[dave0123]

Just wondering what is the difference between skid tanks and the usual tanks everyone puts in the vans? they have a big mental chassis that the tank sits on is that safer in some way? as it still has to be bolted to the floor so why not use a normal tank that is cheaper.


or am i missing something?

[SPE]

I think you may be able to slide the tank out and remove when not needed ? I maybe wrong though.

[home6442]

If you were unlucky to be involved in a collision at 50 miles an hour
the bolted metal frame is to stop the tank traveling forward.
A 600 litre tank of water hiting you from behind at 50mph well lets say
it wouldnt be nice.
A tank carrying water would also be classed as a live load which means even
if its secure the contents are free to move about inside.
This could cause whats known as a pendulum effect causing your van to tip over.
That why its important to have a baffled tank.

[dave0123]

yes i get all that john.

But A skid tank is baffled or so they say! and just a normal tank is also bolted down and wouldn't move so i don't get the difference really

[TomCrowther]

As per the previous post. I think a skid tank is a way of sliding the tank in and out if you want to make other use of the van.

[dave0123]

Oh right i see, so just for convenience. I thought they just might of been a bit safer with the big chassis.


would they be easier to fit into a van than standard baffled tank?

[TomCrowther]

I have only seen them on pick up trucks. I think you should still have a baffled tank however it's fitted.

[dave0123]

i agree,


they are baffled aren't they :S

[home6442]

Its called a skid mount.
Its bolted to the van floor and pulls out on runners.
This allows the tank to be removed easily.