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07-25-2014, 06:24 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 27' Overlander
1996 34' Excella
Florida Panhandle
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2014
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What is this thing???
After we found a leak and removed some of the rotten wood sub floor from our '77 Overlander this canister appeared. We can't see how it is connected or if there are any lines attached to it. We can't see it from underneath without removing aluminum sheeting. We are trying to avoid removing and replacing any additional flooring which would give us a better look at it so I wonder if anyone can tell me what they think it is. It is metal and appears to a tank of some sort was added with straps holding it on. It is about 3 feet in front of where you walk in the door, near the front. Any one have any idea? 
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07-25-2014, 06:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 25' International
Van Wert
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 140
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Nope!!!
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07-25-2014, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master 
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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pressure water tank, under the floor rather than above?
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
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Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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07-25-2014, 06:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,668
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Water system accumulator? Get a mechanics inspection mirror and see if there are water lines back in there.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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07-25-2014, 07:47 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Did your trailer have disc brakes? It could be a vacuum reservoir for the booster.
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07-25-2014, 07:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,320
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Definitely not original equipment. If you have one of those articulated inspection cameras, poke it in around it and see what is plumbed into it. I just saw your "floor rot" post, maybe the trailer itself is not the "time capsule", but that thing is!
That hole you have cut in your floor is really big! Note that there are bolts that connect your shell to your frame that pass through your subfloor under the walls. Even if all you want to do is patch that section, you will need to open up the wall in that area to get at those bolts, and you will have to dig into the bellypan as well, to get to the other side of the bolts.
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07-26-2014, 11:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2006
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07-26-2014, 03:51 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 27' Overlander
1996 34' Excella
Florida Panhandle
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2014
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You guys are great. We still aren't sure but when it cools off we'll get all up in there and let you know when we figure it out
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The Evans' Family
Florida Panhandle
1977 Overlander / 27' ~ The Attitude Adjuster
1997 Airstream Excella / 34' ~ The Sane Asylum
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07-26-2014, 05:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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Alien safe house (airstream) the canister is the self destruct device used to prevent the discovery of aliens (I watch H2). Don't push any buttons please we could have a major issue! My bet is a filter.
Cliff
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07-26-2014, 05:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 27' Overlander
1996 34' Excella
Florida Panhandle
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 396
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Haha. That is possible but I'm hoping for the theory it's loaded with $50's!
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The Evans' Family
Florida Panhandle
1977 Overlander / 27' ~ The Attitude Adjuster
1997 Airstream Excella / 34' ~ The Sane Asylum
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07-26-2014, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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Po was a cartel member and the white powder you find is not talc! Or maybe a back up food supply for the preppers cat!
Cliff
Yes I said that! Or did I?
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Gotta get busy! Have a great day! Now where did I put those revits?
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07-26-2014, 06:20 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 27' Overlander
1996 34' Excella
Florida Panhandle
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 396
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We should have an unveiling ceremony when we get to the other end of it....
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07-26-2014, 06:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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Put your camera in the space between the floor and the belly pan and snap a few photos using the flash. You might get lucky and see what's connected.
Looking at the second photo, it looks like there is an access door through the belly pan that is held in place with screws.
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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07-26-2014, 06:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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It is the flux capacitor silly. It is probably an accumulator to reduce pulses from the demand pump.
Perry
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07-28-2014, 04:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 27' Overlander
1996 34' Excella
Florida Panhandle
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 396
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Of course, it's a flux capicitator! LOL
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The Evans' Family
Florida Panhandle
1977 Overlander / 27' ~ The Attitude Adjuster
1997 Airstream Excella / 34' ~ The Sane Asylum
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