Thread: Long range fuel tank

Any chance of pics and a DIY guide when you do the job???
Its on my bucket list.
Andrew

Originally Posted by VK3GJM

Hi All,

Good honest feedback. I am going to settle on the Longranger 104ltr controlled pump fed. Have the Kaymar and dual wheel carrier already installed, the lowering of centre of gravity will be a welcome change on long trips.

I do not trust 3rd party installers, I intent to install myself, just like all other add-ons so far.

Thank you everyone.

I love a man who takes pride in their work and performs their own mods. Admittedly at times I've questioned my ability, but at least you know what was done so if there's an issue, you're best placed to respond.
I do all my own work, and see it as either an opportunity to save money and learn, or buy tools in lieu of labour costs.

Originally Posted by VK3GJM

Hi All,

Good honest feedback. I am going to settle on the Longranger 104ltr controlled pump fed. Have the Kaymar and dual wheel carrier already installed, the lowering of centre of gravity will be a welcome change on long trips.

I do not trust 3rd party installers, I intent to install myself, just like all other add-ons so far.

Thank you everyone.

When you're ready to do it there's a few good things to know that will save effort, time and a tidier installation..

I'll post them tomorrow.

Hi All,

Again thanks for the feedback. Will do a install video/screenshot.

Tombie, will send PM once I have the unit.

Sorry a bit late to this. I have this tank and it has been good and would do it again. My only issue was the fuel pump,that came with it died after about a year and I replaced it and has been fine since.

It also does quite noticeably change the handling of the car for the worse when it is full.p, specially if you are towing as well and fully loaded. It is a lot of extra weight hanging behind the rear axle. If I am on a long trip I top the main tank up from the aux very regularly to move as much weight forward as I can as soon as I can, which definitely improves the handling the emptier it gets.

Our Defender has a Long Ranger tank installed by the previous owner and it's great. No pump, just gravity. Gives 1000km range and no issues at all. Tough too.
Keeps the weight low. No handling effects I have noticed.
I do run rear airbags with 10 in them normally and 15 for the towball when towing the camper.

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

Sorry a bit late to this. I have this tank and it has been good and would do it again. My only issue was the fuel pump,that came with it died after about a year and I replaced it and has been fine since.

It also does quite noticeably change the handling of the car for the worse when it is full.p, specially if you are towing as well and fully loaded. It is a lot of extra weight hanging behind the rear axle. If I am on a long trip I top the main tank up from the aux very regularly to move as much weight forward as I can as soon as I can, which definitely improves the handling the emptier it gets.

Thanks Andrew,

I do carry a fair bit of weight when out and about for 2-3 weeks at a time in remote situations. With the new tank I intend to remove the spare rear seats 6 and 7 with a combined weight of 71kg removed this should give me back some weight and handling offset.

The benefit with a long ranger tank is the centre of gravity is in far better shape then loading up the roof rack with 45-50kg, the sway inertia is far greater, thus handling anomalies are far more pronounced.

Carrying a spare pump is good, not a big cost and by no means heavy. One benefit when fitting yourself, you get to understand, learn and improve, more importantly fix it when things fail. I have learnt, electronics/mechanics can fail any time anywhere under any condition, new or slightly used.

I intent is to do as you suggested, periodically top up the main tank from aux, a good compromise, similar weight distribution is done on planes.

DiscoMick, I am surprised you do not notice any change, maybe the Defender by nature of their traditional solid axle, leaf springs provide a harder ride and the 90 odd kg does not seem a noticeable!

I have always driven IRS rear end 4WD, so I am used to much softer rides. Everything has a trade-off.

I know you have decided on your tank, this is for others who may want other options, we've had the Outback Accessories gravity feed tank, been great for coming up to 7years now, it's a pretty strong tank.