4tysumthing posted:

It does seem alot, but I keep a log book and travelling over 30,000 klms/year (using it for work and play), I spend over $5,000 on petrol. So, one year payback for me is about right. Without the Gov. $2k rebate, I would not have done it.
Cheers

4tysumthing posted:

Hi Brad, it could be worth selling the auxillary tank on e-bay to help fund the conversion. Because the price quoted includes both the LPG tank and a new fabricated petrol tank.
Smithys at Bayswater was recomended by a mechanic mate to get it done at . Yes, it's the Italian Kit.
The auxillary petrol tank is steel (although I was quoted on Aluminium). It is mounted in several places and sits flush with the rest of the underbelly supports.
It is tucked in nicely - I guess like a long range one would, and although it'll be a few weeks before I can go off-road I don't expect any issues .
The LPG tank has a steel cradle under it for protection from scraping etc. and sits no lower than the original tank.

For me , it was either get it done to reduce fuel costs and increase driving range, or trade it in on a turbo-diesel. But the retail and trade-in value on Jackaroos is pretty bad at the moment, and as it's such a competent and reliable vehicle, I am glad to be keeping it for a few more years.

Member - Bradley posted:

cheers mate, yeah the tank is "aluminiumised" steel - ie steel sheet plated with ally for corrosion resistance, same as exhaust pipe etc. No ally tanks made for jacks.

I was thinking of keeping my existing tanks and installing a "scuba" tank same as the discos, mega range but i would loose too much space in the back.

So me thinks i'll just go with the standard kit and flog off the leftovers.

Thanks mate.