Fresh water tank repair

[dunefreak]

I know it's been talked about before on here. What have you guys used to repair leaks in water tanks? I have a hole that has worn into the tank from the support brace that keeps it from shifting around. Not very happy right now!

[fishlips]

I used an epoxy with a piece of glass cloth that came with the kit. It worked for two weeks then seperated from the plastic tank. My hole is on the top seam so I think I'm leaving it. I thought about a plastic welder from harbour freight.

[vegas style]

my fix is going to be a new tank (or a new hauler) for the season I'm using a couple 55 gallon plastic barrels. i had some luck with a roofing patch ETERNABOND very sticky with a chemical reaction when worked. worked pretty good but still had a drip.

[ngoodey]

Plastic welders such and don't work well in my experience. Fiberglass will fix it and is cheap.

[goodguys75]

I think a new tank is what is going to be the best...everything else is just temporary....and will eventually just fail....

[dunefreak]

That seems to be the consensus. Time to shell out even more hundreds of dollars! This sh*t is getting old.

[FE135]

Go to an RV store. They make stuff just for this task. You mix like epoxy and use it as a putty till it hardens. The repair I did on my tank was 13 years ago. Still solid.

[dunefreak]

I'll check with Johnnie Walkers. If they don't sell or recommend anything, they'll be the ones installing a new tank. I don't feel like messing with it.

[fireride]

I fought a leaking water tank for two seasons, it finally cost me a week long trip over New Years. I finally had to pony up the three hundred-ish and move on. Repairs are just band aids, only one real solution.

[dunefreak]

Luckily it's leaking at the front tank around the 3/4 level so I can get away with still using it in the meantime. After this trip I will have to bring it in for a new tank though.

[nwtdiesel]

Hey be happy its not the poop tank

After this season I have to have the whole front of my toy hauler replaced. Its pulling apart and I found water damage. Oh well it will be nice for next season.

[fishlips]

my tank is leaking too. My solution is eternobond tape. The hole is at half full so if it drips i will catch it with a bucket and pour it back in. after i use 1/2 of the water no more leak. pulling ot the tanks is easy it only took me 20 min. by myself.

[dunefreak]

I never even fixed this. haha It still leaks and I just deal with it dripping if I fill it up more than 3/4 full.

[dunefreak]

Update: brought it in to Johnny Walker's and they patched it up. Hopefully it holds for a while.

[19th_AT]

How is the patch holding?

[fishlips]

I tried eternobond tape.fixed a seam leak in the top outside corner. Still leaking on an inside corner patch.i have lots of tape so I'm trying again.

[dunefreak]

How is the patch holding?

I've only been out with it once since the repair, but so far so good.

[fishlips]

I took another shot at the leak and seem to have got it this time. the eternobond tape really sticks good to the tank.

[CaptNkllm]

Friend of mine I talked to today said he can fix the water tanks.. Call him and he will explain.. he said he can repair any plastics.. quads, bumpers,water tanks ect (702) 384-3239 Chinney.. he is a great guy and a good friend of mine..

Capt

[fishlips]

Mine has been sitting for a week now and still no leaks.

Maby I should put water in it now. LOL

Edited December 18, 2014 by fishlips