Any Feedback on Brown Davis

Submitted: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 13:10

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Falcon46

Hi Guys

I have decided to get a 175 Litre replacement Long Range Tank installed in my 60 Series LC for my Simpson trip later this year. Im thinking that Brown Davis in Melbourne provide the best value. 175 Lt tank fully installed and fitted for $1100.

Am I doing the right thing using Brown Davis and getting the replacement tank

Any feedback on Brown Davis would be great

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Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 13:17

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Reply By: CraigB - Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 16:17

Reply By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 17:00

Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 17:00

If your sole purpose for getting a larger tank is to do the Simpson Desert trip then you may have other options that are less expensive. Have you considered a couple of gerry cans to give you the extra margin over the standard tanks? Three of these should come in under $100? Just a thought.

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Follow Up By: Member - Mary W NW VIC - Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 17:18

Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 17:18

Have had a BD 130 litre replacement tank in the Landrover for 4 yrs.Has been excellent ,sturdy-been over some rough and rutted and rockywith out a dent.Is missing lots of paint though.Can't fault even considering their sill tanks.
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Follow Up By: Bob of KAOS - Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 17:25

Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 17:25

I agree with Leigh. Having said that I have the BD 130 in the D2 and it is very strong. There are two massive dents in it from rolling over rocks but the welds and seems are solid.

I had to replace the OEM tank so used the opportunity to upsize at less cost than OEM. As it turned out the OEM was fine but a fuel line had been damaged by a rock.

I think with the dents I am back down from 130 L to 95 again :-(

Bob

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 17:40

Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 17:40

I also agree with Leigh. If you fill up at Mt Dare, you'll probably get across on your main tank and have the jerries for spare fuel or side trips.

I personally wouldn't rely solely on a single aftermarket tank for a desert trip. If it cracks or you get dirty fuel, then you've got a huge problem. Better to have dual tanks or carry jerries, so you can cope with these potential problems.

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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 08:39

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 08:39

I also agree with Leigh. I am planning a CSR trip and will carry extra fuel in jerries rather than the penalty of a larger weight penalty for the life of the vehicle.

It would also in my case, commit me to the wheel carrier on the back for the life of the vehicle unless of course I removed the LR tank and replaced it with the original. I can't see the point paying out to have a tank for just a couple of trips when you can provide in more convenient- over the long term ways.

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Follow Up By: Crackles - Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 13:42

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 13:42

"I can't see the point paying out to have a tank for just a couple of trips"....... And this extra range in reality is quite often only required for a couple of days on each trip so the long range tank effectively ends up costing $1100 to carry fuel for 5 to 10 days before the vehicle is sold. It's nice to have the fuel down low out of the way but at $100 a day it can be an expensive when there are other options often available.
My experience with Brown Davis tanks is a split in the side of the tank where it was mounted, of course at the most inconvienient time heading into the Simpson but that was quite a few years ago & would hope they have changed their construction techneques.
Cheers Craig.............