My New 2019

[TFucili]

But the cost of carrying those extra 23 gallons is more than offset by fewer stops, trundling around parking lots, and not having to keep getting the load back to freeway speed

 

[kthaxton]

If only there were a solution for a tank allowing more fuel than one is willing to purchase/carry.

 

[Newsa]

Some pumps automatically stop at $50. Others are programmed to automatically stop at $70, $75, and anything up to $100

 

[Wiredawg]

I’ll disagree a little on the fact of same fuel used, at the weight of fuel per gallon when bob tailing, is more weight to push.

You're absolutely right, but I only calculate MPG to one decimal place.

Sorry, I'm outside today 58° F and am feeling a little sassy. Carrying extra fuel is certainly an individual choice. When me and my three pals are traveling together, I never give them a hard time about fuel stops. My bladder has about half to 2/3s their range anyway. I mentioned once to them I'd be happy to help install aux tanks and they said, no thanks. it's all good.

Cheers, Ron

 

[kthaxton]

But the cost of carrying those extra 23 gallons is more than offset by fewer stops, trundling around parking lots, and not having to keep getting the load back to freeway speed

Plus, it's only about 165 lbs....just like carrying one extra passenger.

 

[brucejohnson]

Plus, it's only about 165 lbs....just like carrying one extra passenger.

On the plus side, unlike the extra passenger, the effects proportionately decrease over the couple hundred miles added between anticipated fuel stops, unlike the addition of unscheduled pit stops, adding time and fuel consumption, required by an extra passenger. Three more teaspoons of fuel saved.

 

[Cummins12V98]

"The negative to the larger tanks, is the cost to fill em."

I have to say that's an interesting comment.

 

[brucejohnson]

If only there were a solution for a tank allowing more fuel than one is willing to purchase/carry.

On deep analysis I can think of at least three:
1. Life's too short - Remove that trivial concern from one's thoughts;
2. Share the wealth and boost the economy - Purchase passage with an alternate mode of transportation;
3. Stay healthy - Walk...


Ooo! Ooo-ooo! On EDIT: Why didn't I think of this earlier? So, are you ready for #4?

4. An ELASTIC fuel tank.

With an elastic fuel tank you can pump as much fuel as you desire into it, all the way to the point where the vehicle looks like a pot bellied piggy dragging its tummy on the ground, of course better utilizing the fuel tank's skid plate that normally just dangles in mid air. And, it would always be a full tank of fuel, no matter how much fuel you put into it. You can add precisely as much as you desire at any time. Never too much; never too little (unless you run out).

Oh Magoo, you've done it again!

 

[RVTRKN]

I wished I had the larger tank last week, I had to pay $.80 more per gallon in Comifornia. My unauthorized donation to global warming, right into a politicians pocket. It surely isn’t to better the roads, they have deteriorated a lot since the last time I was there.

 

[kthaxton]

On deep analysis I can think of at least three:
1. Life's too short - Remove that trivial concern from one's thoughts;
2. Share the wealth and boost the economy - Purchase passage with an alternate mode of transportation;
3. Stay healthy - Walk...


Ooo! Ooo-ooo! On EDIT: Why didn't I think of this earlier? So, are you ready for #4?

4. An ELASTIC fuel tank.

With an elastic fuel tank you can pump as much fuel as you desire into it, all the way to the point where the vehicle looks like a pot bellied piggy dragging its tummy on the ground, of course better utilizing the fuel tank's skid plate that normally just dangles in mid air. And, it would always be a full tank of fuel, no matter how much fuel you put into it. You can add precisely as much as you desire at any time. Never too much; never too little (unless you run out).

Oh Magoo, you've done it again!

On the first, initial analysis.....

1. Don't fill the tank all the way.

 

[brucejohnson]

On the first, initial analysis.....

1. Don't fill the tank all the way.

Yeah! Like any motivated young lad of the 60's in search of in between payday income we would easily collect 100 salvageable beer bottles from the ditches (usually readily available near road side signs) and receive a whoppin' $2.00 real hard cash money ($0.02/bottle) when we'd turn them in at the tavern. (Subject matter noting individual choice here >> Go to gas station and get $1.50 worth of gasoline (almost filling the tank if it wasn't too empty), 25 cents for a pack of Camel non-filters and a whole dime for a cold carbonated cola beverage of choice out of the machine. That left a big nickel and little dime for the ash tray, or glove box or floor if you were a smoker that actually used the ash tray. Those rascally nickels and dimes would add up over time to where you could actually fill up your tank every so often, or have the resources to entice someone's big brother's assistance in the acquisition of delightfully delicious nectars of the gods.
Any of the above actions will get you a lifetime criminal record and psychological lifestyle indoctrination today.

