Brown Davis Tanks Leaking

What did Brown Davis say about it?

Sorry to say Bob, split and leaking welds are common on BD tanks.

And the attitude from the manufacturer you have experienced is also common.

Your lucky you found the problem now and not in the middle of the Canning.

Some research before purchase would have made you aware of both problems.(Including a search in archives on this site)

Cheers

Bob

I have to report that my experience with Brown-Davis has been totally opposite.

They fitted a belly Aux tank to my Troopy which had miniscule leak somewhere in the body cavity where the filler hose goes in.

Didn't ring, just took it back and they immediately fixed it, no abuse etc etc etc.

Much later a stainless steel water tank that they had made for the rear, split across the bottom (not a seam).

Once again took it in for inspection and no ringing and they immediatley warranted it and arranged a day to fixed, which they did.

Also added a sight guage at my request for no added cost.

No more problems ever since.

Bob,I had an aux tank put in by BD 17 years ago into a GQ Patrol.As I had converted to LP gas.The universal shaft whilst spinning was coming into contact with the Tank and wearing through the side of the tank.It was only by accident that I noticed it when doing a service.Believe it or not BD blamed the truck and not his tank.But nothing was different on the vehicle at the time the tank was fitted.When I pointed this out he told me to get out of his work shop,this after inviting me in to discuss the problem.After an argument they fitted a slightly smaller tank (narrower),this fixed the problem and I Vowed that never will by another Brown Davis made product as long as I live.
Your post brought it all back to me and have to admit That incident still is vivid in my mind,apparently after all these years their attitude is unchanged.As the installation you refer to is undoubtedly a serious safety concern apart from any other incontinences involved,I am sure the will come to the party and rectify the problem.It is god to hear of these things though as other are made aware that a check on the under neath areas is always a good idea and should be performed regularly.
Please tell us how you went in the coarse of time.

Regards,Paul Klat.
Melbourne ,Vic,Australia.
Toyota LC. 2004 TD
Too many extras to mention.

Yep, not happy either. Had an oversize [supposedly 75 l but never managed to get more than 58 l in it] sub tank fitted to the GU. First fill, diesel everywhere; no O-ring fitted to the fuel sender !
Could have been interesting in a petrol vehicle. Lost me forever.

Ken

It really suprises me how people with this attitude stay in business long.You,d reckon the word would spread and they,d be buggered.

glad to see we were not the only ones with BD long range tank problems. we had a tank fitted which also leaked and all we got from them was a bad attitude.we took the car to another 4wd specialist who repaired it for us. the problem was the breather and the O ring were both installed upside down.

Wow, I'm looking at converting my 1HZ diseasel 80 over to a V8, part of this is going to be long range tanks. I now know where I won't be going.
Be interested to see how the follow up goes with BD. I had heard various comments in reference to this vendor before, it is now proven not to be forum related.

Cheers
Corry

I am the same as Mr Roachie..... If i was offered a Brown Davis 160litre main tank and a 90litre aux tank for free and they will also install them for free,,,,, i would decline the offer.....even if they offered to fill them for free as well...
2003 we were two cars going to Cape York,,, and we both suffered split tanks....
What a huge hassle that was...
Out of the things i have had break on trips,,,,, i couldnt think of anything worse except for a blown box or engine...

Seems as we are on the topic of BD, and changing the conversation a little, their business attitude sucks, two mates bought product from em at the
2006 Wandin 4x4 show paid cash up front, got receipts and they still have not seen the goods, every week they go back everyweek they get bushells excuse, I know if I ran my business like that I would'nt have one.

Cheers Graham

I don't have a long range tank as yet, however am looking at one to be fitted ASAP who makes a good tank???.

Are these tanks marketed from thier own shop or 4x4 stores?

Maybe i will just ask who makes the tank.

Thnaks
Brian

I paid more and got my tank elsewhere,

Heard a lot of previous reports and I didn't like whole attitude which begins with things like this line at top of there warranty -and I quote

"NO CLAIM will be recognised unless the correctly completed warranty
card is returned within seven days from time of purchase.

Late or incomplete cards will not be considered"

It goes downhill from there - so I hope the mail is on time

Robin Miller