Keep or lose the long range tank?

[p38arover]

This weekend the plan is to swap the Thor long range tank out and the 155 litre GEMS long range tank into my P38A. The Thor tank will go into another member's Thor (also this weekend).

However, I really am wondering if I should just refit the original standard 90 litre tank back into the Rangie. It's doubtful that I'll ever do the Simpson Desert or anywhere else where I'd need the fuel.

Normal day-to-day running is on LPG. If anything, I'd like a larger LPG tank.

There's no point filling the long range tank and carrying around all that excess weight.

Any views? (Scouse's comments will be discounted as he probably wants the tank for his car!)

[DoubleChevron]

This weekend the plan is to swap the Thor long range tank out and the 155 litre GEMS long range tank into my P38A. The Thor tank will go into another member's Thor (also this weekend).

However, I really am wondering if I should just refit the original standard 90 litre tank back into the Rangie. It's doubtful that I'll ever do the Simpson Desert or anywhere else where I'd need the fuel.

Normal day-to-day running is on LPG. If anything, I'd like a larger LPG tank.

There's no point filling the long range tank and carrying around all that excess weight.

Any views? (Scouse's comments will be discounted as he probably wants the tank for his car!)

It's not going to weight any more than an 80litre fuel tank if you only put 80litres in it ......................... :) Though it does allow you to take advantage of very cheap fuel if you ever find it by filling up the full 155.

seeya,
Shane L.

[finallyrangie]

Keep the long range tank mate, you can put 90 litres in a 155 litre tank but you can't put 155 litres in a 90 litre one

Just my 2c worth

I thought the standard tank was 100 litres

[daf11e]

+1 on having the long range tank........remember petrol rationing....less queuing .

[Scouse]

It's not going to weight any more than an 80litre fuel tank if you only put 80litres in it ......................... :) Though it At a very rough guess, I'd say the long range tank itself is 50-60kg heavier than the standard tank.

[p38arover]

Keep the long range tank mate, you can put 90 litres in a 155 litre tank but you can't put 155 litres in a 90 litre one

Just my 2c worth

I thought the standard tank was 100 litres

Oops!

Yes, it is. Interestingly, the US RAVE Vers. 20 shows it at 93 litres.



At a very rough guess, I'd say the long range tank itself is 50-60kg heavier than the standard tank.

I'll weigh the plastic tank and retaining strap tomorrow and we can weigh the steel tank on the weekend.

[p38arover]

The plastic tank is 8.5kg and the strap is 4.5 kg. Total 13kg.

Still mulling over whether to refit the plastic tank.

[bee utey]

If you refit the plastic tank you will be less tempted to half fill it and have potential moisture problems. The long range tank can go in if and when you decide you need the extra range.

[p38arover]

Very true, Jilden. However, if the tank comes out, I'll sell it immediately. I have a buyer lined up (Scouse).

The next thing for me to think about is dumping all the weight of the Kaymar rear bar and swingaway wheel carrier. I've been think of carrying the spare inside (the LPG tank is in the wheel well). I dislike having to swing the wheel out of the way to get into the back of the car.

Oh, and I had a drive of a V8 petrol L322 today. I'm very tempted so I don't need these accessories in the P38A.

[bee utey]

In that case, plastic is the go. Dual fuel cars don't generally use loads of petrol so it would lessen the risk of having stale fuel.

As for the spare, face downwards in the back makes a handy storage space for loose items. When I was fitting LPG to these things I used to make a bracket under the hatch to bolt the spare wheel to, undo the wheel and you have a full load space for the days you need it.

Oh and in case your LPG tank is undersize, the bigger Manchester toroidal tank (http://mantank.com.au/automotive-products) takes around 72 litres of LPG, could be worth chasing one up if it's suitable.

[benji]

I would see it as being handy for long trips - even on the road.
The extra weight of the fuel is negligible, as fuel weighs roughly 70%of water. So an extra 30kg roughly.

I suppose the deciding factor is the weight of the tank, though in adding all the extra weight I have, I haven't noticed any difference in economy with standard tires.

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