Thread: Auxiliary tank recommendation for D4

Originally Posted by BobD

I have the Brown Davis tank in my D4. Apart from forgetting to turn the pump off nearly every time and spilling a little bit of diesel from the filler cap as a result, the main issue with these is slightly reduced clearance at the back so the tank hits the ground first. Mine is dented a bit from the off road knocks but not leaking and appears to be very robust.

Bob

Yeah I have the same Brown Davis tank, all good post installation.
I did have problems fitting the tank myself, no problem with the tank leaking just the fitting instructions leave a lot to be desired. I had to source some parts myself to have a A1 installation.
It's been very reliable.

BTW especially with the Brown Davis tank and probably less so with the smaller tanks I think if you drive over rock steps and the like that either LLAMS or Rods are a must for extra clearance.

Our OA Tank sits higher than the spare wheel did, but I have still dented it, when you look at the back of the car it appears to look like it sits lower but it only looks like it does, the Kaymar bar sits higher giving the appearance that the tank does, with the standard bumper on it looks better.

Baz

I have the Long Ranger tank (with fuel pump). It is supposed to have more clearance than the spare wheel..Nearly 3 years with trips to Vic high country, river crossing and recent Simpson crossing.

The pump has never failed. There are quite a few dents on the tank, but no puncture and no interference with its function.

I put in nearly 99 litres when it was empty.

Just recently I noticed some weeping around the drain plug, maybe it needs a new seal

Over happy

GD-4

I also have the long ranger, other than the leaking problem many others are seeing and which I will have fixed at next service, I have been very happy, I like having the control of the pump and the extra fuel gauge. I regularly put 104 litres in it. Last week I put $250 worth of diesel in it, luckily I had a $16per L discount voucher and that saved me about $25

I chose another option that few others seem to use. I have a rear wheel carrier and keep another spare under the car in the normal place. I have purchased a 60L tank and mounted it on the roof rack. The tank is available from Opposite Lock. Product code FTU60P. I have fitted a breather kit too.

I mount it for trips and keep it filled (to prevent "sloshing") until I have room for the 60 litres in the OEM tank. It drains quickly and easily via simple fuel grade hose with a tap.

It is cheaper than a normal long range tank. It has a much smaller profile than a spare wheel on the roof and only a little heavier than a spare wheel when full. I have a total of 140 usable fuel and crossed the Simpson west to east with several north south excursions and had 30 litres remaining when we reached Birdsville.

Originally Posted by Fred Nerk

I chose another option that few others seem to use. I have a rear wheel carrier and keep another spare under the car in the normal place. I have purchased a 60L tank and mounted it on the roof rack. The tank is available from Opposite Lock. Product code FTU60P. I have fitted a breather kit too.

I mount it for trips and keep it filled (to prevent "sloshing") until I have room for the 60 litres in the OEM tank. It drains quickly and easily via simple fuel grade hose with a tap.

It is cheaper than a normal long range tank. It has a much smaller profile than a spare wheel on the roof and only a little heavier than a spare wheel when full. I have a total of 140 usable fuel and crossed the Simpson west to east with several north south excursions and had 30 litres remaining when we reached Birdsville.

Seems a good alternative, not sure I'd want all that weight on the roof, but a 60l full tank weighing a little heavier than a spare tyre typo maybe or maybe a little heavier than 2 spare wheels

Baz.

Originally Posted by Fred Nerk

I chose another option that few others seem to use. I have a rear wheel carrier and keep another spare under the car in the normal place. I have purchased a 60L tank and mounted it on the roof rack. The tank is available from Opposite Lock. Product code FTU60P. I have fitted a breather kit too.

I mount it for trips and keep it filled (to prevent "sloshing") until I have room for the 60 litres in the OEM tank. It drains quickly and easily via simple fuel grade hose with a tap.

It is cheaper than a normal long range tank. It has a much smaller profile than a spare wheel on the roof and only a little heavier than a spare wheel when full. I have a total of 140 usable fuel and crossed the Simpson west to east with several north south excursions and had 30 litres remaining when we reached Birdsville.

Hi Fred Nerk, if you have any pictures of your set up it would be good to see them thanks.

Originally Posted by Redback

Seems a good alternative, not sure I'd want all that weight on the roof, but a 60l full tank weighing a little heavier than a spare tyre typo maybe or maybe a little heavier than 2 spare wheels

Baz.

Yes, at least double the weight of a spare wheel and a bit more. That's a lot of weight on the roof, that would be the maximum roof weight right there so you couldn't safely put anything else up there at all. Its definitely a cheaper option, but I prefer a wheel up top and an extra tank under. That leaves room for a gas bottle and a bag of light stuff up there as well.