Which waste tank fits?

Post by **High Peaker** » 05 Jun 2008, 12:36

Hi all,

Want to fit an small underslung wastetank. I don't do long trips, so not sure I really need a big one - it is more just for the convenience / tidiness of not sticking an external can underneath (they get blown away!)

Does anyone know which CAK tank fits in the space between the chassis rails? It needs to be very narrow and shallow, but can be as long as you like.

Alternatively, I might try fitting a bracket for a small (10 l) plastic can for when I occasionally need one. It could then just be whipped out and emptied when needed. Anyone else done this?

Cheers.

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 05 Jun 2008, 13:25

Hi Alex, most folk either don't bother OR use a caravan external tank on the floor under the van .... great till you drive off and run over it spraying 'grey water' and remains of baked beans etc etc all over the nice white caravan next to you

Not that I'VE ever done that of course

Ian.

Post by **shepster** » 05 Jun 2008, 16:02

I bought a tank fron CAK for use with fresh water but i guess the same one can be used for waste, you need to get the 'VW small' which will fit where you want it to go.

Post by **windysurfer** » 05 Jun 2008, 16:28

sorry to jump on this thread but what type of pump did you use Shepster?

cheers

Gaz

Post by **tipo73** » 05 Jun 2008, 17:45

I bought this one, but didn´t fix it yet. It is smaal one.
http://www.reimo.com/en/61003-abwassert_vwt2_20l_1_05/

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 06 Jun 2008, 11:29

Alex, I've done exactly this on my camper. Letting even grey water drain onto the ground when camping is unacceptable pollution to me and will get you kicked off some campsites. Putting out a portable waste container every time seemed a fuss and you have to store it somewhere.
I used a CAK "BBS" tank custom fitted with inspection/cleaning hatch, entry and drain tap. I then slung it next to the sink drain pipe supported by two stainless bands and some stainless hook bolts fastened to the chassis rails. It works well and I either drain it over a grill at campsites who have such or drain it into the lower bit of the portaloo, which we always have anyway.
Here's a carp picture of a bit of it! (nice one of the fuel pump tho!)
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Post by **High Peaker** » 06 Jun 2008, 12:08

Thanks everyone.
Discharging on to ground never an option, I use one of those black 20l waste containers, but when wild camping I don't like to have anything outside (less discrete). At the top of Scotland it even blew away!

As Keith says - it is the faff of putting it out, and worst still is storing it - who wants a dirty waste tank on their bed?

I think a small low cost CAK tank like Keith's BB2 seems a cost effective approach.

Cheers.

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 06 Jun 2008, 15:32

Alex - just looked at the CAK brochure and it's a BB5. Holds 20 litres so lasts us for most weekends and I try to empty it before moving on - no point in carting dirty water around!
It's 19" long x 10.5 wide and 6.5 deep so doesn't stick out below the sill much.

Post by **Donald360** » 08 Jun 2008, 14:49

Is there a website for these tanks? I'm trying to picture what sort of size/shape they are. I'm thinking of one for waste and also need to get get a fresh water tank as well.

Donald.

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 08 Jun 2008, 22:40

Donald - you can download the CAK brochure from their website here, in sections so it's not too big. It has sketch pics and dimensions etc.

Post by **shepster** » 11 Jun 2008, 16:06

windysurferuk wrote:sorry to jump on this thread but what type of pump did you use Shepster?

cheers

Gaz

Sorry for the delay, i used a 'Whale' in-line pump.

Make sure you mount it below the level of the tank so it gets gravity primed.

Post by **windysurfer** » 11 Jun 2008, 16:54

cheers

Gaz

Post by **Louey** » 11 Jun 2008, 16:58

I think I have the following fitted - one either side (one fresh, one waste)

034 MK11 VW LARGE 13 GAL 59 LTR - page 3 at top

can be seen below

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Post by **lhd** » 12 Jun 2008, 07:30

I removed my westy one two days ago to sort out some corrosion and its amazingly well made and designed.

Post by **dearjohn** » 12 Jun 2008, 17:08

Just realised while reading thid thread that CAK is actually the makers name of the tank, and not a description of its contents!