Water storage

[EttienneM]

In two weeks time I am leaving for a 16 day trip through the South African northern cape and west coast. The trip is kind of a trial run for a much longer Botswana trip next year. We will have two stints of four days each on which we will have to be completely self sufficient and I needed to make plan for water storage.

I needed a solution which would be removable as the JK is also my daily driver, and I wanted to have the weight down low.

This is what I came up with. It secures using the rear seat hardware and gives me a 80 liter capacity.

 

[precision powder]

Interesting water tanks. Where did you find those?

 

[bluehash]

Very neatly done. I'd like to know about the tanks too.

 

[HRPINDC]

Looks like the Front Runner footwell water tanks. I like the frame, what are those connectors that you used? Nice work!

 

[EttienneM]

yes, those are two Front Runner footwell tanks.

The connectors are called Connect-its: http://www.maizey.co.za/signage-materials/commercial-graphics/connect-it.html, I've seen some elaborate drawer systems built with them.

I don't have a water pump yet, so I installed two motorcycle tire valves which allows me to pressurise the tank a bit with my little compressor, just enough to get a constant stream of water.

 

[precision powder]

Do those tanks clear the rear seat drink holder ok? I am thinking this would be excellent in my 2dr if it fits.

 

[bluehash]

Do those tanks clear the rear seat drink holder ok? I am thinking this would be excellent in my 2dr if it fits.

On their product page, they mention about it:

Unfortunately this tank will not fit the 2-door JK. The vehicle narrows where the tank sits and does not allow it to seat properly.

 

[precision powder]

On their product page, they mention about it:

Well damn, I guess I need to find another solution to store water and have it be readily accessible.

 

[HRPINDC]

Well damn, I guess I need to find another solution to store water and have it be readily accessible.

Check out the ARB flexible water bladders, there are three sizes available.

 

[HRPINDC]

yes, those are two Front Runner footwell tanks.

The connectors are called Connect-its: http://www.maizey.co.za/signage-materials/commercial-graphics/connect-it.html, I've seen some elaborate drawer systems built with them

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Those are very cool. Too bad there isn't a distributor in the US yet. That's okay, I want to learn how to weld anyway. Thanks.

 

[EttienneM]

Do those tanks clear the rear seat drink holder ok? I am thinking this would be excellent in my 2dr if it fits.

The frame I built lifts the tank 25mm off the floor, then it clears the rear cup holder.

 

[Comanche Scott]

That is exceptionally clean in design and execution! :beer:.
Was hoping to see pictures of something like this. Great Job!
I see the rear of the frame can be bolted down, did you include brackets, or another way to bolt down the front of the frame?

 

[HAFICON]

Can one of these be mounted under the OEM JKU seat? I would love to make use of that dead space.

 

[Lee_N]

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Those are very cool. Too bad there isn't a distributor in the US yet. That's okay, I want to learn how to weld anyway. Thanks.

Check out 8020's quick frame at 8020.net. Looks like it's pretty similar.

 

[EttienneM]

That is exceptionally clean in design and execution! :beer:.
Was hoping to see pictures of something like this. Great Job!
I see the rear of the frame can be bolted down, did you include brackets, or another way to bolt down the front of the frame?

I attached 90 degree angle brackets to the rear most square tube using rivets, and the angle brackets line up with the seat bolt holes.