Best Deal on Transfer / Aux Fuel Tank!

[DBabbitt]

Where can a guy get a good deal on a transfer or Aux. Fuel tank? Looking for an L-Shaped tank around 100 gallons and a pump too.

Where are the deals? >>>$$$

 

[wolfman00hd]

Found my best deal directly from RDS Aluminum (supplies Northern Tool). Cheapest shipping, quick, great to deal with, had everything I needed.



Wolfman

 

[opiefire]

I also have a RDS I purchased from Northern Tool. I have 60 gallon fuel tank tool box combo. I know they have L shaped fuel tanks also. I have had mine for almost one year and have been very happy with it. I also have a buddy that has a 90 gallon tank/box combo. He has had zero problems with his.

 

[JimBob24]

RDS has my vote too! I have bought 2 different tanks from them and would do it again.

 

[Moose Truck]

Rds

I got mine from RDS via Northern Tool too! I had cut the top off to run the Heater Loop for the Waste Vegie Oil Conversion . Moose00 Oo.

 

[DaveK98]

What are you guys using to move the fuel from the tank to the truck?



I see in northern tools catalog they have a pump something setup for like 200$, not sure if it would work though with the 05 and in tank pump... .

 

[wolfman00hd]

I ordered the gravity (spare me the legality issues) install kit from RDS when I ordered the tank. It was $50. Installed the entire setup in about 2 hours in my driveway.

 

[RClark]

Check with KSH fuel Products in Lake Havasu City, AZ 928-680-6610.

I got a cross bet tank from them that works for me.

 

[JimBob24]

What are you guys using to move the fuel from the tank to the truck?



I used a Carter electric fuel pump and NAPA water seperator filter below the truck bed. I also used an electric solenoid valve between the pump and filler neck to prevent siphoning after I turn the pump off. I soldered a couple of fittings in the fuel filler neck to attach the fuel lines; one for the fuel and one for the vent. I just flip a switch on the dash to transfer fuel. I used a lighted switch to remind me when it is on. I just have to keep an eye on the fuel gauge to prevent over-filling. My RDS tank has a port for a fuel gauge sender and I am planning to add an aux fuel gauge soon.

 

[FloridaEd]

Tractor Supply Co. !



I bought a 106 gallon L-shaped tank there about 2 weeks before Katrina hit New Orleans. From last year to this year, these black-painted steel tanks had gone from about $230 to over $350 (law of supply & demand), but still a lot cheaper than aluminum. I filled the transfer tank that Monday while Katrina was still pounding the Gult Coast... . good thing, too... for diesel fuel got really scarce right after.



I use a 1/2" piece of clear vinyl hose (from Home Depot) to siphon the fuel from the transfer tank to the regular truck tank. I bought an aircraft/marine filter/water remover funnel (Google Mr. Funnel) and run the fuel through the funnel filter when filling the truck tank. I don't like the look of a pump, hose, and spigot on the transfer tank.



We live about 60 feet from salt water on the Gulf of Mexico. I have a 5'ver and we evacuate any time a hurricane gets in the neighborhood. I plan to fill my transfer tank in June and keep it full until November, when I will draw it down for the non-hurricane season.



It takes about 5-10 minutes to fill the truck tank from the transfer tank, depending on how much fuel is in the truck tank. (Could go faster with a large hose, I'm sure. ) When we stop for lunch, I re-fill the truck tank while Momma is making sandwiches.



The transfer tank allows me to pick and choose the cheapest fuel I can find, plus lets me evacuate from Florida when there is no diesel fuel available. The Port of Tampa closes when a hurricane gets close, and stations will run out of diesel in our area in 2-3 days. With the transfer tank, I can get to Cleveland, if I have to.



Florida Ed

 

[DaveK98]

FloridaEd,



Read up on the Mr. Funnel. After just suffering from a bad batch of diesel (water) this looks like a promising product.



Do you think this could be used when filling the truck from a regular pump if you went slow?



Tell me more about the mr funnel...

 

[Mtngoat]

Whats with the Transfer Flow, is it just too expensive?

Robin

 

[FloridaEd]

KaveK98:



I found out about these from a guy in Alaska who worked at an airport. They use them to drain the gas tanks in the winter, which almost always has some water in it. They also use them in marinas for the same reason. The funnel has a fairly goofy-looking design, but has a water trap and a fine mest metal filter in the funnel.



I bought the 3 1/2 gal per minute model... . they make them in several sizes. They are conductive so you don't have to worry about aviation gas sparking while transferring the fuel... ditto for marine use. I bought mine from an aviation supply house out of Atlanta... . don't remember the name... . for less than $20.



It would work find filling from a regular pump and going slow... or you could buy a larger capacity funnel and let 'er rip.



Just do a Google search for MR. FUNNEL and you'll find it.



Florida Ed

 

[DaveK98]

Floridaed,



Yup checked out their website. I sent them a question.



Thanks...

 

[Bug Out]

RDS tank 90 gal/tool combo

I vote for RDS too. Have had 2 and both were good. First one I installed an elaborate fuel pump/filter etc etc. . The new one is gravity with a ball valve that does just fine. Piped to fuel vent line.



When I'm towing the 5'er, I open the ball valve about 1/3 when the main tank is under a half and it keeps it fueled for at least a 1000+ miles before I need to refuel. un loaded, 126 gals @ 17 MPG=... Long ways.

 

[John - K5AWO]

Transfer Flow tanks

Whats with the Transfer Flow, is it just too expensive?
Robin

The "Transfer Flow" brand is more expensive than others, but when you consider that it has a computer operated transfer pump, digital guages in the cab, and it is as simple to use as your regular factory tank.

I have one in my truck and love it. Trouble free, no mess, no fuss. Mine is the 50 gallon version with a small tool shelf above the tank. Would of rather had a larger tank, but it was in the truck when I bought it used 2 years back and with 85k on the clock.

Back when Katrina was projected to be 2 days off the gulf coast, I added a 60 gallon reserve tank and filled all three tanks with diesel at the "cheap" price of $2. 849

But, when prices around here hit $3. 50+, it felt good to have the extra fuel on board.

John

 

[DBabbitt]

I ordered the gravity (spare me the legality issues) install kit from RDS when I ordered the tank. It was $50. Installed the entire setup in about 2 hours in my driveway.

Wolfman, Does the RDS gravity install kit have any kind of water trap or filter? If not are you using anything for a water trap? THNX, dbabbitt.