Rayjsj Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Agree with the above, I would secure some straps to the floor, around the tank and then resite the Plastic 'stops' so it can't slide. screwfix do some good ratchet straps: http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsessionid=NQYUDIJGODSROCSTHZOSFFQ?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=34506&searchbutton.x=8&searchbutton.y=9 don't like the idea of a 'loose' water tank (even if it is only a couple of inches.) Ray ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna miller Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I would get a piece of timber that fits snugly between the tank and the 2 plastic brackets, then drill through the brackets and screw through into the timber to keep it secure. The problem with resiting the brackets is that you dont know where they are fixed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Wokingham! :-D It is not right, and I'm wondering if someone has had the tank out in the past. I can't see a clip on the filler pipe termination, which seems to me undesirable as it is to the front, where water will surge on braking. Also, there are cables and other pipes running under the front corner of the tank, indicating it has a step at that end, but not at the rear where the brackets are. I therefore wonder if some other restraint is hidden beneath that step.The foam beneath the tank seems odd, unless it is there merely to prevent rattling, since there seems to be no means to prevent it "jumping". So, I think take the van to Wokingham, and ask them if they can have a look and advise. If they are as good as their reputation, they will at least be able to suggest what you should do about it. Why not give them a ring to be sure someone will be in the workshop, as you'll need the technician more then to sales people? They used to have a French technician who dealt directly with the factory, who was apparently very effective. I think he was an overhang from Wokingham used to be Rapido UK, but I don't know if he is still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 It looks rather like the tank is smaller than the fixings. Did the factory run out of stock and fit an available one or was there a problem with the original and a smaller replacement fitted. A free range tank is an undesirable travelling companion. Advice from a dealer seems in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm surprised that the tank it actually black - in all vans that we've had the freshwater tanks have always been white, including the Rapido 709F we had. I don't think it's original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Maybe someone put deisel in the original tank!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 A replacement tank seems a high probability, and that filler pipe also looks a bit flimsy, though I think I can just see a clip on closer examination. Maybe diesel as Jon suggests, or maybe someone drilled a hole somewhere they shouldn't have! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I think it was CAK that told me black tanks are best as light promotes the growth of algae. Now thers a thought for safe water, a white tank and an ultra-violet light to kill the bugs or even have a U/V light in the tank. Has any registered the trade name B****roft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 George Collings - 2011-03-25 8:30 PM I think it was CAK that told me black tanks are best as light promotes the growth of algae. Now thers a thought for safe water, a white tank and an ultra-violet light to kill the bugs or even have a U/V light in the tank. Has any registered the trade name B****roft? Hi George Yes, I believe dark coloured tanks are best, I was told this many years ago when I got a blue one and fitted it under the dinette in our self-converted ambulance. However, I don't think Rapido fitted black ones, especially out of sight (and light) under a seat base. Perhaps Peter can remember if his 710 had a black tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yes it was black. Just fix it as suggested by Donna. Why would you want to go to the expense of traipsing off to a dealer who will charge an arm and leg. It's not that crucial that it can't be a DIY job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevina Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Natural polyethylene is quite a lot cheaper as it does not have to be colour compounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 ..or contain plasticers which taint the water like PVC does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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