Water Tank for a Jimny

[Squik]

I've built myself a drawer/cupboard system for the back of the Jimny and have been going nuts trying to find a water tank to fit a compartment.

Would prefer a gravity feed Flexitank type setup, so I can just pull it out when not needed and utilise the space. I've had a really helpful guy from Kulluyne Campers come up with a solution, but it involves pumps and taps and permanent fitment, hoping to avoid this though.

I need a maximum size of 42cmW x 75cmL x 20cmH - so the Engel will fit in beside it. I've emailed and rang a few places with sizing details, but the response has been slow to say the least, and is quite offputting.

I rang one guy from a well known franchise this morning and was asked if I took the measurements correctly and I may want to ask my husband to check them as they didn't sound right.
I told him I knew what the little marks on a tape measure were, told him to shove one up his arse and hung up. Head Office is gonna get a call Monday

Any ideas? As usual, being a Zook, not much room to work with.

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Why hasn't anyone come up with a range of generic bag/tanks? I was just hunting around and found those Solar Showers. Gravity feed with a good filler cap and a hose/shower rose attached.....all for around $15.00.

Makes you think, a slighter heavier plastic, lengthen the hose slightly and whack a tap on the end.
Sell them in 20, 30, 40 litre sizes.....they'd fit behind a seat, in a drawer etc....you could just roll it up and stash it when not in use.......surely some entrepreneur could get something going? Keep them under $100.....and you'd blitz the market.

[nicbeer]

U can get the flexi tanks from arb i think lay flat behind seats and that.

Nic

[Eagle]

Give Opposite Lock a call in Brookevale. They should be able to help you as Opposite Lock had a similar enquiry about a month ago

[CHOPS1]

be careful with the opposite lock ones, i know someone with one and they cant get rid of the plastic taste! its been washed with all sorts of things and its over a year old and still the water tastes like plastic!


Chop

[nicbeer]

Have a look at camping stores for what they wash out the bladder packs out with, should work.

Nic

[noelb1]

contact matt at metalcraft in penrith they will make you a tank to fit anywhere you want for similar price to a plastic one but with out the taste.

[gecko270]

Can you show us what you've done with the back of the Jimny Squik? I'm half way through some drawers for mine and would love to see what others have done. Great idea for the water tank too.

[Squik]

Will post up some pics in the next couple of days, be mindful that it's still a bit away from being finished.

I'm the one who has been speaking to O/L, who have been great, but they don't have what I need.
I'm really after a flexible-type system, no dramas with plumbing and can be pulled out.

The box/drawer system in the back has a specific space requirement for the tank, so it sits under the floor of the unit (raised floor) and doesn't use up too much space.

[cj]

This company was mentioned on another forum with respect to custom made water tanks and not having the taste problems of some. May be worth checking out.

http://www.fabricsolutions.com.au/productsNew.htm

[Triangle]

If you don't have the original rear muffler on anymore, what about fitting a water tank in that space and running a filler and tap out through holes in the bumper? could get at least 20L i'd reckon...

[RAT]

try some camping stores that stock sea to summit gear. http://www.seatosummit.com.au/showdetail.php?Code=A2LT
it may only be 10lt but they take up very little space when not in use and cost around $25 but if you want a cheaper option use old wine casts, but you will have to drink the wine out of them first.

[Bad JuJu]

Multiple 4l wine bladders OR get the bulk milk or postmix syrup bags (holda 10 L well the milk ones do).

[=SKB=]

Umm you can buy 10L plastic containers of water from Woolies for like $8. They have a despenser on them and are reusable. I grab one everytime I go camping or on a long wheeling trip. Not sure why you'd want anything else. Especially if you want it removable.