TOO BIG! Switching Our Van Conversions Water Tank for Custom Underslung Solution
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- Опубликовано: 12 ноя 2022
- It's served us well, but it's just TOO BIG and we need to change our vans water tank for one that makes better use of the space under our van conversion. So we've upgraded to a custom tank for our Mercedes Vario.
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We get to test out our underslung water tank mounts and install a new custom fresh water tank on our van conversion. We have also upgraded the tanks with tank blankets, designed to 'winterise' water tanks for cold conditions. This is just the first step though, and will do us for now - but watch out for future updates where we aim to fully prepare our vans water tanks for very cold climates.
The tank was custom made from a company named EMPF water tanks to my design. This was the cheapest way I could reuse my existing mounts, and the quickest way I could upgrade the tank. If I were to do it from scratch I may have been able to find a 175 litre tank for my Vario that would fit - but they are hard to come by.
Things used in this video:
- Crimp tool for 12v electrics amzn.to/3AafhpJ
- heat shrink waterproof butt connectors: amzn.to/3TJu95K
- Tank blanket (the big one)
- custom underslung fresh water tank from EMPF
- brass tank vents
- brass tap: amzn.to/3tqM8mG
- barbed connector: amzn.to/3g74Ooq
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Vans from this video:
In the video there are examples of two other tanks we have spotted that are custom. There are a few on the market that will fit between the rails at 175 litres/200 litres too. But here's the links to those featured:
The stricken Mercedes Varios (All are now well on the mend or fixed)
- Mavis Gets About: / mavisgetsabout
- @SometimesIWander new van 'mellow Yellow the Vario'
- The ever entertaining @kingingit
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The tanks from Instagram:
- @lil_herbert_the_vario
- @matty_rostock_2.0
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Under hanging any tank is hard work, but saves so much space internally. Grand job 😁
Love the tetris tank and great call on getting it designed to fit. Looking forward to the winterisation video :) Wow 2 years, it's been a journey and we've loved being along for the ride. Keep up the great work :)
Ooo that's a thing of beauty 😎
I really like your design . well done Rich x
That looks like a much better install, and as usual these buses are never finished 😂
Looking good. Plenty of clearance now
Fantastisch Job! A great Idea to have a custom made Tank to fit snug in.
The tank looks excellent Richard.
Great ground clearance there now Rich, a much better overall water tank, as always take care buddy
Well done Rich. Great job
Dat heb je mooi opgelost. ❤ Ziet er beter uit en veel meer ruimte.
Morning Guys - looks really good
Hey there guys 👋 it's been a while since I've dropped in on your channel. As you asked for some transporter video footage I thought I best have a nosy and see what you're up too. 😁
Got me worried now as my tank is 350 ltr with about as much clearance as your old one, at the min i think i ll just run with it until it becomes a issues. Do you have a link to the wire connector with the glue on them please. great video as as always
And think of the fuel you save without all that surplus weight!
Morning!!
I think I know who built that tank for you. He is based just outside Manchester if I remember correctly and his house is built by him
Just out of curiosity are you planning a trip over winter to somewhere your tank will freeze?
Good looking tank…now your ass won’t drag..
Finally, we've got round to catching up on your videos .. your ceiling looks amazing!