| Author | Message | ||
     Greg Hassler (Ghassler) New Member Username: Ghassler Post Number: 10 Registered: 07-2003 |
I'd like to have more fuel capacity in my '01 DII, without carrying a jerry can. The only information I can find on larger / additional fuel tanks is all in Austrailia. Does anybody make a long range tank in the US? I assume safety is the reason I can't find one here... | ||
| Bazzle (Bazzle) Member Username: Bazzle Post Number: 52 Registered: 09-2003 |
Try www.arbusa.com Bazzle | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 158 Registered: 10-2003 |
maybe a custom fuel cell? Try a race shop or twisted customs. | ||
| Nathan Hindman (Nathanh) Member Username: Nathanh Post Number: 105 Registered: 07-2002 |
Greg, The big reason that you have a hard time finding extended range fuel tanks here in the states is because most extended range tanks mount outside of the frame next to the body. Most AU, UK, ROW Rovers are diesel, and this is less of a concern with that fuel type. However since Petrol is much more flammable and dangerous in a collision there is more liabiliaty involved. We do sell a few extended range tanks, but because of these concerns, we only sell them to diesel powered customers... Thanks, Nathan Hindman http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com | ||
| Greg Hassler (Ghassler) New Member Username: Ghassler Post Number: 11 Registered: 07-2003 |
OK, thanks for the info guys. I contacted ARB and they said their Long Ranger tanks aren't offered in the states either. Maybe I'll look to find something custom. - Greg | ||
| Donald McFarlane (Dsmcf) New Member Username: Dsmcf Post Number: 18 Registered: 11-2003 |
aren't you better off carrying gas in jerries anyway? 1. in case of a leak you only lose part of your supply (and can then patch the leak) 2. you can keep tank topped up versus having a huge tank that is half empty and has problems delivering fuel when on a steep slope 3. you can redistribute fuel between vehicle more easily 4. you have strong enforcement of your fuel quota whereas with a large tank you might not notice until you have used more on a given leg than you intended. 5. you can distribute some of the weight into a trailer. | ||
| Donald McFarlane (Dsmcf) New Member Username: Dsmcf Post Number: 19 Registered: 11-2003 |
oh, and one more... 6. when you have an on-road leak with a long range fuel tank you are going to have some seriously large cleanup bills from the fire / hazmat crews. | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 188 Registered: 10-2003 |
Great points Donald! | ||
| Nathan Hindman (Nathanh) Member Username: Nathanh Post Number: 107 Registered: 07-2002 |
Donald makes some pretty good points. The other advantage of jerry cans is that their far cheaper than an extended range tank: you can get about 10 jerry cans for the typical price of an extended tank. You also don't have to mess with installation which, with some designs or applications is a major PITA. The main advantages of an extended range tank are that it doesn't take up valuable storage space on overland trips, and that it keeps the weight of the extra fuel much lower than a typical jerry can set up, advantageous for vehicle stability. Thanks, Nathan Hindman http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com |
