Roof-rack water with room for recovery boards
The ROAM 8.5 Gallon Electric Pump Tank puts camp rinsing water on your roof rack, with brackets above the tank for carrying traction boards. Its electric pump supplies pressure up to 50 PSI, so you can wash trail dirt off equipment or take a quick rinse without working a hand pump. This is the 8.5-gallon model with the traction-board mounting platform.
A coiled hose and shower nozzle let you direct the spray where you need it. The nozzle offers selectable spray patterns and a quick-connect attachment. Power comes from a 12 V source through the supplied cigarette-lighter cable. The tank is for washing and rinsing, not drinking-water storage.
Check your mounting setup before ordering
The tank measures 60.6 inches long, 16.5 inches wide and 6.1 inches high. Compare that footprint with your roof-rack layout and check the rack and vehicle load ratings before installation. ROAM lists the tank at 29 pounds empty and 100 pounds full; boards and other roof cargo add to your total carried load. These are tank weights, not a rack load rating or a traction-board load limit.
Tank mounting plates and traction-board brackets are supplied. Recovery boards and the pins that fasten them are separate purchases. Check your board and pin combination against the brackets; do not assume that every board or roof rack will fit.
Verified tank specifications
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Water capacity: 8.5 gallons.
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Tank construction: LLDPE polyethylene.
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Electrical supply: 12 V.
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Maximum pump pressure: 50 PSI.
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Overall size: 60.6 by 16.5 by 6.1 inches.
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Listed tank weight: 29 lb empty; 100 lb full.
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Hose: 4.5 feet, coiled.
Equipment supplied and setup help
The package contains the tank, hose, spray nozzle and electrical cable, plus hardware for the tank mounting plates and traction-board brackets. Consult the ROAM 8.5-gallon user guide for assembly and operation. ROAM calls for two people during installation.
For a visual introduction, watch the existing ROAM video overview of both pump-tank sizes. That video covers the 8.5- and 9.5-gallon products; the specifications on this page apply only to the 8.5-gallon tank.
Questions about use and installation
Are traction boards or mounting pins included?
No. The bracket platform is part of the tank system, but the boards and their securing pins are not supplied. Plan for those items separately even though some photos show an assembled board setup.
How do I power the water pump?
Connect the supplied cable to the tank and a 12 V vehicle cigarette-lighter socket. Follow the user guide for connecting the hose, opening the valve and switching the pump on.
Can I carry drinking water in this tank?
No. The linked ROAM guide rules out drinking-water storage and notes that the hose has not undergone FDA or BPA food-safety testing. Reserve this system for rinsing and washing rather than drinking or preparing food.
What should I check before fitting it to a rack?
Check the tank footprint, crossbar arrangement and your vehicle and rack load limits. The guide shows mounting-plate installation on crossbars running in either direction, but it does not promise universal fit. Include water, boards and all other roof cargo when assessing the load.
Does the tank heat water?
The verified equipment list identifies a water pump, not a heater. Do not choose this model expecting heated showers.
What warranty does ROAM list for this model?
The exact product page specifies two years of manufacturer and craftsmanship coverage, not lifetime coverage. Review ROAM's warranty terms for exclusions and eligibility, or ask ROAM support about your setup.
