Fresh water tank replacement

[CTWebb]

Hi All ,
I'm new to the forum but have been camping for many years, We recently purchased a used 2009 Rockwood popup. Of course there are things that needs repaired and maintained. The fresh water tank has busted, Does anyone have any recommendations for a tank replacement. I would like to find one like the factory tank because it fits tight against the flooring and between the metal frame. I have looked at a lot of tank suppliers and can't find anything close to what is from the factory.
Thanks in advance
Chris

[spock123]

You probably won’t, your camper is kinda old

[Nascon]

Lots of suppliers on line.

[CTWebb]

Yes its definitely older , purchased it for hunting only , we have a 2014 5ver for family "glamping"

[spock123]

I would google rv fresh water tanks, I have found right many different places that have them

[TimVWulp]

have you looked at the overstock on line or brick and mortar RV part stores. I broke one of my framless windows this summer and found a replacement window. they have web sites and sell on ebay.

Hope this helps Tim

[Mr Towed]

I'm planning to upgrade our tank because we realized on a recent trip that it is only 23 gallons, not the 33 that is listed on placard. I have plenty of room to mount it but am finding almost every tank has the hose connection like 2 inches from the bottom of the tank because they are on the side of the tank. Does anyone know of a mfg that makes the tanks so you actually get the last drops out instead of having like 4 gallons in the bottom of the tank that you can't actually use?

[jimmoore13]

My PUP is 2014. I called Forest River parts, and I got a quote for $109 for a replacement. I suspect shipping may come close to doubling that, because of the size.

If you want to DIY, I have no doubt you'll save money vs. letting a dealer order the part and install it, and it wouldn't surprise me if you paid a good portion of the shipping even if the order was part of a much larger order of parts by the dealer to Forest River.

My contact at FR - if Kathy's not the right person, I'm sure she can direct you. She handled my lift kit order:

KATHY SWOPE

ROCKWOOD and FLAGSTAFF TENT CAMPER PARTS

KSWOPE@FORESTRIVERINC.COM

PHONE # 574-642-8927

FAX # 574-970-7973

www.facebook.com/FlagstaffTrailers

www.facebook.com/RockwoodTrailers

[jimmoore13]

P.S. I plan a DIY install, but mine doesn't leak enough to take the camper out of service until after I winterize it. Mine just has a crack that leaks about 2 gallons a day until the water level falls below the crack.

If your camper is anything like mine, this photo depicts a tank reinforcement that has really worked well for me.

All it is is a 1/2" galvanized pipe, two clevis pins, a 10" square piece of 1/2" scrap plywood, 2 x 1/2" pipe clamps, and a bit of rubber floor mat. The frame already had the hanging tabs with holes that serve as guides for propane plumbing, wiring, etc. I just used two available holes. VERY effective. I hammer the crap out of my camper on washboard gravel roads at least 11 miles one way, and this tortured my fresh tank. I closed the barn door after the horses escaped and made the support AFTER the crack appeared. I know the tank would be fine today if I had installed the support sooner.
See second photo.

[CTWebb]

Thanks Jim , That information is very helpful. I will contact her and see what my options are.