Water Tank Removal

PSBreen

I'm considering considering removing the water tank from our 2014 T@B-CS. We really don't use it and could use the storage space. Has anyone out there removed one and can you give me an idea of what's involved? Thanks

Steve

ScottG

@PSBreen, I haven't done this, but I suggest the critical element will be to terminate the supply line that runs between the pump and the distribution system. To avoid a dead-end that will possibly stagnate or trap air, I would disconnect the line on the distribution side--you'll need to cap the "T" or better yet remove the fitting altogether and replace the whole section with a new longer piece of PEX. Either way you will want to secure any new connections with proper PEX fittings.

That will take care of maintaining a functional city water hookup without leaks--the main concern. The rest is just removal/demolition of the tank, pump, etc. How difficult that will be depends on construction and clearances. I'd also suggest sealing up or removing the fill port, just so somebody doesn't accidentally fill your lower cabinets with water!

This pretty general advice--sorry if it's stuff you've already thought of. Hopefully someone with both plumbing knowledge and a CS will chime in here.

Michigan_Mike

ScottG said:

 I'd also suggest sealing up or removing the fill port, just so somebody doesn't accidentally fill your lower cabinets with water!

I agree with Scott's assessment here and am wondering what this area looks like on the side of the trailer?  Is there just a freshwater fill port or do you have the dual city water/Fresh water fill box?   If it is just a FW fill point you might even consider replacing the port with possibly a 110 V outlet and weatherproof cover.  That's just an idea and thought for utilizing the opening if there is value added and this would provide a means of covering up and eliminating the opening to facilitate your removal of the tank and adding an additional plug to the outside wall if it is feasible and doable.  

PSBreen

Thanks for the suggestions. It'll be a bit before I can get to it but one thing we have decided is that every change we make needs to be reversible. We'll start with removing the water tank and that power hungry refrigerator might be next We rarely camp in locations that have water or power, unless we are with a group, . We go for the more primitive sites and take everything we need with us.