Long range fuel tanks

Currently my spare tyre fits under the tray but above the second tank. Do you mean this long range tank rises up higher and takes the room of the spare tyre.

David

Hi David

For your vehicle and tanks i don't know. Our tanks are not the same as yours, and having the standard sized second tank fitted took the space for the spare tyre on the then new vehicle. However the larger tank you are looking at must take room from somewhere so it would be worth clarifying about the space for the spare tyre.

Mh

David,

I agree with Gone Bush. With wagons one would consider long ranger tanks. In your case with 180 litres already in your tanks and the fact that it is a ute means carrying jerries is not a problem as it is with wagons. Consider the cost - probably not much change out of $1,500 for you to fit a replacement tank. (not sure of cost, stand to be corrected, but the principle remains)

180 is heaps, and a couple of jerries is easy for a ute.

CJ

CJ

Gone Bush has some good points and to date I have not had an issue with fuel when touring on the blacktop as the 180litres I carry is certainly enough to get between fuel stops.

My interest is for going off road where there are no fuel outlets and with rugged terrain the fuel consumption goes up.

I purchase the ute so I could fit the slide on camper I have and unfortunately there is no more room to fit jerry cans inside this camper.

Your almost right on the price - about $1045 plus fitting. Definitely a lot of extra cost for about 4 jerry cans worth of fuel.

David

David

I have a similar Troopy to Wayne and the same setup, 170Lt tank and dual spares behind the rear axle, on TJM heavy rear springs. It has not caused me any problems. If fuel is easily obtainable I only put about 90Lt in the rear tank, but when going into a remore area I fill it up. I find it is easier than carrying many Jerrycans.

Dick

Hi Wayne

My spare tyre sits under the tray but above the rear fuel tank. Toyota had to lift the tray a bit to fit the spare under. I hope to keep the spare in this location.

For when I intend to go remote bush I will definitely need to take extra spare tyres and I have considered taking a carcase with no rim and strapping it to the top of the slide on camper.

With the slide on camper there is no room to fit anything in between the camper and headboard of the ute tray.

I currently have airbags to help with the load of the camper.

David

Have to agree with that. We just did a quick trip up to Cooper Creek ferry (ex Kadina, SA). We topped up our tanks at Lyndhurst @ $1.33 (not much more than here) and with my 276 litres, the big Chev V8 was able to get from Lyndhurst to Cooper Creek and back home without filling up again.

Someone who travelled with us felt the need to fill up again at Marree (@ 1.77).

I admit that the saving of a few dollars here and there is hardly ever likely to pay the cost of the bigger tanks I have fitted. BUT!!!!..... it also means I don't have to stop at as many servo's (regardless of the fuel price), which saves me a heap of $$$ from not having to buy the kids more ice-creams, lollies and other such expenditure!!! haha

Roachie

Another good thing about them I forgot to mention, just before we leave for a big trip, I use the shop a dockets with Motormouth to find the best price, then spend the $5 in store to get the extra cents off (0.08).

Recent example $1.38 everywhere, Motormouth found 2 servos at $1.17 with .08 cents off bringing it down to $1.09 per litre.

My tanks were empty so had to use 2 dockets with the 150 ltr limit.

So this works out to be a huge saving, once you factor in the local cost and country cost against $1.09 a ltr by 250 - 260 lirtes.

Hi there Matt

I looked on the web at the longranger tanks but could not find a price.

I found a price for Brown Davis long range and auxiliary tanks at $1045 so I am using this as a benchmark for my research.

http://store.mitchellbros.com.au/long-range-fuel-tanks/toyota/long-range-tank-hilux-4wd-2005-on-4.html

David

Hi Flynnie

You raise some interesting points. I read your fuel consumption on the CSR. You managed to carry enough fuel to do the whole trip but in to do it again you would not carry that much fuel.

Your comment on these long range tanks developing cracks is a serious issue. I know I would trust the existing 90l toyota tank to endure but I am not sure on aftermarket ones.

Your right about my load rating - with the camper 670kg dry weight and then adding all the other stuff - water, food, clothes, etc the weight is right at the max. Might have to kick the missus out to add the long range tank.

But still - no where to carry extra jerry cans.

David

David,

have a look at some camper trailers (T-Van is one, I think). They have jerry cans in a cradle sitting at 45 deg or just upright either side of the wheel arches.

I just had a look at your vehicle picture. Would it be possible to construct a cradle for a jerry can and place it behind the wheel arches in the same fashion as the alloy tool box in front of the wheel arch. It would be protected by the mudflap and you would empty it as soon as possible into your main tank so weight behind the rear axle would exist for about half a day only.

Maybe mount it at 45 degrees with the handle facing the rear of the vehicle so you just slide it in and out from the back.

cheers

hi david,ive got a troopie with the same 90ltr tanks,dont put all your faith in the genuine tanks,i operate my troopy as a tour vehicle and it goes everywhere kimberley arnhem land outback nt cape york,i reckon ive found the worst corrugations oz has to offer,i have to date cracked 3 geniune rear fuel tanks,most fixed under warranty,but i now have a long ranger fitted and all seems ok now
,dunno what the v8 consumption is like but i never got worse than 700 kms out of my two tanks(thats towing big camp trailer with all the gear for 10 people plus the people,spend the extra money and support the local servos in the outback instead,get out and have a chat to them youll find it pays off(eg telling about some secret waterhole or camp spot etc) and youll meet some interesting characters that you will remember for life,that $1500 will buy you a fair few litres on the rare occasions that you will actually travel that remote.
get out there and meet the people in the bush not just other travellers,trust me some are real interesting ,some are redneck idiots,but it does take all types
happy travels
dave

Good idea GB

I will have a measure up and see if that is possible. I like to explore problems from all angles as the solution sometimes comes from a different area.

I did consider buy some more under tray boxes to carry more gear but maybe I should review what I already carry and rationalise that stuff.


David

Hi Dave E

Fair enough - the toyota ones do break. And the long ranger one has been holding out - has it gone through the same rough stuff?

I am not against refueling in country towns more I am looking at trips where there are no refueling or where I am spending a lot of time in the bush and not want to make the supply run into town.

All of these questions are sounding out the idea and it seems most people are saying it is not worth it considering I already have duel tanks.

Interesting.

David

I agree with Flynnie. If you run your vehicle over a weigh bridge when fully loaded and fuelled up. You will be surprised how much it weighs and most probably well over GVM.

The number of times you need more than 180 litres will be very rare.