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Are fresh water tanks available new?

Started by Autoarcheologist, January 30, 2017, 04:18:45 PM

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Autoarcheologist

We just came back from "Arvie's" maiden voyage with us to the Oregon coast.  Overall he did really well, but of course a number of small issues popped up.

We found a big crack at the top of the water tank on the corner next to the aisle.  We were getting mysterious water appearing between the cushion and seat base, and it turns out some water was splashing up through the crack.

I have seen a few threads about pulling and patching the tanks, but since its 37 years old and feeling a bit brittle I thought a replacement might be in order.

I know you can purchase rectangular tanks but I have never seen one with the corner cut like ours has.

If nobody has any ideas i will start researching and share what i find.

Thanks!
Ian
Ian Lomax
Portland, Oregon
ACOC Member
1980 Clipper Rear Bath 821F

Clipper Joe

Hello Ian.
Welcome To ACOC Web Site , Hoping You Are Enjoying Your Clipper.
To Answer Your Question, Have Found A Few Tanks On E-Bay With Free Shipping This One Is 10 Gallon New FDA Approved $35.50 + Free Shipping. (14" X 17")  Item# 371106895671

16 Gallon Tank (10 1/2" X 15 1/2"  $44.99 Free Shipping. Item # 371453483763

21 Gallon Tank ( 8" X 16" X 39")   $39.99 + $57.74 Shipping Chg.  Item # 351243275912

30 Gallon Tank ( 12" X 17 1/2" X 34 1/2")  $69.79 + Free Shipping  Item # 351934244014

These Are On Ebay By Seller Cat023  He Has A Good Selling Rating, Hope This Helps, Its Better To Replace Than Try & Fix A Brittle Tank As You Stated..

Clipper Joe
1977 Dodge 440  Rear Kitchen
Note: Clipper Sold: (Miss It)
ACOC#3749
Now Own 2002 Class A Diesel Pusher

Autoarcheologist

Thanks Joe, I have also done a bit of searching and it looks like a 30 or 33 gallon is as close to the original size as will fit without major modifications.  That should be plenty for a weekend, especially since we typically camp with hookups.

For reference for others, the tank measured 38.5" long, 21" wide and 13" tall from what I can measure while still installed.

There is also a cutout where the fresh water intake is, it's 10" x 4.5" x 3".

More as I get into it.

Thanks,
Ian
Ian Lomax
Portland, Oregon
ACOC Member
1980 Clipper Rear Bath 821F