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Hi all,

         can anyone advise me on the pro`s and con`s of an on-board water tank.

          It`s a Lunar tourer I am looking at,

                                                                Thanks

                                                                            jimbee.

Thanks Andy,

                       the one I`m looking at (tomorrow ) I think is factory fitted, but you`ve

                       given me an idea of what to look for, cheers,

                                                                                     jimbee

Quote: Originally posted by Andy Higham on 06/3/2013

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Pros
1, I can travel with some water in it for a brew on the way
switch cuts the pump if it runs low...

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We had one on out last van, but never used it once, in fact i know people that have actually taken their tanks out for extra storage space.

Its certainly not a big selling point for me.

Quote: Originally posted by yorkslee on 07/3/2013

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We had one on out last van, but never used it once, in fact i know people that have actually taken their tanks out for extra storage space.

Its certainly not a big selling point for me.

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we use ours all the time I just leave it on auto-fill

For one thing it means you never run out of water as when the outside tank is empty you still have 40 litres under the seat its very good if every body wants a shower as you have 90 litres to go at

I do empty it for towing through

Quote: Originally posted by Andy Higham on 07/3/2013

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My tank shouldn't affect stability too much. it is fitted under the fixed bed inboard of the water heater. so it is only about 400mm off the centre line and about 300mm behind the axle. I had the tank made with internal baffles to avoid sloshing. The tank is fully sealed with a vent to outside.
Ok it adds to the weight of the van but I only have a lightweight porch awning. I recon a tank full of water is a similar weight to a full awning

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