Water Bladder iin rear of LWB

[Walker]

I was thinking of installing a water bladder in the space left when you pull out the 3rd row seats. Someone posted up a pic of this a while back but I can't remember where it was.

I noticed that "Flexitanks" have a 90l bladder which is meant for the underfloor of the Pajero. Does anyone know if this means in the space where the 3rd row seats are? I measured it up and the length and width are correct but there is not enough deapth. I am guessing that you would need to remove the plast insert. Does this make sense? Has anyone done it?

http://www.flexitank.com.au/4wdflexitanksaustralia.asp

[jmi]

I have been thinking of doing the same Adam.

Here is the post by the way
http://140.99.20.180/forum/showthrea...walkers&page=2
Was in yours

I was thinking of getting a couple of 20L water bladders/containers as that would be plenty for the trips i do (about 40L).

But that 90L looks nice, just fill it up enough for what you need.
Any idea on a price?

I have been looking at the pumps, they seem to start at about $80.
I am going to look into a manual hand pump, they might be a little cheaper.

Let us know how you go anyway.

Josh

[Walker]

I have emailed flexitank to see what they recomend for getting the water out. If you could have just a gravity fed hose it would be easiest but since the bladder is down low it might not be possible

I installed my own 12v water pump in my trailer (like the one in the picture) but I think that might be a bit much. Those pumps are very suceptable to any gunk in the water so you should always run them with a good filter which then takes up mkore space and gives you something else that could leak.

I think a hand pump is probably easiest, just a matter of finding a good easy to get to but out of the way mounting spot.

[jmi]

Yeah ok thats good to know then, re - 12v pumps.
I was thinking of the old caravan type pumps (see pic) and making up a little wooden box to mount it in.
But need to give it some more thought etc...

[Schniff]

I also intend on getting the flexi tank and mounting a 12volt pump to the ORS drawer system that I also inted to get. No idea of what pump to use - I just want something that wont break. Will be keen to see what you guys do.

[AdrianLR]

I used one of these pumps from Whitworths in the camper - cheap and cheerful. Although not self-priming, if you mount it below the bladder (possibly in the space for the jack) then the residual water in the line would be enough to prime.

12V pump

I decided against a bladder on the basis of cost and that 4 10L plastic containers fitted into the space nicely. This has the advantage that if I have to fill up at a questionable source then the whole lot doesn't get contaminated. I have a fifth container with a tap and refill this one from the stored ones. I designed the storage system so that I could get into the well but a bladder would be the only choice if your draws don't allow this easily.

90L/kg is a lot to have hanging behind the axle - do you have polyairs or HD suspension?

Adrian

[Walker]

Yes, I have a HD suspension and will aslo be installing polyairs. The weight is not that bad when you consider most vehicles have a 90l fuel tank in that space.

I don't like the idea of mounting anything under the bladder. I think I would also add some type of lining in the area just to make sure there was no rubbing.

I like the idea of the single bladder because it makes it a lot easier to fill and I will be installing drawers over the area so I want to be able to fill it up without having to access the area.

I would recommend using a pmp like this.

http://www.caravansplus.com.au/catal...oducts_id=1335

It is a bit more expensive but is self priming up to 5m and has a pressure switch built in.

The ore I think about it the more I like the idea of a 12v pump. (I change my mind easily). I plan to get some drawers fromTrek Tech in SA. They are only $1095 delivered to Melbourne and the removeable panels on the side will be perfect for storing the pump