M101CDN Trailer mods

[PCRover]

I was planning on a 12V pump to get the water out of either setup. Tanks I have found are anywhere from $90-$190 depending on the size and shape and manufacturer. I am willing to go up to $200 for a good sized tank if that is what it costs. I figure $300 for a tank and pump is a good investment to have 20-30 gallons of water available at the throw of a switch.

Good idea about making the tank (and pump if used) removable to allow full bed usage. I took some inside measurements today and will surfing for tanks that might fit tonight.

 

[ChuckB]

This might be a dumb question, but I'm still a noob so I'm going to have to ask it for my own edification (and hopeful some others :sport_box )

When you guys are talking about water storage in tanks like this, is this drinking water or water for showers, dishes or all of the above??

 

[PCRover]

It could be for everything. My plan is to use it for just about everything (shower, cooking, cleaning, etc) but probably not drinking.

 

[BajaXplorer]

MY answer would be the same as PCRover. We carry plenty of drinking water in the truck, but the water in the tank would have to be drinkable as well.
BX

 

[lowenbrau]

How did the weekend trailer towing go?

Sorry for the slow reply, I havn't been around. The trailer tows well, probably more stable than stock. The tires can catch trees a bit on uber tight trails but that was managable. Thankfully the trail was a bit drier this time.

 

[Mudy_Ovl]

PCRover,
If you haven't found a water tank yet check out www.plastic-mart.com and click on their RV Water tanks. 30Gal (39"x15"x12.5") would fit nicely across the trailer bed. And at $155.00, it is much cheaper than www.watertanks.com. Then you can pick up a 12VDC 2.8 gpm Shurflo water pump for $59.00. Add a little bit for connectors and hosing and you have a great water system for around $250.00 that is removable when you don't need it.

Chris D.

 

[CoastalDefender]

BTT because this is a good build thread.