water bladders?

[jeffryscott]

Hi folks, I'm going to be rebuilding my rear storage area as time allows and am thinking of taking some drawer depth away and integrating water storage.

I'd like to find a bladder that fits in space 39-inches wide, about 10-inches deep and say 10-inches tall.

I have found some hard tanks that approximate those dimensions, but for ease of cleaning, etc ... if I could find a soft bladder I think that would be ideal.

Any ideas on sources? Or people have experiences with such devices (soft or other water storage ideas?)

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[sboada]

MSR makes the Dromedary bag. Not sure, think the biggest size they make is 10L.

 

[lostworldexpedition]

I am doing something similar with my Landcruiser, but I am still debating how to deal with water storage. While doing research I found a company called Waterunner that may work for you.

They claim their heavy duty bladders are constructed of FDA approved heavy duty food grade polyurethane coated nylon. They also claim the bladders give off no taste or odor and are puncture resistant and are easy to fold and store.

 

[Overland Hadley]

I like the MSR Dromedary bags for use in the truck. 10L is the biggest size they make.

If you want a large custom sized water bladder look into a sailboat supply place.

 

[Rallyroo]

I have the MSR Dromedary bag also. It's multi purpose since I use it for backpacking also.

 

[TCM]

Slee Off Road sells a bladder which is in the ballpark for the size you seek.

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/products_scepter.htm

 

[kcowyo]

ARB makes one, currently available in Australia, but rumor has it Paul May with Equipt, may have them available at some point.
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[Jacket]

Andrew (hltoppr) had a long and narrow bladder in the back of the Troopy. I can't remember who made it though.

 

[lostworldexpedition]

ARB makes one, currently available in Australia, but rumor has it Paul May with Equipt, may have them available at some point.
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Thanks for that tip. I started looking around in Australia and found Flexitank. It seems like Flexitank manufactures the bladders for ARB, it turns out they make a 20Liter (5.28Gal) bladder for the rear quarter panel of the FJ60. That is perfect! No loss of space inside the truck.

They have a few "universal fit" bladders and then some model specific ones.

Now I have to figure out how to get one... any one know if Equipt is going to bring some?

BTW Jeff, I checked out your photos and you have some really great stuff.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

55 (PW55) and 75 (PW75) liter tanks are available through your ARB stockist here in the US. In addition to the standard flexi bags, form fitted bags are available for different applications (ie FJ60 fender well bags, etc). Those are not currently in the US parts system but could be if enough interest was out there.

Suggested retail:
55 Liter ~$200
75 Liter ~$245

Specs here:
http://flexitank.com.au/subproducts/4x4.html

 

[rusty_tlc]

55 (PW55) and 75 (PW75) liter tanks are available through your ARB stockist here in the US. In addition to the standard flexi bags, form fitted bags are available for different applications (ie FJ60 fender well bags, etc). Those are not currently in the US parts system but could be if enough interest was out there.

Suggested retail:
55 Liter ~$200
75 Liter ~$245

Specs here:
http://flexitank.com.au/subproducts/4x4.html

Any idea what pricing would be for the quarter panel bags? Specifically for the 100 series LC.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Any idea what pricing would be for the quarter panel bags? Specifically for the 100 series LC.

I don't but I would be happy to follow up on it for you. I'll launch off the email right now.

 

[hoser]

Any idea what pricing would be for the quarter panel bags? Specifically for the 100 series LC.

You probably know this already but for anybody else out there, the bladder for the 100 only fits vehicles that don't have rear AC.

 

[rusty_tlc]

You probably know this already but for anybody else out there, the bladder for the 100 only fits vehicles that don't have rear AC.

Actually since I don't have rear AC it never occurred to me.
Since I use the rear compartments for storage and to mount my HAM radio I'll have to weight the utility of the bladder vs the loss carefully as it is.

 

[hoser]

I'm not sure if the rear storage pocket is affected. I just know the bladder takes up the area where the rear AC unit (evaporator) resides.