Water Storage in a Body Channel?

[dbolton]

Java - I'm confused, or maybe I'm not understanding how you're planning on plumbing these bladders, but why do they need to be ventilated? With the flexible bladder, the container just shrinks to accomodate the volume of liquid contained...

As far as cleaning/airing out when not in service, I don't know...compressed air thru the fill line? Make 'em dismountable so they can be cleaned and dried? Don't worry about it, cause they're protected from UV?

Dan

 

[robert]

I don't think those collapsing tanks will work- all of them that I've seen have been pretty thin material.

I still think some sort of bladder that you could detach would be the best way to go. It's going to have to have a heavy outer covering to protect it as it jostles around. The only other idea I have is a PVC storage tube but I doubt you could mount that up easily or that it would hold enough to make it worth the trouble.

 

[java]

i have one MSR bag that im going to play with for now. the material is pretty think and is a codura type fabric on the outside. i need to have it pumped out so i still am not sure how well a pump will work without a vented bag.

 

[devinsixtyseven]

there are a few services that make stainless containers in custom sizes, and you can get marine bladders in various sizes. i'm actually thinking about putting either a baffled aluminum or stainless storage box between the cab and the sliders, or an aluminum box with a flexible bladder so the water wont come out if the box takes an accidental hit.

personally, i dont like the idea of putting water up high because of the impact to c/g, nor behind the axle as it's cantilevered weight.

i do like the idea of water in the cabin. i think there's adequate space i could put 10-15 gallons easily under/around the back seat, which keeps the weight low and the water as liquid...i think it'd freeze if it's exposed in cold weather, but if it's over the tranny tunnel in the cab it'll stay above freezing unless it's sitting for days. also, it keeps the weight between the axles rather than hanging off the back.

glad to see people are still talking about this...i think there are better, more efficient ways to carry extra fluids than a dozen scepter cans! they just require a lot more effort and modification.

i decided on my truck the dead air space in the back will be better served as space for dual batteries and auxilary fuel, and the space in the cab would be better for water...

-sean