HOT WATER TANK FOR 2021 SUBARU OUTBACK

[L0GG3R_LIFE]

Has anyone ever did this?

I have been wanting to add a water tank to my Outback and all the plug and play tanks out there attach to racks.

My plan is to fabricate an aluminum tank or plastic tank between 8-12 gals and add a 12vdc water pump and 12vdc heating element connected to a thermostat. I want to run the inlet and outlet lines through the wheel well wall and mount through the rear bumper for quick connection without having to open the hatch.

I came across this online but the company does not make custom tanks it runs 500 plus.




L0GG3R_LIVING

 

[RacerAV]

I've seen water tanks that would be WAY cheaper and be pretty close to what youre plan entails! I'll look around too.

 

[smlobx]

I ordered a poly tank from this company and they make all sorts of tanks for a reasonable rate and can put fittings of all sizes just about anywhere you want.
give them a call with your idea and see if they can fabricate something for you.

The Metal Company – Serving the Recreational Vehicle Industry since 1982

www.themetalcompany.com

 

[Victorian]

We have been selling 12v water tanks for years. Although not custom.... Here is what to watch out for:
1. hot water expands and you need to make sure your tank can handle this (you need a release valve also)
2. You need to limit the temperature range to avoid boiling (think about pressure and the danger of that)
3. Needs to be insulated, especially in the spare wheel location. Otherwise you are loosing tons of energy by heating the surrounding metal
4. Pressure test it! Most RV water pumps generate a lot of pressure... Or use a pressure reducer.

Good luck

 

[alia176]

This is an interesting thread but belongs somewhere else!!!