Its 800x450x200mm,holds 70ltrs, aprox, and is made of black poly propolene.Has 25 mm inlet and 12mm outlet. I will bring it down at the end of the month.Tried to send images via pm messages,but didn,t work, so here they are. Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Friday 4th of January 2013 09:24:38 PM
When I was heading to my sisters at Tin Can Bay, I detoured through Pomona/Kin Kin Road, as I often do. But I stupidly went by Counter Road which is very rocky and rough. When I arrived at Sis', bil noticed water coming from the tank. I don't use the tank very much, because of the extra weight, but I do put 10 litres or so in if I'm staying put for a few days. Son crawled under to have a look and sure enough, I bashed a big hole in the tank.
So another lesson learned. Don't use Counter Road!
Now I'm deciding whether to bother getting another tank, considering the weight aspect, or just do what I mostly do, and carry containers of water. I have a 10ltr container, which is a struggle for me to lift, and along the way I've kept a few 4ltr bottles from buying drinking water. These are much easier for me to handle, and they sit nicely under the table.
By the way, I returned home through Gympie and the new section of highway, the M1, and found it so much safer/quicker than the old highway.
dazren said
12:04 AM Jan 5, 2013
Hmm, not good Beth?. but maybe not All bad either ?? if the water was still leaking when you got to your brother in law, then it might be a '' Repairable hole ???? They do have a number of compounds that can fix water tanks ?? Also your tank is the best place to carry the water, as they are placed so that the axle bears the wght and not the Towball, whether you carry 40 -50 litres in the tank, or in containers, you will still be carring the same wght ??? Rgs Daryl
Beth54 said
12:18 AM Jan 5, 2013
The tank is actually forward of the axle, hence why I thought it would add weight to the ball.??? When my son was setting everything up for me last year, he went on about weight so much I may be a little paranoid now. So as yet, I've never carried 40 or 50 litres of water, or anything near that.
The ball weight for the i30 is 75kg, so I carry a lot of stuff in the car as directed by said son.
I guess it would be more convenient to have water in the tank as there's a tap, sink etc in there. Maybe I'm just making extra work for myself.
Gerty Dancer said
12:21 AM Jan 5, 2013
I reckon if you are gonna carry water, the water tank is better than having to lug heavy containers around Beth... but a ball-weight of 75kgs certainly limits you! You could experiment by putting it over the scales with tank full then empty... thats if you have friendly weighbridge operator close by?
Beth54 said
12:32 AM Jan 5, 2013
There's one at the local tip..I used it last year to work out the weights. And it costs nothing if you don't need it for official purposes.
As for lugging heavy containers, that's why I changed to the 4 ltr bottles. Much easier to 'woman-handle'.
When the menfolk get back from hols I'll ask them to take another look to see if it can be repaired.
bill12 said
12:58 AM Jan 5, 2013
Beth, I have a spare 60 ltr tank, and can bring it down at the end of the month. Do you want it?I also have a flexible tank that me and your bil can install .PM me if you want it. Bill
Roving-Dutchy said
02:01 AM Jan 5, 2013
Hi Beth
It is very easy to measure the ball weight when it is a slow as 75kg all you need is bathroom scales and a piece of wood sufficient to support the weight, just put the scales under the van coupling with the timber held in place, then lower the van down onto the scales using the jockey wheel there is no need to have the jockey wheel more than just the minimum off the ground and then if if it slips off the scales there will be no drama, you can then measure you ball weight with and without water in the tank.
If the hole in the tank is not too big, it is easily repaired using Selleys Knead It, available from the hardware store, it is a plastic putty that sets very hard and is very useful for many repairs, i always have some in my toolbox for trips in the van, it can be used for emergency repairs to fuel tanks and radiators plus many other uses
Cheers
David
Beth54 said
03:25 AM Jan 5, 2013
I'm just so annoyed at myself for using that damned road. And it didn't make the trip any shorter anyway.
Thanks David, yes son used that method of weighing too.
Thanks Bill. I'll PM you.
Beth54 said
03:58 AM Jan 5, 2013
Finally got an answer to my text to number one son...tank is toast! Apparently I did a really good job of it. As I said, lesson learnt.
ibbo said
04:21 AM Jan 5, 2013
Beth54 wrote:
When I was heading to my sisters at Tin Can Bay, I detoured through Pomona/Kin Kin Road, as I often do. But I stupidly went by Counter Road which is very rocky and rough. When I arrived at Sis', bil noticed water coming from the tank. I don't use the tank very much, because of the extra weight, but I do put 10 litres or so in if I'm staying put for a few days. Son crawled under to have a look and sure enough, I bashed a big hole in the tank.
