Extra FW Tank Directly Above Existing
Hi,
First off lets not get into the "Weight Debate". I know that water weighs 8.34 lbs/gallon and by adding a new tank will increase my weights.
I did a search and found many post about adding an extra fresh water tank. The original tank (36 Gallons) is mounted between the frame rails in the under belly.
However my additional tank (42 Gallons) cannot be mounted in the underbelly as there is no room on the frame rails.
So I was thinking about putting the second water tank in the under bed storage area.
This is directly above the factory tank and would only require me to Tee into the fill line (1-1/4") and add a 3/4" gate valve. Plus adding in a seperate fill (1-1/4") and vent line (1/2"). New tank would be secured down and adding the extra FW capacity won't overflow my Grey/ Black water tanks. (using the 80% grey/20% black rule)
Has anyone else done this? issues/potential problems. (Ignoring weight issues)
I will post pictures once I get started this weekend.
First off lets not get into the "Weight Debate". I know that water weighs 8.34 lbs/gallon and by adding a new tank will increase my weights.
I did a search and found many post about adding an extra fresh water tank. The original tank (36 Gallons) is mounted between the frame rails in the under belly.
However my additional tank (42 Gallons) cannot be mounted in the underbelly as there is no room on the frame rails.
So I was thinking about putting the second water tank in the under bed storage area.
This is directly above the factory tank and would only require me to Tee into the fill line (1-1/4") and add a 3/4" gate valve. Plus adding in a seperate fill (1-1/4") and vent line (1/2"). New tank would be secured down and adding the extra FW capacity won't overflow my Grey/ Black water tanks. (using the 80% grey/20% black rule)
Has anyone else done this? issues/potential problems. (Ignoring weight issues)
I will post pictures once I get started this weekend.
