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Post by justing1976 on Aug 8, 2020 18:42:17 GMT -8
My wife and I have a 1967 Kenskill, with the original aluminum water tank. I have the slightest of leaks in the tank and no hole, crack, etc. can be found. I’d like to reseal the exterior of the tank, if possible. Anyone have any recommendations on a good exterior seal, as I’m hoping I can just reuse the tank, instead of buying a new one.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
Justin
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Post by vikx on Aug 8, 2020 20:30:58 GMT -8
The tank is a pressure tank. To use it in a compression tank you would have to have it welded by a pro. I'm not sure it can even be done. If you will be using a 12 volt water pump, I recommend buying a new tank. The aluminum tanks tend to get powdery over time...
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Post by justing1976 on Aug 9, 2020 5:49:27 GMT -8
I had a feeling I would be replacing the aluminum fresh water tank.
I’ll have to move away from a pressurized system, which is fine, because the original tank and system had problems when connected to a city water connection.
Can you recommend a quality water pump? Decibel level will be huge factor here, seeing as the pump sits under my wife’s narrow-twin bed.
I’m considering the SHURFLO 4008-101-E65 RV Water Pump.
Thanks for your help!
Justin
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Post by idaho211 on Aug 9, 2020 7:04:38 GMT -8
Justin,
Are you sure its aluminum? My 1966 is steel. Maybe they changed in 1967.
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Post by justing1976 on Aug 9, 2020 9:38:40 GMT -8
Hey,
It could be steel. It’s got two layers of paint on it. Don’t know if I want to peel paint off it to tell.
Pulling it up yesterday, it’s got a good amount of rust on the exterior. There’s rust issues on the inside as well, as every time I drain the fresh water tank, it starts out brownish first before becoming clear.
Instead of fixing the tank and delaying the inevitable, might as well look to replace the tank and the plumbing. The plumbing needed to be updated anyway, as all the original 9/16” copper lines are still in the trailer.
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Post by vikx on Aug 9, 2020 11:34:33 GMT -8
Sounds like steel as aluminum doesn't rust... Replacing the water lines is a must. The old copper lines are usually "swollen" and new fittings won't work. Most use Pex as a replacement.
A high end water pump will be quiet. Research carefully to see if you need an accumulator and recommendations on filters, etc.
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Post by ekimnamniets on Aug 10, 2020 10:08:39 GMT -8
Slap a magnet on it, if it sticks it's mild steel.
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Post by justing1976 on Aug 12, 2020 4:13:55 GMT -8
So, I’m going to update the entire water system, pex line, fittings, fresh water tank and all. Curious on folks’ thoughts on the venting of the new fresh water tank. Could I simply go with a fresh water inlet that comes with a vented cap and call it good (e.g., vintagetrailersupply.com/cast-aluminum-water-fill-vts-482/)? Or, am I going to be forced to add a 1/2” vent line to the tank and run the vent line hose somewhere? Any insight or recommendations would be great, as that’s the only part of the system I haven’t determined yet. Thanks all! |
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Post by vikx on Aug 12, 2020 10:10:17 GMT -8
The cast aluminum water fill is vented. You can also vent the tank down thru the floor. The line can be 3/8.
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