Water tank in rear well

[Jonno WA]

Hi all.
Had a quick 'man look search' through the threads to see if I can find anything about fitting a water tank into the third row seat well (NX) - no luck so apologies if this has already been raised.

Considering a CAMEC tank similar to the one in the link - would prefer this over a bladder that some PJ owners have installed.

Having a custom drawer system built over that and would like that installed prior. Has anyone on here fitted a plastic water tank into the rear and have any advise/suggestions?

TIA.
Jonno.

[Fooz]

Hi all.
Had a quick 'man look search' through the threads to see if I can find anything about fitting a water tank into the third row seat well (NX) - no luck so apologies if this has already been raised.

Considering a CAMEC tank similar to the one in the link - would prefer this over a bladder that some PJ owners have installed.

Having a custom drawer system built over that and would like that installed prior. Has anyone on here fitted a plastic water tank into the rear and have any advise/suggestions?

TIA.
Jonno.

Abbertanks in Burpengary QLD make a hard plastic custom tank to fit there. I have one in my NX but haven't finished the install yet & will also be puting a drawer system over the top. The jack holder needs a bit of a bend so the tank sits properly & I am going to put foam under to make it sit snug.

[nj swb]

I have a 70 litre tank in the rear footwell of my NT, installed by the previous owner - I expect it's from Abbertanks.

I have a simple gravity feed / syphon system that works well enough for me, and I'm generally pretty happy with it.

However, on a recent Simpson Crossing, I quickly became aware of the significant amount of weight I was carrying behind the rear axle - water tank, auxiliary fuel tank, and custom wooden storage system including fridge and most of my recovery gear. Under certain circumstances (that were far too common) all the mass at the rear would set up a "pendulum" effect that was too much for my rear suspension. So I had to go very slow until track conditions changed again.

Not a show stopper, and certainly not a reason to avoid putting a water tank there, but in front of the rear axle would be a better position - in an ideal world.

[Georgie]

Hi all.
Had a quick 'man look search' through the threads to see if I can find anything about fitting a water tank into the third row seat well (NX) - no luck so apologies if this has already been raised.

Considering a CAMEC tank similar to the one in the link - would prefer this over a bladder that some PJ owners have installed.

Having a custom drawer system built over that and would like that installed prior. Has anyone on here fitted a plastic water tank into the rear and have any advise/suggestions?

TIA.
Jonno.

Hi Jonno
I just sold a 70ltr one today with pump for $100.00 it was an Abber you must have missed my Stuff for sale ad on this forum have a look I still have stuff for sale
Cheers
Georgie

[Mundy55]

I installed a 45L custom designed Abber tank in my rear footwell together with a pump. I made a platform contoured to the shape of the footwell for the tank and pump to be located on, with cushioning above the tank to stop it bouncing. I have also located my Intervolt battery controller in the rear footwell.

The 45L tank is a compromise for weight and space. I can still access my jack if needs be. I access the footwell via a cut out in the drawer system base under the fridge slide. The water tank sits to the rhs of the footwell and has its fill point on the lhs of the top of the tank. The vent and takeoff are also on the lhs of the tank.

[Scouter1]

+1 for Abber tanks

Just wrote up my Abber tank install in build thread https://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum...3&postcount=42

Cheers,
Stephen

[Mananan]

I have a 70 litre tank in the rear footwell of my NT, installed by the previous owner - I expect it's from Abbertanks.

I have a simple gravity feed / syphon system that works well enough for me, and I'm generally pretty happy with it.

However, on a recent Simpson Crossing, I quickly became aware of the significant amount of weight I was carrying behind the rear axle - water tank, auxiliary fuel tank, and custom wooden storage system including fridge and most of my recovery gear. Under certain circumstances (that were far too common) all the mass at the rear would set up a "pendulum" effect that was too much for my rear suspension. So I had to go very slow until track conditions changed again.

Not a show stopper, and certainly not a reason to avoid putting a water tank there, but in front of the rear axle would be a better position - in an ideal world.

Had the same “overhung weight issue “ which was simply solved by fitting airlifters. Relatively inexpensive....

[sharkcaver]

"airlifters" may help the suspension, but it wont solve the pendulum effect. I'm with NJ on this. Whenever I go away, the weight in the rear is scary. I was regularly lifting front wheels, particularly when ascending inclines due to the weight in the rear as seen here:

https://youtu.be/0CErTQwUSZM?t=4m21s

Dolium/Boab do a footwell tank that I reckon would be a much better proposition.

http://www.dolium.com.au/Retail_Catalogue/WTP40FW_item.html

I did look into it once and something tells me it wouldn't quite fit without removal of the rear seats?? I really need to look into removing these seats for those longer trips and get some of that weight forward. That said, 40L of water would last me a month - I really don't need to carry that much even for month long trips.

[Kingbrown]

That said, 40L of water would last me a month - I really don't need to carry that much even for month long trips.

Why are we not surprised ?

[old Jack]

Alternatively there is a 42 litre vertical tank that will fit on the forward side of the cargo barrier and behind the 2nd row of seats on the PB/PC Challenger.

http://www.dolium.com.au/retail_catalogue/WTP48V_item.html?ref_cat_id=Water_Tanks___Accessories

The Challenger is narrower than a Pajero so no width problems but I do not know the amount of room between the seats and the cargo barrier. Advantage of these tanks is the weight is just forward of the rear axle and you do not really need a pump. When you have pumped water you tend to use much more (wastage mainly), my storage system has been designed to take 1, 2 and up to 3 of these tanks but I have never bothered fitting any as we carry only 2x15 litre plastic jerry's for washing water and cask spring water for drinking. Best water saving device is a hand spray bottle, you use much less water.

OJ.

[Kingbrown]

What OJ said.



Vertical tank attached to the cargo barrier in a Challenger needs to be raised at least 100mm in order for the tank cutouts to clear the wheelarch trims. Top of the tank ends up at the same height as the top of the 2nd row seats, so rear vision isn't obstructed.

A Pajero's extra width might be just enough to make raising un-necessary.

Gravity feed has been perfectly adequate for my needs.

[sharkcaver]

Why are we not surprised ?

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Lol....


yes, OJ I should have mentioned the vertical tank as well. I cant fit one in mine, so I forgot to mention that option. A mate has one and it suits his needs well and like said, gravity feed is simples! Getting back to weight distribution, the footwell tank is still the better option, however it does consume some useable space, partly why the rear storage well is ideal for that, but it does come with a rear axle weight distribution penalty. The 5L garden sprayer with a a shower rose on the end makes a great bush shower. I use about 2L a shower with that - but I don't wash me feet, ey KB

[brendansando]

Hi all

About a year after ordering my 70l Abber tank I finally made some time working with dad to install the tank into the 3rd row seat well.

Details have been posted here.

cheers
Brendan