Long Range Fuel Tank
Submitted: Monday, Feb 01, 2021 at 16:51
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I am interested in replacing the fuel tank in my X350d Mercedes Benz ute.
I can only find two suppliers, Outback Accessories and Brown Davis.
Would anyone like to offer an opinion on which is the better one.
Thanx
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Tuesday, Feb 09, 2021 at 13:39
Tuesday, Feb 09, 2021 at 13:39
In the early 80’s, we had a Hilux twin cab 2.4L diesel, and living remote we needed more than the 60 or so litre fuel tank. We got a bloke in
Alice Springs to make us a tank of over 80L that fitted between the mudguards in
the tub. Worked
well, using gravity supply into the original tank. As a bit of trivia, all dealing with the fabricator, Don Spears, was via snail mail, and no doubt a cheque as payment.
Just a thought on aux fuel tanks, there’s lot of expense involved for any after market tank, and unless one gets a significant volume increase, it’s probably better to just carry 1-3 jerrycans, if the storage room is available.
Bob
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Follow Up By: RMD - Tuesday, Feb 09, 2021 at 16:31
Tuesday, Feb 09, 2021 at 16:31
I use a 50Litre red plastic tank in a similar place to what Bob used. Don't need it every travel distance and have a Car fuel injection pump and diesel filter to get fuel out of
the tub and into the filler via a hose. That hose is long enough to deliver to another vehicle if required or to top up Cvan diesel heater tank. Far cheaper alternative and it can be removed when not needed.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Monday, Mar 01, 2021 at 19:35
Monday, Mar 01, 2021 at 19:35
Poly tanks are a good option, and I’ve got a couple of poly diesel tanks(and an 80L
water tank) from Enmach Industries in
Bundaberg. Their range of tanks appears to have been reduced lately, but I understand they do custom tanks as
well.
View their range on website
here. Also available on eBay at their site called Ballistic4x4.
Bob
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Reply By: Dean K3 - Monday, Mar 01, 2021 at 18:16
Monday, Mar 01, 2021 at 18:16
For $$ a additional ute tray fitted tank is more cost effective from boab downside is they only have 40l capacity
a better option and similar costing ($400 odd) comes from trailer parts direct 75 l capacity
i have seen one boab tank mounted above cab of a single ute with a trades tool box (full length) with line plumbed directly into main filler line just opened up safety tap and fill it up gravity wise
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