PSA Water Tank Brace | What NOT To Do | Winnebago Solis 59PX

Generally I'm disappointed with the fresh water tank and bandaid tank brace solution. While we use a pressure gauge to keep the tank fill pressure under 30PSI, it doesn't seem to be enough.
I'd love to hear your experiences with the tank brace or water tank blow out. I'll follow up with updates as we go! SAFE ADVENTURING!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Good on you to show the failed attempt, explain why it failed, and for trying it in the first place. I think the major fail here belongs to Winnebago. This should (a) never have been necessary if the tank were properly designed; (b) should have been a factory recall that any dealer would be required to fix; (c) should have come with instructions, screws, and pilot holes where necessary. Frankly, it looks like a knee-jerk fix to a bad design and does not instill much faith in that company for me (someone currently considering buying one). Winnebago should be replacing the tanks themselves rather than offer a rigged modification for owners to DIY. The new tank should be enclosed in a thin tubular aluminum or PVC coated heavy-wire mesh housing to prevent expansion. Similar to what you see large plastic water tanks encased in.

[@roadstoke]

I appreciate the comment, I think you’re right. After a dozen more fill ups, the tank still expands far enough to push out the cabinet so I’m trying to get more help from Winnebago. It’s clear now the tank was poorly designed and I think the tank fill overflow valve isn’t robust enough. I doubt many people even use a pressure regulator like I do. I may have an update video coming again hopefully with a good solution!

[@maxwest720]

Sorry this happened.

[@maxwest720]

If the tank is well designed, it should briefly bulge to deal with water movement (sideways in turns or vertically in bumps) but then return to its original shape. It could be that your brace caused the movement of water to push on the cabinet rather than just briefly bulging the water tank. I forget what you said in your first video but if your tank doesn’t have a permanent bulge that needs support, maybe all you need to do is remove the brace and repair the cabinet (maybe just gentle hammer work?).

[@roadstoke]

@@maxwest720 I appreciate the insights! The cabinet was easy to re-anchor with the stock brackets.
My tank bulges often but doesn’t go back to its original shape unfortunately. I have to push it back into shape pressing hard with my feet. I’ve seen another tank model out there, I may look into it…

[@reagasset]

Bummer, no worse than the original brace design tbh

[@roadstoke]

Yep, it feels like a core design flaw. Either the tank needs to be stronger and the overflow valve needs to handle more pressure.