 

[Learjet]

Some pumps automatically stop at $50. Others are programmed to automatically stop at $70, $75, and anything up to $100

Not if you have a Pilot/Flying J card or one of these:

https://www.tsdlogistics.com/services/fuel-program/

 

[CurtisScrugham]

I considered the Titan fuel tank, (for my '17) but heard they couldn't adjust the computer for the DTE to be correct. I'm hoping that's a non-issue if the 50g comes standard on the 2020s.

 

[Newsa]

I am not criticising anyone for putting a BIG fuel tank on or under their truck. But it seems that no matter what you are pulling, you can go for at least 2.5 hours and more likely you can go 3 hours on 30 gallons of fuel. It actually makes sense to stop and rest after a few hours especially when towing to keep your brain and buttocks fresh. (Assumes 6-8 mpg)

Remember it was recommended to keep your tank full to prevent condensation/water from being pulled from humid air by ULSD in your tank.

 

[brucejohnson]

I considered the Titan fuel tank, (for my '17) but heard they couldn't adjust the computer for the DTE to be correct. I'm hoping that's a non-issue if the 50g comes standard on the 2020s.

That should be accounted for in the algorithm with a factory tank.

 

[brucejohnson]

I am not criticising anyone for putting a BIG fuel tank on or under their truck. But it seems that no matter what you are pulling, you can go for at least 2.5 hours and more likely you can go 3 hours on 30 gallons of fuel. It actually makes sense to stop and rest after a few hours especially when towing to keep your brain and buttocks fresh. (Assumes 6-8 mpg)

Remember it was recommended to keep your tank full to prevent condensation/water from being pulled from humid air by ULSD in your tank.

Nothing wrong with pulling over for a personal pit stop. The back roads aren't like the big city; ain't no stinkin' fuel station behind the cacti out in the desert or rocks in the mountains. Try the desert in southern CA...next services 278 miles, and you've already put 200 miles on this tank. Fuel costs at either end of the trek are double what they are elsewhere. Nice to have a few extra gallons to get you past the money magnets.

 

[CurtisScrugham]

Not if you have a Pilot/Flying J card or one of these:

https://www.tsdlogistics.com/services/fuel-program/

Thanks for the info - applied for my TSD card.....

 

[Wiredawg]

I considered the Titan fuel tank, (for my '17) but heard they couldn't adjust the computer for the DTE to be correct. I'm hoping that's a non-issue if the 50g comes standard on the 2020s.

I guess not having DTE on my early trucks, I don't pay too much attention to it. I ROM it minus 100 miles pretty easy. Nothing wrong with using it though.

Nothing wrong with pulling over for a personal pit stop. The back roads aren't like the big city; ain't no stinkin' fuel station behind the cacti out in the desert or rocks in the mountains. Try the desert in southern CA...next services 278 miles, and you've already put 200 miles on this tank. Fuel costs at either end of the trek are double what they are elsewhere. Nice to have a few extra gallons to get you past the money magnets.

Exactly right... I'm traveling across country AND going to places that are off the beaten path. My RV buddies still work, seldom travel more than 200 miles with heavy RVs so they have not much use for extended range and they don't care about fuel prices. Each of the last two 7,500 mile excursions I saved several hundred dollars using Gas Buddy.

Brothers, carrying extra fuel is just an option fo folks who want extended range and/or fuel price options. It's all good.

One of my buddies came out to help trim trees, so I'm cooking 20 oz. rib eyes on Mesquite and some beers.

Finally, isn't it great in America, big bad Ram diesels, big RVs and great places to go to.

Best to all!

cheers, Ron

 

[Wayne M.]

Another vote for Gas Buddy.

 

[JR]

AND going to places that are off the beaten path.

With that monstrosity you call a camper that has more sq ft then my first home.......bwwaaahhhaahaaa


FWIW, my first home was a real fixmeupper. Old run down farm hands house. One bedroom, one bath, living room/dining room all in one. And. that. was. it. At 20 yrs old I couldn't have been happier to be on my own

Just rufflin your feathers, Won