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Hi Guys

We're looking to install an under-slung gas tank on our Syncro to free up some cupboard space and we're not sure which system would be best for our application. The obvious choice would be a Westy tank but these are quite old now and I'm not sure about the internal integrity of a unit that's 30+ years old. I've seen generic under slung tanks online but does anyone have any direct experience of any of these units on a T25?

We'd be running a cooker off the tank and in the future a propex heater. We'd also like to have an auxiliary take of for a BBQ or gas shower etc.

Any input would be gratefully received.

Cheers
Ben

I fitted an old westy one 3 months ago and in works like a dream, fixing arms are there ready for you to install, just have to take fridge out drill thru and bolt it up, approx 1m of copper pipe straight to manifold, jobs a gooden.
I did try looking around for new one to be fitted but alot a companys wont fit it due to clearance. Not saying there isn't companys that do it but I didnt have much joy and a old westy one popped up so went with that.
Defineltly worth doing I now have big leisure battery in place left by moving gas.

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I have a westy underfloor tank and before I refitted it a couple of years ago it was refurbed and the steel is 12mm or more thick , the outer may have been rusty but the tank is clean on the inside and no danger of it not doing its job.
I wouldn’t even think twice , they are much thicker than the aftermarket ones

There is no issue with ground clearance for domestic tanks either , COP11 only pertains to road fuel tanks iirc

Ok cool I'll have a look for a Westy one. There is one on Ebay so I may take a look at that as I'm working up north this week. What sort of price do they usually go for?

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Depends how greedy the seller is , normally about £100 - £150

Make sure you get the regulator or at least the adaptor needed for a standard regulator

Ok that gives me a starting point, thanks Steve

A paid 200 for mine (greedy dealer) but with the money I save it pays for itself in no time. Good luck

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Parts are still available from Günzl for the Westy tanks, if you need to get any new taps, valves, etc

That's good to know, thanks for that. I'll put a wanted advert out in a mo as the one off Ebay was a non starter.

I was looking at a new one myself but they are a bit more than a 30 year old rusty one.

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Thanks Paul. I've literally just been looking at the Gas IT tanks and also the tanks available from Tinley Tech. Someone had put a link to them on another thread.

The Gas IT tanks have the brackets welded on rather than using straps which I think would be a good option. I've just been measuring the van and it's surprising how low they sit at 200mm diameter.

what diameter is a westy tank?

I think they're 200mm too

I think I would rather buy the new one than waste 200+ on a rusty old one

To be honest Rick I'm leaning the same way, there's two on Ebay both of which are over £200 and a new tank can be had for not much more. I might also get a price for a professional to do a complete fit.