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#61845 - 03/13/06 03:47 AM water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) needed.
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I am looking for a fresh water bladder.

This summer Gloria and I will be living in the Maine woods a long way down a bumpy dirt road. We will have to transport our water. For the past several years I have used 5 gal NATO water bladders which are very tough, but quite heavy. They work well, but the handling of 5 of these is a bit of a chore. I would like just one big heavy duty bladder. I will probably fill the 5 others as a hedge against failure of the larger bladder.
I am looking for something about 40 to 60 gallons that is strong enough to be put into the bed of my pick-up and bounced down the dirt road for an hour or so. I would like the bladder to be intact when we arrive at the camper. This is not easy.
I have looked at the Aquatank 2 and find it lacking for my application. I don't think it will survive such rough treatment. I see several other brands available, but am looking for first hand experience with particular brands. Solid containers are not useful as I need to be able to roll the bladder up and get it out of the way when not in use.
Any suggestions based on experience?
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#61846 - 03/13/06 06:16 PM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) needed.
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I reread your post more thoroughly and so deleted my post regarding Aquatanks... Sorry about that! <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
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#61847 - 03/15/06 03:43 PM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) needed.
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Check out Ben Meadows; they sell a number of Kolaps-a-tank products. They have a 73 gallon one and it is FDA approved for drinking water.
Try www.benmeadows.com
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#61848 - 03/16/06 12:33 PM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) nee
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Thanks, I will check it out.
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#61849 - 03/16/06 01:13 PM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) needed.
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I wonder if a small (twin size) water bed would work? Some manufacturers make them very tough and with some form of frame and non abrasive liner it may work???

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#61850 - 03/16/06 09:28 PM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) needed.
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do you use rain capture? Some big tarps might save you some hauling...

TRO

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#61851 - 03/26/06 11:39 PM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) needed.
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Look around RV stores, like Camping World. They have a water bladder intended to sit on the top of a pickup to transport water from the source back to a RV and fill the RV's tank via gravity. I tried to find one at CW's website, but it is about the least user friendly site I can think of. I don't have my paper catalog handy or I would give you better info...
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#61852 - 03/27/06 01:44 PM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) nee
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OK, checked all the above out and they are not rugged enough for my application. The Camping world one is about as thick as a kiddie swimming pool.

Guess I am spoiled by using the NATO bladders I have now. Just need more capacity. I have heard of several types being sold by West Marine. Headed for one of their stores today. I will report back in case anyone is interested.

Thanks for all the replies.
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#61853 - 03/28/06 12:28 AM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) nee
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#61854 - 03/28/06 02:56 PM Re: water Bladder, medium capacity (40-60 gal) nee
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Thats more like what I am after. Thanks... Will check it out!
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