Thread: How much fuel?

Originally Posted by newhue

I think PD it depends a bit on your plans for the vehicle. Mid or long term keeper. Regular expedition or not so. And there is a convenience factor in there as well.
I have two sill tanks and though they cost a bomb, I feel they are better value then a rear replacement tank. Both are around the same compactly but I get to keep the original tank as well thus adding to the total. The sill tanks only scrape in the more serious off road, but they keep the weight low and even.
The scenario of a rupture and massive loss I don't feel is a reality with well made tanks, and they have taps to close of a tank if that ever happens.

If you plan to long haul regularly or for the next 30 years, then sill tanks put a smile on your dial every time you drive past $3pl, then $2.50pl, then $2.00pl and finally stop and fill at $1.50pl. Even in the city only going to the servo every 4 to 5 weeks can have benefits.

I guess I don't have immediate plans for the next 18 months to do long trips other one week at a time and will focus mainly in Victoria. So a couple of jerries will suffice. I need to keep my initial costs down given I spent $50k with extras on the new 110.

My 120 has a replacement tank that hold approx 100 litres. I plan to relocate to behind the cab, and fit a standard tank I have in the normal place. Then I have a RH side sill tank that holds approx 60 litres. Also have 2 stainless water containers to go under the tray. I'm thinking that should do me and if I need more, say for CSR, I have a number gerries for both water and fuel.

Speaking of carrying fuel in trailers, I remember a few years back when I ran a trip along the Madigan Line. A group from the D2 forum left Mt Dare the same morning. One of them (I think it was the D3) had a tiny trailer (just?) for fuel. I never looked close but it seemed and very light so as not much of a problem off road. We were delayed fixing a landcruiser (cv) so never saw them again. I know at least one of that group Graeme, is a member here. It is something which might suit others.