I bought the Hedpak container with my water-related equipment. Its storage shape is relevant to the interior layout I planned before framing and finished surfaces went in.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The item in my kit
I bought Five-Gallon Hedpak Container as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought the Hedpak container with my water-related equipment. Its storage shape is relevant to the interior layout I planned before framing and finished surfaces went in.
Where it fits my build
My Day 87 plan put the body openings ahead of the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels. I specifically included the shower drain and the openings for three water tanks in that order of work.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware to leave mounting points for the extrusion framing, and removed door trim for the later insulation and paneling. SketchUp helped me plan how those separate jobs would fit together.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
The useful part of this diary entry is the sequence. I wanted to finish the drilling while the interior metal was bare, so later work would not mean opening finished surfaces again.
The photographs show my preceding floor-preparation session. Sweeping, washing and removing residue created the starting point for the interior work I described next.
I planned the openings and mounting access before enclosing the interior.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Reliance Aqua-Tainers offer four-gallon and seven-gallon sizes with dispensing spigots. Capacity, container height and access to the outlet distinguish them from the capped Hedpak format.
Reliance Four-Gallon Aqua-Tainer
This rigid water container has a molded handle and a dispensing spigot. Its four-gallon body provides a smaller option within the Aqua-Tainer range.
This rectangular water container includes a carrying handle and dispensing spigot. Its seven-gallon body provides a larger storage option than the four-gallon version.
