Hi all; Our 320lt alloy water tank has cracked and split for the last time, I'm getting sick of paying good money to have it spot wielded, then filling it up to find another leak.
the tank measures 200cm long, 40cm wide, 40cm high and fits into the boot of our motorhome bus.
So I've been looking at getting a 300lt TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) water bladder to go into the tank.
I was wondering if anyone out there has got a CUSTOM made bladder? Where'd you get it? How much did it cost?
Please don't bother commenting about any poly van tanks, I'll just delete them and I'm not interested in any other sort of tank unless it meets the above dimensions.
If you can't find a bladder, get a tank made from stainless steel. Aluminium alloy tanks for fuel or water will always crack when subjected to vibration.... Unless strap secured with plenty of vibration insulation between the strap and the tank.
I hope this post meets your specifications for replies, if not.. just delete it.....
-- Edited by 03_troopy on Sunday 1st of June 2014 05:58:18 PM
oldbobsbus said
07:17 PM Jun 1, 2014
I always put tanks from THIS crew in all the motorhomes I have built and to date have never had a problem and they make them to your specs..
Ohhh and BTW how do you delete someone elses post..
russhenn said
08:13 PM Jun 1, 2014
Thanks Earl.. Awaiting a reply from them for 3 days now...
Thanks Troopy ..... SS is a bit out of the price range
Thanks Bob, could be a goer depending on price, and I gottya...hehehe
And I found Fleximate, emailed them still waiting
solo nomad said
08:18 PM Jun 1, 2014
i am currently running 2 bladders with no problems what so ever
i have an additional 55lt water bladder behind my seats (available off the shelf for hilux dual cabs but fits most
i also have a 70lt custom made diesel bladder made by matt at fleximake in dandenong in melbourne
main bladder is 1000gsm with a 900gsm protective cover around it at my request to add protection over corrugations www.fleximake.com.au/
cost was $330 inc gst
very happy with both as currently on an open end trip up in the gulf
hope this helps
russhenn said
08:25 PM Jun 1, 2014
Thanks Baz thats the sort of answer, I was hoping for. I'm now to them, just awaiting a reply.....
solo nomad said
08:31 PM Jun 1, 2014
no problem
matt will make any thing any size you wish and easy to deal with
i am half way along the savannah way at the moment and both bladders have preformed without issue
i didn't want to carry a big heavy auxiliary tank around empty most of the time only to use it on occasions or sell the vehicle and you lose it
this option allows me to keep both bladder should i upgrade the vehicle at some point
wanderer51957 said
06:28 PM Jun 17, 2014
I agree with Baz as I bought 2 x 200 litre bladders from them and they advertise the same price if you want to have it custom build as long as they don't use anymore material then the standard size ones they sell. Mine are 1350 long x about 600 wide x 400 high. Came with filling fitting, hose and tap. I planned on putting both on top of my trailer but now plan on only 1 and put the other under the trailer in a custom build box to house it, and the same goes for the top. One day I may get another one before heading out to where the water is not available too readily.
russhenn said
08:08 PM Jun 19, 2014
Thanks all, we have a bladder from Fleximake, made and fitted. When I'm in a pc friendly area, I will post some pics.
Russ and Shenni.
Hi all;
Our 320lt alloy water tank has cracked and split for the last time, I'm getting sick of paying good money to have it spot wielded, then filling it up to find another leak.
the tank measures 200cm long, 40cm wide, 40cm high and fits into the boot of our motorhome bus.
So I've been looking at getting a 300lt TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) water bladder to go into the tank.
I was wondering if anyone out there has got a CUSTOM made bladder? Where'd you get it? How much did it cost?
Please don't bother commenting about any poly van tanks, I'll just delete them and I'm not interested in any other sort of tank unless it meets the above dimensions.
Thanks Russ
Have you Googled your question? Have a look at this...one of many http://liquidcontainment.com.au/cartpage/viewproduct/31/Custom-made-TPU-Water-Bladders-
Good Luck!
If you can't find a bladder, get a tank made from stainless steel. Aluminium alloy tanks for fuel or water will always crack when subjected to vibration.... Unless strap secured with plenty of vibration insulation between the strap and the tank.
I hope this post meets your specifications for replies, if not.. just delete it.....
-- Edited by 03_troopy on Sunday 1st of June 2014 05:58:18 PM
I always put tanks from THIS crew in all the motorhomes I have built and to date have never had a problem and they make them to your specs..
Ohhh and BTW how do you delete someone elses post..
Thanks Troopy ..... SS is a bit out of the price range
Thanks Bob, could be a goer depending on price, and I gottya...hehehe
And I found Fleximate, emailed them still waiting
i have an additional 55lt water bladder behind my seats (available off the shelf for hilux dual cabs but fits most
i also have a 70lt custom made diesel bladder made by matt at fleximake in dandenong in melbourne
main bladder is 1000gsm with a 900gsm protective cover around it at my request to add protection over corrugations
www.fleximake.com.au/
cost was $330 inc gst
very happy with both as currently on an open end trip up in the gulf
hope this helps
no problem
matt will make any thing any size you wish and easy to deal with
i am half way along the savannah way at the moment and both bladders have preformed without issue
i didn't want to carry a big heavy auxiliary tank around empty most of the time only to use it on occasions or sell the vehicle and you lose it
this option allows me to keep both bladder should i upgrade the vehicle at some point