Additional fuel tank?????

[Paul Holbrook]

I would like to increase the range on my 2001 CTD,4WD quad. Any after market tanks which can be added? Costs? I would rather not have to relocate the spare tire.

 

[NVR FNSH]

Transfer Flow has a 54 gal replacement tank ~$700.



Brian

 

[John]

I agree with Brian. I have the Transfer Flow 54 gallon replacement fuel tank... excellent product!

 

[Xgunfighter]

I have the 65 gal. replacement tank from Aero in Corona, Calif. I like it. Have had no problums. About 700. 00 installed.



Have had it since Dec 2000 when truck was new.

 

[jhutton]

Auxillary Fuel tanks

On the subject of auxillary fuel tanks, Transfer Flow will build an auxillary tank for the QC short bed if they have 5 committed sales. It would be 32-34 gal and fit aft of the rear axle. I want the extra range and the weight in the back. Currently, they only have a tank for the long bed. I will committ. Cost is about the same as the 36 gal for the long bed. Are there 4 others???. E-mail me @ -- email address removed -- if you're interested.

 

[Ram3500]

Replacement Tank

I also have a replacement tank from Aero's, very well made. Have it installed at thier facility in CA. Has been on the truck for two years

 

[shoveljunk]

aux. fuel tank

Would it be hobo to install a recangular fuel tank (the kind that fit in the bed), let it gravity feed to a "T" in the factory fuel line? Would it suck air when the Aux. tank emptied? Advise from a co-worker, I like the tank in the bed, but want to avoid the extra pump, hose, and nozzle.

 

[John]

Huh?

Originally posted by jhutton

..... It would be 32-34 gal and fit aft of the rear axle. I want the extra range and the weight in the back. Currently, they only have a tank for the long bed.

Correct me if I'm wrong but, I thought the Transfer Flow 38 gallon aft of axle auxiliary fuel tank fit all '94 through '01. 5 Diesel powered Rams, not just the LWB trucks. I thought the only difference between the LWB and the SWB Rams was between the axles, not aft of the rear axle.





You Aero Tank owners that are pleased with the quality of your auxiliary and/or replacement fuel tanks should see the Transfer Flow counterparts... they'll flat blow you a way in comparison!

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Transfler FLow products are great... I have installed a couple of their tanks before, including the aft axle one. As soon as I get an extra 700 bucks, I will be adding the new 45-gallon replacement tank to my QC shortbed.

 

[jhutton]

auxillary fuel tanks

No, the Transfer Flow Aux tank only fits the long bed. I have talked to the president of the company within the last 6wks. If there is enough interest in among SB owners I suggest the ordering be coordinated through Rowells Inc in Indian Trail, NC: 800-383-1030 (Buddy McCallister). I'm sure they would be drop shipped from the factory to the location of the buyers choosing.

 

[ISBPilot]

shoveljunk...........

I had a 30 gallon tank built into the front of my flatbed, under the sleeper. Which should be the same as an in bed tank. At first I had an electric pump that I switched on to refill my main tank when needed. This pump burnt up and I went to a type of gravity flow like you are considering. Have been using it this way with no problems. The only difference might be the level of the filler caps. Mine are located up on the back corner of my headache rack. Which puts them both above the fuel level of the spare tank. Does anyone else know if shoveljunk would have a problem with his bottom (original) tank overflowing?



Todd

 

[plntmgr]

I had a 60 gal. Aero tank Installed in Corona Ca. ($734. ) Only thing I've done to my truck. I can go roughly 800 mi. dry, on the road. No tank in the bed so I still have all my room for stuff. ( 4hr. installation in their facility.





'98. 5 With the stock toys



'01 Alpenlite 32'

 

[Turboman]

In bed tank setup

I have a 105 gal L tank in the bed under the tool box. Plumbing it in to the main tank is simple. All you need is some 1/2" fuel line and a fuel filter mounting head and a Baldwin FS1212. This filter has a water drain too. Remove the main tank filler neck, just past where it bends to go under the bed floor drill a hole in the side and braze a brass hose barb into the neck (yea braze brass to aluminum, ya know with a torch and a brass rod) anyway, then mount the filter head to the under side of the bed and hook the hoses up. Also fet a vacum cap for a carberator and plug up the air relief on top of the tank. You can use smaller in-line filters but they don't last as long and plus this one has water drain valve. As you use fuel the main tank siphons from the big tank and when the big tank is empty it will vent air into the main. Works great for a year now. I went 1675 miles with no fuel stops pulling 21K lbs. If any one wants a complete list of materials and the number for the filter head e-mail me.

 

[JJW_ND]

Gravity flow works fine.

We have several trucks with 50 gallon tanks installed in the box. Alll have one line running to a T in the VENT line which gravity feeds the main tank. The only thing we add inline is a solinoid valve to allow passing fuel with out stopping (switch in the cab).



I have ran atleast 8,000 gallons through the tank I have had in the last two trucks.



If the main fuel tank cap is tight a gravity system just quits flowing when the main tank gets full. Forgot to shut mine off many a time.



This system also works in very cold climates. Everything is still filtered my the main system.



jjw

ND