Thread: D4 Long Range Tank

My 2 bobs worth...

Unless the BD quality has grown in leaps and bounds in the last 10 years I’d go the Long Ranger.

As for transfer pump failure. 6 years of use at least every week and not a problem...

There is a relevant thread in the RRS L320 section, too...

My Brown Davis tank has been without issue for 6 years. Tough, no leaks, pump hasn’t missed a beat.
Mine is for sale as I’m selling the D3. Now about 104ltr capacity.

I have the LongRanger, in the end the reason I did was that I like knowing how much fuel I have so pumping it from one to the other means you know what you have and what you have used. The Brown Davis just says full until the aux is empty as I understand it. The aux gauge on the Long Ranger is not very accurate but you get used to it and you know what you have pumped so you have a pretty good idea all the time what you have.

i did have a pump failure early on under warranty and since it has been replaced I have had 7years worth of reliability but I do carry a simple hand pump and tubing just in case if I am remote.

You should also be aware that the tank makes a big difference to the handling of the car, you get used to it but it definitely doesn’t drive like it used to when the tank is full. Much more whale like.

I agree with Tombie and Andrew. I've also got the Long Ranger Automotive tank (almost 4yrs with the D4 and I had the same system on my D3 for 4 yrs before that too). No pump or other issues on either vehicle. It works well and Andrew's point re getting used to the amount transferred is right. Very happy to recommend it. David

Hi Rhinosm and all Members,,
Had a BD 110ltr for over a year now with no problems. I was in Melbourne, on route, so had them fit it for me.
110 Ltrs probably nearer 95 to 100 usable I've found. Tough tank and pump hasn't let me down. Good idea to carry small pump/ syphon hose in case of failure, as mentioned. The gauge is very average in level reading but like they say you get used to the pumping across. The location of the gauge in the cockpit is limited, trick being wiring and position. Mines behind the right side wipers arm lever, the level lights hidden from direct eye contact.( quite bright lights)
Browns told me to take the main tank down to about 3/4ish and start to transfer, you get two transfers that way. Or however you wish to do it. Mine makes a high squeal sound when the L/R tanks is empty, you think its the radio (am) until you snap out of it.
Haven't had many inputs to discussions as yet, am still learning to.
I have been reading the forum for a couple of years now and have been enlightened many times.
Thanks AULRO
Cheers from WA
Pete.B.

For better weight distribution it is worth considering a bladder made to measure to fit in well behind front seats of a D4. Have a look at Fleximake.com.au. I have a 120litre unit and it works well weight wise with just about 50/50 distribution between front and rear axle loadings. Cost was good too. Only $240 for 120 litre unit made to measure with hoses and fittings but no pump or guage.

Originally Posted by LM2016

Hi Rhinosm and all Members,,
Had a BD 110ltr for over a year now with no problems. I was in Melbourne, on route, so had them fit it for me.
110 Ltrs probably nearer 95 to 100 usable I've found. Tough tank and pump hasn't let me down. Good idea to carry small pump/ syphon hose in case of failure, as mentioned. The gauge is very average in level reading but like they say you get used to the pumping across. The location of the gauge in the cockpit is limited, trick being wiring and position. Mines behind the right side wipers arm lever, the level lights hidden from direct eye contact.( quite bright lights)
Browns told me to take the main tank down to about 3/4ish and start to transfer, you get two transfers that way. Or however you wish to do it. Mine makes a high squeal sound when the L/R tanks is empty, you think its the radio (am) until you snap out of it.
Haven't had many inputs to discussions as yet, am still learning to.
I have been reading the forum for a couple of years now and have been enlightened many times.
Thanks AULRO
Cheers from WA
Pete.B.