Aftermarket Replacement Fuel Tanks

[Ragedisorder]

Transfer Flow has indicated to me that they will not be producing a replacement tank for my configuration (2010 3500 crew cab w/short bed). I am looking for alternative manufacturer recommendations, I don't know if Titan is planning on making a tank (have an e-mail in to inquire with them about it) but am not familiar with any other companies.

If I can't find a solution I might have to go for a tool and fuel combo or in-bed tank, but a larger replacement tank is my first choice. Thanks in advance for any suggestions,



Chad

 

[Simplysmn]

When you get a shortbed you also get a limit on xtra fuel Cap I think your best bet would be a toolbox combo

 

[HBarlow]

The auxilliary in-bed tanks aren't pretty and do take up some space, particularly when you have a mini-bed to start with, but they sure are handy.

I've used the same old Transfer Flow 70 gallon aux tank in all three of my Dodge Rams. It is a great convenience to rarely have to think about fueling when traveling.

 

[Powder Extreme]

I have a Transfer Flow 56 gallon replacement tank out of my 07. 5 Megacab I'm trying to sell for about half price. Don't know how much custom fabrication it would take to fit, but I'm sure it would be possible.

*Edit I read 3500 and just assumed longbox dually. I see you have a shortbox. My tank might be too long...

 

[Ragedisorder]

HBarlow, I agree about the space loss - really it doesn't effect me much except for the fact I would prefer to have a toolbox in place of the proposed in-bed tank. I have seen some inventive toolbox solutions for fifth wheel applications though, so that may be the route I take. I am pretty inexperienced at the towing game, and I did find last year that the constant thought/concern of fuel was a bit of a hindrence to my enjoying the vacation, so I will have to address the need somehow.



Powder Extreme - yes, my shortbox would likely require that the other version be modified, something I am likely incapable of doing!



TITAN is also avoiding the Dodge 2010 shortbox, so I don't think there is any options for me besides a toolbox combo or in-bed aux tank. Someone told me the toolbox combo really doesn't have much space for tools, so I will have to research and hopefully lay eyes on one before I commit.

 

[HBarlow]

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... I did find last year that the constant thought/concern of fuel was a bit of a hindrence to my enjoying the vacation, so I will have to address the need somehow... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... QUOTE]

Being free of that concern turns out to be a pretty big advantage provided by the big in bed aux fuel tanks.

When towing a heavy trailer you can normally assume about 10 mpg. The small OEM fuel tank in a sb Ram won't allow you to travel very far without refueling and a near empty fuel tank may demand that you stop and fuel at the least desirable truck stops in the worst locations possible.

Another big advantage of a large aux tank for those traveling long distances with a trailer is the ability to completely pass through the high fuel tax/high fuel price states and buy in the states where fuel is cheaper.

My Transfer Flow tank that seemed fairly expensive when I bought it back in '02 paid for itself years ago because of the fuel savings it allowed me to take advantage of. I used the same tank in two previous Rams when I was transporting constantly making cross country trips.

 

[Ragedisorder]

Thanks for your thoughts HBarlow, much appreciated. Is your tank powder coat or diamond plate - how has it stood up to rust? I will be returning to Western Canada in a year or three and rust is a big concern for me in the longer term. Any idea why the smaller tanks cost more than the larger ones do? That's it for questions I promise!!

 

[TulsaOkie]

I have a 38 gallon tank in the bed of my Megacab, it's around 18" wide. There's plenty of room between the tank and my gooseneck. And it doubles my fuel capacity, so i can keep driving along...

 

[HBarlow]

My tank was the cheaper powdercoated version. The original powdercoat has held up pretty well overall but for awhile when I was transporting I carried dirty laundry in a Wal-Mart plastic storage tub wedged between the tank and fifth wheel hitch that rubbed off the powder coat on the backside of the tank.

It didn't matter when it was installed in a pickup bed but when I bought the current C&C and a flatbed it was visible and pretty ugly so I gave it two coats of black spray can paint to freshen it up. It's still not pretty but is black and it has never rusted so its good enough.

Questions are free here and the answers you'll receive are worth exactly about what you paid for them.

 

[orhusky]

We have been running a RDS tank/toolbox combo and it has worked great. Holds about 57 gal (rated at 60 gals but have never been able to get that much into it) and realy gives us a long fuel range. It sit a little bit above the bed rails but has never been a problem at all. Would do it again!

 

[mrtrombley]

Check this one out, then peruse his website:
ATTB Search - Define Truck Bed
This wedge tank should help with space problems of a short box. He has many styles, some with toolboxes, all handmade at his shop in Pilot Point, TX.

Very knowledgeable and nice fellow to deal with. Site says up to 2009 Dodge, but I think if you call him, he is making them for the new trucks too.

I have a 65 gallon in my bed (under the rail height) and I love it. Went from doing about 200-225 miles on regular tank, pulling trailer to 650-700 at least. Can do over 1400 not pulling.

Sorry, link didn't come out right. Use link, then hit "return to search" and click DODGE then ALL TANKS and look for the DIESEL IN BED WEDGE. See if that works!

 

[Tryingit]

While I know that it's not a great big difference I added the vent kit on both of my diesels. On my new one I get about 39 gallons total out of my stock tank. You just have to be careful about leaving a full tank for long periods in the summer. But in the six years of using these things I've never had a problem. It helps increase my traveling range of empty to about 700 (800 in my 5. 9) miles and over 400while towing my 12K 5th wheel. For $40. 00 bucks thats not to shabby... .



Short Bed and Mega Cab Fuel Tank Vent Kit - Shortbedfueltankventkit