So another lesson learned. Don't use Counter Road!
Now I'm deciding whether to bother getting another tank, considering the weight aspect, or just do what I mostly do, and carry containers of water. I have a 10ltr container, which is a struggle for me to lift, and along the way I've kept a few 4ltr bottles from buying drinking water. These are much easier for me to handle, and they sit nicely under the table.
By the way, I returned home through Gympie and the new section of highway, the M1, and found it so much safer/quicker than the old highway.
HI Beth,don't laugh but I used to use wine cask bladders to carry water.Just kept four of them in a milk crate.Not very delicate but they served their purpose.
Beth54 said
04:30 AM Jan 5, 2013
ibbo wrote:
HI Beth,don't laugh but I used to use wine cask bladders to carry water.Just kept four of them in a milk crate.Not very delicate but they served their purpose.
Sounds like a damn fine idea, but I can't drink cask wine to save them up!
Beth54 said
05:26 AM Jan 5, 2013
bill12 wrote:
Its 800x450x200mm,holds 70ltrs, aprox, and is made of black poly propolene.Has 25 mm inlet and 12mm outlet. I will bring it down at the end of the month.Tried to send images via pm messages,but didn,t work, so here they are. Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Friday 4th of January 2013 09:24:38 PM
Thanks Bill. I have no idea what size this one is, but I'll find out on the weekend.
Its 800x450x200mm,holds 70ltrs, aprox, and is made of black poly propolene.Has 25 mm inlet and 12mm outlet. I will bring it down at the end of the month.Tried to send images via pm messages,but didn,t work, so here they are. Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Friday 4th of January 2013 09:24:38 PM
When I was heading to my sisters at Tin Can Bay, I detoured through Pomona/Kin Kin Road, as I often do. But I stupidly went by Counter Road which is very rocky and rough. When I arrived at Sis', bil noticed water coming from the tank. I don't use the tank very much, because of the extra weight, but I do put 10 litres or so in if I'm staying put for a few days. Son crawled under to have a look and sure enough, I bashed a big hole in the tank.
So another lesson learned. Don't use Counter Road!
Now I'm deciding whether to bother getting another tank, considering the weight aspect, or just do what I mostly do, and carry containers of water. I have a 10ltr container, which is a struggle for me to lift, and along the way I've kept a few 4ltr bottles from buying drinking water. These are much easier for me to handle, and they sit nicely under the table.
By the way, I returned home through Gympie and the new section of highway, the M1, and found it so much safer/quicker than the old highway.
The tank is actually forward of the axle, hence why I thought it would add weight to the ball.???
When my son was setting everything up for me last year, he went on about weight so much I may be a little paranoid now. 
So as yet, I've never carried 40 or 50 litres of water, or anything near that.
The ball weight for the i30 is 75kg, so I carry a lot of stuff in the car as directed by said son.
I guess it would be more convenient to have water in the tank as there's a tap, sink etc in there. Maybe I'm just making extra work for myself.
There's one at the local tip..I used it last year to work out the weights. And it costs nothing if you don't need it for official purposes.
As for lugging heavy containers, that's why I changed to the 4 ltr bottles. Much easier to 'woman-handle'.
When the menfolk get back from hols I'll ask them to take another look to see if it can be repaired.
Hi Beth
It is very easy to measure the ball weight when it is a slow as 75kg all you need is bathroom scales and a piece of wood sufficient to support the weight, just put the scales under the van coupling with the timber held in place, then lower the van down onto the scales using the jockey wheel there is no need to have the jockey wheel more than just the minimum off the ground and then if if it slips off the scales there will be no drama, you can then measure you ball weight with and without water in the tank.
If the hole in the tank is not too big, it is easily repaired using Selleys Knead It, available from the hardware store, it is a plastic putty that sets very hard and is very useful for many repairs, i always have some in my toolbox for trips in the van, it can be used for emergency repairs to fuel tanks and radiators plus many other uses
Cheers
David
I'm just so annoyed at myself for using that damned road. And it didn't make the trip any shorter anyway.
Thanks David, yes son used that method of weighing too.
Thanks Bill. I'll PM you.
Finally got an answer to my text to number one son...tank is toast! Apparently I did a really good job of it.
As I said, lesson learnt. 
Sounds like a damn fine idea, but I can't drink cask wine to save them up!
Thanks Bill. I have no idea what size this one is, but I'll find out on the weekend.