Second fuel tank

Yes- we have the Boab 60 litre undertray stainless stell tank on our unit.
Works well..no probs.
The standard tank is a meazly 78 litres.
I think the distributor is over your side of the island...

HI Ian

Diesel or petrol? I would not be keen on a tray mounted petrol tank. With one huge diesel tank on the F250, my concern was more about not having any fuel if we got a hole in the tank somewhere remote. With no room under the tray, we opted for a tray mounted tank (55 litres size), and had it plumbed in by a mechanic so we had to option of either draining it into the main tank (if needing extra distance) or using it direct from the auxiliary tank if we had holed the main tank. It has been removed now we are home for full use of the ute tray, but the fittings remain so it can be put back for remote travel.

Motherhen

Just use the tank you have for in the tray if you have room.
Because most tanks like that have a drop pipe for the extraction feed, when you want to drain fuel, use a hose from the outlet and for a short time, pressurize the tank and the flow down the hose will then syphon the rest into the OE tank.

Easy as.

I would always run the fuel through a filter on the way into the truck though.

Just on a side note, if you do fit a second tank and plumb it in, aren't you supposed to take your car over the pits for inspection? If you get one fitted by ARB or ORE I'm pretty sure you need to get it inspected.
Sometimes its not worth the hassle and just easier to use jerrycans.

wizzer

G'day Ian.
I have a tray back 'Cruiser with a slide on, under the tray space was already taken with a 65 litre water tank so I carry two steel jerry cans either side in custom made (by me) carriers , 80 litres all up, got us over the Simpson.

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Gday Noldi,
If you have enough room in the back of the ute, I have been considering a portable diesel tank with its own 12v pump and hose/nozzle. When I need it throw it in the back, otherwise can use it on my hobby farm. Several brands , the cheapest 100L around $700 in local ag supplier catalogues. A lot cheaper than the Long Ranger, a lot dearer than jerries.

Greetings folks,

We gave thought to fitting a long range tank under the tail of the cruiser ........ then we have to get a wheel carrier to carry the spare ......... and unlock/open it every time we want to get into the back of the vehicle.

While not really an answer to your question Noldi, we bought 5 x 20 litre jerry cans and we use as many or a few as we want.

Did I mention that we are some three thousand dollars (to buy diesel) in front??

Cheers,
Wayne & Sally.

P.S. Look forward to seeing you out and about.
W&S.

Thanks everyone, lots if great ideas.
I wish the canopy was 500mm shorter but when your on a budget I guess you have to compromise. When we had the camper I would carry 4 Jerries hence no need for a long range tank.

I think you have made some good points though, I will spend the time mounting (or slinging) the tank as close to the centre of the vehicle as I can, then pop down to see the local mechanic ans see if he will plumb it in. I have read gravity feed is slow but think I can manage it over various stops during the day.

Rgds

Hi Ian!

I purchased a 90 lire poly tank mae by Enmach Industries. www.enmachind.com.au/poly-rv-accessories/diesel-tanks.

Mounted it on tray of my Ranger ute and gravity fed it into the filler hose. I used a electric fuel solenoid. It is switched on by a switch in the cab, connected to the accesories wiring, so it is not accidentally left on. Doing all the work myself cost less than $250. Gives me approx 150 litres of fuel.

Regards wayne