[ashbash]

Ready to get a  small system in the back of my van. Recently moved over from trad. I've been using a trolley but filling the barrels is a ball ache. Was looking to get a ro system in the van as we'll. What I wanted to know is do systems generally leak lots of water as I've seen a couple of horror shows from local lads vans. It's important as I can't let the floor in back of van get to wet as it has Lino fitted (it seconds in to a weekend van) . Also would a 300 litre system have to be bolted down or could I get away with strapping in it securely. Thanks

[P @ F]

You can use your van no probs , i do the same as you in regard to it being the secondary vehicle , the truth is , a lot of blokes are not bothered if it leaks , mine is totally dry bar what comes from the brush heads after use , spend the time and extra money on decent connections and you wont have a problem with the wet stuff.

What van and what size tank you looking at ?

Rich

[richard groves]

second what p@f just said.
use john guest push fittings where possible, ptfe tape all threaded connections and if you need to use a hoselock connection on anything e.g. to connect to reel , use a quality one.
I'll probably get shot down for this but I wouldn't worry about a bolted frame for a 300 L tank, buy decent haulage ratchet straps and it will be sufficient. I do similar with a 400 L upright against bulkhead. I could remove everything from my van in less than 30 mins if needed. 

[P @ F]

As Mr Bitt just said , use your head and will be fine , i see vans with straps all the time , only far too many of them use thin straps that just as well not be there at all , just look on Ebay 

I run a 350 upright with large ratchets and spreader plates through chassis , this backs up to full steel bulkhead , behind that is a row of 3 crash tested scott seats fixed in the same manner , then a half height steel bulkhead , then me 

Rich

[P @ F]

I will put a few pics on in a mo or two

Rich

[Spruce]

What van is it?

[dazmond]

ill guarantee you ll get the back of the van wet at times!either from unconnected pole hose/reel hose,connections and ........eh....overfilling your tank!it happens!

those guys that say they ve never had a leak or water in the van are lying!

[Klean07]

ill guarantee you ll get the back of the van wet at times!either from unconnected pole hose/reel hose,connections and ........eh....overfilling your tank!it happens!

those guys that say they ve never had a leak or water in the van are lying!

+1

[Window Lickers]

ill guarantee you ll get the back of the van wet at times!either from unconnected pole hose/reel hose,connections and ........eh....overfilling your tank!it happens!

those guys that say they ve never had a leak or water in the van are lying!

Ive taken my tank out and just fill the foot-wells and cargo area with water now. Vans clean, but I can see the odd spot of rust beginning to appear.

[slap bash]

My system has john Guest fittings and  had no leaks but when it froze it was a pain to take it apart to check and defrost so hose lock are good for this purpose. Just something to think about.

[ashbash]

Thanks for the reply guys.
I've got a mercedes  vito swb. I was working trad out  an estate viechle but just seemed a waste having a nice shiny van sitting on the drive.  At the moment I get the odd leak/ spillage from the trolley or brush head etc and I'm not to worried about that.  I was thinking of putting a 300 litre system in there.  Not very clued up at the moment but was hoping to have the r-o in the van for convenience. Using a trolley is convenient on some houses but I'd imagine  or hope having a hose reel would make the working day a bit easier?

[richard groves]

Of course leaks and spillages do happen. I'm not going to lie, but good fittings and a bit of thought can limit them. e.g. the filler caps on tanks are always naff and leak without a bit of adapting.
I siliconed the thread on mine and sealed it up, removed the air vent and made the hole slightly larger and siliconed in one of these
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/d20/Plastic+Solvent+Weld/sd2885/Solvent+Weld+Access+Plug/p13873
works a treat and no leaks ( cut a small hole and feed a length of pole hose through the tanks cap  as an air vent )
If there is a risk of you overfilling the tank also consider some "fail safe" like an overflow .

[P @ F]

Here they are , i wouldnt want to take the family out in a damp smelly van !







Rich

[richard groves]

Here they are , i wouldnt want to take the family out in a damp smelly van !







Rich

but a pink one is ok ? 

[robert mitchell]

Here they are , i wouldnt want to take the family out in a damp smelly van !










Rich

Hey Rich , is that frame at the back made from alloy and is it welded?

[ashbash]

Looks mint pal. I will put a couple of pics of my van up over the weekend and see if you can put any pointers my way. 

[P @ F]

No , its  welded stainless steel , it was a made to measure order for some bloke by Varitech , he put the deposit down and never went back , i called in off chance and wangled it with the reel and a 6x18 DI  for a superb £100

Rich

[P @ F]

Looks mint pal. I will put a couple of pics of my van up over the weekend and see if you can put any pointers my way. 

Are you colour blind by any chance ?
I asked the bloke for pink not mint 

Rich

[P @ F]

Ahh , the joys of photobucket , just been looking back over the years , it seems i have been full circle ,  old beemer with ladder , 1 van , 2 van with staff , not sure quite where i am now though !

 







Rich

[P @ F]

Check this beast out , my first van mount , 175L and universal GF poles , OLD SKOOL COOL 

Rich