M-416 Water Tank

boctor12 · 02-18-08, 11:13 PM

I recently purchased one of those 16 gal water tanks on ebay for my M-416 and I am scoping out those Shurflo water pumps. I plan on mounting it underneath, in front of the axle. I was curious what type of faucets and accessieries everyone is using on there trailers. I have seen a few people purchase the same tanks. Just trying to get some ideas.
Accessieries

Bucky'sRig · 02-20-08, 02:12 PM

Great Question - I'm in the same boat, getting my head around appropriate fittings, hand vs electric pump, removability from trailer, etc. I'm looking forward to hearing from someone with the courage to start something before having all the answers. This must be why I never get anything done.

boctor12 · 02-20-08, 11:24 PM

Well, I have a few ideas my self. I am going to mount it underneath the tub and build a custom frame to help protect it and provide a place to mount a 2.0 GPM Shurflo pump. I plan on running the piping to the edge of the tub and stub them with those quick connect fittings. I plan on getting a pressure hose with the quick connectors and maybe a portable stainless steel bar cart/sink I saw on ebay with quick connector as well.

Bucky'sRig · 02-21-08, 09:39 AM

Sounds like a sweet set up Boctor; the pressure fittings I think would give you a lot of flexibility for different accouterments. I'm looking at a simple water storage solution for week long back country camping. Sinks, showers, etc. would be cool, but mostly just need to be able to pump it out into a pan or bottle. I also want it removable for when I use the trailer for other things.

Just looking for ideas I guess...thanks for yours. -Scott

SAR_Squid79 · 02-27-08, 09:04 PM

Can you post a link for the water tank you purchased?

For my trailer build (in progress) - I was looking into a 26 gallon tank (26 Gallon Utility Tank (A-SP0026-RT)), and I was thinking of mounting it in the trailer, tipped at an angle, and just making it gravity fed, with a little spigot on the outside of the trailer. This would be a very simple and cost effective solution, and with 26 Gallons, I'd think you'd get pretty decent pressure.

lx450landcruiser · 02-27-08, 09:24 PM

I have a 30gal poly tank with a shurflow 2.9 gpm

boctor12 · 02-28-08, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAR_Squid79

Can you post a link for the water tank you purchased?

For my trailer build (in progress) - I was looking into a 26 gallon tank (26 Gallon Utility Tank (A-SP0026-RT)), and I was thinking of mounting it in the trailer, tipped at an angle, and just making it gravity fed, with a little spigot on the outside of the trailer. This would be a very simple and cost effective solution, and with 26 Gallons, I'd think you'd get pretty decent pressure.

Here is the link for the tank i bought.

eBay Motors: 16 gallon Fresh water tank, Camper RV Horse Trailer (item 270214178256 end time Feb-29-08 09:22:14 PST)

battle cruiser · 02-29-08, 10:17 PM

Hello...

I just bought a pump today at Harbor Freight...12 volt, 260 gph... it was like $30

I am planning on rigging it to a shower head and a 5 gallon paint bucket for hosing off after surfing...I'll let you know how it goes...I'm planning on attacking it this weekend and posting the results on the 60 forum...

alia176 · 03-05-08, 09:34 AM

I too have a Shurflo 2.8 gpm pump and was looking into a fawcett option until I found out their prices! Wow!! So, I went cheap with a simple garden fawcett on/off valve at the end of a short garden hose as my fawcett. Pic Cheesy but it works!

For hot water, I simply recirc the water back into the tank after it goes through a Coleman on demand hot water heater for about six minutes. This heats the water up for showering, washing dishes, etc.. My tank is 15 gallon also.

Cheers.

02-18-08, 11:13 PM	#1
boctor12 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 55	M-416 Water Tank I recently purchased one of those 16 gal water tanks on ebay for my M-416 and I am scoping out those Shurflo water pumps. I plan on mounting it underneath, in front of the axle. I was curious what type of faucets and accessieries everyone is using on there trailers. I have seen a few people purchase the same tanks. Just trying to get some ideas. Accessieries

02-27-08, 09:04 PM	#5
SAR_Squid79 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA TLCA# 17716 Posts: 151	Can you post a link for the water tank you purchased? For my trailer build (in progress) - I was looking into a 26 gallon tank (26 Gallon Utility Tank (A-SP0026-RT)), and I was thinking of mounting it in the trailer, tipped at an angle, and just making it gravity fed, with a little spigot on the outside of the trailer. This would be a very simple and cost effective solution, and with 26 Gallons, I'd think you'd get pretty decent pressure. __________________ ~Jamie 2000 TRD 4WD PreRunner Supercharged, Locked, Armored. Mountain - she can crawl it. Ass - She can haul it.

02-27-08, 09:24 PM	#6
lx450landcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bellingham wa/prescott az Posts: 2,368	I have a 30gal poly tank with a shurflow 2.9 gpm __________________ 1996 LX450 ARB, dual batteries, remote starter, 760 watt sub woofer, in dash CB, Custom switch pannel, cut and turn mod, magnaflow, custom rear bumper, rock lights, 2.5 lift, snorkle. clear side lights, CSC alum spacers, 33s, and more to come.

03-05-08, 09:34 AM	#9
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,379 Blog Entries: 1	I too have a Shurflo 2.8 gpm pump and was looking into a fawcett option until I found out their prices! Wow!! So, I went cheap with a simple garden fawcett on/off valve at the end of a short garden hose as my fawcett. Pic Cheesy but it works! For hot water, I simply recirc the water back into the tank after it goes through a Coleman on demand hot water heater for about six minutes. This heats the water up for showering, washing dishes, etc.. My tank is 15 gallon also. Cheers. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

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02-20-08, 02:12 PM	#2
Bucky'sRig IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 12	Great Question - I'm in the same boat, getting my head around appropriate fittings, hand vs electric pump, removability from trailer, etc. I'm looking forward to hearing from someone with the courage to start something before having all the answers. This must be why I never get anything done.

02-20-08, 11:24 PM	#3
boctor12 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 55	Well, I have a few ideas my self. I am going to mount it underneath the tub and build a custom frame to help protect it and provide a place to mount a 2.0 GPM Shurflo pump. I plan on running the piping to the edge of the tub and stub them with those quick connect fittings. I plan on getting a pressure hose with the quick connectors and maybe a portable stainless steel bar cart/sink I saw on ebay with quick connector as well.

02-21-08, 09:39 AM	#4
Bucky'sRig IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 12	Sounds like a sweet set up Boctor; the pressure fittings I think would give you a lot of flexibility for different accouterments. I'm looking at a simple water storage solution for week long back country camping. Sinks, showers, etc. would be cool, but mostly just need to be able to pump it out into a pan or bottle. I also want it removable for when I use the trailer for other things. Just looking for ideas I guess...thanks for yours. -Scott

02-29-08, 10:17 PM	#8
battle cruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Encinitas, California Posts: 20	Hello... I just bought a pump today at Harbor Freight...12 volt, 260 gph... it was like $30 I am planning on rigging it to a shower head and a 5 gallon paint bucket for hosing off after surfing...I'll let you know how it goes...I'm planning on attacking it this weekend and posting the results on the 60 forum...