4x4 footwell water bladder - First look and preparation

We have been trying to come up with a decent water storage solution for the 4x4 and after trying Jerry cans and plastic tanks, this is our latest attempt to get it right.
The 55 litre water bladder sits in the footwell behind the front seats and once we add a water pump, we hope it will give us the solution we have been looking for.
We have the ability to add 2 x 20l Jerry cans to the roof but we know that is a problem with the centre of gravity so would only do that if we really need extra water.
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[@gemini2261]

We have a transit, partner bought a 100L bladder. I don’t know where he thought that was going to go! 🙄😂 You have some great content BTW 👌🏾🇦🇺

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Cheers, that would be nice but a bit too big.

[@williamgromadzki6584]

Hey mate great video. What did end up doing with the outlet end for your water pump? I dont know what to do

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

I made a second video showing the final set up. We still use it but I have found that the water bladder does 'taste' a bit so I have had to flush it with bi-carb again. The other video is at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqK4e3lsd5efm5o&ab_channel=WesternAustraliaNowandThen

[@tgfcujhb7583]

Best way I've found to dry them out is use an airbed pump 👍👍👍👍

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Good idea, that should help a lot.

[@jorrumtucker7876]

where did you source the bladder from? thanks

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Bought it on EBay from www.ebay.com.au/usr/austleisuretime item should be at www.ebay.com.au/itm/133680409370?hash=item1f1ff92b1a:g:6zkAAOSwcM5gPgBW

[@box0436]

I run the drifter 100L aussie made bladder. Rate it.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Drifter is a good brand but tends to be out of our price range.

[@jarrod1687]

Any rubbery taste? I got one coming. Had to buy direct from the manufacturer, sounds like drifta not doing them anymore

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

@@jarrod1687 no taste from the one we bought.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Syphon should get the water out. So should the pump you haven't bought yet. It's never going to get dry inside, unless you can organise some evaporation.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

We have now bought and installed a pump which does the job pretty well. A suggestion made was to use an electric air bed pump to dry it out but I'm not too worried as our standard water tanks in the Coaster always contain some water and we can always use a steriliser regularly just to be safe.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen I wouldn't worry about it, for me. If you're concerned, you could have the water tested after a few months, or use water purification pills, or boil the water before using. Maybe fill a 2l Pepsi bottle for tooth-cleaning.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen Where have you been topping up when on the road?

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

@@oneeyedphotographer Generally only from town water. We don't take from natural sources as a rule.

[@waynehowes523]

This water bladder has 4 wheel drive?

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

It does when you put it inside one LOL

[@scott100series6]

my mate got one 100litres