavernous compared to my Raider. I have a 14-gallon rectangular water tank that I am considering placing behind the rear seat. The tank will be opposite my drawer set and below the platform, plumbed through a pump to my sink. Or, I can build in my 30-gallon RV tank. My plan is to dedicate the cargo area behind the seat to the camping gear, not personnel.

Ok well it does have a bit of room. yes. My plan is to be able to sleep back there if needed, or weather dictates. Looking at some minivan 2nd row seats but after some measuring the RC seat seems to fold down flatter.

Idea is for the platform to be even with the wheelwells, push the seats forward and I fit. On the sides behind the wheelwells to the rear hatch is where I am planning for the tanks. Roughly a 10" bottom with a 45^ angle to the front (about what the wheelwell is) to a 20" top about 18" tall and around 9" deep (from the metal wall to be about flush with the wheelwell, keeping the full width between the wells) Gear will go in the back, but with the seat folded down, (not down then forward) a platform will goto the back of the front seats. The tanks will be covered by new side panels as well. If it was just gear it would be easier. Also the tire is getting relocated to a rear tire carrier. Not my perferred but I want the room inside plus I have heard a 35" wont exactly fit in the rear. Maybe if the tire isnt sitting on the bracket on the floor, but sitting next to it on the floor. One other thing is I would like to swap out the roof vent for a fantastic fan or similar.

I like your ideas. Definately keep us updated. I have seen your thread. Nice to see other RC's

What size tire is that in there? Planning on no more than 35" with a 4" lift.
 

rb70383

Observer
I have seen the plsticc fabricated tanks. I am expecting them to be expensive. Wont know unless I actually do contact them. I figured there might have been something out there already. I like esh's uncles thread and looking into that option as well. Need to price shop between the 2 options.
 

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