Alpha 40 Gallon Fresh Water Tank for 2009 Tacoma TRD Off Road

Asked by YoniAsked on October 1, 2025Answered by Elkhart RV Parts
Customer Question

Is the Alpha 40 Gallon Fresh Water Tank (42"x23.5"x10") suitable for my 2009 Tacoma TRD Off Road with a 5 ft bed? Does it have a top fill opening and a bottom spout opening? Also, do you offer a 50 gallon tank with similar dimensions?

Expert Answer

The listed tank dimensions do not confirm fit in a 2009 Tacoma TRD Off Road or its nominal 5-foot bed. The catalog listing matching the question carries native SKU VR234210WBLANK. Alpha's VR234210W manufacturer drawing shows a 42 x 23.5 x 10-inch outline and nominal 40-gallon capacity. It states that dimensions are reference-only with plus/minus 1/4-inch tolerances, and capacity can vary with fittings and shrinkage. The drawing identifies the base model; it does not establish the BLANK listing's supplied port configuration.

A top fill opening, bottom spout, installed fittings and sensor compatibility have not been confirmed for the exact tank supplied. The earlier top-opening assurance and suggestion to install connections yourself were not sufficient configuration evidence. The fittings-kit reference below does not prove that every required connection is included or approved for this tank, plumbing or level-monitor system. Verify exact fitting and sensor part numbers, material, mounting/sealing method and approved locations before any modification.

Compare the actual available bed space, wheel-well and mounting clearances, orientation, access and overall installation height with the tank and fitting envelope. Verify the vehicle's applicable load limits and a suitable supported, restrained installation for the tank, water and other cargo. A bed-length label alone does not provide those measurements or engineering approval. This answer does not approve drilling, welding or a Tacoma mounting arrangement.

For a larger-capacity reference, Alpha publishes a nominal 50-gallon VR31577W drawing with a 57 x 31 x 7-inch body outline. That is a different footprint and configuration, not a verified substitute with the same dimensions or an approved Tacoma fit. Exact supplied configuration, current purchase availability and an appropriate 50-gallon installation remain unconfirmed; no shipping or installation-service promise is made here.

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