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General Boards => Technical Support => Topic started by: Steven Hoffman on February 23, 2015, 06:08:56 PM

Title: Cracked Fresh Water Tank
Post by: Steven Hoffman on February 23, 2015, 06:08:56 PM

The fresh water tank has decided that my bay needed a good cleaning and has started dripping from a small crack in the lower corner.

I am hoping I can get it repaired as I am sure getting and installing a replacement will pose it's own problems.

I am currently in Mesa and looking for recommendations.  A mobile service would be fantastic, but am prepared to remove the tank and transport to a shop if one is somewhat local.

Steve
97 Beaver Patriot 

Title: Re: Cracked Fresh Water Tank
Post by: Don Beukers on February 23, 2015, 06:46:22 PM

I had this happen on a '98 Marquis. I drained all the water, roughed up the crack and used a fiberglass kit to fill the crack and then applied a few strips of fiberglass over the crack with the resin. Never had a problem after that.

Title: Re: Cracked Fresh Water Tank
Post by: Steve Huber Co-Admin on February 23, 2015, 08:27:30 PM

Steven,
I've not had experience with mobile repair guys but there are a number of capable shops in Mesa if you can't repair it yourself per the previous posts. 2 that I've had fairly good luck with are Luxury RVs and RV Renovators. Both are on the south side of Main between Gilbert and Lindsey Rds.
Steve

Title: Re: Cracked Fresh Water Tank
Post by: Gerald Farris on February 24, 2015, 03:15:16 AM

Steve,
I had a fresh water tank leak on my 93 model Patriot many years ago, and I just removed the tank and took it to a plastic welding/fabricating shop. They welded the crack and then welded a plate over the area of the same material the tank was made from. There is almost no chance that you will be able to find a new replacement tank that is an exact fit.

Gerald

Title: Re: Cracked Fresh Water Tank
Post by: Steven Hoffman on March 16, 2015, 08:11:27 PM

Took the tank to Philip's Plastics LTD in Phoenix.  They welded and reinforced the corner where the crack was.  Cost $50.00.  Holding water so far.

Thanks for the suggestions.