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  1. 11th June 2013, 04:03 PM #1
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    D2 Fuel Storage Solutions

    Hi team,
    I clearly need as much fuel as I can carry driving the dirty V8.
    Just wondering what storage solutions you guys have come up with for your discos.

    Is there anything else I could consider for this list?

    Roof rack - 2, maybe 3x20L jerry cans

    Jerry can holder (possibly mountable to spare tyre) - 2x20L jerry cans
    (other mounting points?)

    Brown Davis 142L replacement main tank - $1220 supply only
    Brown Davis 55L aux tank - currently N/A to do fitting problem

    Cheers (cue 'get a td5' chorus)
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    in my v8, i got
    1x 150l main tank
    2x 50l side tanks
    5x 30l jerry cans in the back on top of the drawer system
    can probably fit another 5 if i tried (and had more jerry cans)

    total 350l

    dont forget to take the back seats out for more room
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  3. 11th June 2013, 04:41 PM #3
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    Hahah I like it! Common wisdom would suggest not carrying the fuel inside the cabin.. thoughts?
    What is your replacement main tank?

    Back seats will be jettisoned pre-trip for sure
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    My cans were sealed and upright with zero chance of falling over. Didn't smell fumes once.

    It's a long range automotive. There is a sticky on the price
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    I would recommend a search on here re discussions on long range tanks for the Disco2.

    As a part of your decision making process, I would also weigh the vehicle. It will surprise you how heavy it is... Well, it did for me.
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  6. 12th June 2013, 12:32 PM #6
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    Yeah I've had a good look at the threads I could find with Eevo's thread being the most informative.

    I was hoping to see some external mounting solutions eg rear jerry holders etc.
    The 'geri can' as pictured here is a pretty genius solution but they're around $75 US for 20L.

    There are also the flexi tanks Flexitank | Pillow Tanks | ContainerPac | 4WD & SUV Vehicle Flexitanks | Inflatable Marker Buoys | Flotation Devices
    But they only specify for diesel and water.
    Glad I found this because one of those will fit nicely in the D2 rear passenger footwell to carry water.
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