Experience with large replacement fuel tanks?

[charlessmith]

I'm about to buy a large replacement fuel tank for my '97 2500 Ext Cab 4x4. The only sources I've found are these two.



At first, I was looking at Transfer Flow tanks. They have a 54 gallon replacement tank and it's around $1250 installed. http://www.transferflow.com/



Then I found the Aero Tanks "D-60 EXT". This is 60 gallons and is about $750 installed. Their web site is: http://www.aerotanks.com/ You have to call for pricing.



Considering the larger size and much better price I'm probably going with the Aero Tanks unit.



Does anyone have experience with either of these companies and their tanks? How about any other manufacturers of large replacement tanks for Dodge?

 

[Spooled-up]

Did some reading on this for ya:

From this thread:

I had a Aerotank on my '01 3500, it was an honest 60 gallons, (measured). At the time it was reasonably priced, had it installed in Corona at their shop. BUT; they are hard people to deal with, very condescending, and almost rude. I have seen posts here where some have had warranty issues, and Aero just blew them off.

From this thread:



"Do yourself a big favor and take a look at the new Transfer Flow 54 gallon replacement fuel tank.



Here are the advantages/disadvantages of the Transfer Flow 54 gallon replacement fuel tank -vs- the Aero Tanks 60 gallon replacement fuel tank:



disadvantage: 6 less gallons of fuel capacity



advantage: superior quality (superior material thickness, superior welding, superior overall fabrication of tank, superior finish... powder coat black finish)



advantage: superior customer service



advantage: superior installation instructions (including tank installation blueprint)



advantage: easier installation (due to superior product engineering and acute attention to detail)



advantage: installation does not require drilling frame flange for tank mounting (as the Aero unit does). The Transfer Flow replacement fuel tank has extremely heavy duty fuel tank straps that use the existing slots etc. to fasten to. NOTE: Drilling of the frame flange is prohibited by DC. That said, if a crack develops from one (or more) of the holes drilled to install the Aero Tanks fuel tank you can pretty much figure where you stand in respect to warranty consideration.



advantage: the fuel tank does not have to be removed for transmission/transfer case R&R



disadvantage: $price$ however... although the Aero Tanks replacement fuel tank is cheaper (better description than, less expensive), what price do you place on all the features the Transfer Flow unit has to offer? Not mentioned above, EVERY Transfer Flow fuel tank is pressure tested and meets EVERY Federal, State and local regulation in all 50 states. "



I have no experience with Aerotanks or Transfer flow, but from the reading i've done, I'd do some research about Aerotanks before I bought one. The old adage "you get what you pay for" might be true in this case.



Here's another option.



http://www.supertanks.com/



gbraden from this thread installed one in his truck. The Supertanks website doesn't list one for Dodge trucks, but according to him it's available. I'd give them a call. Their tanks are plastic, so there's no corrosion to worry about either.

 

[Shooter]

I know a couple of 3rd gen owners that have the Supertanks and they are very satisfied. If my American aluminum in bed ever goes South ( on it's 3rd truck now ) It will be replaced by a Supertank.

 

[ACoyle]

6 years with my transfer flow - No Problems - Loved it.