Looking for water storage ideas for camping in Jeep

[roaniecowpony]

ya know, ive been tossing around the idea of a pipe and mounting it horizontally on my roll bar.

PVC or ABS is not suitable for potable water.

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[dragoneggs]

PVC or ABS is not suitable for potable water.

Are you sure? PVC is okay to use for residential water supply. Installed a couple myself... to code. The issue is UV exposure and the deterioration over time due to UV exposure so not maybe the best choice depending on your needs.

Check to see that the pipe/container meets NSF requirements if you are overly concerned.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Are you sure? PVC is okay to use for residential water supply. Installed a couple myself... to code. The issue is UV exposure and the deterioration over time due to UV exposure so not maybe the best choice depending on your needs.

Check to see that the pipe/container meets NSF requirements if you are overly concerned.

ABS is absolutely a no-go. The BPA contamination is unacceptable.

PVC is controversial. When kept at temperatures below 50f, still water for less than a day, will not leach Chlorides into water above established limits.

Better to use a HDPE.

 

[jaardappel]

Hey all, I’m looking for water storage ideas for my camping trip that won’t break the bank. I normally camp in my Jeep on an air mattress with my girlfriend and a dog so space is a premium. I’m looking to store about 4-5 gallons.

I have a WaterPort that hooks into my 4Runner's hitch (I don't travel with it on the hitch), provides clean water (3.8 gallons) and also can be pressurized with an integrated hand-pump and has a hose and shower nozzle too. There are lots of options listed here, but if I was re-buying it, I'd get this again because it's been bomb-proof for us as we've moved internationally and use this in the jungle, beach, mountains, etc. in the last 5 years with zero issues so far. You can mount it with a bunch of different options. The only drawback is that it is rigid and doesn't collapse as you use the water. But it is bombproof in my opinion. Good luck to you! Great thread for others to see too!

https://thewaterport.com/product/day-tank/

 

[roaniecowpony]

I started looking again. In the past, I had searched the internet and didn't find good types of tanks. But Jaardappel's post above, started me thinking I'd like something other than the blue cube I've been using for my hunting dogs.

Check these out:
Off-Road Tough Vehicle Water Carrying Tanks | Front Runner | Front Runner (frontrunneroutfitters.com)

For me, I was getting interested in the footwell tank for camping with a large group. Probably overkill to carry 10 gal. But if I were to carry that much water, the rear seat footwell is about the ideal location for 80lbs of water + the tank weight, between the axles and down low.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I have a WaterPort that hooks into my 4Runner's hitch (I don't travel with it on the hitch), provides clean water (3.8 gallons) and also can be pressurized with an integrated hand-pump and has a hose and shower nozzle too. There are lots of options listed here, but if I was re-buying it, I'd get this again because it's been bomb-proof for us as we've moved internationally and use this in the jungle, beach, mountains, etc. in the last 5 years with zero issues so far. You can mount it with a bunch of different options. The only drawback is that it is rigid and doesn't collapse as you use the water. But it is bombproof in my opinion. Good luck to you! Great thread for others to see too!

https://thewaterport.com/product/day-tank/

Also available from Costco online as a member only item for $249 with all the accessories that the manufacturer normally charges extra for.

I'm looking for a tank to mount between the hardtop left rear window and the roll bar brace. Not sure this will fit.

 

[dragoneggs]

Expensive but this looks cool as it has filters for purification, can be pressurized and meets NSF standards...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019G8U95...9f364cc4aceaccc31602e5bbf991&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

[CreepyCrepe]

Turn the air mattress into a water bed!

 

[Cyber_Jeeper]

I have a blue 5 gallon water jug. It has a spout on one end which works well for setting it on a table or rock and filling up bottles or washing hands. It’s a bit big for a single night though so I’m looking for something smaller.

For those who have a collapsible jug, can you still set them on a table and have it stand on its own when using it? Does that change depending whether it’s 100% full or 10% full?

 

[IQ_imbalance]

I thought about buying a couple of aluminum air tanks from Harbor Freight and welding on a filling port and a drain bung as well as some mounting brackets for the roof rack . My welding guy thinks it's doable. This wasn't for potable water per se, was just looking at economical options to the crazy expensive road showers...but with an aluminum tank I don't see why this wouldn't work.

https://www.harborfreight.com/7-gallon-aluminum-air-tank-94801.html

 

[roaniecowpony]

I thought about buying a couple of aluminum air tanks from Harbor Freight and welding on a filling port and a drain bung as well as some mounting brackets for the roof rack . My welding guy thinks it's doable. This wasn't for potable water per se, was just looking at economical options to the crazy expensive road showers...but with an aluminum tank I don't see why this wouldn't work.

https://www.harborfreight.com/7-gallon-aluminum-air-tank-94801.html

Be careful what you store your water in. Do some research before you decide on this route. It may be safe, if you passivate internally and either coat it or do some other conversion surface treatment.

 

[IQ_imbalance]

Be careful what you store your water in. Do some research before you decide on this route. It may be safe, if you passivate internally and either coat it or do some other conversion surface treatment.

Aluminum water tanks have been used on boats for quite awhile. The main concern is chlorine induced corrosion usually from additional chlorine added as a disinfectant. I don't think this will be an issue for short term use (e.g. camping)

 

[roaniecowpony]

Aluminum water tanks have been used on boats for quite awhile. The main concern is chlorine induced corrosion usually from additional chlorine added as a disinfectant. I don't think this will be an issue for short term use (e.g. camping)

The aircraft supply houses like Aircraft Spruce & Specialty carry aluminum etch and alodine products. I've used them in prep for paint on light aircraft. I was thinking the etch would be good for cleaning inside the tank, especially around the welds. I'm not sure on the alodine product. It may be safe as well and it prevents corrosion. Henkel makes Alodine solutions. Maybe their website has something or there may be a technical contact.

 

[Kleiss1]

2.5 gallon jugs from Kroger $5.

 

[CaJLMetalHead]

This is what I did.. I bought a 4 gallon BPA free water tank from expedition one... it has a mounting system similar to the Rotopax tank.. they come in White and black color.. here is the link to their store:

Flat Panel Geri Water Packs | By Expedition One (expeditiononestore.com)

I then made a mounting bracket that is secured with the side roof bolts on one side .. and the other side is secured to the seat belt bolt.. the tank is sandwiched between the rear roof window and the rollbar on the driver side.. so basically it does not take extra space since I used that gap between the rollbar and the roof window to install the tank:

I bought a food grade flexible silicone hose that I attached to the tank and a tap spout like this one

I don't have a good pic of the side of the JL with the water tank installed.. I am asking my friends for a pic.. this is the only one I have for now.. I will update the post once I have more pics..

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