shastajeff
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Post by shastajeff on Jan 15, 2015 14:45:22 GMT -8
I just pulled the metal water tank out of my 65 Compact. Not only was it full of rust and crap but it had pinholes in the bottom. I'm now using the same system as the gallon jug but instead using a 5 gallon jug. I have a 61 Compact and like you, want to pull out my tank to use that currently wasted space. Was it very difficult? Anyone else done this on the older model compact. Currently I am trying to keep the wall, floor and ceiling structure in tact. After removing the screws from the filler cover, I used some penetrating lubricant and was able to get the filler cover unthreaded from the filler tube. Then I removed a piece of 1/4 inch plywood that was covering the tank. It was a little tricky getting the tank out as there is an original toilet with a holding tank that I had to work the water tank around. I put the water filler cover back on and covered the hole in the floor with the 1/4 inch plywood.
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annbclay
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Post by annbclay on Jan 16, 2015 10:09:30 GMT -8
, and you can send the old water fill to me... . Nice try there! I'm looking now for a replacement cover to my fill! I'll keep it at least for authentic appearance! You don't happen to have an extra Shasta fill lid do you?
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annbclay
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Post by annbclay on Jan 16, 2015 10:12:22 GMT -8
I guess my unasked question is, can I accomplish this task inside the camper without tearing out the entire bunk out and then get the darn thing out the door?!
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Post by vikx on Jan 16, 2015 22:49:31 GMT -8
I think you can get the tank out, yes.
Sometimes, it's necessary to use heat to separate the fill from the tank. Be careful and it can be done. We heat the fill, especially inside the threaded area and use welding gloves to unscrew it. Since the tank won't be saved, easy to cut the fill pipe as well.
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Post by annbclay on Jan 17, 2015 18:00:18 GMT -8
Thanks Vikx
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mel
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Post by mel on Jan 27, 2015 15:23:22 GMT -8
So when I'm reading this I get the impression that If I'm not planning on camping of the grid, then I can just get rid of the tank completely? and do a campground kind of hook up?
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Ten
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Post by Ten on Jan 27, 2015 16:34:18 GMT -8
That certainly is an option. As has been suggested, there is the option of carrying jugs rather than having a tank. Many of the campers had two separate systems, one for contained tank and one for the campground hookup. If there are two faucets at your sink it is already set up for the shore hookup.
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