Tank too big?

[Carts69]

Hi, Just starting out wfp.. I’ve just purchased a secondhand 650 litre wydale tank & frame, the van I have is a early type Fiat scudo, I was surprised when the tank arrived how big it was, my question is.. will this tank be too big for this van, has anyone fitted similar into this type of van, will a 650 litre tank fully loaded be to heavy, should of asked these questions before purchasing   I know, but too late now! Any advice please?

 

[Iron Giant]

Check your van payload 650ltrs of water is 650kg the empty tank may around 50kg.



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[Carts69]

Hi, from what I can see it’s 815kg, the tank & frame will no doubt bump this up a bit, although I suppose I don’t need to completely fill it.

from what I’ve roughly measured it seems a tight fit across the van, trial & error I suppose?

 

[Part Timer]

If your payload is 815 kg's then full you will be about 200 kg's overloaded if you fill it, the payload includes you and the hose reels, diesel etc. I would only put about 500 litres in max, even then you will probably be slightly overloaded for the first hour of the day.

 

[Carts69]

Thanks Giant & Part timer, mmmh seems I’ve gone too big on this spur of the moment purchase, maybe need to down size as I’ll be carrying other stuff too, ok cheers guys.

 

[Minty]

Thanks Giant & Part timer, mmmh seems I’ve gone too big on this spur of the moment purchase, maybe need to down size as I’ll be carrying other stuff too, ok cheers guys.

Short term just half fill.