A long, narrow fresh-water tank was included in my van-layout purchases.
The featured Amazon option is Class A Customs T-2000 Water Tank.
Tank Shape in the Early Water Layout
I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My Takeaway for the Build
My Interior Preparation plan specifically included openings for three water tanks before the interior was finished. That makes body shape a useful takeaway from this purchase category. The rectangular T-2000, under-mount UM-2000 and wheel-well TORVA all show how a twenty-gallon capacity can occupy different spaces around the vehicle structure.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Current Option
Class A Customs T-2000
Capacity
20 gallons
Body Dimensions
32.5 × 11.75 × 11.75 inches, excluding fittings
Dimensional Tolerance
±0.25 inch
Class A Customs lists the T-2000 as a twenty-gallon tank measuring 32.5 by 11.75 by 11.75 inches, excluding fittings, with a quarter-inch dimensional tolerance. Its chart identifies two one-and-a-half-inch and two half-inch female NPT fittings. Compare the tank body and the projecting plumbing together when planning the cabinet, retaining the separate original tank purchase recorded above.
Are The Published Dimensions The Complete Installed Space?
The manufacturer chart excludes fittings. Allow for connections and access beyond the tank body when drawing the layout.
Alternative products
Two Alternatives to Compare
The featured Class A Customs tank and its undermount alternative use different tank shapes. TORVA's wheel-well form changes how the tank occupies the available space.
