Long range fuel tanks

Hi BooBoo
I have had a 140ltr tank in my Dmax for 12 months now with no issues the only think that took a bit of getting use to was the fuel gauge doesn't move off the full mark for about 600kms once you get down to the last 70ltrs the gauge works as normal.
Aluminsed steel tank from Opposite Lock

I've had the Long Ranger, Out of town 4WD, tanks on 'The Landy' (120 litre & 80 litre) since 2006 without any problems.

Cheers, The Landy

Hi BooBoo
I have had a 140ltr tank in my Dmax for 12 months now with no issues the only thing that took a bit of getting use to was the fuel gauge doesn't move off the full mark for about 600kms once you get down to the last 70ltrs the gauge works as normal.
Aluminsed steel tank from Opposite Lock

Ive had a 125ltr Lone Ranger tank from Opposite Lock in my 96 hilux diesel for the past 10 years, with no probs what so ever.

It can be a bit of a minefield Boo Boo. As a bloke who's done a bit of damage to three leading brands (2 leaked and the rear mounts fell off a third...it didn't leak though!), I'd be looking for the robustness in construction. Reinforcing around major edge seams is crucial particularly on corners (Have a look at a Brown Davis tank compared to say a Long Ranger).

Baffle's will be another major consideration to ensure that your 160 litre doesn't slop around and also look at the mount construction. I've had a big 165 litre tank fitted to the ute and had them double the rear mounts with extra plate and gusseting.

In us on most normal road conditions, and perhaps a bit of gravel road driving, you will probably never encounter any issues with an after market tank. Prolonged use in the rough stuff with constant vibration, then accessories take a pounding and can fail. With the iconic outback tracks getting more and more traffic, a good manufacturer should revisit the strength and robustness of their products to ensure that can withstand the rigours of outback travel.

As to mainstream vehicle producers, they don't go for high volume unless it can be built in securely in the first place. Keep it small capacity (no more than 90 litres) and your production costs and later issues diminish.


Cheers Mick

I have had an Aux tank fitted to my PAJ and it is the best mod I have had done in some ways.

However not without problems.

My exhaust had to be moved to the other side and does rattle a lot but that could be due to the bash plates.

The other problem is the gauge does not work properly it does not show the status of the tank and often shows green when empty and red when full, I have had it checked but no joy.

Apart from that it has been a great mod, particularly if you tow a van.

Richard

I have a 140L Long Ranger under my Hilux....lots of bumps knocks and scrapes over the worst the bush can throw up but never a problem or a leak.
Bought my vehicle secondhand and the only related issue was when I went to do my suspension a couple of years ago the front shackle bolt on the left side had the nut on the inside and the fuel tank had to be removed to remove the rear spring. Experience is a great teacher.
Tony

Well, we are about to find out! Just fitted a 180 litre Long Ranger sub-tank to the Troopy and in 1 week will be heading West on some very corrugated roads.
On the last trip broke two spring leaves, but didn't know it until we got home, so here's hoping.
The lasting qualities of Lennie's grading has not been too good!

Of the two RA Rodeo's I currently own, both are fitted with long range tanks. The older '03 is fitted with a Brown Davis tank (fitted pre delivery) whilst the younger '05 has the ARB Long Ranger tank.
Considering what both Rodeo's have been punished with, structurally both tanks are ok, albeit a bit dented on the bottoms. The Long Ranger tank in the '05 started to drip a bit, nothing structural, the clamps on the flexible in the filler had loosened, so I tightened them upp and no signs of any further leaking.
Must have been back in 2000 or 2001 with my R9 Rodeo, when I was looking into a long range tank, I had looked at the tank supplied by Opposite Lock, based on $$ fitted vs. fuel capacity. I had paid a deposit, must have been $100, before it was ready I went to see them about something else and asked about the availabilty of the tank I had put the deposit on. I also asked about the drain plug, where it was positioned, and was it magnetic? I was informed that the tank did not have a drain plug, they could see the look of dismay/dissapointment I had, and asked if I still wanted to go ahead with it. I replied I'd rather not if it didn't have a drain plug, OL, bless them offered me my deposit back. They may not have been obligated to do that, but as they did, I did spend the $100 str8 away in the store on other goods and then went looking elsewhere. I ended up with a 4WD systems 125L tank, and had no probs with that one, although I only had that Rodeo for 3 years.
I suppose one of these days, when I'm low on fuel, I might pull the drain plug out and see what comes out (other than diesel). With the '03 being @ 185000km, another 15000km wont hurt I guess.
Cheers,
Dion.

hey boo boo,

i have a 125lt in my 2002 rodeo d/cab and have had it in there since new & have had no issues.

tank was purchased from tjm (long ranger)!

cheers,

:)

oldman,
your problems seem to me to be the float has been put on the wrong side of the sender for it to show full when empty and empty when full.
me personally made my own long range tank, vdo guage and sender and took two attempts to get it reading right.
this was my own personal experience and can only suggest something.
removing the tank is a pain but you can wire it all up without the sender in the tank, just need to earth it up and run power to it.

sorry for hijacking thread but couldnt leave a personal message.....