Can Valterra RV Water Tank be Installed on its Side

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Can this tank be laid on its side? I have 12inch highs under bed ?

asked by: Mike R

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The Valterra RV Water Tank, # R8018, can be installed in almost any configuration that will allow the tank to fit your application.

The tank has 6-3/8 of an inch threaded fittings where you may use for access to the tank water. 5 of the plugs are sealed while 1 plug is open. If this plug is not in the correct place for your application, then the plug can be stopped and sealed.

I recommend using the Valterra ABS Tank Fill Kit, # RK908, with this tank. The kit includes fittings, plug, and solvent cement to allow you to connect hoses to the Valterra water tank.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Yes, RV water tanks like the Valterra RV Water Tank #R8018 can only handle low pressure so they are limited to being used in a gravity fill setup or with a hand pump like #37297025.

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You can absolutely mount the Valterra RV Water Tank - 6 Gallons #R8012 if you'd like to. The tank has numerous 3/8" threaded fittings that will allow you to lay the tank down on its side with no problems. I have added a link below to a video…

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I think it's awesome that you are building a camper. Very cool. For a water tank the Valterra water tank #R8012 has 3/8 inch fittings. You can use a fill kit such as #RK908 but you would need to furnish your own hose and likely a big funnel so…

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The thread size on the Valterra RV Water Tank #R8012 is 3/8" male pipe threads (MPT). Attached is a product overview video for you to check out as well.

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Answer 10

Hey Robert, the 6 gallon water tank part #R8012 that you referenced has ports that can be drilled out so that you can add fill or drain holes in several locations like you are wanting.

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