Viscount Water Tank

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Hi All,

I'm in the process of revamping an old (1971) 13'5" Viscount Ambassador.

When I bought it, the water tank was missing.

Does anyone have a similar van showing a photograph of where and how the tank is mounted.

Also, does anyone know where I can buy a replacement? I have been looking on various caravan spare parts websites but until I know what it is I'm looking for I'm a bit stuck. I would also require the filling port and cap that mounts to the side of the van.

Any help or instruction is greatly appreciated in advance.
Dave

[Rattles]

The tanks usually mount between the Chassis rails and two of the floor cross braces, Tanks of varying Capacities are available see link so an idea of price and size.

Link: caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=994_33_329

The volume you require depends the type of use, whether free camping (Larger Capacity) or only staying in Caravan Parks (smaller) also at caravan Parks whether you install mains water as well.

You will also have to consider if travelling with the tanks full, the position of the tanks if placed in a wrong position will effect ball weight and also ATM.

The Tanks are usually supported with tank straps (see Link) also it is a good idea to provide a folded Gal sheet to protect the front and bottom, you may be able to use this to hold up the tank. Fillers these days are plastic, and can be a simple screw cap of locking cap. A tap to empty the tank is also a good idea (see Link).

If the van has a existing filler or a just a hole you should be able to plum from it to the new tank location, Remember when running the PVC Filler pipe avoid belles in the run as they will make filling more difficult, also for easier filling you will require a breather.

Hope this helps and not muddy the waters, also poke around Caravan Yards to give you some idea.

Rattles

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The distance between the chassis rails is only 330mm wide and 65mm deep. Barely enough room to put any tank.
I guess the original tank was braced to the bottom edge of those chassis rails and hung a bit lower than I thought.
Thanks for the link, I'll definitely get onto caravans plus for some of the required products.
Unfortunately we don't have a great deal of caravan yards in Rockhampton for me to go nosing around.

Thanks again Rattles.

Dave

[drylander]

check out a caravan park that may have some long term vans or people there with the older vans for a look. My old Millard has the tank strapped to the rails not between them .
Pete

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Thanks Pete.
There are a couple of parks down the Yeppoon, Emu Park area. I might go for a nosey down there.

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Hi Noeyedeer, I see your caravan is similar to mine (mine was the same colour as the one on your avatar before I painted it blue). If it is not raining tomorrow, I will get underneath my van and take a photo of the water tank and post it so you can see. Cheers Eb

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Hi enidb,

Thanks, that would be great if you get a chance to do that.
Also, would you be able to get a few pics of the roof hatch. Mine is missing and I'll have to fabricate one from scratch. Just enough to give me an idea on where to start.
Did you renovate your van or just give it a facial?
kind regards
Dave

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I was considering on putting my water tank on the inside (under the bed) anyone else done this?

[bobt]

Hey bricktop

Some of the european vans have their water tanks mounted under a bed. Just keep in mind that water weighs roughly 1kg for each litre and if you can you want to get the weight as low as you can go, somewhere central or toward the front.

Stability on the road is important.

bobt

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Good point bobt. I can see how keeping it low and close to the axel would be best.

[supreme78]

My viscount has 2 tanks and I replaced them both. They were 58l and I replaced them with 95l ones. I have a shower so I need capacity. I had some gal guards made and used them to mount the tanks to the lower part of the chassis rail as original. They do hang down but are close to the axle so are pretty safe.. I used lockable fillers and new hoses to make it all safe to drink.
I have a full electric pump setup it's like showering on mains water. The shower rose is a water saver but it works very well with both the pump and the mains.
My tanks came with the required fittings and a drain tap.