The Ameri-Kart 5-Gallon Universal Camper Van Water Tank (B5687003DS) from Nomadic Supply Company® is made from high-quality LLDPE to meet all food safety standards for potable water for drinking, cooking, showering, and washing dishes in RVs, motorhomes, trailers, campers, food trucks, and tiny houses. Designed to fit inside small spaces, our Ameri-Kart 5-Gallon Universal Camper Van Water Tank (B5687003DS) maximizes interior space efficiency.
The Ameri-Kart 5-Gallon Universal Camper Van Water Tank (B5687003DS) is a 5-gallon BPA-free potable RV fresh water tank, measuring approximately 16″ x 11.75″ x 8″. Designed for campers, trailers, and motorhomes, this white, cube-shaped plastic tank features four built-in female NPT fittings for versatile, easy installation.
Ameri-Kart 5-Gallon Universal Camper Van Water Tank (B5687003DS) Features:
- Capacity: 5 Gallons (approx. 19 liters).
- Dimensions: 16″ L x 11.75″ W x 8″ H.
- Material: Durable, BPA-free, corrosion-resistant plastic.
- Fittings: Includes (2) 1.5″ threaded female NPT and (2) 0.5″ threaded female NPT fittings.
- Application: Suitable for drinking, cleaning, and cooking water storage in RVs and tiny houses.
- Certification: Meets IAPMO standards.
- Do not: pressurize the tank.
- Do not: hang the tank by straps or place a heavy weight on it.
- It is recommended to clean the tank at least once per year and empty it when not in use.
- Mounting hardware, hoses, and fittings are generally not included.
How to Clean Our RV Water Tanks:
Make sure you rinse the water tank before first use, as there can be plastic bits left in the tank from the manufacturing process.
Nomadic Supply Company recommends using our Lippert Floë Compressed Air Camper Van Fresh Water Flushing System throughout the year to keep your water system completely pristine. In addition to flushing your water system, you can also use bleach or vinegar to clean our fresh water tanks, or you can use one of our camper van freshwater tank cleaning solutions. To clean your tank with bleach or vinegar, follow the instructions below.
- Step 1: Drain the water tank completely
- Step 2: Mix 4 oz bleach or vinegar with 1 1⁄2 gallons of hot water
- Step 3: Pour bleach/vinegar solution into the tank
- Step 4: Fill the tank with fresh water until it’s full
- Step 5: Let sit for 12 hours
- Step 6: Drain the water tank completely, refill with fresh water, and drain completely again (you may need to repeat this rinse step a few times)
RV Water Tank Venting:
Polyethylene camper van water tanks must be vented. These freshwater tanks are not designed to handle pressure or a vacuum. A vent is necessary because, as the tank is filled or emptied of its liquid, an equal proportion of air must be displaced simultaneously. Discharge of a water tank without a vent would cause a vacuum to occur. A generally accepted rule concerning vent size is that it should be the same size as the tank’s largest outlet.
