Utilize the wasted space around your camper van rear wheel wells to add fresh water storage with the NWC 19-Gallon Universal Dually Wheel Well Water Tank (SP-DU-19) from Nomadic Supply Company®. The NWC 19-Gallon Universal Dually Wheel Well Water Tank (SP-DU-19) is designed to fit the Sprinter 3500 Dually and fits the Ford Transit Dually as well. It sits snugly against the wall and around the wheel wells. Ford Transit wheel wells are slightly smaller than the Sprinter, so there is a bit more room for insulation around the wheel well. This tank can fit a Ram ProMaster, but the water tank needs to be elevated 3.5″ to fit the large wheel wells.
The NWC 19-Gallon Universal Dually Wheel Well Water Tank (SP-DU-19) fits on either side of the vehicle and accepts 1/2″ (black plugs) and 1-1/2″ (need to be drilled) NPT fittings.
Northwest Conversions manufactures tanks with ports on both ends and the top to help meet your layout and plumbing needs. There are additional ports on top for filling or for installing a sensor to monitor the level.
All Northwest Conversions Camper Van Water Tanks are TEI Tested & RVIA Approved!
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has adopted standards for the construction of RVs, including those falling under the ANSI, NEC, NFPA, and other national accreditation associations. Products are tested and verified by independent listing agencies – in this case, Testing Engineers International (TEI). This guarantees that member manufacturers such as Northwest Conversions build their products to conform to standards based on safety and quality, but also ethical and sustainable business practices and community engagement.
Purchasing your Northwest Conversions camper van water tanks from Nomadic Supply Company® means that you’ll receive products you can depend on. Designed and built in the US according to the highest standards in the industry, Northwest Conversions provides the parts you need while helping to provide greater opportunities for safely exploring our wild lands now and in the future.
NWC 19-Gallon Universal Dually Wheel Well Water Tank (SP-DU-19) Features:
- NWC 19-Gallon Universal Dually Wheel Well Water Tank (SP-DU-19) is designed to not take up any space between the wheel wells of the van.
- The NWC 19-Gallon Universal Dually Wheel Well Water Tank (SP-DU-19) is a slimmer version of our NWC 25-Gallon Universal Dually Wheel Well Water Tank (SP-DU-25).
- Designed for the Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Dually. Also Fits Transit 2500 and 3500 Dually.
- Will fit other makes and models
- 46″ Long, 20″ Tall and 10″ Wide
- (2) 1.5″ NPT ports and (2) 1/2″ NPT Ports on larger end
- (1) 1.5″ NPT port on TOP
- (1) 1.5″ NPT port and (1) 1/2″ NPT port on end that goes above wheel well
- Support plate and hardware for the support plate are included.
- Ford Transit Van wheel wells are slightly smaller than the Sprinter so there is a bit more room for insulation around wheel well.
- Ram ProMaster needs to be elevated about 3.5″ to fit the large wheel wells.
- Can be placed either driver or passenger side in front or rearward of the wheel well.
- Tank is designed NOT to be PRESSURIZED (I.e. Needs to be vented).
- Tanks are made from BPA Free Food Grade Plastic
- IAPMO TS 4 Tested and Certified
How to Install Our Camper Van Water Tanks:
The first step is to always orient the water tank so that our logo, NWC, is facing up, on the top of the tank. The top of the water tank will also always have a 1.5-inch water level sensor location or water fill port. All of the water tank ports are 1.5″ and .5″. The .5″ ports will be provided with plugs in them. Use a 3/8″ T-handle Allen key tool to remove the plugs. Reinstall the plugs in unwanted ports along with using the plumber’s tape to seal the threads.
The 1.5″ ports have a membrane that is water-tight. To remove this membrane use a 1 3/4″ hole saw that is slightly smaller than the threads to drill your desired 1.5″ ports out. Make sure to clean all loose plastic particles out of the tank before installing the fittings. This is easiest to do with an air compressor or vacuum. Once again, use the plumber’s tape or pipe sealant on all fittings.
How to Clean Our Camper Van 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 one of our camper van fresh water 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 tank
Step 4: Fill tank with fresh water until its 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)
Camper Van Water Tank Venting:
Polyethylene camper van water tanks must be vented. These fresh water 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.
