Water tank size HELP!!

**SocalRoyce** · 05-27-2009, 10:53 PM

Hello all,

Im in the market for a water tank for my mobile detailing business.. I went to a local manufacturer and they gave me an option on gallons. I was also warned about going too big and how it can affect the vehicle as far as swaying, gas, suspension, etc, just the obvious I guess you can say.

Well for all peeps with experience what would be the best size as far as gallons. They have 15gallons, 25, and 50 that I was looking at. I do probably a wash or two a day and Im concern about how much space it would take up on the bed of the truck and If the water would would last after 2 or 3 washes.

Do you guys think a 25 gallon tank would be okay???? The only reason Im trying to stay away the 50 gallon is because of the size of the tank but if 50 is ideal I kinda have no choice.

Thanks in adance

ROYCE

**Tom N** · 05-27-2009, 11:02 PM

Atleast 50 gallons. I would look for a 80-100 gallon tank.

**SocalRoyce** · 05-27-2009, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Tom N

Atleast 50 gallons. I would look for a 80-100 gallon tank.

I`m tempted to get a 100 gallon tank but I just don`t know how my chevy s10 long bed with only 4 cyl would take it. I know its gonna kill my gas mileage but I`m concerned about how it will drive, she might go slower than she is going now; imagine a 4 cyl long bed pulling an extra hundred pounds on the bed, THAT IS SLOWWW..

ROYCE

**JAYPRODTLR** · 05-28-2009, 07:27 AM

100 gal water tank in over 800lbs

**southerndetail** · 05-28-2009, 07:47 AM

Go with 50, use it to make enough money to buy a trailer, then you can upgrade. Your S-10 will have no problem pulling a trailer with 100gal tank and all the fixins. More than likely you`ll get out working and have more work than expected.

**shuddleston** · 05-28-2009, 08:00 AM

I have a 250 gallon tank because I got a good deal on it but haven`t put much more that 65 gallons in there due to the weight. 65 gallons would be plenty of water to wash several cars.

**accordn17** · 05-28-2009, 12:58 PM

get a 50gal and just think "military showers"

**SocalRoyce** · 05-28-2009, 02:44 PM

Awesome thanks guys!!

**Dubbin1** · 05-28-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by SocalRoyce

I`m tempted to get a 100 gallon tank but I just don`t know how my chevy s10 long bed with only 4 cyl would take it. I know its gonna kill my gas mileage but I`m concerned about how it will drive, she might go slower than she is going now; imagine a 4 cyl long bed pulling an extra hundred pounds on the bed, THAT IS SLOWWW..

ROYCE

FYI 100 gallons is ALOT more then 100lbs

1 gallon of water is just over 8lbs.

**dr_detail** · 05-30-2009, 02:12 AM

If you can afford it, go for the 100 gallon tank -- you don`t have to fill it all the way (half is good). Then as you grow, it will acomodate. Or, if you`re on a low budget get a 50 gallon plastic drum (used??). Layed on it`s side (and anchored securely) one of the bungholes can be tapped with a 3/4" hose bib, the other used to fill the tank and as a vent.