Long range fuel tanks..some thoughts on same
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 16:45
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Have been thinking about pros and cons on lr fuel tanks. I was thinking that if I had say a large fuel tank put on a vehicle... a lot of driving is done where fuel is available and does not need to be carried. Then there are the other times frequent or infrequent where a fair amout of fuel is needed. If I don,t keep my large fuel tank full of fuel, do I then risk a build up of water through condensation, and if I do keep it full, I now have to lug extra weight around, when maybe that,s not needed. Would I not be just
well off having containers for extra fuel when needed,and no weight, or condensation probs? Yes room for fuel could a problem but I also only need to fill up my containers when needed, so I can save weight etc by getting to where I,m going , carry fuel, then come
home without the weight etc....there just thoughts that,s all. Uther.
Reply By: KiwiAngler - Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 17:38
Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 17:38
I have LR fuel tank fitted to my 100series. You have some very valid ideas and things that need to be considered.
My thoughts are:
1) I can take advantage of any 'spot' fuel pricing that is going on
2) I alternate between the 2 tanks, thus reducing any condensation problems and ensure that the switching mechanism, warning lights etc are kept working.
3) I really dont want the hassle of storing and decanting fuel into and out of containers.
4) When I do my 'big trip' in June I will do it knowing that I can get an AVERAGE of ABOUT, APPROXIMATELY (depending on road conditions, vehicle configuration 1500kms from the 2 tanks. That will certainly take some of the anxiety out of driving between outback fuel stops.
Hope these thoughts are of help in yr decision making :-)
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Follow Up By: KiwiAngler - Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 17:45
Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 17:45
P.S.
I always add a diesel dditive to my fuel tanks to reduce moisture problems, most of these additives have a water scavenger effect as
well as the cleaning and bug killing properties.
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Follow Up By: Member- Peter & Mrs Peter, Lez - Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 18:58
Sunday, Mar 21, 2004 at 18:58
Looking at same, you also have to consider rear
suspension upgrade, when tanks are full the increased weight would be considerable. Also need to re-locate spare wheel quite costly to fit Kaymar type bumper and wheel carrier.
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