Water Tank in Caravan

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 16:22

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Water Tank

Water storage is a critical issue for all four wheel drivers. Not only do you need to carry large amounts of fresh water, you also need 2 alternate supplies in case of contamination from one source.

kevmac....(WA)

I know this sounds like a stupid question, but should my water tank have a plug fitted at the fill spout, or be left open?? If plugged will that necessarily affect the operation of my 12 v water pump?

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Reply By: Roughasguts - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 16:30

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 16:30

NaH they don't need a plug theres a breather in there for filling.

Cheers.

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Reply By: Keir & Marg - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 16:31

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 16:31

Normally they are fitted with a plug to stop insects, etc getting in. The tank has a separate air breather so that air can enter when you are pumping water out of the tank, either manually or using an electric pump.

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Reply By: kevmac....(WA) - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 16:38

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 16:38

Thanks for such quick response ppl ! Is appreciated

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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 18:06

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 18:06

To make a plug for the filler neck buy a plastic chair foot the correct size to be a snug fit and screw a stainless self tapper about 50mm long into the centre of it so you have a handle to remove it when necessary.
Using corks or rubber plugs they tend to soften and stick over time where the plastic chair foot works well.

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