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The dip tube is a ~2 foot section of 1/2" PVC water pipe. I heated it up with a heat gun and bent it to shape so it would get into the lowest corner of the tanks. It just friction fits into the fitting above it.
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Decided to add vent hoses since it would be pretty easy and inexpensive. Bought three nylon fittings at the hardware store, 1/4" male NPT to 5/16" hose barb, plus 8' of 5/16" clear hose. Tested friction fit in store - plenty good enough so no hose clamps needed for this setup.
The large ring is the one that comes with the water jug (as is the flat cap I drilled). I just made one of these and can move it from tank to tank. I plan to fill the tanks in place. The hose is the one that runs normally to the foot pump; I just left it extra long when I replaced it. I'll cut it down to size when I put in the new/permanent water tank. More info in "Sunbeam ~ 22 Cruiser" thread.
I drilled a hole in the cap and fit a nylon elbow into it from above. It's 1/2" barb (hose end) to 1/2" male NPT (end that goes through the cap). That threads into a PVC fitting that is 1/2" female NPT on top, and a meant-to-be-glued socket on the bottom that fits the OD of 1/2" PVC pipe. No need to glue as it's a tight friction fit.
The dip tube is a ~2 foot section of 1/2" PVC water pipe. I heated it up with a heat gun and bent it to shape so it would get into the lowest corner of the tanks. It just friction fits into the fitting above it.
I had secured Weld Mount footman loops to the cabin sole to strap the "real" tank down to; using them now for holding the jugs in place with the green straps.
The yellow Starboard? platform with white cleats was set up for my original water tank, which then sprung a leak. I'm planning to get a new/permanent tank, but in the meantime set up this system. A temporary full width Starboard cleat holds the jugs off the upper/inboard locker side. Three jugs just fit, with storage outboard (behind them).
Temporary/modular water tank setup, overview. Three 6-gallon Reliance brand water jugs - can be found at Wal-Mart, camping shops, etc.
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The dip tube is a ~2 foot section of 1/2" PVC water pipe. I heated it up with a heat gun and bent it to shape so it would get into the lowest corner of the tanks. It just friction fits into the fitting above it.

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The dip tube is a ~2 foot section of 1/2" PVC water pipe. I heated it up with a heat gun and bent it to shape so it would get into the lowest corner of the tanks. It just friction fits into the fitting above it.
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