Thread: Wow, I need a long range fuel tank for my 2013 SDV6 D4 HSE

I tow a 2.5t van, and get about 15/100, sitting on +100kph. Like others I considered a LR tank. But at +$1500 for the tank and +$1500 for a rear wheel carrier I thought the cost was not worth it. Also there is the weight factor even if the LR tank is empty. My last vehicle had a rear wheel carrier and I found it a pain to have to always open the carrier to open up the back of the vehicle. For the few times I need to carry extra fuel I have 2 x jerry can holders on the front of the van as standard fitment and I fitted 2 x jerry can holders on rear bar of van. Only time I can see a LR tank being of benefit is if you want to travel a big distance with vehicle only. In that case the LR tank would be required (unless you want 4 jerry cans in back of vehicle) and have less space in back. For me those days of tent/swag camping are well and truly over. I want my creature comforts now!

Originally Posted by dirvine

I tow a 2.5t van, and get about 15/100, sitting on +100kph. Like others I considered a LR tank. But at +$1500 for the tank and +$1500 for a rear wheel carrier I thought the cost was not worth it. Also there is the weight factor even if the LR tank is empty. My last vehicle had a rear wheel carrier and I found it a pain to have to always open the carrier to open up the back of the vehicle. For the few times I need to carry extra fuel I have 2 x jerry can holders on the front of the van as standard fitment and I fitted 2 x jerry can holders on rear bar of van. Only time I can see a LR tank being of benefit is if you want to travel a big distance with vehicle only. In that case the LR tank would be required (unless you want 4 jerry cans in back of vehicle) and have less space in back. For me those days of tent/swag camping are well and truly over. I want my creature comforts now!

I can't justify the cost of a lrt, I can carry 4 jerrys stapped inside and have had to have them full only once when very remote and I think even then one was to spare. I fill at every opportunity, it is still cheaper imho

Hi fellas;
Thanks for the comments re Jerry cans.
I hate them for the vehicles fuel needs, and much prefer an dedicated vehicle long range tank.
My ZoneRV caravan can take two Jerrys’. One for diesel for the heater, and one for petrol for the genny.
I won’t be loading the vehicle up with people or lots of gear, so I think the LR Tank is my best option.
Im certainly not going to carry diesel internally.
More to follow on this in the next month or so when I look into getting it fitted, suppliers etc.
Ta.
Ken

Originally Posted by Baytown

Wow, I’m getting around 350km @ 100 Kph, towing my new 2 1/2 ton van.
‘Needless to say, inland touring will be an issue re range, so an long range tank is required.
I know I’ll need to relocate my spare, so either an roof rack or Kaymar rear carrier.
The Kaymar would be the better option.
So, what’s the pros and cons of the available tanks?
i got an quote from ARB for around $2000 for an separate 100ish litre tank with transfer. I surmise it’s steel. That would give around 182 litres, or around 800 kms per fill which is a lot better than 300!
Thanks.
Ken
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350km seems a little short. I pulled my 2.8t van with my RRS SCV8 at 100+kmh and did 424km for 89l. I would expect the diesel to get better economy than what you are seeing.

My previous D4 V8 had the outback accessories tank which was 92l and a Kaymar bar.
I had the ARB LR 105l tank in my D3 before that. I actually preferred the gravity feed tank as you just fill it and drive, no mucking around transferring fuel, no noisy pump which can fail, no forgetting to turn the pump off.

Even my D4 V8 which was fully loaded got at it’s worst 24l/100 towing 2.8t down to Aruluen and back sitting on 110kmh.

Originally Posted by Geedublya

350km seems a little short. I pulled my 2.8t van with my RRS SCV8 at 100+kmh and did 424km for 89l. I would expect the diesel to get better economy than what you are seeing.

Even my D4 V8 which was fully loaded got at it’s worst 24l/100 towing 2.8t down to Aruluen and back sitting on 110kmh.

OPs range of 350km suggests economy of 20 - 22 l/100km - I thought that the D4 diesels usually got better than that? That sounds more like Y62 Patrol territory.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

OPs range of 350km suggests economy of 20 - 22 l/100km - I thought that the D4 diesels usually got better than that? That sounds more like Y62 Patrol territory.

X 2.

I get heaps better than that and my vans basically 3T. I’ve towed heavier than that and averaged just over 14/100 according to the in car meter.

I’d be having the car looked at to see if somethings not right.

The vehicle is likely just relearning the new driver.

Or lead-foot Ken is experiencing power underfoot

Hi fellas.
I might get toward 400kms and the trip computer suggests this, but I didn’t want to test it out with the caravan on the back.
Its good to know that I could expect at least 400 with the van, but it’s still not enough for touring.
Tombie, mate, I was very law abiding on my way back up Nth!😉