Suggestions for long range fuel tank

I actually have a fuel tank from a GQ dual fuel which is mounted under the drivers seat which holds 65litres.... That is what they use... It is for sale of course....

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It sounds like a great Idea, and in "the good old days" I have done just that!
But with the laws about these days and the insurance companies using any excuse to get out of paying claims I would think twice about home made tanks, even though with diesel you are pretty safe,you need to weigh up the legal and financial risks!

My 2¢ worth
Brian

I had a brown Davis tank and it was bleep and their service was about as existant as the Loch Ness Monster. Soon as I mentioned I got it from someone in the Nissan club, they basically said "bad luck"...

You would be talking about the belly tank from an LPG GQ? They are either 40 or 75ltr,. You can either run it as an Aux tank, or a 'jerry can', and just pump it into the main as required. Stadndard tank in GQ Diesel is 95ltr.

You can find the tanks they are harder to find than a normal 147ltr LRT, but for all the cost, dual filler neck, the hose to the tank from filler neck ($80 a mtr you will need 2mtr), fuel pump etc, you can get a Longranger tank for around $700 BRAND NEW. Less hassles, and easier to go with.

YMMV>

I wouldn't have thought that a trip to the Cape required a long range tank! Fuel is available all over the place - the Shell at Bamaga even takes fuel cards, I only paid $1 a litre there last year too. I think Coen was about the dearest on the whole trip from Adelaide.

Cheers

I think Toy motor is right, I did the Cape in an 89 GQ Diesel with a trailer back in 99. We carried a couple of jerry cans but only used them because I had them. Fuel in Weipa was, at the time, on a par with Sydney prices and the distances are not that great.

However, if you can get a decent tank at the right price I'd go for it.

Truckster, what problems did you have with the Browne Davis, I have only heard that they are OK before.

Duncs

Catherine

We went to the tip last year, 89 GQ diesel, towing offroad camper trailer, and we did it on a standard tank, no worries. Our consumption was 16 plus litres/100. If you carry one or two jerries of diesel as a backup, you will probably not even use them. Diesel can be bought everywhere, and the distances between fills are not great.

My experience off road has been it has only been the non standard or modified bits on the old truck that have given trouble. I'd leave the standard tank in, and save your money and energy for other things that you can use all the year round.

The Cape is a fantastic trip, and we can't wait to get back there.

Hendo

Work out your likely consumption by checking the "fuel consumption" thread in the Trip Planning link above. Check the distances on your map and plan your fuel stops, just because your going a long way doesn't mean you have to take all your fuel from home, you will find plenty of fuel stops. If you are in doubt about enough fuel for a particular section, carry a couple of jerry cans on top or somewhere, fill them only when you think you need the extra fuel and empty them into the tank as soon as it gets low enough. A couple of jerry cans could get you an extra 300 klm and cost $50.oo to buy. Pamper y'self with the extra dough in y' pocket.Carpe Diem