The Bushman 130 Gallon Mocha Slimline Water Storage Tank packs 130 gallons of water storage into an 18-inch-deep footprint that tucks against a wall, fence line, or the side of a house where a round tank would never fit. The footprint runs 18 in (depth) x 50 in (width) and stands 48 in tall, so this slimline tank slides into tight-clearance sites - narrow side yards, the gap between structures, or along a driveway - while still holding a meaningful reserve of rainwater, hauled water, or general-purpose water supply. It is molded in polyethylene in a Mocha color that reads as a neutral earth tone against most exterior walls.
Will this tank work for your site?
This is a water storage tank rated to a specific gravity of 1.0, which means it is engineered for water and water-density liquids - not heavier chemical solutions. Filled to capacity, 130 gallons of water weighs roughly 1,084 pounds, and that is the maximum rated contents weight for the tank. Plan your base accordingly: a slimline tank carries its load over a narrow 18 x 50 inch footprint, so the pad or platform beneath it has to be flat, level, and able to bear the full filled weight without settling. If you are matching tank size to roof catchment, demand, or a fire-water reserve, the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide walk you through the math. Port and thread sizes are not listed in the spec table, so review the technical drawing on this page for the fitting layout and exact port locations, and match any bulkhead fitting, gasket, and plumbing thread to those sizes before you order connectors.
How it ships
This tank ships LTL freight from Temecula, California, the nearest plant, with the freight cost quoted live to your ZIP code - never bundled into the listed price. A slimline tank is tall and flat-sided, so it crates and rides differently than a squat round tank; confirm you have a way to receive an LTL delivery and offload it on arrival. Because this tank ships only from Temecula, West-Coast ZIPs see shorter LTL lanes while cross-country buyers should pull a number early - the freight, not the tank, drives your delivered budget. Get an exact quote for your address with the Freight Cost Estimator before you order.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a slimline tank is treating its narrow profile as a stability shortcut. Because the 18-inch depth puts a tall column of water over a thin base, an under-built or uneven pad is the real risk - a tank that is plumb empty can lean once it holds its full 1,084 pounds. The second mistake is overreaching the 1.0 specific gravity rating: this is a water tank, and storing anything denser than water exceeds what the wall thickness was designed to hold. Keep it to water, rainwater, and water-density liquids. Need to store a heavier chemical or higher-density liquid? Call 866-418-1777 - this water tank is not the right choice, and we can match you to a chemical-rated tank. If you are harvesting roof runoff, the first-flush diverter sizing guide covers keeping that captured water clean; if you are sizing this as a private fire-protection or freeze-prone reserve, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate protection; and the concrete pad sizing guide covers building a base that will hold.
Ready to size, plan, or quote this slimline tank? Use the Freight Cost Estimator for an LTL quote to your ZIP, lean on the Tank Sizing Calculator to confirm fit, or call 866-418-1777 to talk it through with someone who knows the catalog.
