Long range petrol tank.
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 16:18
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Member - Lionel A (WA)
Hi all, forgive me if Im an ol' dinosaur, but Im considering attending the National gathering in SA. My problem is that the Patrol, in full touring trim, returns about 9-10
miles per gallon. With only its standard tank this means I have to take an extra jerry can of fuel just to nip down to the local shops. hehehehe!
Im currently averaging about 370 kms on a full tank.
Does anyone have or know of a long range tank sitting in the back yard somewhere [preferably in
Perth] that I could beg, steal, borrow, or buy. Or perhaps a universal type unit which can be fixed in the rear.
One of the better known 4WD stores here reckoned they could supply a new 160lt unit but the cost was ridiculous, ie; I know guys who are serving time for a lesser crime.
1987 LWB MQ/MK P40 Patrol. Would appreciate any help you can offer.
Kindest regards...........Lionel.
Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 16:48
Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 16:48
Aaahhh Lionel
By golly that is a heavy fuel consumption. My old P40 engine in the G60 used to return 5-6
miles to the gallon.
I have never been a fan of LR Tanks, relying on jerries to see me through wherever I go. Used to carry 6 jerries under a false floor in the back of the G60. My old LC FJ 55 had a 205lt fuel tank. I had to beef up
the springs after some distance travelled...lol
These days I carry 12 jerries lying down in my bush trailer. Even then the ole diesel returns 20mpg regularly. Together with the tank in the truck I can travel 1200
miles with ease without visiting a fuel outlet.
If you are hell bent on a long range tank then why not try the wreckers or their hot line.
CYA at
Warraweena
Cheers
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Follow Up By: macca172 - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 17:03
Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 17:03
What is wrong with
long range fuel tanks? As long as they are built sturdy, fitted correctly and the vehicles balance is not over affected, why not fit one? My Navara D40 comes standard with a 80ltr "plastic diesel tank" and its about to depart on a journey to the local tip and be replaced by a 150ltr long range tank. I rather in a rollover, have a long range tank fixed under my vehicle than have 20ltr jerry cans floating around my head.
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Follow Up By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 17:11
Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 17:11
Gees Willem,
G60, FJ55
Did you get a telegram from the Queen on yer last birthday............LOL.
Only problem I have with a trailer is that its always up yer bum. Follows you everywhere, like having an inhouse stalker.........hehehe.
And heres the irony; me and the missus have been invited to that Al Gore movie " Inconvenient Truth" or something like that,
about us stuffing the planet up, and
we're taking the Nissan.
Cheers mate..........Lionel
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Follow Up By: Willem - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 17:20
Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 17:20
Macca
There is nothing wrong with long range tanks. Many vehicles have them.
I said I am not a fan of them. It dates back to before Lionel was a baby dinosaur.
Travelling bush in wet and muddy conditions with a gutful of fuel inside a long range tank made for difficult vehicle extractions. Had to unpack the 4by on many occasions. Mate with LR tank always had trouble shifting the beast.
The cost of fitting LR tanks has also been an issue to me. I have seen many travellers with extra aftermarket LR tanks with fuel troubles out bush.
I drive carefully so that I can minise the chance of a rollover. Anyway, all my spare fuel is in the trailer.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 18:05
Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 18:05
Might be easier to install a boat fuel tank, if it is only for the occasional use.
They might be easier to get 2nd hand. How sturdy they would be off road I am not sure.
Or maybe you can get a 50 or 60l tank from another car at the wreckers to mount between the chassis rails somewhere? Add a pump for transfer.
Depends how much work you want to do yourself to save some money.
I do have a long range replacement tank, but am concerned about the extra load on the standard mounting points (4 bolts), as
well as putting "all my eggs in one basket".
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 18:06
Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 18:06
PS - As Willlem said, 3 or 4 jerries might easier :o)
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Follow Up By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 18:28
Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 18:28
Thanks Oldplodder, boat style tanks, who would have ever thought.
Thats the beauty of this
forum, what is a problem to some the solution is so obvious to others.
A couple of 50ltr tanks behind the front seats and the old girl would never know they were there! neither would the Nissan.......hehehe.
Always seen jerry cans as a neccessary evil.
Once again......thanks mate
Lionel.
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