Aluminum Camper Forum

Hey Powder Hounds.

Don't think any heater would have held up to what we just went through this past week (Jan 13-15, 2024), -36C.

For our American friends, at these temps, you don't really need to convert to Fahrenheit, it is just about the same.

Well, looks like my fresh water tank for my 2014 21RBS has finally failed. Been patching it this year a few times to what I thought were rock hits, but this past weekend I got a massive 12 inch crack in it (guess it wasn't the rocks).

My suspicion is that it has become brittle and failed due to old age.

Now, my question, anyone got any ideas as to where to source a replacement?

I have seen some mods for supports and rock protection that I will add as I progress through this repair.

Any thoughts / comments would help in the search. At least it is end of season and I have all winter (which are quite long up here in Canada) to get this sorted out.

I am not adverse to doing this myself, first thought is to get the old tank out, then specific measurements etc. would be easier.

I put Westlake Radials on my 21RBS back several years ago, and to this day the are still in great shape and run very well.

Okay, this has a "Cool"  factor of 9.5.

Be sure to post some "Done" pictures.

OMG, this is the fix I find myself needing right now. Took another hit, and now need a patch. Was trying to figure out if there was a way to help prevent this.

The 21RBS is a bit like looking for a Unicorn, they do show up, but not very often.

Oh, I should have added.

Starlink Satellites for Internet = Nice.

Starlink Satellites and Amateur Astrophotography = Bad (can't shoot a 5 min exposure without one of those damm things showing up as a streak in the image)

Guess I better pick which hobby is more appropriate, quite often I am doing both at the same time!

Okay, you have peaked my interest. Going to have to check this out for up here in Canada.

Yup, same thing I saw on my 21RBS, it's seems to be common.

Like mentioned, just get a good frame shop that can do aluminum and get them to touch it up.

$62K Price Tag

Ouch.

Can you tow with a Tesla?

Sure, why would you want too?

I use an F150 for that!

I don't know the brand (it was 2 years ago) but I know I got it at out Canadian Tire, it came with epoxy resin and fiberglass mesh. it was about $25 cdn.

Mine was a star as well, but about 6" in size. The kit covered it no problem.

There are many kits available from many places, and given the other option is to replace the tank, start with the repair option, if it doesn't work, you are not out much.

PS, take a visit to YouTube, lots of videos on tank repair, they should give you an idea.

Chris

I had the same issue that you did. I just got a repair kit designed for just this purpose from the local RV shop, and patched it myself. 15 min job and it was about $20 for the kit.

We pulled an early October trip to Little Bow Provincial Park (very nice it was, but we had power etc.)

As for the Solar, we use a "Suitcase" panel that we just move around into the sun as needed.

Very nice spot though.

Quote from: Powder Hounds on November 29, 2021, 11:21:05 AM
Hey Gibby! Designer Coach Works did my frame welding and gusset install, perfect. They are beside the Hitch Shop in the NE. Anything RV, they are the best.

Thanks for the info, I was wondering what you did with yours when that happened.

I went to the Welding Shop, no gussets, but if it happens again I will be doing that for sure.

PS, we still have to try to get together for a weekend camp out at some time.