Fresh Water Tank Inlet Recommendations

[mello mike]

I'm going to install a new fresh water tank under the streetside bed in my Overlander (the original water tank was located in the very front under the goucho). I need a new water inlet to complete this installation. Any recommendations/pics of inlets others have used in their restorations?

Thanks in advance.

[arodriguez60]

Mike this is what I am planning for my flying cloud. It is from go2marine

[markdoane]

I built a little compartment for my '59 Tradewind. The water inlet and the connection for the tank flusher are in there, along with a hot and cold outlet for outdoor showers or draining. It's nice to have these things behind a lockable door.

[mello mike]

Anthony, that Perko fitting is sweet! I couldn't find the exact one pictured, however. Can you provide me with the link?

[mello mike]

Originally Posted by markdoane

I built a little compartment for my '59 Tradewind. The water inlet and the connection for the tank flusher are in there, along with a hot and cold outlet for outdoor showers or draining. It's nice to have these things behind a lockable door.

Impressive work, Mark. What a great idea to have those fittings behind a lockable door.

[arodriguez60]

Here is the link Deck Plates, Caps & Fills I like that compartment. That give me some ideas

[Canlib]

Mark ..I'm planning a service compartment like that for my GT, but I hadn't thought of outdoor showers. Great idea! I'm also planning to put the shore power connection in there.

Ian

[BossCamper]

Originally Posted by Canlib

Mark ..I'm planning a service compartment like that for my GT, but I hadn't thought of outdoor showers. Great idea! I'm also planning to put the shore power connection in there.

Ian

Maybe it's just me, but I'd be real careful about having your shore power connector in there with the water connections. Could lead to trouble.

[mello mike]

Originally Posted by arodriguez60

Here is the link Deck Plates, Caps & Fills I like that compartment. That give me some ideas

Thanks, Anthony. What about some kind of provision for a small vent tube? Or do the small holes in the cap provide that?

[arodriguez60]

I haven't figured that part yet. As a matter of fact on the 69 there is no vent tube (Original). Go figure. Now that I think about it. No wonder I've gotten drenched a few times when I tried to fill it to quik

[TG Twinkie]

How big is the tank you are installing? Do you have appliances or something on the opposite side of the trailer to balance out the load. 30 gallons of water weighs close to 240#. thats a lot of weight on one side.

[Minno]

Mike, the one we used from Perko includes the vent tube. Look at post 110 of our thread: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f185...b-50967-8.html. I found it on e-bay at Big Edge. I tried a few online stores, and noone carried this particular model. I think this link will go to it directly on e-bay: Perko Deck Fill-ventgo-angl-inst: eBay Motors (item 370411735202 end time Aug-19-10 15:29:21 PDT)=

Chris

[mello mike]

Originally Posted by TG Twinkie

How big is the tank you are installing? Do you have appliances or something on the opposite side of the trailer to balance out the load. 30 gallons of water weighs close to 240#. thats a lot of weight on one side.

The tank will be installed on the opposite side from where the refrigerator is installed, so they'll balance out nicely.

Chris,
I'm glad you posted that link. I couldn't remember where I saw that cool looking water inlet, it was yours. So that link takes me to a gas inlet. Does this inlet have three different configurations, including fresh water?

[Minno]

Mike,

I need to give Toastie credit for showing that water inlet first - that's where I got the idea from.

It comes with 3 inserts for the cap. One for gas, one for diesel, and one for water. They're self stick, so easy to put on. I installed in, and tightened the cap before putting the water insert on to make sure it was straight.

Chris

[mello mike]

Originally Posted by Minno

Mike,

I need to give Toastie credit for showing that water inlet first - that's where I got the idea from.

It comes with 3 inserts for the cap. One for gas, one for diesel, and one for water. They're self stick, so easy to put on. I installed in, and tightened the cap before putting the water insert on to make sure it was straight.

Chris

Thanks, Chris. Does this cap seem pretty well built? I'm a little concerned about the plastic tubing in the back and how this would hold up in the Phoenix heat.

[Minno]

I think it's well built. Perko has a fantastic reputation in the marine community. My boss recommends them, and he's owed yachts and worked on other boats for as many years as we've been trailer owners (more than 30). It seems to be fairly thick ABS plastic - maybe a tad over 1/16" thick in the tubes and 1/8" thick around the base.

[mello mike]

Chris,
I'm about to pull the trigger on buying one of these Perko water fittings. Does this mount with screws? How many mounting holes are there? And is the mounting surface stainless steel or Aluminum? Does it have a gasket?

Sorry for so many questions but the pics you see in online catalogues show you nothing but the main body.

Mike

[Minno]

Hi Mike,

I had to wander out back and take a look to remember how it's mounted. Here's a couple of pics with the cover open. It's held on with 4 stainless screws. There was no rubber gasket, but it did come with a 3/8" thick spacer that we decided to use. I think without the spacer, the cover sits so close to the side of the trailer it would be difficult to open. I used a good bead of vulkum on both sides of the spacer to seal it. The template that comes with it is dead on for drilling the holes. Just follow the drilling order and drill bit sizes specified in the template and it'll fit perfectly.

Chris

[mello mike]

Awesome! Thanks, Chris.

Originally Posted by Minno

Hi Mike,

I had to wander out back and take a look to remember how it's mounted. Here's a couple of pics with the cover open. It's held on with 4 stainless screws. There was no rubber gasket, but it did come with a 3/8" thick spacer that we decided to use. I think without the spacer, the cover sits so close to the side of the trailer it would be difficult to open. I used a good bead of vulkum on both sides of the spacer to seal it. The template that comes with it is dead on for drilling the holes. Just follow the drilling order and drill bit sizes specified in the template and it'll fit perfectly.

Chris

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