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Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 11:37

Kerrod

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Water storage is a critical issue for all four wheel drivers. Not only do you need to carry large amounts of fresh water, you also need 2 alternate supplies in case of contamination from one source. View Full Article...
has anyone installed an external tank in a Prado (98) and if so where have they found the best location for it?
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AnswerID: 271674   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 12:04

prado-wolf replied:

hi kerrod,

yes i have after i crossed the simpson twice and got really tired of not being able to splash some water quickly into my face or make a cuppa in a hurry.

I have 3 90mm PVC stormwater pipes accross my roof rack with 19 L and the hose runs along the snorkel down and i have a simple garden tap on the end.

Should have done it years ago.
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AnswerID: 271754   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 19:44

Member - Chris R (NSW) replied:

I installed a mesh basket in place of the passenger bench seat. This contained plastic 3X20litre and fridge. Basket locked down on seat mounting points. installed removable platform to level the footwell between the basket and the passenger front bucket seat. on this platform sat another 20lt water with tap. Open rear pax door to get to fridge and water. Water slid out far enough to run water into billy etc positioned on side step. Worked well. Under platform was manual and other low use items. Removal of seat gives major weight and space saving.

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FollowupID: 534850   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 15, 2007 at 08:42

Kerrod posted:

Thanks Chris
i guess in your instance there were only two or one of you in the car. i need to transport 5 so suspect the trailer option is looking more and more obvious. the advantage in keeping something on or within the car is when you do trips away from the camp you don't want to have to take the trailer all the time.
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Kerrod
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AnswerID: 271812   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 15, 2007 at 09:58

Member - Chris R (NSW) replied:

Geez - just imagine the weight saving in removing that rear seat :)

All the best
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AnswerID: 272166   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 17, 2007 at 10:41

Steve from Top End Explorer Tours replied:

What about putting a water tank from a caravan on the roof rack, This is what I am going to do.

You can get one from a caravan shop for about $150 for 60 + lt, the sizes vary, this would also give you hot water for a shower etc( on a sunny day).

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